The Titans moving forward

We're still in the hunt for the playoffs. While this loss didn't help, it didn't eliminate us either. We have some things to think about moving forward

1) I think we have to question who should start next week at QB? Jake Locker showed he can provide a spark to the offense and nearly pulled off wins against two tough teams (ATL, NO) when all had seemed lost with Hass. The last few weeks we've seen a decline in Hasselbeck's production. See below:

WK OPP RESULT Comp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int
11 @ATL L 17-23 13 25 52.0 124 5.0 0 1
12 TB W 23-17 19 34 55.9 160 4.7 1 2
13 @BUF W 23-17 16 25 64.0 140 5.6 0 0

From: http://www.nfl.com/player/matthasselbeck/2501078/profile

Then there was this week where he went 5 for 7 for 44 yards but left with the calf injury. You could attribute the weather in the game against Tampa Bay but at the end of the day your still as good as your record. MH has also gone down to injuries a few times this year, while none of them severe, it still takes him out of games.

Jake Locker has made some mistakes and looked like a rookie at times but I think with a weeks practice as the starting QB and a little more in game time that will go away. Many times it looks like the timing isn't quite there with WR's at times but thats just reps. I think coming into the games vs ATL & NO have really boosted his confidence but still managed to humbled him in a way. He's done well but hasn't been able to finish (Which isn't all his fault). I really think these losses will make Jake Locker work even harder. Letting him finish these last few weeks and possible into the playoffs if we make it won't hurt him imo. He needs reps more than anything, so why not give it to him?

2) The Defense has really improved lately. Holding the Saints to 22 points is no small task. We don't have the most talented defense, but at this point we're definitely serviceable. With that said, I'm really impressed with Klug and our secondary. Feels good to know that we have some depth at CB too, ATV is always around the ball.

3) Well I don't think I need to say much about Palmer.. pretty self explanatory lol :sad2: But as bad as he's been, I really doubt he gets cut loose after the season. Its sad but I just don't see Munch pulling the trigger.