The Other Sports Thread (Titans, Vols, Dores, etc) - Part VII

[TitansVolsPreds615]

mariota is not the answer. dont pull what Dallas is about to do in locking up prescott long term and big money.

The Titans have to sign Mariota to another contract. He is a decidedly average QB in the NFL which has actually proved to be an unattainable level for some "franchise QBs" in the NFL lately.

 

[LCPreds]

The Titans have to sign Mariota to another contract. He is a decidedly average QB in the NFL which has actually proved to be an unattainable level for some "franchise QBs" in the NFL lately.

How much of this is due to the recent trend of just throwing QBs in as starters? I say 'recent' but I guess it has now been happening for over a decade. Looking around the league it seems like most of the really good QBs were back ups as one point in their careers. Rodgers. Brady. Brees. I actually find comparing QBs against Rodgers and Brees to be interesting. Rodgers didn't even play his first 3 years and Brees didn't really get going until his 4th year (actually took a step back in year 5).

 

[Gnashville]

Path to the playoffs. Based on the wild card path I’d say the Titans have a good shot... assuming they can win the last two (at home).

I would love to see the Steelers not make it. I put them in the same category as the Blackhawks and Yankees annoying bandwagon fan base that disappears when losing occurs.

 

[NoNecksCurse]

Mariota has much greater upside than the Ravens qbs though. The Titans may not win a super bowl but I doubt it’s going to be specifically because of Mariota.

What this org really needs right now is some level of stability. As noted above, Mariota (and the other o players who have been around) has had a new oc basically every season. This makes it really difficult for me to peg the upside of the team on the qb when no one has had a great opportunity to simply settle into a system.

speaking of ... what is the hype with Jackson as the ravens QB??? dude sucks. all he can do is run. can't pass, doesn't read progressions. great defense and a good run game is what's winning them games. i don't get why people shit on flacco so bad. he has a ring however you slice it.

 

[Gnashville]

speaking of ... what is the hype with Jackson as the ravens QB??? dude sucks. all he can do is run. can't pass, doesn't read progressions. great defense and a good run game is what's winning them games. i don't get why people **** on flacco so bad. he has a ring however you slice it.

I don’t get it either Jackson is like Michael Vick running around.

 

[LCPreds]

I don’t get it either Jackson is like Michael Vick running around.

Vick could at least throw a decent ball from time to time.

 

[LCPreds]

Logan Ryan out for season.

 

[triggrman]

Logan Ryan out for season.

That sucks, thankfully we still have Sims.

 

[NoNecksCurse]

mariota out with a stinger? lets just all admit, it's time to move on. do not invest big money in him long term.

 

[PredsV82]

So if the Titans hold on, is it win and in next week or does someone else have to lose still?

 

[Legionnaire11]

So if the Titans hold on, is it win and in next week or does someone else have to lose still?

Still need a Ravens (and colts?) Loss, or two Texans losses.

Edit: of course the colts would lose if the Titans win...

 

[PredsV82]

And the pick 6 with no extra point attempt means Succops missed XP earlier keeps the Titans from covering the spread..

 

[Legionnaire11]

And what a finish! I thought for sure it was game over when Mariota didn't come out. Idk about next week, but it feels good right now.

 

[PredsV82]

Still need a Ravens (and colts?) Loss, or two Texans losses.

The colts loss would be at the hands of the Titans, so just need the Ravens to lose. Better be the Chargers tonight because I dont see the Browns beating them next week

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

Thanks for helping out a Packers pick, Titans.

 

[PredsV82]

For the second year in a row Murray State gives Auburn all they want but comes up short. Amazingly, Kentucky salvages my sports day for me.

 

[Drake744]

The colts loss would be at the hands of the Titans, so just need the Ravens to lose. Better be the Chargers tonight because I dont see the Browns beating them next week

I'm hoping my boys can help you all out and give the Ravens their loss tonight.

 

[Mass]

I'm hoping my boys can help you all out and give the Ravens their loss tonight.

From what I see, there's no scenario where the Titans lose to the Colts and can still make the playoffs. It's always a good day when the Ravens lose though.

 

[PredsV82]

From what I see, there's no scenario where the Titans lose to the Colts and can still make the playoffs. It's always a good day when the Ravens lose though.

Even if the Titans beat the Colts, if the Ravens win out the Titans still miss. So unless you think Cleveland can beat Baltimore, it's not going to matter

 

[Gnashville]

Maybe I am reading the standings wrong but even with the Ravens Win if the Steelers lose tomorrow or next week doesn’t that mean the 10-6 Titans would make the playoffs with a win vs Andrew Luck

 

[PredsV82]

Maybe I am reading the standings wrong but even with the Ravens Win if the Steelers lose tomorrow or next week doesn’t that mean the 10-6 Titans would make the playoffs with a win vs Andrew Luck

Yeah I think I was forgetting Pittsburgh had slumped and the Ravens could win the division outright

 

[LCPreds]

Chargers didn't do their job. Let's go Saints.

Of course it doesn't matter if the Titans can't solve the Luck problem.

 

[PredsV82]

Redskins' Josh Norman throws helmet at Titans' Taylor Lewan in postgame clash

Hopefully the link works. Apparently Josh Norman tried to get in Lewans grill after the game. Good on Lewan for not demolishing him (which would have likely led to a suspension)

 

[LCPreds]

Might as well lose now. Casey out for rest of season.

Titans not expecting injured Jurrell Casey for finale, potential playoff games

Walker
Ryan
Casey
Mariota (about 28 different times)
Conklin
Lewan (for a bit)

I'm sure I'm leaving someone out.

 

[TitansVolsPreds615]

mariota out with a stinger? lets just all admit, it's time to move on. do not invest big money in him long term.

Yeah let's just sign some QB off the street in free agency. Surely he will he better than Mariota.../s