Titans keep coach...what about CJ?

The NFL regular season is only a few days old, but seven coaches and five executives have already been fired. The coach that lost four of his last six games, six losses by three or more touchdowns, the worst defense in franchise history, and a 6-10 record avoided "Black Monday". Happy New Years Titans fans...Merry Christmas Mike Munchak.

Titans owner Bud Adams elected to keep Munchak, which confuses me to this day (but I digress). Keeping a head coach with a 15-17 record his first two seasons could mean one of three things. 1. Bud Adams wants to save face (he personally selected Munchak after letting long time head coach Jeff Fisher go). 2. Mr.Adams is a homer (Munchak has been a part of the organization as a hall of fame player and coach since 1982). 3. Mr. Adams honestly believes this team as constructed has the leadership and talent to make the playoffs. If that is in deed the case...then you have to keep CJ right?

Chris Johnson is by far the most explosive and valuable player on the team, but cases can be made on both sides on whether his lofty 9 million dollar salary next year is worth it to keep him. On February 9,2013 Johnson's 9 million dollars becomes guaranteed.

If the Titans are expecting Jake Locker to progress, it will be in their best interest to surround him with as many weapons as possible. Johnson is a threat to score from anywhere on the field, and is incredibly durable. He has not missed a start due to injury since being drafted, and has never failed to reach 1,000 yards since becoming the Titans starter. There is also a serious drop off at back up running back, no one is even close to stealing reps.

On the other hand, Johnson's yards can be somewhat misleading. Yes...CJ is electrifying, but he never seems to have any impact runs. I can't remember a game where Johnson toted it six straight times to close out a victory. Or even an explosive run to tie or win a game late in the fourth quarter. During CJ2K's 2000 yard campaign, the Titans finished 8-8 and were no threat to make a super bowl run.

Kinda like this season, but if you keep Munchak, you have to keep CJ.   follow @plcolter