NASHVILLE – How's everybody doing?
OK, sorry, I feel I do know the reply to this.
It's been a troublesome begin to the season for the Tennessee Titans, who let one other winnable recreation slip by means of their grasp on Sunday in opposition to the Jets.
This workforce could possibly be sitting at 2-0 proper now, however due to a number of errors, the Titans are 0-2.
Some of you might be annoyed, others are mad. I've seen others on the market who're nonetheless impressively optimistic by means of all of it.
We all meet right here, within the Tuesday mailbag…
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Devonte Reed from Memphis, Tennessee
Question: Hi Jim!! Long time reader… massive fan of the mailbag. I'll get proper to the purpose right here…what number of extra unhealthy selections by Will Levis earlier than the teaching workers considers a change? How many extra blocked punts earlier than the workforce begins to consider the particular groups … together with the coordinator and protection unit? Another 2 turnovers by Will and yet one more subpar day (up to now) by particular groups. I'm enthusiastic about this teaching workers particularly the protection, however man this is not anyplace close to fairly nor enjoyable to watch up to now. Also with the way in which Will has performed the primary 2 video games of the season do you see the workforce presumably taking an prolonged take a look at the QBs within the upcoming draft?
Jim: Thanks for studying Devonte. I do not know the reply to the primary query. I do know the teaching workers is annoyed with Will, however undecided what the implications could possibly be if a few of his careless actions proceed. I do not imagine benching him is a sensible choice at this level, and personally, I do not assume the workforce ought to even be contemplating it. Brian Callahan has mentioned himself he believes in Levis, however it's very clear a few of these poor selections have actually value the workforce. Part of this season was all the time going to be about discovering out whether or not or not Levis is the man transferring ahead, and I'm undecided you need to abandon that earlier than an extended stretch. It could be good to win some video games alongside the way in which, as a result of this workforce is clearly ok to be successful. As for what wants to occur proper now, sure, I agree someone wants to determine how to hold punts from getting blocked.
Jim Tryner from Houston, Texas
Jim: Two phrases…. Undisciplined, Pathetic and miserable….OK 3 phrases.
Back to again weeks with a blocked punt — are you kidding me?
Gonna be a protracted season. I worry that Levis just isn't a match for this offense. He is a gunslinger and it is a affected person and disciplined sort of offense. Just a foul match.
My guess Cally will probably be searching for the appropriate slot in subsequent years draft.
Too unhealthy our protection is stable….Prediction Our DC will probably be one and executed — he will probably be a HC subsequent yr.
Jim: I've gone seasons with out seeing a blocked punt, and now I've seen them in back-to-backs weeks. I'm with you on this, it is unacceptable. Time will inform on among the different stuff you point out, however I felt like Dennard Wilson was head coach materials earlier than he'd even coached a recreation with the Titans.
Bill Holmes from Fairport, New York
Question: Headline: Deja Vu in Game 2. Blocked punt? Check. Idiotic shovel go? Check. Strong defensive effort marred by weak and inconsistent offense? Checkmate. And the outcomes are predictable – two shut losses in two winnable video games. I'll guess your mailbag weighs a ton this weekend, Jim.
The factor that is bothering me most? Will Levis clearly can deal with the ball properly – fakes, handoffs, pitches – and he has a cannon of an arm blessed with nice accuracy. Burks received outwrestled for the ball and Ridley had two bombs dimed right into a pinpoint location – one went by means of his arms and the opposite is likely to be the catch of the yr. Levis can be clearly powerful, and sensible, and it seems he reads defenses properly and checks down when he wants to. So why is he so bullheaded that he tries to drive unbelievable conditions when the chance is so excessive? I do know Callahan barked at him but when he does it once more in Week 3 I hope he benches him if that is what it takes to get his consideration.
I had no expectations that we would win the SB this yr, and we're (up to now) aggressive. But we now have to cease snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Jim: Hello once more, Bill. I feel that is the half that is irritating for coaches. Levis is succesful, and he has all of the instruments. But he cannot make these errors and coaches cannot actually MAKE him not do these issues. The solely one that can is Will. As for the Burks play, I'm of the opinion he had a greater likelihood to come down with it than the Jets defender, and he did not. Those blaming Levis for that one are going to blame Levis for all the pieces.
Steve Boxwell from Corpus Christi, Texas
Question: Hello
Thank you for retaining us knowledgeable.
Unfortunately we misplaced once more.
Hopefully we will flip it round.
We have added new faces and spend
Additional cash. Too assist the offense
And protection together with New Coaches.
Now we had time in spring coaching
Along with the pre season
And the expertise we now have extensive receivers
And operating backs and all we will
Do is muster 17 factors two weeks in a row.
Too me with that expertise ought to have the ability to rating. At least 21 to 24 factors.
Now they want to open up the offense
But one thing wants to enhance rapidly
Or a protracted season.
Jim: Hey Steve. When I first noticed this, I used to be form of anticipating a poem. 😊
Connor Simpson from Norwalk, Connecticut
Question: Jim we now have the entire AFC on the run. Don't look now however we're solely two video games out of a playoff spot. The league ought to be nervous. We have a fearless QB, a particular workforce juggernaut and a proper facet of the oline that's shut to determining how to go block.
Woo hoo…. Super Bowl right here we come…. What a %@ joke!!!
Jim: Hey Connor. When I first noticed this, I used to be form of anticipating it to be humorous. I used to be incorrect once more.
Connie Alinikoff from Hendersonville, Tennessee
Question: Hi Jim. Just wished you to know my ideas and prayers are with you as you go through your mail bag after the Titans loss Sunday. 🙄
Jim: Hi Connie. I've sorted by means of quite a bit worse…
Josh Harper from Billings, Montana
Question: Hey Jim. No query, simply feedback. Sad to say, however (Levis), is nothing greater than Carson Wentz. Has some flashes however his boneheaded performs far outweigh his optimistic performs. I can take care of his int, though it was a foul choice, however the different turnover? He should be a number of fries wanting a Happy Meal to hold doing this junk.
While I'm at it, I'm not actual impressed with the offensive scheme and play calling. Although it could possibly be that Cally cannot belief (Levis) and has to name what he does. Punt unit is trash and it is saddening to waste the defensive efforts over and over. SMH
Jim: Please forgive me, Josh, however I took out your nickname for Levis. I'm not letting that fly in right here. Sure, there's quite a bit to be annoyed about, however c'mon man.
Carl Wilken from Warrensburg, Missouri
Question: Hey Jim, not a lot a query for you however extra in the direction of the remainder of the riled up fanbase. When are we gonna reduce Levis some slack? While the loss appears to be like and feels related to final week as a result of we noticed related errors, that is simply not true! Every media outlet and fan was prepared to throw him underneath the bus once more for this loss due to the fumble (which he was really following his checks there, as Spears arrange designed chip block display screen, however Levis tripped over the defender on the bottom as he was getting the ball prepared to exit, so not fully his fault, however might have pulled the ball again in as he was falling) and the INT that Burks ought to have caught however as an alternative let the CB that was smaller than him rip it away once they got here down. Levis simply accomplished his twelfth begin ever, he hasn't even performed in sufficient video games to fill a full NFL season! These followers which might be all prepared to dangle it up and bench him undoubtedly want to take a step again and take a look at who we had been enjoying and notice that we had been aggressive in these video games with a very new offense, protection, and training workers. There had been all the time going to be some rising pains, and I'm very optimistic that we might nonetheless be a aggressive workforce because the season goes on. There have been a number of good performs blended in with the handful of errors. However, the Special Teams wants to determine why they're giving up blocked punts, Colt's seat ought to undoubtedly begin to really feel heat after having blocked punts in again to again video games. Can't let that pattern proceed. Thanks for all you do, #TitanUP!
Jim: Thanks for taking the time, Carl. I actually felt like Will made strides final yr to win over a fan base that features a few of us who did not like him due to the place he performed in faculty, or as a result of his identify is not Hendon Hooker. With Will's latest blunders, a few of these of us are actually popping out of the woodwork now. I feel the vast majority of Titans followers are rooting for him, wanting him to be good. Can he win all them over? It's going to take extra time – and higher performances.
Chris Berry from Cleveland, Tennessee
Question: Yuck. Same music and dance of fine protection spoiled by unhealthy particular groups and one other brutal turnover with a second turnover instantly afterwards that most likely has blame to be shared. Levis actually flashed the arm with a number of deep ball throws. However, with just one of three being caught (by our workforce) is that actually a sustainable means to win within the NFL? I truthfully would not have been stunned if Levis received benched after that first (turnover) simply to make a degree that these varieties of selections are unacceptable.
Jim: Good to hear from you, Chris.
Raymundo Castillejos from Xalapa, Veracruz. Mexico
Question: Hi Jim. Nice to write you. Im an enormous fan from Titans. Since Jeff Fisher period. And earlier however I used to be a bit child then. I actually love this sport and particular this workforce. I've been studying al the feedback from one other followers. And I solely need to say for all of the Titans followers, it's regular to loss. In sports activities typically you win and typically you lose. Supose you might be on Levis sneakers, he doesn't need to hear all of the critisism he desires from us to help him in a win and in a loss. Its unhappy once they lose however I all the time hold me thoughts optimistic and take a look at to help all of the workforce on a regular basis. In good days and in unhealthy days. Im unhappy as a result of the loss however Im actually glad and motivated with the brand new workforce and with the workforce efforts. It is a matter of time for the workforce to begin wining. Titan Up and Titan until I die. I apologize about mi writing and grammar. Hopefully sooner or later I may be there supporting my workforce on the sector. Everyone hold your heads up, the season is beginning. We as group have the ability to change the workforce in the way in which we help them. Have a pleasant week for everyone.
Jim: You did nice, Raymundo. I admire your upbeat perspective.
Mike Knecht from Wappingers Falls, New York
Question: Hi Jim. Hope you might be doing properly. Thank you for retaining Titans Nation knowledgeable. Well watching the sport was laborious. Love the protection. Special groups could be very shaky. Will Levis has a brand new nickname “Mr Turnover”. He gave away the second straight recreation. Hopefully in opposition to Green Bay Mason Rudolph will begin. Maybe give the workforce a lift? Levis is likely to be an okay qb sooner or later, however he's not a franchise qb. What do you assume?
Jim: I feel we'd like extra time to discover out, as painful as it could be to watch at occasions.
Reinhard Schiendorfer from Fosdinovo, Italy
Question: All in all i'm proud of our workforce. All these new items are coming increasingly collectively. It could be very promising for the long run.
The solely factor our workforce has to be taught: It is best to make the struggling followers glad fairly than assist the struggling opponents. Therefore their slogan ought to be: no prisoners anymore
Jim: Clever, Reinhard. I prefer it.
Peter Tsomides from Saco, Maine
Question: After an low season seeing the Titans spend loads of cash on free brokers, I can not assist however be annoyed. I do know it is early however issues look unhealthy. I actually imagine that the workforce has surrounded Will Levis with the weapons he wants to succeed. Is Levis the issue or is it a mix of issues? We all know that neither Warren Moon or Steve McNair are going to stroll by means of the door. Mason Rudolph just isn't the reply. Malik Willis had a pleasant day ought to the workforce have been extra affected person with him? I admit it, I'm taking a look at Mock Drafts already. I believed that these first two video games had been winnable video games and the schedule going ahead could be very troublesome. Where is that this workforce going?
Jim: Hey Peter. Some issues look unhealthy, not all. The protection is sweet, little doubt. I feel the offense goes to get higher. With a brand new head coach, a brand new offense and a bunch of recent gamers, I certain did not anticipate it to be easy crusing proper out of the gate, and it hasn't been. Special groups would not want to make issues tougher, which it has. Where's the workforce going? Back to Nissan Stadium subsequent week in opposition to the Packers, then to Florida to face the Dolphins.
Gayle Hase from Carrabelle, Florida
Question: So, I will not insult our quarterback this week. I feel this week's interception was a standard incidence and Will Levis most likely can distinguish his teammates from the opposition. My query is, ” do you assume we should always go for the report'? Think about it, a blocked punt every week. I guess it has by no means been executed. I ponder, what does the opposition see within the recreation movie that our teaching workers is oblivious to? I do not imply to nitpick, after all of the Titans have an opportunity at an all-time NFL report. A blocked punt every week! Think of the glory!
Jim: It's ridiculous for certain, Gayle, however guys have to block, too. The previous two blocked punts have been extra about poor execution than a foul scheme.
Cosme Belmonte from CDMX, Mexico
Question: Hi Jim. My coronary heart is damaged. Well, Will did it once more, as did the particular groups, good for the protection, however they cannot do all the pieces. Will could be very tense, it exhibits in his perspective, somebody ought to inform him to let go and luxuriate in it.
On the OC's half, second and 21 and a 2-yard go? Really? I really feel disenchanted.
Greetings Amigo
Jim: Greetings, Cosme. I perceive your frustration.
Eli Decko from Youngwood, Pennsylvania
Question: Atrocious offensive line play once more. No run recreation. Horrible play calling. Very undisciplined workforce too. Lots of psychological errors in video games the place smarter gamers wouldn't have made them. Levis might have an enormous arm and the look, however when in Mason Rudolph's profession has he ever seemed as unhealthy as Levis has at any level? Cuz I do know Mason has seemed higher than Levis at Levis' greatest. This workforce is doomed with the individuals they've operating it.
Jim: Always good to hear from you, Eli.
Taylor Pennington from Milan, Tennessee
Question: I'm questioning when the coach goes to take some duties for these losses as an alternative of calling out the quarterback each week?
Why would you are taking gamers which might be good at particular groups and eliminate them like Hassan Haskins and changing him with Julius Chestnut? This is the explanation for the blocked punts. I'm not saying Vrabel did not want to go however he did a number of good issues that ought to have been carried over additionally.
Jim: Hey Taylor. If you assume the top coach hasn't taken some duty, then you have not been paying very shut consideration. As for Julius Chestnut, he had two jobs on that play – to shield the punter, after which cowl the punt. He did not have an opportunity to do the second as a result of he did not do the primary. You do keep in mind Stonehouse getting injured on a blocked punt underneath Vrabel's watch, proper?
Bob Galasso from Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Question: Hey Jim. It's been awhile since I wrote in and fist I would really like to say I really like following your column every week. You are actually gifted and good what you do and your capacity to take a look at each the optimistic and negatives that you simply handle every week professionally makes you considered one of my favourite sports activities writers. – I suppose I'll simply get to the purpose. – The Titans are actually sitting at 0-2 and in my view if the workforce had taken care of the soccer and restricted turnovers they may very properly be 2-0. I'm nonetheless a Levis fan, however do not you assume perhaps giving Mason Rudolph a possibility and benching Will for one recreation to clear his head would, each present a spark to the offense and ship a sign that making the identical errors two weeks in a row cannot afford to occur? Living proper exterior of Pittsburgh, I had the chance to watch Rudolph play and he is an excellent quarterback – I'm simply actually disenchanted with the weapons on offense with the sport changers we now have now… to solely rating 17 factors per recreation is not going to win many ball video games… regardless of the time of possession… Miss Amy has paid some huge cash to carry the improve in Talent which has proven flashes on each side of the ball, however so as to win at this degree, the QB has to play sensible and shield the ball…
Its simple to level the finger at Will Levis, and rightly so, however particular groups has not been precisely doing a great job both, with two blocked punts in as many video games. The protection hae been enjoying ok to win, however there have been some pink flags there as properly. Despite enjoying a terrific couple of collection this previous week, as soon as the Jets turned to their quick passing recreation the Jets moved the ball far more effectively.
Like they are saying being a Monday morning QB is simple to do, and I do know there have additionally been alot of optimistic issues as properly. The season continues to be younger with alot of soccer to be performed, but when they find yourself shedding this upcoming week beginning off 0-3 is a gap that I hope the workforce won't have to scratch and claw their means out of. Whats your take Jim… Optimistically hoping for a flip round,
Jim: Good stuff, Bob. Thanks for taking the time.
Dan Baird from Nashville, Tennessee
Question: I'm actually beginning to love Callahan.
He voiced the EXACT query to Levis I wished to ask after the identical boneheaded play as final week.
The concept of “game manager” continues to be overseas to him. Sometimes that is all that is wanted.
The particular groups failures are throwing gasoline on the fireplace, and igniting the “hero ball” b.s. in our QB.
Under management, workforce first. The expertise is there.
I'll reimburse Cally if he can discover the hammer that works.
Jim: Good to hear from you once more, Dan.
Joe Allen from Gainesboro, Tennessee
Question: I've been fairly silent because the begin of coaching camp and had some actually excessive hopes for the brand new personnel we put in on Offense and Defense. Our Defense has been nice for a number of years now and nonetheless does a very nice job, however you simply cannot have turnovers and dumb performs and assume you're going to win a recreation within the NFL. My hopes had been that the Offense was going to shield Levis, however sadly, I do not see it. You do have to have a while and there was some actual breakdowns on the Offense. Levis has to not make silly performs as properly. I do know it's simply 2 video games into the season, however the workforce has to be higher at it is selections with regards to miss performs and turnovers! We haven't had a takeaway as of but from the primary two video games both and that hurts as properly. Guess I haven't got a query Jim, however I do admire all that you simply do to hold us knowledgeable. Hopefully, GB is subsequent and we will get a win. Malik seemed good and GB received the win Sunday!
Jim: Don't be a stranger, Joe. No doubt room there's room for enchancment, not simply at quarterback.
Chuck Rhoten from Kingsport, Tennessee
Question: Thanks for all you do Jim. Disappointing loss, the OL just isn't defending Levis. The proper facet just isn't getting it executed. The RG is doing higher than the RT. He is getting pushed again into Levis on virtually each go play or getting beat. Levis goes to have to enhance and cease doing dumb issues. I feel the D did their job they only wore down as a result of they had been on the sector an excessive amount of. Two punt blocks, one every week, modifications want to be made on particular groups however I do not know what. The 300+ million to enhance just isn't displaying. Jim do you assume it is a playoff workforce or a 2025 #1 decide workforce?
Jim: C'mon Chuck, have you ever seen the Panthers?
Have a terrific week everybody!
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