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2010 RESULTS (6-10)

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technique to suffocate the pocket as a 3technique tackle or kick outside to pressure passers as an edge-rushing end. Last years first-round pick, end Derrick Morgan will be a redshirt rookie this year after a season-ending ACL injury cut short a promising rookie campaign. Depth will be an issue along the D-line. SenDerrick Marks, Jovan Haye, Shaun Smith and rookie Jurrell Casey must stay healthy and active inside, while Dave Ball will need to capture lightning in a bottle for the second straight season in order to take pressure off of a secondary that struggled due, in part, to the lack of a pass-rush. Established Pro Bowlers like safeties Michael Griffin and Chris Hope and corner Cortland Finnegan, along with upand-coming second-year ball-hawk Alterraun Verner, look good on paper. But the foursome struggled as the leagues 29th-ranked pass defense in 2010. At linebacker, newly acquired middle man Barrett Ruud brings leadership and toughness. Rookie Akeem Ayers has the skill set to help the pass rush and pass coverage. The same was once thought of Gerald McRath. Otherwise, its special teamers and overachievers like veteran Will Witherspoon, David Thornton, Rennie Curran and rookie Colin McCarthy.

TENNESSEE

MICHAEL ROOS, LT

2010 INDIVIDUAL STATS

PASSING Kerry Collins Vince Young RUSHING Chris Johnson Javon Ringer Vince Young ATT COMP YDS TD INT 278 160 1,823 14 8 156 93 1,255 10 3 ATT 316 51 25 YDS 1,364 239 125 AVG TD 4.3 11 4.7 2 5.0 0

SPECIALISTS Already one of the best kickers in the game, Rob Bironas is coming off of arguably his best season as a pro hitting 24-of-26 field goals (a career-best 92.3 percent), with a long of 55 yards. As a rookie, return specialist Marc Mariani earned a trip to the Pro Bowl. Punter (and holder) Brett Kern hasnt made anyone forget retired Pro Bowler Craig Hentrich. FINAL ANALYSIS At first glance, the Titans are in rebuilding mode and at a considerable disadvantage with a first-year coach and rookie quarterback during the lockout. But the AFC South is a wide-open division. And remember, the Titans started 52 last season before the Fisher-Young fiasco sent the team into a 18 tailspin proving once again that a house divided against itself cannot stand. With new leadership in place and a unified locker room, a breath of fresh air could breathe life into Tennessee.

RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Chris Johnson 44 245 5.6 1 Kenny Britt 42 775 18.5 9 Nate Washington 42 687 16.4 6 Bo Scaife 36 318 8.8 4 Jared Cook 29 361 12.4 1 KICKING: Rob Bironas, 24-26 FGs, 38-38 XPs, 110 points TACKLES: Stephen Tulloch, 160; Michael Griffin, 108 SACKS: Jason Babin, 12.5; Dave Ball, 7 INTERCEPTIONS: Michael Griffin, 4; Alterraun Verner, 3 FORCED FUMBLES: Jason Jones 3; Two players tied with 2

TITANS IN THE DRAFT

RD PLAYER POS HT

BWT COLLEGE

1. Jake Locker 2. 3. 4. 4. 5. 6. 7. 7. Akeem Ayers Jurrell Casey Colin McCarthy Jamie Harper Karl Klug Byron Stingily Zach Clayton Tommie Campbell

QB 6-3 231 LB DT LB RB DE T DT S 6-3 254 6-1 300 6-1 238 5-11 233 6-3 275 6-5 315 6-2 299 6-3 203

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2010 STATS
TEAM OFFENSE Stat NFL Rank AFC Rank

TEAM DEFENSE

Stat

NFL Rank

AFC Rank

Total 367.7 Rushing 115.7 Passing 252.0 Scoring 21.2 Interceptions 17 Sacks 40 Turnover Differential -4

26 20 29 15 T11 T8 21

13 10 14 9 5 T4 T9

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Roos: Tim Clark/Athlon Sports; Locker: Stephen Brashear

Total Rushing Passing Scoring Punt Returns Kick Returns Red Zone TD %

302.1 107.9 194.2 22.2 12.2 24.3 58.1

27 17 25 17 4 T7 10

15 10 13 10 2 T3 6

The Titans shocked the TV talking heads and draft mockers by taking Locker at No. 8 overall over the consensus second-best passer, Blaine Gabbert, who went two picks later to the rival Jaguars. The tough-as-nails, athletic Locker is undoubtedly raw, but possesses the physical tools and intangibles to develop into a franchise quarterback. Ayers is a rangy outside linebacker who reminds many of a young Keith Bulluck; he will be counted on to contribute much sooner than Bulluck once was, however. Casey will be plugged into the middle of the D-line rotation, while McCarthy should contribute immediately on special teams, and Harper will provide the type of change-of-pace power back the team has not had since LenDale White.