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Bold”ish” Predictions about Sunday’s Game:
1) We’re going to struggle in the first half
I know I know, real shocker here, but hear me out on my reasons. Our coaching staff is at a real disadvantage this weekend. Due to the Titans having an entirely new coaching staff, our coaches really don’t know what to expect in terms of a scheme for this Sunday. Yes they can watch film on these coaches past schemes on other teams, and yes they can watch the preseason (in reality coaches show very little in the preseason), but it reality it’s just an educated guess at this point. I know we stole Luke Falk, the QB the Titans cut, but how much are we really pressing him for info? Can the Titans staff be trusted when they say they didn’t install everything before losing Falk?
The Titans coaching staff, on the other hand, have a plethora of film on us and what we’ve done the last few years. They know, for the most part, what to expect and will plan accordingly. I see them using defensive fronts and offensive formations we cannot entirely expect, and it will be at least into the 2nd quarter until we can adjust effectively.
2) Dion Lewis vs Kiko Alonso won’t last long, if at all
It’s a foregone conclusion that the Titans are going to try and abuse us with Dion Lewis, especially after watching the preseason film of what Christian McCaffrey did to Kiko Alonso. I can’t fathom our coaches expecting Alonso to cover Lewis one-on-one, especially on passing downs. Don’t be surprised to see us go into some sort of Dime package in passing situations and using a DB to stay with Lewis. Minkah, perhaps?
3) TJ McDonald will practically be playing LB
The Titans know we’re vulnerable against the run and will undoubtedly plan to pound the rock on the ground. Guess what? Our coaches know the same thing. How do we address it? We “stack” the box! And who’s best to “stack” our box with? TJ McDonald, that’s who! He’s playing well, fills run lanes nicely (usually), and is big enough to get physical with those blockers. Expect to see TJ closer than usual to the line of scrimmage, especially on neutral or running downs.
4) Tannehill will put the R in RPO (Run Pass Option)
We know the RPO is part of our offense. In the preseason Tannehill never kept the ball as there was no point in risking injury. Check the tape and you’ll see he was wide open on multiple occasions. I think you’ll see him hang on to the rock this weekend for several sizable gains.
5) Gesicki will be more effective out wide than at TE
Gesicki is a mismatch nightmare. Gase purposely underutilized him in the preseason and you can expect that to change this weekend. We’ll split him out wide and read the safety. If the safety shades way over to his side, it’ll open the middle of the field for our wide receivers. If the safety stays “honest,” Mike will abuse those poor defenders trying to guard him. This rookie has huge potential!
1) We’re going to struggle in the first half
I know I know, real shocker here, but hear me out on my reasons. Our coaching staff is at a real disadvantage this weekend. Due to the Titans having an entirely new coaching staff, our coaches really don’t know what to expect in terms of a scheme for this Sunday. Yes they can watch film on these coaches past schemes on other teams, and yes they can watch the preseason (in reality coaches show very little in the preseason), but it reality it’s just an educated guess at this point. I know we stole Luke Falk, the QB the Titans cut, but how much are we really pressing him for info? Can the Titans staff be trusted when they say they didn’t install everything before losing Falk?
The Titans coaching staff, on the other hand, have a plethora of film on us and what we’ve done the last few years. They know, for the most part, what to expect and will plan accordingly. I see them using defensive fronts and offensive formations we cannot entirely expect, and it will be at least into the 2nd quarter until we can adjust effectively.
2) Dion Lewis vs Kiko Alonso won’t last long, if at all
It’s a foregone conclusion that the Titans are going to try and abuse us with Dion Lewis, especially after watching the preseason film of what Christian McCaffrey did to Kiko Alonso. I can’t fathom our coaches expecting Alonso to cover Lewis one-on-one, especially on passing downs. Don’t be surprised to see us go into some sort of Dime package in passing situations and using a DB to stay with Lewis. Minkah, perhaps?
3) TJ McDonald will practically be playing LB
The Titans know we’re vulnerable against the run and will undoubtedly plan to pound the rock on the ground. Guess what? Our coaches know the same thing. How do we address it? We “stack” the box! And who’s best to “stack” our box with? TJ McDonald, that’s who! He’s playing well, fills run lanes nicely (usually), and is big enough to get physical with those blockers. Expect to see TJ closer than usual to the line of scrimmage, especially on neutral or running downs.
4) Tannehill will put the R in RPO (Run Pass Option)
We know the RPO is part of our offense. In the preseason Tannehill never kept the ball as there was no point in risking injury. Check the tape and you’ll see he was wide open on multiple occasions. I think you’ll see him hang on to the rock this weekend for several sizable gains.
5) Gesicki will be more effective out wide than at TE
Gesicki is a mismatch nightmare. Gase purposely underutilized him in the preseason and you can expect that to change this weekend. We’ll split him out wide and read the safety. If the safety shades way over to his side, it’ll open the middle of the field for our wide receivers. If the safety stays “honest,” Mike will abuse those poor defenders trying to guard him. This rookie has huge potential!
