Training Camp 2016 Position Battles

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by TitanJeff, Jul 29, 2016.

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  1. OL

    8 vote(s)
    14.8%
  2. QB

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. RB

    5 vote(s)
    9.3%
  4. WR

    33 vote(s)
    61.1%
  5. DB

    7 vote(s)
    13.0%
  6. DL

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. LB

    1 vote(s)
    1.9%
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  1. JR1980

    JR1980 Pro Bowler

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    Yeah it all starts in the trenches for sure...Hoping they turn it around. I forget what it's like to have a line that is dependable.
     
  2. dtm586

    dtm586 The Master Jedi

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    A close second is up front on the line they have to improve which goes without saying so Mariota doesn't have a short career

    WR is obviously the biggest position battle for this current squad and isn't even close in 2016, IMO of course. I wouldn't lose sleep to see Andre Johnson beat out Harry Douglas for that final spot (Albeit nothing but a mentor role for DHB)
     
  3. Bonky

    Bonky Pro Bowler Tip Jar Donor

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    For me it's the OL. WR is also interesting, but they can't catch a pass if Mariota spends most of his snaps running for his life.
     
  4. xpmar9x

    xpmar9x The Real Slim Shady

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    WR is an EZ #1 for me, after that I'm very curious how the LB group shakes out. I'm assuming Orakpo & Morgan start on the ends w/ Williamson & Woodyard in the middle. After the starters there's a big goop of guys: Kevin Dodd, Sean Spence, Nate Palmer, Deiontrez Mount, Aaron Wallace, Curtis Grant, & David Bass... will be interesting to see how they fill out the depth chart. LeBeau has always been good a rotating guys in to get different pass-rush looks. Wouldn't be shocked if Sean Spence saw some time over Woodyard.
     
  5. rekirts

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    I've really soured on DGB this offseason. Not really expecting much out of him tbh. Hoping he does but idk.

    Anyways WR as a group are what I'm looking forward to. Hoping the hooplah about Sharpe pays off.
     
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  6. CheeseheadTitan

    CheeseheadTitan Pro Bowler Tip Jar Donor

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    I know it is boring to watch, but for me it is the OL. We really need that to improve this season for anything else to happen IMO...

    Will be curious on WR also...liked the Johnson signing although he is pretty long in the tooth.
     
  7. Broken Record

    Broken Record Biscuit Eater Staff

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    I'm most interested in the running backs. If we are going to try to lean on the run game, the backs are going to be much more important than the last few years. I want to see how Murray looks in our system, what Henry looks like vs NFL players and whether or not any of the other backs have improved (I doubt it).
     
  8. LiLTex12

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    I'm looking at DB.

    Normally I'd quickly go to our WR situation. However, I'm hoping that things fall into place.

    DGB showing up to camp in good shape (indications show he has), takes advantage of camp to earn his first team snaps, and can work to be that guy with his freakish size to be the deep ball, go up and get it receiver we've so desperately needed.

    Matthews being the receiver we've needed for a while now. Someone outside of Walker that isn't scared to go across the middle and pick up that big first down hard hit and all. Hunter had his chance, and Matthews can be that receiver I'll be with out the height and God given ability that Hunter was given, but a receiver that is willing to take the hit and go places Hunter isn't willing to and can be a lot more reliable.

    Then, Kendall can go back to the slot and play where he belongs. If this can actually happen, alongside Delanie, the our receiving core isn't near as bad as it could have been. Add Sharpe to that list for depth and this could be a fun year for Titan wide outs!

    DB is where things get interesting. Is it going to be veteran leadership, or who out plays who during camp and pre season? Not saying Cox can't/won't win the job, but there's a lot of young guys itching to take that number two spot and so on.
     
  9. titanthakur

    titanthakur Pro Bowler

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    Interested in WR for Tajae, but also want to see Mariota and how he has adapted and grown after an up and down rookie year. Surprised QB doesn't have any votes, after all the face of the franchise is at QB.
     
  10. Afc46

    Afc46 Oilers/Titans HoFer

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    Not making fun or anything of that nature. But QB has no votes because there is no "battle" there.
     
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