2010 Offseason Preview

I think Tulloch is a priority. I think by the end of the season, it'll be the priority over Bulluck.

Just a gut feeling but KVB will be easier to sign because he'll accept less than market. Brown might too.

White is gone as is Scaife. I am doubtful on Bulluck. JMO.

 

Bumping an old thread here but I've been giving this more thought and I'm of the opinion everyone who's due to become a free agent in '10 will become one and the Titans won't even try to resign but a couple of them. Let's review:

Kearse - the Freak is done. He isn't even effective in a situational role now. Time for Hayes to stay on the field more and the Titans to look to the draft here.

Crumpler - maybe worth a small contract as a blocker but no more than for a season at the vet minimum. Stevens has to be ready to step in.

Harper - I don't see the Titans giving Harper anything close to what he'd want. He'll hit the market but might return for a 1-2 year deal at the vet minimum. One of the rookie CBs has to be ready to go though I can see a high draft pick or free agent in this spot.

Scaife - his value will have probably tanked by the time he hits the market. I think someone will overpay for him though the Titans may make him a reasonable offer. Cook will be ready.

Amano - I'm not seeing it. Amano will be playing elsewhere unless he's a bargain. His replacement may be a free agent since Harris likely will step in for Mawae.

Nickey - he might come back for a vet minimum deal because I don't see him getting anything elsewhere. He's replaced by a draft pick or special teams guy who can be had for cheap.

Ball - same as Nickey. He's not going to see a long-term deal from anyone so will likely go to the highest bidder on a team where he'll see the most playing time. I can see the Titans wanting him since he can play inside if they don't think they can keep Brown.

Tulloch - I really think he'll be a target the Titans will work hard to extend before he hits the market but they won't pay as much as a team who keeps the MLB on the field. I don't know if McRath is ready here so this may be a high draft pick.

Mawae - I don't see the Titans offering anything more than one season at the vet minimum and Mawae won't accept that. Time for Harris or another option.

Brown - this is a tough call because he's the kind of DT many teams would probably overpay for. I think he'll hit the market and the Titans will be outbid. Marks has to be ready to play a more active role and the Titans bring in another DT free agent or draft pick into the rotation.

White - he'll be elsewhere. I doubt the Titans even send him any serious long-term offer. Ringer is ready.

KVB - he needs to show dramatic improvement or I doubt he sees much from the Titans. I think it's over because someone will throw more money his way. Time for Ford or a high draft pick/free agent.

Bulluck - tough call. Bull can still play but he's going to want that final big time contract and that won't come from the Titans. Keglar has to be ready. A free agent or draft pick may be the replacement.

So, to recap, there are a few guys here who may get one or two-year incentive deals only if they sit on the market a few weeks and realize they are not going to see anything long-term. The Titans will probably make a serious play for Brown, Tulloch and Scaife though won't outbid anyone. I think they'll give lip service to trying to resign Bulluck and KVB but will be easily outbid.

I can honestly say it's very possible all 13 are done as Titans. Of course, the bargaining agreement may change everything but I expect to see a number of new faces next season which, if things continue as they are, isn't necessarily a bad thing. Since there are quite a few starters in the mix, it'll be a dramatic change depending on whether the Titans are active in free agency or want to rebuild via the draft.