So it has been brought up at least once before, but since it is getting closer to time, I thought it was worth a mention again.

It is a fact that ( I want to say by April), that Nike is taking over the sponsorship for the NFL uniforms from Reebok. There have several versions of the nike-NFL Uniform that have been floating around the internet. Such as here: Rumored NFL Jerseys? Now it's easy to say this is fake. And again, I know this is a bit of an old topic. But with what Nike did with other college teams ( such as Ohio State), and them releasing videos such as the one below. It makes you wonder what might happen with them. Lets say the Uniforms are for real. Some of them don't look to bad, and several teams could use a makeover, but some teams are awful, such as the Titans. I'm not a big fan of the head-to-toe baby blue, and I like the logo to be somewhere at least. Surely, it's just a rumor and any final uniform might be still going through sever changes yet to be made. Still Nike seems to be bent on radical change....

(Sorry, these links are to the same video, but the "preview" isn't working, so I don't know how to post this video right)

Nike Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wvWHNkLSDkg

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I'll like to see the Titans pick up a good WR. I hate to think we'll open with Britt in question, Gage getting old, and Washington. That leave D. Williams as the wild card. He looked Okay last year, but come on, lets try for someone big...if there is anyone big left. Especially if we go west-coast. I wanted to try Rice or Stalworth... Mason wouldn't be bad, just someone else would help me feel better. Especially if something happens to Britt. Plus I don't think I'm 100% OK, with our O-Line, I don't think they were stellar last year, and I don't know why we haven't pushed for anyone else. 

The coaches: 

Actually, the coach I'm most excited about is Jerry Gray. Munchak sounds great, but to me the reason why I'm less excited so far is because he seems to be more of your "manager - type coach", that seems to just get the right people where they need to be, ( coaches and players) and just supervise; then just make corrections as they go. Which is fine, Fisher seem to do a lot of that. I mean, that's why you hire the right offense and defense coordinators and let them do their job. If you hire the right people, then you don't need to go in there yelling at everybody and stepping on anyone's toes and whatever, you just manage. Which is fine just to do that, but that's why I reserve judgement on O' big Mike. But I like Jerry Gray, he's a schemer. He's talking about switching up things on defense, he's not afraid to put in a few 3-4 looks, he seems to know the type of players he wants and goes after them (hence the defense heavy draft), So as far as the coaches go, he's the one I'm most excited about.

As far as my take on player:

QB: I know a lot of people have jumped on the "Lets start Locker from day one," *caugh cj caugh*, but the truth is, he's just not ready.  Now the way I see it, you could either say , " Well, we are going to suck anyway, so we might as well get Jake a full season of practice and we'll try again next year" and put him in game 1", or you could say, " come on guys, we need to at least give 2011 they best shot we can, at least starting out"- and that means starting a Vet. at QB. And that all depends on when the lockout ends, if it ends tomorrow, I say try to get the best free agent available- I mean maybe not Kolb, but lets try for someone other than Collins, unless the lockout ends a week before game one, then get Collins in here quick. But I just don't want to hear any of this- He knows the Titans, crap reason- lets face it, he's use to the two-tone blue and some of the faces are familiar but he don't  know the play book any better. He's just a old vet that happens to be around. I mean, I love Collins, but I'm sure would be just as happy doing country music on Sundays than to take sacks, but then again- loves his team and knows how to play. 

The second need is WR. Britt is good if the can stay healthy and out of trouble. But I mean after him who do we have, Washington? Gage? The new coaching staff talked about being more pass friendly- lets get some WR's once this thing is over, if we can- again depending how when the lockout ends, I'll like to get some more super stars to help out our new rookie QB

Also on offense, I feel like out O-line slipped from '09. Again, I'm thinking CJ and Locker needs like a top 5 O-line, but the coaching staff seems to be confident, and with Munchak and Matthews as coaches who's to argue, but I just feel like he holes for CJ wasn't like I thought they should be last year. 

On Defense, I feel like we're pretty well off. Outside at looking at perhaps another safety, I like what I'm seeing. I think the loss of coach Wash is going to hurt, but I feel like we're in good hands. I can't wait to see what Morgan is going to do, I love ATV, I think the rookies are going to be exciting. Like someone said after the draft, we didn't seem to draft a lot of unknowns from odd school, so I'm excited. As long as we still having Finn pick fights, and Orton crying to mommy that we're "dirty", I'm happy. 

So as long as we get a few holes taken care of, and if the lockout can end soon. I think we might be better than people think. Now I'm now yelling playoffs or anything, I'm realistic, but I think we'll do alright.

So I was thinking. I has been reported lately that some of the Titans want to run a " by the players- for the players", off season sort of work out/ min-camp type get together like several other teams have. It has also been reported that people like Jake locker have been working with other NFL greats of the past that don't have an official title anymore, such as old retired QB's or old coached or whatever. And that got me to thinking: as far as the rules go... ( the best I know) is that you just can't be in contact with current team personal with the lockout going on. So that lead me to imagine: what if the team was to get together and have an informal practice? What non-coach could they get legally to help them practice?..... 

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Okay, so we need something to talk about during this lockout right? So I know there are very few good games, but what's your favorite? Or perhaps favorite highlight or player in 2010? My favorite game is the Cowboys game, that's when we were still looking great and it was a hard fought game and a big win at the time. As far as rookies go, you got to love what ATV and Mariani did. I'm excited to see what playmakers like Ayers and Harper could bring this year ( oh, and Locker too, but who isn't) Speaking of specific games and moments, think about this one. One moment: Vince's reaction after the Redskins, or more specifically him throwing his pads in the stands/ yelling at Fisher -directly lead to us getting Locker- so if it wasn't for Vince blowing up after that game, if he had keep his head cool and did his best till the season was over, we would have probably kept him. So keep that in mind if Locker does well this year.

So this is my thinking... This year of course is much different in the draft due to the lockout. Instead of there being many trades, free-agency, ect., the only way to be certain to have a QB by game one is to draft one, or else like the Titians be forced to start a "Rusty Smith, because of the risk that this lockout might last up to Sept. So I'm guessing that there could be a run on QB's this year. So I'm going to try to "call it" on who goes where and you guys could either like it- hate it, try to guess yourself, ect:

So, this is me Calling it:

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So with everybody else doing a mock draft, I thought , " Who would be my first 10 picks?". So here is who I got.

What about you?

My top 10:

1. Carolina: Green- give the QB you have one more shot- but give them a great target to pass to.

2. Denver- Dareus- Great size, speed to help Denver with their DL issues.

3. Bills- Newton- They need a QB and Newton fits

4. Cinc- Gabbert- Normally Cinc. is looking for more of a WR or a Defense guy- but I think Palmer is going to walk-

so Gabbert gets the call

5. AZ- Miller

6. Clev.- Bowers

7. SF- I have # 7 going at #7- Peterson falls all the way to SF

8. Tenn.- Titans are lucky enough to land Fairly

9. Dal. - Quinn

10. Wash.- J. Jones

Anyone else notice Chris Johnson with the shakes? Maybe it's just me but it seems that Cj has the twitch. If you watch the interview videos and occasionally from the sidelines Johnson seems to shake his head a lot and I don't know look jittery. Hate to think he's already taken too many hits. Maybe it's nothing, and surely Chris don't have any problems going on. I'm sure the staff is keeping a tight look at the health of everybody. I guess I was just wondering if anybody else noticed?

Is our O-Line as sound as it seems? Is perhaps some of our problems Sunday result from not having the greatest O-Line anymore? Anyone else notice this? Maybe we needed Mawae more than we realize. I think a lot of the turn overs, QB problems, and lack of CJ's runs maybe due to this. I'm just saying maybe we can use some help. what do you guys think? If so who could we even get?

Okay, so basically I think we should ( at least for the remander of the season) move KVB to DT. I think Jason Jones and Tony Brown are great, but I think Dave Ball and Jacob Ford can get there just as fast. There isn't enough pressure in the middle and I think KVB would be the push to get in the QB's face. If a QB had someone there then he wouldn't have all day to pass. The DT's  just isn't getting there fast enough.

So here's something I noticed. In trying to guess who the Titans might take in the Draft. I noticed that the Titans are using quite a bit of pre-draft visits to bring WR's. Which seems odd to me, knowing the Titans History. Plus all this talk about Holt and other WR's has got me wondering. Why has the Titans suddenly taken all this intrust in WR's? So that got me curious about something. We didn't seem that intrusted in them before,so could that be because VY was out Qb- but now Collins is? I'm wondering if maybe the Titans seemed to give up on passing and wanted to be focused 90% on running the ball. Now for a long time I didn't believe this, but now I'm wondering. Although, I always thought it should be the opposite, and we should have built up amazing Wr talent and let Vince try to make those- sometimes hard to catch balls catchable, instead of getting a few below average Wr's and relying on Vince's "playmaking" run ability. So maybe that's not what they are doing. Maybe they are:? What do you guys think? And what if we were to add, say, Holt, and maybe a 1st and/or 2nd round draft pick? Do you think it might help Vince's career as a Titan? Or do you think he's a lost cause?

Hello, I'm from Tennessee's; Music City Miracles. We're doing a mock draft (like many other places). And I have the Raiders to select for. It seems like your needs are, either a WR like Crabtree or Maclin, or perhaps a DT like Raji. But I wanted to hear what you guys think? Also, what position needs would be priory, in case this goes into later rounds? Thanks for the help you guys.

So as of now, the only QB we have for sure is Vince Young. So lets say for some reason we don't sign Collins or Simms or any other Vet QB. Do you guys think there would be anyone worth taking at the 30th pick. This is more just a fun "what if" scenario, because I'm sure we'll sign somebody.  I've seen that Pat White did pretty well at the combine, but I don't know anything about him. He might be pretty bad. What do you guys think?

Who do I think will pick in the draft?  Now before I lend my opinion, I must assume a few things. Like if for some reason the Titans don't sign Collins or/and Simms then I believe a QB would be who the'll like to pick first round. But with that said, I don't think the Titans will pick a WR first. Every year people seem to be excited about which game-changing WR the Titans are going to pick, but they always wait till the 3rd or 4th rounds to get one. Why? I think The Titans don't seem to put the value in a WR out of the draft, they say it takes longer for a WR to learn the playbook, that say it does a DT, and a WR has to take longer to develop. Although, I think they'll want to look for an experience WR in the free-agency such as an another Mc Carrins-hopefully one that can catch.
 
So with that said, who do I think the Titans will pick? I think the Titans will need to pick a CB. First I always heard the Fisher was a defence-minded coach. Also, I think CB is our thinnest position at the depth. We have Finn., Harper, and King and that's it  (in my opinion),  Now as we seen this year, if something was to happen to, say Harper and King-who do we have? We used Carr, but we don't know if he'll be signed, and even if he is, the Titans don't seem to want to us him more than a returner. And forget Hill-he's over. So I think CB is the way we'll go.

Next,, if I could see us taking either a good catching TE or perhaps a DT. I'm going to assume that Hanesworth is gone. All he is talking about is money and I think money is what he's going to get-and I don't think the Titans are going to pay him more than what someone else is going to.

Now the Titans could go DT here. But with Jason Jones playing really well, we might take one later.  I think that perhaps they might got with a TE here (if Scafe don't sign). I think they would think they can get more out of a TE over a WR early on.
Then I think the Titans would go with a WR here. I think the WR is really needed, but I would be surprised if a WR is taken higher. Or perhaps a DT here and a WR next.

After that I think we could use another WR at some point, a Safety or DB(or prehaps someone to fill Fuller's spot in the nickle), and I really think we'll take someone to to help on the OL. And I really think we'll take another Center. I wouldn't be surprised if we took an early Center. And a Linebacker should be taken at some point.

Either way, the Titans tend to draft players that make you go "WTF"? It's like whoever you think the Titans should get, the Titans go with someone you wouldn't think of, yet it's always a players who end up making a much bigger difference than you realize. So Go Titans. 

Okay, so here's some things I was thinking. So  Since Schwartz is Lions new Head Coach, I was wondering if he might try to get Kerry Collins or especially Hanesworth to come up there? I mean, if he is able to, I could definitely see him going for them.

Also, in a side note. I really hope we make a strong push for T.J. Hush. He would make a great addition that even VY would make great use of. What do you guys think?

Okay, so you can call me bitter if you want. I mean, why cry over spilt milk anyway? A game is a game, we lost so who wants to point fingers and point the blame anyway...I DO.

So you might disagree. But here is my top 10 reasons we lost the game, just something for fun to think about...

10. Wet field- Okay, so the wet field + physical play seems to leave everyone with injuries. So we had trouble, but they play on the same field so that don't matter too much.

9. Once Johnson was out, Gage became #1 in the game. And after a while, I imange he became heavly watched.

8. Does anyone else thing KVB maybe a bit rusty? I mean, I noticed a big difference in intensity after he hasn't been playing for a while. I mean perhaps it would  been better if Ball was in a bit more? But I don't know, just speculating

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7. White is too one dimensional. I mean, Smash needs Dash. Thunder needs Lighting. Even if you have VY in there the other team isn't just looking for the big guy to run through a small hole all the time.  I mean at least give them someone else to look for. I really think they could have used Ganther a lot more once Johnson left.

6. The missed Field goal. I mean, it would have at least tied it up.

5. The WR problems. Okay, and what I mean by that is..Get rid of McCarrins. I was actually pretty glad to see him on the bench. And when Brandon Jones got in, things got a little bit better. But I had seen Paul Williams in there. Now who's idea was that? And I didn't see Hawkins or Davis even. I mean, we really need to pick up a WR in the free agency or something.

4. Harris Did a pretty good job, but I did notice a few botched snaps. I mean, that's a couple times that could have been game changers. Now if Mawae goes down, fine, but then use Amano as Center and put Harris as Guard. Amano is a much better Center than Harris.

3. Okay, so what if that bad delay of game call didn't mean anything...but what if it did? So here is a "what if" scenario...What if the titans defender paused for a minute thinking the play is going to get whistled dead, and suddenly it's not. That little bit of distraction could be the difference in a play.

2. Penalties. I-Nuff said.

and my number 1...No Johnson. I consider Johnson the savior of our team this year. I really think that despite everything else that happened, if Johnson was still in the game. It would have been won. Okay, maybe not. But I'll like to think so. Even things like getting closer for another field goal might have happend. Even with all the penalties and everything. The game is 100% different with him, I believe.
 
And that's it. Now some of those probably wouldn't have mattered and yes most of that is just ranting and raving. but I just wanted to get some things off my chest.  And well, I guess that's it for this year.

So who do you guys say will be in / win the super bowl?

My prediction...from 2007 was...Titans over COWBOYS in 2008! Yes, so why do I mention it again ( if only my old post could be brought up), Because long before the cowboys get in...IF they get in a win in the playoffs, I would like somebody to be like...Hey...that guy from Music City Miracles said this way before...that's weird...Now if I'm wrong then I just go down as making crazy predictions and no body cares. So I see it is having nothing to loose. Anyway, what do you guys think?

Hey, I am going to be comming back from PA Sunday (Wedding). I should be hitting West  Virginia. or possibly  Virginia. by game time. I was hoping to at least hear the game. But I don't believe I will have any access to anything like XM radio or wireless internet. I don't know if I am able to hear the game. But if there was a way, I didn't know if anybody could tell me, prehaps someone might know a West  Virginia radio affiliate that I can listen to? Or prehaps if they had another Idea I would appreacheate it. Thank You.

So Players have issues...So Vince may have pissed and moned. ..So what... and Albert stomped on a guy's head.  Issues happen.  And If Vince can play next week, and if he pulls up a big win (like say against NO in '07) then he's a hero. Or if Collins plays then this is forgotten for a while. Is Fisher lying about Vince? No one knows, and only a few will. But like Fisher said, Young has a lot of pride and isn't used to doing bad...Is that lame...yeah....SO? Every week if we won or not I hear on here (and other places) how bad we should dump Young and go with Collins and yatta yatta. People forget we got to the playoffs last year. And we find ways to win games with or without good stats. I believe that this will get straightened out. And I think this will perhaps teach them all, Especially Young, how to handle himself. Lets just hope things get better one way or another. And personally, I hope we don't have to fell like we need to replace him next year.

Hey guys. I was wondering if anybody heard about training camp. I was going to try to go sometime this year but I don't really know anything about it. Like where to go and when and if cost anything. If someone could give me some more info. I would really appreciate it.

So if fill to 75 words. So I heard it is at Baptist St. Park (wherever what is?), but I don't think it's far from the stadium. And I think it's free, but I didn't know. And basically you come...starting around 10? Maybe, and later someome comes by and signs autographs. And I heard it was the 25? Anyone hear different. I guess they'll but info on the website before hand.

It's appears that,Defensive end Kalimba Edwards, recently cut by the Lions, was one of two free agent visitors hosted by the Titans on Monday.- So says the Tennessean. http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080317/SPORTS01/80317100/1027

I think He'll be a great add along with Kearse to get out DL solid, and free up a need in the draft. What do you guys think?

Okay, so despite everyone saying we need a WR first ( which we could really use one), But here is my list of what who I think what we'll take and when.

I say It'll go

1. DL- prehaps someone who can play either DT or DE. People say we have Big Al and Kerese but I figure sooner or later one of those will get injured and then we'll really be in trouble. Plus there are less of them in the draft so it'll be harder to get a good one later.
2. WR- we really need one.
   
3. RB- to compleate our line-up
   
4. CB/ Punt returner- we could use the depth at cb plus we really need someone to return punts- prehaps someone eles but we are sure to find a PR
   
5. WR- couldn't hurt to get another
   
6. DL- we need more depth
   
7. WR?- prehaps

So here's the problem with Vince. The thing is Vince seems to be doing worse from last year and I believe it's throwing a lot of fans off. Even with big games like VS the Giants we didn't play that well most of the game. We just had a big come back. But you take a few player like Travis Henry, Pacman, and Bennett out and it looks even worse. But the biggest reason I think in Vince from last year to this is the fact that we have been winning so much. Last year when we were 0-5, who cares if Vince risks some things, try for the big play, go all out. I think the problem with Vince now is he's so scared of messing up a winning team, he's holding back and trying not to mess up. Instead of "letting it fly" in what could be a big play, the fear of it get picked is causing him to hold back and try to be perfect. And with a possible Superbowl run this year, Vince is trying so hard and is under a lot of pressure. Now if you're 0-5 you're having fun because you don't care. You're not determined to look perfect in front of everybody, you're just having fun playing a game. So I believe he just needs to relax, clear his head and just have fun.  

Woah, okay I have a wild and crazy prediction, based off of nothing more than a crazy feeling I had at the start of the season. I felt like the Titans were going to win the Superbowl vs. the Cowboys. Now the only reason I am posting this here so early is so I can point to this and say I've predicted this a long time ago. If it happens. I prediced this way before knowing if either team were any good. And if nothing like this happens then I'm sorry for waisting internet space.

So here's how I feel. Honestly, I've been a little board with our team this year. Young has been Okay, with a couple rusty games and being injured he hasn't had the same spark as he did last year, but he's going to be alright, I'm not worried. It's our running game that's eating me this year. For the longest time I couldn't stand LW, but now I don't think he's horrible but I'll like to just see him here and there, but he's the best when you need two yards, other than that he gets the ball-second later he's on the ground. He probably got so use to that he'll probably fall a second later if nobody's around. Brown's good, but he seems to get stopped easy too. But Henry gets me excited. I mean, if Vince has his "A" game, along with speedy Henry, B.Jones/Williams, and Pac-man back. And even White here and there. Oh, and Griffin too. Then we have a fun ball game. Much better than; two yards two yards 6 yard pass for a first down, field goal. But it's okay, I'm sure it'll pick up. We are 4-2 anyway.

Well, it's finally here. It's football week. From here on out each week we'll be playing a game. Starting with today's Hall of fame game. I'm excited. The training camp battles seem to be going well. I kind of had the thought about starting one RB per perseason game. Henry-Redskins,White-Buff, Brown-Pats. Gather-G.bay. But that's just me. Oh, and what's going on with Jeff's contract. As time goes on I worry.

Hey, guys. Check out what I found. It's a great video about Chris Henry. The Quality don't seem too good. But it's fun to watch. I'm excited for this season.

I was trying to just put the video here. But I'm having HTML problems. So I'll like some help if you would. Or just watch it from the link.

First I would like to say how interesting I found the critics are about the Titans and how they say we had the worst off season and all. Such as a quote from the NFL news page..

" At the other end are the Tennessee Titans, who waved goodbye to so many key players that brought them to within striking distance of the postseason but welcomed almost no significant replacements to finish the job."

Here is what I have to say about that. First the CB, Mr.32, as you will. He did good things for us on the field. However, I think we won't be hurting too bad after signing Herndon, Harper, Griffin, Smith plus everybody else. Surly we can get the job done.

Next we have the WR, and I don't think I need to remind everybody that we got plenty of help in that area, (Gage, P.williams, Davis, Filani) to make up for two people. Plus things like Vince taking some of the key guys down to Houston does really help.

Then there is Travis Henry leaving. Travis was great for us. But if you remember the start of last season we didn't think he was magical. Such as the cowboys game last year. Nobody was upset because T. Henry wasn't playing. I think the reason why we get good RB numbers is because that's the way the Titans plays their Offense. I think Jeff and the guys will make sure our starter will get the job done. Oh, and as I side note, something I happened to notice. Is it me or did we get most of our free Agents from Playoff/Super bowl teams? Such Harper-IND, Herndon- SB XL , Gage-SB, Fowler- playoff, even Smith is from Florida.

So with that said, I thought this maybe fun.
I call it "If I were Fisher..."
Just start off the sentence "If I were Fisher (or staff)_", and finish the sentence. It could be, adding someone, kicking someone out, or what to check for as a coach.

Mine would be...
 If I were Fisher, I would, have a competition for RB and punt returned, look to possibly sign another DE and maybe another WR, have a better run defense against the Jags (watch out for little man) on week 1, and have my best CBs ready for the pass defense on week 2...

Thats about it for me.

So Okay, you maybe thinking like I did. Okay..Titans are fixing to pick...who are we getting..A great WR, DE, CB?!...Free Safty?! But we did end up with a great player once you think about it,

"In 50 games at Texas, Griffin started 28 times. He ranks eighth in school history with 368 tackles (234 solos). He produced four sacks for minus-46 yards, 14½ stops for losses of 78 yards and 13 quarterback pressures. He recovered seven fumbles and caused nine others. His eight blocked kicks set a school career record and rank second in NCAA Division I-A history. He deflected 23 passes and intercepted eight others for 41 yards (5.1 avg.) in returns. He also totaled 124 yards on six blocked punt returns (20.7 avg.). On special teams, he posted 49 tackles (36 solos)."

So no, maybe not the guy we thought we needed. But he'll greatly help our (Ranked lowest, althought we're not really that bad) defense.

So okay, we didn't get a highly rated WR. But I think we can find some hidden talent out of 3. I think Vince has a unique way of playing and it maybe better to see what works with him the best.

Also, I think Chris Henry is better than his stats say...This is from the Titan's site about Chris:

ASST. HEAD COACH/RUNNING BACKS SHERMAN SMITH
(on the significance of Chris Henry not doing anything special to prepare for the combine to boost his attributes)

When I went to work the guy out I knew that his personal workout was not equal to what you saw on film, so there has to be a reason why. As Jeff said, we did our homework, talking to the coaching staff there, talking to other people. As I related to the coaches, quite clearly, the kid had the ability; it was the system that kept him from being productive. As we worked him out you could see the power, the explosion, the quickness, and the hands. Man how come you're not playing? So I talked to the strength coach and the strength coach laid it out real clear. He said this kid put up with a lot the past three years. He kept it together. He worked hard in practice. When he got an opportunity, he did the best he could, but it was a system in which he really had to endure some hardships.

We also got some other great players and I think Titans '07 is going to be better that Titans '06....Or am I just a sad optimist that's just hopeful. I don't know what do you think?

If only we had more pacmans on our team. Now not the off-field Pac-man Jones headache that we had. ( don't get me wrong I love Pac-man myself and hope he gets back). But watching Pac-man on the field is another story. Pac-man Jones had this magic when it comes to getting the ball. Notice once a team kicked a punt to Pac-man Jones, they avoided doing it again. And what a game changing aspect he can make (such the game at Jacksonville VS Jacksonville coming here). But what if we had more Pacmans. Like a Receiver that can make plays, even if it's an almost impossible catch. Or a Travis Henry Running Back that can "knock some heads" with a good stiff-arm. Other CB or perhaps some others on defense that make you go "WOW." We are going to rock this season. But it would be awesome if we can find some more Pac-man's...

But I guess we all find out tomorrow. I'm going to trust the "guys up stairs" to find the help we need.