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	2010 Tennessee Titans Draft Class The Tennessee Titans had a very solid draft. They had no need to move up in the first round, and ended up with the guy they probably wanted anyway. They address all of their needs save one.
	2010 NFL Draft review: Tennessee Titans All in all the picks they made seemed like pretty good ones. What I mean by that is they went out and addressed most of their needs. However they pulled off a trade that doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense. They dealt RB Lendale White and DT Kevin Vickerson to the Seattle Seahawks to swap selections in the fourth and sixth round. Losing White leaves a big hole behind RB Chris Johnson and he may hold out looking for a new contract. That would leave Javon Ringer and undrafted free agent Stafon Johnson alone in the Titan backfield.
	Chris Johnson wants to get paid After putting up more than 2,000 rushing yards Chris Johnson wants to get paid like an elite NFL player. We could debate forever if one very fine season makes a player elite, but I think the real point here is Johnson deserves a raise and in this climate he is unlikely to get one. More than that NFL teams are allowed to cut a player to rid themselves of a contract, but players have little to no leverage to get out of a contract they are clearly out performing.
	2009 NFL draft one year later: Tennessee Titans Sometimes when a team has a big letdown, or a stumble we sit back, and wonder why. The Titans had just that, and I think we can put some of the blame on a pretty awful draft. None of their picks started half of their games. Only Kenny Brit has a significant contribution to this team. That is not good considering they made eleven picks in 2009. A year ago I was pretty down on this draft, giving them just an average grade; one year in that grade has slipped into the failing category.
	Draft Day decision makers: Tennessee Titans Mike Reinfeldt holds the title of Executive Vice President and General Manager, but Head Coach Jeff Fisher also holds an executive VP title, and owner Bud Adams will step in on draft day when he feels it necessary. Fisher and Reinfeldt hold the most weight, but will be joined n the war room by Vincent Marino Director of Football Administration, Tina Tuggle Director of player development, and Lake Dawson Director of College Scouting.
	What should the Tennessee Titans do with their first round draft pick? It seems pretty clear that the Tennessee Titans will use the 16th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft to address one position, and that position seems to be Defensive End.
	What are the Tennessee Titans needs in 2010? The Titans defense took a big step back in 2009. They have an energetic young offense built around RB Chris Johnson, they hope that QB Vince Young will be able to effectively manage it in 2010, and all indications are that he can, that leaves the team open to rebuild a defense that not only took a big step backwards, but is aging.
	Fix the Franchise: Tennessee Titans edition It would be really easy to sit back, and let Head Coach Jeff Fisher do his thing and let one of the best Head Coaches in the game today diagnose the problems and then fix them. Since that won't make for good copy let us say this, the Titans must fix their defense. In 2009 it was the 28th best defense, and they are old, and suitable replacements must now be found. The offense is fine, and in good hands with the once benched Vince Young. Their last two first round draft picks have been offensive players and now it is that time to address the defense.
	2009 NFL season in review: Tennessee Titans Sure maybe they were just another 8-8 team, but let us not forget that they started 0-6, or the magical season off RB Chris Johnson. After such a poor start, it is a real credit to Head Coach Jeff Fisher that he did not lose his team, and was able to motivate them to a non losing season. Fisher may just be the best head coach in the NFL today, and if he were ever fired by the Titans he would have a new job before he got to his car. He has managed this team through everything including a relocation from Texas.
	Despite tough season, the 2009 Tennessee Titans will be remembered in NFL history For the Tennessee Titans and their fans, the 2009 NFL season has been one of tremendous ups, and equally tremendous downs. However, as a team they have accomplished one thing no other NFL team has ever done, and another that very few NFL teams have.
	Do we owe Vince Young an apology? The great thing about sports is that players are often given the chance to come back, and prove all of us wrong. I am not the only sports writer that was willing to write off Vince Young as a run first, poor passing technique draft pick that was never going to be able to run a NFL offense. For most of his professional career he has been just that. However, after being benched in favor of Kerry Collins it seemed that his days as a NFL starter were over. When Collins faltered the team turned once again to Young, and he has stepped up and delivered big time.
	The shocking fall of Vince Young A little less then one year ago Vince Young was the starting QB for the Tennessee Titans. After a sever meltdown in the regular season opener of 2008, where he apparently quit and would not take the field of play anymore and then reportedly was on the verge of committing suicide. Now not only has Vince lost the starting job, but he barely looks capable of being the Titans back up QB.
	2009 Tennessee Titans draft analysis Wow, how a couple of months can really change what we think of a team. On draft day this looked like a team that had few holes, coming off 13-3 season where they won their division, the Tennessee Titans currently are 1-6 after Vince Young got his first start of the year.