Another home game...another home loss for the Tennessee Titans. Another home loss with owner Bud Adams in attendance. Yes, the same Bud Adams who put his entire organization on blast after the last home game he attended. An embarrassing beat down from the Chicago Bears to which Adams called the worst home loss ever....that's saying something since he's been an owner for over 50 years!
Mike Munchak responded like most head coaches on the hot seat, he fired a coordinator. Chris Palmer was relieved of his offensive coordinator duties last week. Although I do not disagree with the move, the timing screams of a second year head coach positioning to get a third. Message to Munchak...I hope the offense turns things around, or you could be joining Mr. Palmer in the unemployment line.
I couldn't blame Palmer if he feels like he's a scapegoat. The offense hasn't been any more inept than the defense or special teams. Everyone has been bad. Jake Locker was lost for several games, just when he was starting to hit his stride. And the running game woes have been fixed since the first month of the season.
I know it's only one game, but the new offense didn't look any better than Palmer's. Chris Johnson had only 50 yards rushing, and the offense as a whole cost Tennessee any shot at an upset against Houston. The Titans are now 4-8, and all but mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Did Tennessee overachieve last year? Perhaps, but a 6-10 or (gasp) 4-12 finish would have everyone screaming for change.
Bud Adams is not getting any younger, and he's becoming more vocal about wanting another Super Bowl run before he hangs it up. Remember his public courtship of free agent Peyton Manning with his first round pick qb within ear shot? I certainly hope the offense can pick things up considerably the next four weeks. If they don't, Palmer's firing could be just the first. follow @plcolter
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