Remember the Titans?

Remember the Tennessee Titans? You know... the franchise known for their blue collar work ethic, likable players, and great home field advantage? Those Titans consistently beat teams with better players because they removed the "I" from team. Those Titans were fun to watch because you knew we had a chance with the ball in number 9's hands. Steve McNair, Eddie George, Frank Wycheck, and Bruce Matthews were all great. They also smiled. The Titans had a humbleness about them that made them easy to root for. That was then. Next up was Pac Man Jones, Albert Haynesworth, Vince Young, and Kenny Britt. Not only do the Titans of today bear no resemblance to the team that won us over, this franchise is now unrecognizable.

If you moved to Nashville or followed the Titans post Steve McNair, you see a far different picture. You see a picture of a team that stomps on the head of a helmet-less player. You see night club beatings, high speed chases, and strip club shootings. You see quarterbacks feuding with coaches and players feuding with management. Most of all, you see dysfunction running rampant. You see a team that has become a shell of it's former self. Case in point, only The Titans could find a way to not use a healthy Randy Moss on a team with no receivers.

Rookie head coach Mike Munchak has his work cut out for him. His two best players are holding out for new contracts and their foolish hard line stance with Chris Johnson is putting the team further in the hole. Just another sign of a lack of leadership on all levels. Hopefully the Johnson holdout will be resolved and Jake Locker can hit the field sooner than later. Titans fans are ready for new memories.