After two back to back disappointing seasons for the Tennessee Titans, they have finally proved they could be contenders for the AFC South Championship. The franchise finished the 2014 season 2-14, suffering their worst season since 1994. The Titans have won a total of five games in the past two season as of Oct.23. Part of the Titans’ fan base blames coaching for the struggle over the past two years, and some may think it’s the player’s production why the Titans have not been winning games.
The 2014 Tennessee Titans team was led by head coach Ken Whisenhunt, who was eventually released after losing to the Houston Texans and falling to 2-6 during the 2014 season. Whisenhunt was fired just 23 games into his job as head coach. Whisenhunt could have been a good coach to me, but I don’t think he understood what to do on the offensive side of the ball. He was replaced by Coach Mike Mularkey, who was brought in to be the interim head coach. Mularkey once served as assistant head coach/tight ends under Whisenhunt.
The Titans franchise is looking to turn things around this season by bringing in new General Manager Jon Robinson. The Titans also decided to re-sign coach Mike Mularkey after he was brought in as interim head coach. Jon Robinson showed that he was not scared to make big moves to better the franchise. Since his arrival, the Titans have had one of the most successful and dramatic off seasons in recent franchise history. The team traded for running back DeMarco Murray from the Philadelphia Eagles. De Marco Murray has showed that he is an elite RB in the National Football League. Many commentators believe that Murray is the most complete RB in the NFL, behind a much improved offensive line. The Titans struggled to protect their rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota last season. The Titans knew to have success in the future, they would have to protect its franchise quarterback.
Mariota seemed to be ready for his sophomore season in the NFL after showing his ability to run and pass the ball his rookie season. But coming off a slow start by throwing five interceptions in the first four games was not a good sign. Marcus looked to get back on track week five against a struggling Miami Dolphins team. The Titans dominated the Dolphins, winning 30-17. Mariota got back on track as expected by completing 20-of-29 passes for 163 yards, with three touchdown passes. His passer rating was 117.5, his best of the season.
Mariota and his team took on The Cleveland Browns in week six, looking to win back- to-back games since 2013. Mariota continued to stay red hot throwing three touchdowns and one interception. The Titans pulled off a 28-26 win over the Browns, who tried to make a late comeback in the fourth quarter. Learn more about how things stood out from the Titans win versus the Browns at www.titansonline.com/news/article.
The Titans come into week 7 ready for a AFC division showdown against the Indianapolis Colts. Looking to extend their 2 game winning streak to 3 games the Titans come up short once again against the Colts. The Titans have not beat the colts dating back to October 30, 2011. After that lost Sunday the Titans are now 0-10 versus the colts in the last 7 years. A couple of injuries for Titans fans to look out for. Delanie Walker has a bruised chest, Tajae Sharpe knee sprain, Spain more a significant bruise out 3-4 weeks, and Perish Cox is on the NFL’s concussion protocol list.
You can check out the 2016 schedule and see how the Titans are doing now at www. Titansonline.com/schedule/season. I plan to attend the Titans game on Thursday October 27, 2016. The Titans are preparing for a long time division rival against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hopefully the Titans can get a win in front of a loud and cheerful home crowd in Nissan Stadium Thursday night.
My name is Jamal Dinkins I currently attend Motlow State University and my major is Mass Communications. By next year I plan to graduate from Motlow and transfer too Middle Tennessee State University.
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