2009 Tennessee Titans Football Preview

2008 Record: 13-3, First AFC South; 0-1 in postseason

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Head Coach: Jeff Fisher; Fifteenth year

Key Additions: DT Jovan Haye, WR Nate Washington, CB DeMarcus Faggins

Key Losses: DT Albert Haynesworth, WR Brandon Jones, CB Eric King

1st Round Draft Picks: Kenny Britt – Wide Receiver

2nd Round Draft Picks: Sen'Derrick Marks – Defensive End

2009 Tennessee Titans Schedule

Tennessee Titans 2008 NFL Season in Review

The Tennessee Titans had a spectacular regular season in 2008. They burst out of the gates to a 10-0 start and finished the year with a 13-3 record and a first round bye. Unfortunately they were one and done in the postseason, losing to the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round.

The team's performance during the regular season was surprising given that Vince Young was given the boot from the starting quarterback position and Kerry Collins manned the helm. Collins proved calm and capable, if not spectacular, and his mostly steady hand helped guide the team all year. More important though was an impressive running attack spearheaded by the super fast Chris Johnson and the punishing LenDale White.

The defense ranked 2 nd on the year in points allowed, led by a fearsome defensive line. Albert Haynesworth asserted himself as one of the best defensive players in the game, Jevon Kearse was a vintage version of himself and tackles Tony Brown and Kyle Vanden Bosch had excellent seasons. The team also featured a young, ball hawking and hard hitting secondary with the likes of Cortland Finnegan, Michael Griffin and Nick Harper.

Tennessee Titans 2009 NFL Season Preview

It wasn't far into the off season when the Titans were dealt the blow of losing all world defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to free agency. The defense however is talented enough to recover in his absence, the question will be who is going to lead the offense and how effective will he be?

2009 Tennessee Titans Offense:

You can't ask for a much better running back tandem than Chris Johnson and LenDale White. Not only are both productive and dangerous, but they are completely opposite from one another, forcing teams to have to defend both styles of the running attack. Vince Young is eager to reclaim his starting quarterback job, but Kerry Collins isn't eager to relinquish his perch.

It's entirely possible that the reverse of last year happens, with Collins opening the season and Young coming in quickly to replace him. The team upgraded at wide receiver by bringing in Nate Washington, but he isn't a number 1 guy. Luckily all of the wide receivers will face single coverage as the running attack commands more attention.

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2009 Tennessee Titans Defense:

You just can't replace a player like Albert Haynesworth, he was an absolutely dominating force over the 2008 season. The question is if the rest of the defensive line proves their own talent in 2009 or if they collapse in his absence. The former is much more likely with this group of players.

The defensive backfield is another strong spot for the club. Cortland Finnegan and Michael Griffin both emerged as big time players during the 2008 season, and having the veteran Chris Hope back there with them certainly helps. The defense should be able to put together another very solid season even without Haynesworth, as the unit is ripe with talent.

2009 Tennessee Titans Prediction: Second AFC South

By Jake Emen
ProFootball-fans.com Staff Writer

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