Tennessee Titans
Offense
Ken Whisenhunt is now the head coach of the Titans, meaning the offense has a chance to begin turning a corner. Whis has a reputation as a quarterback guru, having helped the likes of Big Ben and Kurt Warner. His next task is Jake Locker, who’s entering a make-or-break year in Tennessee and must overcome a history riddled with injuries.
Rookie Bishop Sankey is expected to eventually take over in the backfield, while Justin Hunter and Kendall Wright are two budding stars at wide receiver. It may take a few months or even until next year, but this group has serious firepower.
Defense
Coordinator Ray Horton was looked over for a handful of head coaching jobs, but if he can transform this defense he should be on deck for one next offseason.
Top corner Alterraun Verner signed with Tampa Bay, while the bill remains out on former first-round pick Derrick Morgan, who has been moving all over the field in search of finding a niche.
Bernard Pollard and Jason McCourty are underrated, but Horton needs them to step up. He also has to get the most of the role players. This unit is destined to struggle in 2014.
Outlook
This season the Titans are going to be learning Whisenhunt’s offense and Horton’s defense, while the coaches figure out which players will be a part of the franchise going forward. Tennessee has a chance to score a lot of points, but also give up a lot.
In the AFC South, they have a chance to win some games. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the team finish second in the division.
