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I cant help but remember a clip about Vrabel, where they asked Bill Bellichek about him becoming a coach, and ill paraphrase, but he more or less said he knew Vrabel would get into coaching, and Vrabel would often come to him with ideas about how to handle certain situations, and Bill B would tell him, "One day when you are a coach, absolutely try it out, but now we are going to do it this way..."

And I cant help but feel like Vrabel has some ego issues, and doesnt understand the concept of being a coach as opposed to being a player.

Does he have a press conference, honestly, where he doesnt mention in some form "Back when I was a player", or "I was undrafted, and was a free agent" or "I played in this league a long time"


This guy was a coordinator for 1 season, was fast tracked to a HC. In my opinion, this requires almost a prodigy level of expertise at something. Like for someone to just be given the HC job after minimal coaching experience, regardless of their playing experience, they should be on the forefront of some new idea. Look at McVey, he was fast tracked, and hes shown to be on a special level offensively, he can like remember every play from every game he coached, like you hear him talk and the guy is on a different level than the average NFL coordinator.

Now theres Vrabel who doesnt seem to understand basic concepts of when to go for it, when to kick a FG, when not to kick a field goal, and I cant help but wonder what did we hire this guy for? Why did JRob need Vrabel, what exactly does Vrabel bring to the table that it was a no brainer to hire him.

The team seems more undisciplined than under previous coaches, there seems to be alot more finger pointing both on the team and in the fan base than under other coaches. Most of us just feel like something is "off" with the team week to week, and if we are being honest most of the time that indicates leadership issues.

Couldn’t have said it better. And it’s troubling. JR is trying to be the Patriots of the South and it’s a dumpster fire. Just cause you were at one time associated with the Pats is irrelevant. The fact that Vrabel got the job after one season as a coordinator is a joke. If he wasn’t associated with the Pats, no way he gets the job. Maybe I’m off base on that, but it seems that way.
 
Lewan panders to the hipster element in Nashville as if hes some new aged superstar, and he doesnt seem to understand what business he is in. He wants to be this tough nosed macho guy, then gets paid, and dresses up like boss hog, carrying around a stuffed beaver, like "look how eccentric I am". Top athletes are not clowns, you want to be a middle of the road Offensive lineman, and be eccentric like the Colts punter cant think of his name, i think he retired, but you get my point. That dude was a punter, and now is known for his antics and thoughts on things.

You want to be a tough guy, top O-lineman in the league its time to be a man and act like it. Hes got reddit idiots running around calling him "Dad", and he thinks thats how the fan base got it. Dudes crying on video when he pops hot for PED's, gets destroyed vs the bills and goes on twitter and gets into a fight. Totally what the top paid O-Lineman in nfl history should get paid. Totally what leaders do. Im sick of him and his crap, and Ill bet he has something to do with the "culture" of this team. losers carry around a stuffed beaver.

In my day, we just called guys like "All Talk" big puzzy's. (And he has a high pitched girl voice also.)
 
Honestly, I can't even vent anymore. Venting requires anger. I find I can't even be angry at the Titans any more. I no longer expect anything better of them. This is what they are... A poorly run small market afterthought of the league that will perpetually be mired in mediocrity, punctuated with periods of outright suckage.

The late 90s early 00s was the outlier. We likely won't see it again.

The Titans are rapidly becoming like the vols to me... A fond memory from my youth that is no longer relevant.
I've felt this way for quite a few years now. Einstein's definition of insanity definitely applies to being a Titan fan. You can only be let down so many times before you slowly but surely stop caring.

Yeah yeah, I know "at least we aren't 2-14 anymore". But hell, that's not good enough for me. Maybe it is for some folks. Cool. But I want a team that is truly committed to winning. "Almost" division champs isn't good enough. A playoff appearance once every decade isn't good enough. And judging by whose butts are in the seats at Nissan Stadium, I'd say it's not good enough for a whole bunch of people who used to consider themselves die hards.
 
Lewan panders to the hipster element in Nashville as if hes some new aged superstar, and he doesnt seem to understand what business he is in. He wants to be this tough nosed macho guy, then gets paid, and dresses up like boss hog, carrying around a stuffed beaver, like "look how eccentric I am". Top athletes are not clowns, you want to be a middle of the road Offensive lineman, and be eccentric like the Colts punter cant think of his name, i think he retired, but you get my point. That dude was a punter, and now is known for his antics and thoughts on things.

You want to be a tough guy, top O-lineman in the league its time to be a man and act like it. Hes got reddit idiots running around calling him "Dad", and he thinks thats how the fan base got it. Dudes crying on video when he pops hot for PED's, gets destroyed vs the bills and goes on twitter and gets into a fight. Totally what the top paid O-Lineman in nfl history should get paid. Totally what leaders do. Im sick of him and his crap, and Ill bet he has something to do with the "culture" of this team. losers carry around a stuffed beaver.
lewan is a joke; caller yest on jared and gm pointed out i guess he made this 'i'm back' promo video to appeal to his base- caller was right in stating dude you are not coming back from injury or coming back out of retirement or something you are back from being suspended and here is with this cheesy video... no class.
 
lewan is a joke; caller yest on jared and gm pointed out i guess he made this 'i'm back' promo video to appeal to his base- caller was right in stating dude you are not coming back from injury or coming back out of retirement or something you are back from being suspended and here is with this cheesy video... no class.

“All Talk” more interested in being a celebrity than an NFL Left Tackle.
 
lewan is a joke; caller yest on jared and gm pointed out i guess he made this 'i'm back' promo video to appeal to his base- caller was right in stating dude you are not coming back from injury or coming back out of retirement or something you are back from being suspended and here is with this cheesy video... no class.
Lewan is by far the worst personality on this team. He's straight up an annoying frat boy who would probably still draw a dick on your face if you went to sleep while he was around. I don't get why anyone over the age of 25 would think any of his antics are cool or cute. I really hate that he is considered one of our "leaders". And as another poster said, maybe that's part of the problem.
 
I've felt this way for quite a few years now. Einstein's definition of insanity definitely applies to being a Titan fan. You can only be let down so many times before you slowly but surely stop caring.
And, in the case of many of us, use money spent on tickets on other things.

I'm dropping over $4,000 a year now on this team and I am nowhere near the 50 or in the Club Level. Those guys are spending double or more what I spend.

Driving home Sunday from the game I'm asking myself why I put myself through it time and time again expecting a different outcome. I try not to think of how much money I'd have now if I'd invested those $$$ the last 20 years.
 
And, in the case of many of us, use money spent on tickets on other things.

I'm dropping over $4,000 a year now on this team and I am nowhere near the 50 or in the Club Level. Those guys are spending double or more what I spend.

Driving home Sunday from the game I'm asking myself why I put myself through it time and time again expecting a different outcome. I try not to think of how much money I'd have now if I'd invested those $$$ the last 20 years.
what else would you be doing if not wasting your time on the Titans?

everybody needs a hobby
 
Lewan is by far the worst personality on this team. He's straight up an annoying frat boy who would probably still draw a dick on your face if you went to sleep while he was around. I don't get why anyone over the age of 25 would think any of his antics are cool or cute. I really hate that he is considered one of our "leaders". And as another poster said, maybe that's part of the problem.
My hope is in time AJ Brown takes on the role of being our leader the way Larry Fitzgerald and Hines Ward did on their teams. Hes really our only personality after Lewan.

Of course this would require throwing to him more...
 
what else would you be doing if not wasting your time on the Titans?

everybody needs a hobby

Yeah- he’s saving money better spend on a HDTV, his couch, and his retirement account. Not gameday at Titans.
 
You can still watch from the comforts of your home or just at the tailgate without dropping $4K+.
We shouldnt be trying to convince the locals to stop showing up, we need the TJ's of the world to show up and support the team, otherwise we might not be watching the Tennessee Titans for very much longer. Stadium is starting to get up there in age and theres been whispers of them selling since Bud died
 
And, in the case of many of us, use money spent on tickets on other things.

I'm dropping over $4,000 a year now on this team and I am nowhere near the 50 or in the Club Level. Those guys are spending double or more what I spend.

Driving home Sunday from the game I'm asking myself why I put myself through it time and time again expecting a different outcome. I try not to think of how much money I'd have now if I'd invested those $$$ the last 20 years.
I literally haven't spent a dime on this team in years. I can't even remember the last time I attended a game. I believe it was Mariota's rookie year. I used to live and breathe this team and would attend at least a few games each season. Even when I was a broke newlywed and shelling out the money to attend a game was a pretty big deal. Nowadays, I can afford it but I can just think of about a hundred other things I'd rather do with my money.

I'm a much more casual fan now. I'm okay with that. Hopefully the Titans organization is too. Because they've no doubt turned a lot of former die-hards into casual fans over the past decade or so.

I will say I do believe AAS wants to win. But unfortunately wanting to win and actually knowing how to do it are two very different things. JRob is looking pretty average. Vrabel is looking objectively bad/below-average, imho. Underwood is STILL the President and CEO?!? IDK, to me it's starting to feel very good ole boys club again.
 
We shouldnt be trying to convince the locals to stop showing up, we need the TJ's of the world to show up and support the team, otherwise we might not be watching the Tennessee Titans for very much longer. Stadium is starting to get up there in age and theres been whispers of them selling since Bud died

I do think the team for sale has always been a real thing. However, I don’t think a new owner would move the team out of this market. The Preds, the draft and the CMA thing is all proof a VERY ripe market. It just needs an infusion of capital and experience to create a winner.

There is NO reason that the Nashville market can’t capture national interest the way similar sized encatchment areas do. I remember when McNair and George were the number one jersey sales in the NATION.
 
I do think the team for sale has always been a real thing. However, I don’t think a new owner would move the team out of this market. The Preds, the draft and the CMA thing is all proof a VERY ripe market. It just needs an infusion of capital and experience to create a winner.

There is NO reason that the Nashville market can’t capture national interest the way similar sized encatchment areas do. I remember when McNair and George were the number one jersey sales in the NATION.
Nashville is a viable city for the NFL but a new owner may look at the numbers and want a bigger pool to pull fans from, like Sacramento or St. Louis.

I think Portland may be another place as well...
 
Nashville is a viable city for the NFL but a new owner may look at the numbers and want a bigger pool to pull fans from, like Sacramento or St. Louis.

I think Portland may be another place as well...
I’d be pissed if STL was even in the talks. They’re like LA east, any team that goes there is immediately on a count down to moving again.
 
I’d be pissed if STL was even in the talks. They’re like LA east, any team that goes there is immediately on a count down to moving again.
San Antonio might be another option as well if were talking numbers of possible fans to draw in..
 
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