Taking a deep breath... thoughts on the first day

First off, Vincent Fuller @ 3yr/7 million seems insanely cheap for a valuable part of the Titans D. You'd think that with the success of Tennessee in 08, that there would have been more interest in Fuller. Given the pass happy nature of the league a good nickle back is on the field almost as much as a middle LB.

I'm honestly happier about this signing than the Collins deal. I'm not so sure that the Titans would be any worse off with any number of the FA QB's out there. The fact that QB's can get old very quickly is a concern. It's amazing how a guy, without suffering an injury, can go from extremely effective to “over the hill” in one offseason. I've seen it happen enough times (to better QB's than Collins), that it's a real worry. I guess the continuity factor, and the known commodity factor is just a much a positive in the Collins deal as it was in signing Fuller. Since the deal is only $8.5 guaranteed, it's probably just a couple million over what the Titans would have had to spend on the Garcias, Leftwichs etc. of the world.

I’m disappointed to hear that Canty won't be visiting. But, it's clear the Titans as an organization won't get into bidding wars over second tier players. It'd be great to have a physical specimen like Canty work with Washburn, but there are other quality guys still available, and likely some others will become available as we head into the summer.

It's hard to be patient, and I admit to being anxious to see the Titans add a piece or two, but I honestly have a lot of faith in our GM. I really like the way he's handled the the roster to date... so I'm somewhat content to sit back and see how things unfold. I can totally see how those who have yet to buy into the Reinfeldt plan could be driven nuts by his methodical approach (even as a MR fan it's hard not to get caught up the free agency frenzy).

Bring on Nate.

edit: because I struggle with the English language )

 

A few more notions as the morning caffeine kicks in...

Somewhat surprised given Reinfeldt's past with the Seahawks that Rocky Bernard's name hasn't been associated with the Titans. Seems like an obvious choice... perhaps the fact that there isn't really much news on Bernard is indicative that something is cooking (somewhere).

Didn't even mention Fat Albert in my first post... I was resigned to the fact that he wasn't coming back. I am concerned about losing Haynesworth's snarl on defence, it's the one reason I think Ray Lewis might be a nice addition.

I wonder if Bobby Engram has anything left? Always liked this guy, not too sexy, he just produces. He certainly doesn't offer any downfield speed but no matter who the Seahawks signed, Engram was always the clutch, go to guy in their offence.

As Jesse said, the Scaife franchising was another nice, somewhat under the radar move by MR.