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  1. Big Time Titan

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    So it'll be McRath, Tulloch and Witherspoon? Could turn into a tough group.
     
    #31 Big Time Titan, Mar 22, 2010
  4. Gut

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    Well...

    Didn't they also switch from a 4-3 to a 3-4 in the last or so? They don't appear to have the right front 7 guys to run a 3-4 which may be why they're signing DL in free agency to keep blockers off their LB's.

    I'm not worried about him vs the run. Our DE's play wider than most 4-3 teams and they are still designed to penetrate. He doesn't have to stack a double and hold the LOS. His quickness and penetration is WHAT the Titans are looking for. The key things are...he's had a TON of sacks recently and that doesn't happen by accident. Even in the Pro Bowl you could tell he could get around just about anyone...which is what we're sorely lacking.

     
    #32 Gut, Mar 22, 2010
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    xpmar9x The Real Slim Shady

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    I'd take McRath over Thornton anyday of the week. Thornton could be a great back-up. If Tully, McRath, or Witherspoon get tired, he'll replace their spot. He'd be great for depth and certain situations.

    McRath has alot of upside, and we really need to get him in there NOW.
     
    #33 xpmar9x, Mar 22, 2010
  10. Gut

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    Um...

    IF we're looking at starting McRath, I think it will be at KB's spot with Spoon taking Thornton's role. Thornton gets a TE more often and KB's role was as the 'hit man.' The Hit man roams and should be the least blocked player of the front 7. That's good for McRath...but he needs to read players and diagnose faster.

    Personally, I'd like to see them draft a LB and also perhaps sign another vet who can fight it out in trainingcamp and let the top 3 guys play. That vet could be re-signing Bulluck with the idea that McRath will start in his place til he's ready...then it's a battle at that position.

    Gut
     
    #34 Gut, Mar 23, 2010
  13. xpmar9x

    xpmar9x The Real Slim Shady

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    I would love for Bulluck to be re-signed, I just don't think it will happen. I also think that I'd rather have Witherspoon and McRath starting over Thornton no matter what spot it is.

    I'm really excited to see Tulloch this year. While watching the games, I always noticed how Bulluck would get the first hit, then .2 seconds after that Tulloch was there. Now that Bulluck is probably gone, Tulloch will be getting all those tackles.

    I would also love the Titans to take a LB, just not in the first. I'm thinking a 3rd or 4th rounder would be great. We already have: Thornton, McRath, Tulloch, Witherspoon, Keglar, Winborn, Allred, and Amato. I haven't given up on Keglar yet, he could be a contributor.
     
    #35 xpmar9x, Mar 23, 2010
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