Is the D really that big of an issue?

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by Thaddeus43, Nov 10, 2014.

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  1. kenny

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    This will probably be hit hard by some, but why not give Ritchie Incognito a shot at G??? I know he is a *****. I know he is not very shall we say PC. I know that he has done some stupid things, but the guy is a great G. He only gave up 1 sack in all 16 games he started for the Dolphins the last full year he played for them. He has been successful at RG & LG for every team he has played for. He brings an undeniable edge and attitude. He sometimes takes it too far, but with a strong/stern coach like Whiz I believe he can be controlled. If we sign him to a deal now I am sure we could get him on the cheap. He would be an immediate upgrade over either G IMO. I know he is a rough guy, but at this point he could a difference maker for this line. There are not any good Olinemen available right now. Are there going to be any in FA?? Hell what could it hurt to try him at this point??
     
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  2. kenny

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    Really?? We blew a huge lead to the Browns in a half of football. Dallas broke long runs on us. The DBs rarely contest any pass let alone the deep ones. We are averaging giving up 250yds a game passing, 136yds a game rushing (4.2 yds a rush average), 27 passes of 20yds or more, 10 rushing TDs & 14 passing TDs in 9 games. That's an average of 2.6 TDs a game. Nearly averaging 21 pts a game. This in 9 games, barely over half the season. Those numbers represent some pretty big plays to me.
     
  3. XO

    XO Nevada Native

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    Lol @ thread title.

    Yes, yes it is.

    They love the D.
     
  4. onetontitan

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    If that happened, the left side of the line would show up in togas every single game. Lewan and Incognito...think about it.
     
  5. Oilers27

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    FB is won in the trenches....OL & DL is the core of the team. Both will make everybody else on the team look better.
     
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  6. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Thats a lot of nastiness to put up with. Defensive ends wouldn't want any part of that duo. Now that you mention it, I like this idea..
     
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  7. onetontitan

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    It's bad when Richie Incognito is a welcomed addition to your team. I'm sad to say that I would be overjoyed at the idea of replacing Levitre with Incognito. I just want them to run the damn ball effectively.
     
  8. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Incognito was a good Guard before he got in trouble with Goodell, and Im tired of watching our linemen get bullied, its time we sign the bully to do some bullying of our own.
     
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  9. onetontitan

    onetontitan Marioto

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    I think if we could replace even one of our guards with a serviceable one, Schwenke would instantly play better.
     
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  10. The Hammer

    The Hammer Ace Degenerate

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    The D is bad and we knew it was going to be. There just is not a lot of talent on that side of the ball. As such I do not think we had much in the way of expectations for the group. At least those of us paying attention did not. They are generally a good group of guys who seem to be trying hard enough. Outside of Akeem Ayers who was dumped. Learning a new system also is not helping.

    The offense though was supposed to be much better. As such we are more upset with the offense. And the lack of long drives by the offense is only making things worse for the defense. However, it does not change the fact that major upgrades are needed on defense:

    • At least two new starting OLBs
    • A new starting SS
    • Probably a new starting CB
    • An upgrade on the DL would help also -- either DE or NT; the DT/UT is fine with Casey
     
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