TEN TITANS (11-8)
CAMPAIGN SITE: Nashville, Tennessee
Last year: The Titans discovered their franchise quarterback after putting Marcus Mariota on the bench in mid-October by Ryan Tannehill. He helped them win seven times in 10 starts, completing the last in the AFC. NFL leader Derrick Henry led the Titans to his first AFC champion game in 17 years, and was the first NFL player to run 180 yards in three consecutive games.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: Coach Jim Haslett, OLB Vic Beasley Jr., CB Johnathan Joseph, OT Isaiah Wilson, CB Kristian Fulton, RB Darrynton Evans, DL Jac Crawford, LB Nic Dzubnar.
IMPORTANT PERTES: DC Dean Pees, DL Jurrell Casey, CB Logan Ryan, RT Jac Conlin, WR Tajae Sharpe, Mariota, LB Daren Bates.
PANDEMIC CHALLENGES: Titans already are dealing with cramped quarters due to an expansion of headquarters that started with demolition beside their practice fields during playoffs. Now they must be more creative than ever to use the space they have to keep distance from each other.
CAMPAIGN NEEDS: QB backup. Mariota is with the Raiders, and the Titans leave Logan Woodaspect and the seventh circular chooses Cole McDonald in front of him to help Tannehill. Strengthen the quick pass, which you would if you signed Jadeveon Clowney. In addition, K Greg Joseph played four relief games without looking for the basket before making one in the AFC game. You want to turn that you can the worst kicking game in the NFL.
WARNINGS: Road victories in New England and Baltimore in the playoffs and early lead in Kansas City in coaching season Mike Vrabel showed the Titans very clearly how close they might be to positioning themselves in the Suconsist with Bowl franchise. Winning your first AFC South call since 2008 is the goal.
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