GM, HC, and Assistant Firings and Hirings

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by Aqutis30, Jan 10, 2022.

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  1. GoT

    GoT Strength and Honor

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    I see what you did there...

    downing clearly does NOT enter games prepared for that game otherwise the first series, or more, would not be 3 and out... and mostly of the run-run-pass-punt variety
     
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  2. Mitch86

    Mitch86 Pro Bowler

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    Or maybe the players are at fault? Everyone knows the Titans are going to run the ball. It's not always sexy...but that's what they do. From injured players to the O-line to Tannehill not playing as well...there's plenty of blame on the field.

    While Downing might not be reinventing the NFL playbook...players aren't executing what he's calling very well either.
     
  3. Hormesis

    Hormesis Pro Bowler

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    Yup, hat on hat, hat with ball needs to beat his adversary on contact too.
     
  4. GoT

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    OR open with a damn PA... F try it once just for shyts!
     
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  5. Ontario Titan

    Ontario Titan Pro Bowler

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    Hard for the players to execute plays the D know is coming
     
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  6. TitanJeff

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    I think you can blame both play-calling and execution. It seemed so much better with Arthur Smith.

    The Titans averaged 6.2 points scored in the first quarter in 2020. This season, it's 3.6.
     
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  7. Dman5TX

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    It is impossible to defend a perfectly executed play.
     
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  8. Dman5TX

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    Yes. Art was way better at opening drives and those scripted plays

    But is very odd to me that fans seem to forget we complained about Art’s play calling often. He would hit a lull more in the middle of the game than to start the game. He was no stranger to the run run pass formula.

    One of Art’s biggest flaws was his inability to deviate from the gameplan. The playoff game against Baltimore was a perfect example. Spread the defense out and run out of shotgun, screens, 3 WR’s formations, etc. when you took away PA Art couldn’t adjust.

    Downing does a better job and making those adjustments IMO than Art but for whatever reason Downing cannot script an opening drive to save his life. There will be pros and cons to everyone
     
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