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Titans 2009 Schedule | |
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9/10 - @ Pittsburgh |
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9/20 - Houston |
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9/27 - @ NY Jets |
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10/4 - @ Jacksonville |
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10/11 - Indianapolis |
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10/18 - @ New England |
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10/25 - BYE WEEK | |
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11/1 - Jacksonville |
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11/8 - @ San Francisco |
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11/15 - Buffalo |
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11/23 - @ Houston |
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11/29 - Arizona |
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12/6 - @ Indianapolis |
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12/13 - St. Louis |
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12/20 - Miami |
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12/25 - San Diego |
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1/03 - @ Seattle |
Titans Draft Impacts 2010 too
JTB - April 28, 2009
While the Titans draft should reap some immediate benefits in 2009 as WR Kenny Britt, DT Sen’Derrick Marks, TE Jared Cook, and CB Ryan Mouton all figure to play some right away, the impact of the draft really is focused on 2010. Those 4 players, along with LB Gerald McRae, all figure to be in line to compete for starting jobs next season as guys like TE’s Bo Scaife and Alge Crumpler, DT Tony Brown, CB Nick Harper, and LB’s Keith Bulluck and Steven Tulloch are all unrestricted free agents and RB Javon Ringer could emerge as a long-term replacement for Lendale White.
Here’s a brief recap of the Titans draft class of 2009:
WR Kenny Britt: Britt provides the Titans with a player who has ideal size and speed found in true #1 wideouts. In terms of style, he is built and plays a lot like Terrell Owens and Braylon Edwards. The only real knock on Britt is that he drops too many balls but his college production also shows he makes a ton of plays as well. Britt could contend with Gage and Washington right away for a starting spot and will be in the top 3 rotation from day 1 according to OC Mike Heimerdinger.
DT Sen’Derrick Marks: Marks is the prototypical one-gap penetrating DT the Titans love in the mold of Josh Evans or Tony Brown. Marks figures to be part of the rotation in year 1 and be in line to start in 2010 if the Titans allow Brown to walk in free agency (likely IMO).
TE Jared Cook: Cook has the potential to be the dynamic playmaking TE the Titans haven’t seen in years given his TE size and WR speed. Cook could very well become the player everyone hoped Troupe would be. He should push Scaife for PT in 2009 and be in line to replace him in 2010.
CB/RS Ryan Mouton: Mouton was a late riser on draft boards because of his excellent quickness and change of direction skills. According to Marcus Robertson, Mouton plays bigger than his size and is a good tackler. He should replace the role of Eric King in 2009 and according to Robertson could contend for the starting outside CB job in 2010 if Harper leaves.
LB Gerald McRae: McRae played inside in college but also can translate to the weak side LB in the Titans scheme given his speed (4.5). He’ll play special teams in 2009 but could emerge as a factor in 2010 when the Titans will be faced with contract decisions on Bulluck and Tulloch.
OT Tony Kropog: Munchak wanted this kid as he can play both tackle spots and slide inside at guard if needed. He’s basically Daniel Loper version 2.0.
RB Javon Ringer: Ringer entered his senior year as a top RB prospect and Heisman candidate and put up impressive numbers (1800 yards and 22 TD) but slid to round 5 thanks to some post-season injuries, his size (5’9” 205 lbs) and the emergence of juniors into the draft. Style and build wise, Ringer reminds me a lot of ex-Titan Travis Henry. Ringer figures to replace Chris Henry on the roster this year and likely will be the #2 next year if the Titans opt to not re-sign Lendale White.
CB/KR Jason McCourty: McCourty has good size and speed and could develop into a solid role player for the Titans. He likely will compete with 2008 7th round pick Cary Williams for a roster spot. McCourty was a very good kick returner at Rutgers so he could use that as a way to make the team.
WR Dominique Edison: Edison is a small school talent with the desired size/speed. He’s probably a long shot to make the team unless he has a monster camp and excels at special teams.
OG Ryan Durand: Durand is a solid interior OL prospect who has a chance to compete for the final OL spot in camp. Given Munchak’s success rate with projects, Durand has to have a chance of sticking either on the roster or practice squad.
FS Nick Schommer: Schommer is a small school FS with good size and speed who could potentially fill a Nickey type ST role.
