The ugly truth

I was fine going after Manning. Well, at first I wasn't. Then when it became apparent we were serious contenders, I admit I got very excited.

It's not like I think we just flat out aren't trying to win. Like I said, it's really about the coaching staff. We went through 14 years of Fisher mediocrity and coming up "just short". I think regardless of how you feel about Fisher, most fans will admit he stuck around at least a season or two too long. Then we finally get rid of him (mutual decision/fired/whatever). And, for the first time in Titans history, we have a chance to start fresh. To wash off that foul Fisher stink. And what do we do? Hand off the reigns to a Fisher disciple, an assistant no less.

Fine. I'll give him a shot. What happens? 9-7. "Just short." Fine. Lockout, new coaching staff, CJ holdout and all that jazz. All in all a decent season that's tough to complain about. OH BOY! I BET WE'RE REALLY GONNA MAKE SOME NOISE NEXT SEASON! Nope. We take a step back in every phase, save special teams. THAT is what is so disheartening for me. This team got significantly worse in Munch's 2nd season, not better. Hence, "heading in the wrong direction".

And I already know what you're going to say. The timing of Fisher's departure limited our options. And that's true. But I absolutely refuse to believe that Mike freaking Munchak was the best available option. Sorry. I just cannot buy that. This was a lame, "safe" move from a franchise that has a history of being lame and "safe".

We hired a Fisher crony and we're getting Fisher results. I for one am not surprised.

 

We've been with the Titans through thick and thin. Good times and Bad times, but we still support them. Are we through spending money?? I would say yes, but when some silly little thing comes out with a logo on it, we buy it...Gluttons for punisment! Money can't buy all the laughs we've had with others tailgating, all the great opponent fans we've met, all the Titan Fans from across the country, all the down and dirty cornhole duels, great food and watching drunks trying to get in the Port-a-Pottys. We've had our PSL's too long now to throw in the towel. When we leave this world it won't matter at all how much we spent on the Titans.

 

I bought a new turkey hat. I keep hoping they give out rubber chickens at a home game.

 

Ok, so really it is all coming out from the hiring post-Fisher. I certainly understand where you are coming from as I remember (like many) wanting Harbaugh.

Still, I am willing to give Munch a fair chance. Enthusiasm or not. 9-7, 3-4. Even if we end 6-10 it is over-achieve then under-achieve for any realistic expectation.

But we tried!

Bud offered percentage ownership in the franchise for Manning to play here.

My expectations were tempered considerably when we did not land Manning.

I'm not surprised but then again we are in a building phase.




I am impressed with the investment in the stadium and the screens. The entertainment (particularly that utilizing the screen, but everything in general - cheerleaders) is seriously lacking.

Overall, even with a crap D, I am finding this team fun to watch and that is worth something. I hope it is at least fun on Sunday in the first Titans home game vs Colts in the Luck era.

 

Based on you avatar, and this pic, I'd say you like hats.

 

I still think it is ridiculous you are blaming our lack of signing a free agent center on going after Manning.

Definitely true about Manning and the $, BUT we did go after Hasselbeck when we could've went after any bum on the street a year ago. That says something to me about the franchise wanting to stay competitive even in the "re-build" years.

No way I would judge the entire direction of the franchise on one game.

 

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