coldarmy20

Im looking forward to seeing this pair work together.

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Professor

They needed so much help on the defensive side and barely addressed that, I was a bit surprised with the white pick when they needed defensive help.

stormdriver

Well said. White is a great talent, but he's not a good fit for the team. As long as Vanden Bosch is the only defensive threat, they'll continue to get beat deep...

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bigboy

I was thinking the same thing but in their money situation they have to start some where, they are going to need a QB and their RB situation IMO is shakey at best. Getting Young and allowing him to sit and get ready is a real key IMO and getting White (who Chow knows) could solidify that RB spot for years IMO.They were a team that in my eyes had to just take the best players there were no matter what they played and they did that in round 1 and 2 IMO.

J-Unit

What are you talking about? They added linebacker David Thornton, and super-bowl safety Chris Hope. Not even to mention they got safety Calvin Lowry from Penn State. And added a couple linebackers in the middle of the draft. Keep in mind, this is a team with Keith Bulluck and Kyle Vanden Bosch who was third in the NFL in sacks.

Professor

http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/sto...05-01-05-01-42

Titans Hope to Build Around Young, White

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Houston Oilers needed first-round picks in consecutive drafts to find a quarterback and a running to build a team around.

With Steve McNair and Eddie George leading the way, the Oilers eventually tied for the NFL's best record over a five-year span.

Now the rebuilding Tennessee Titans hope they've done it again by drafting Vince Young and LenDale White.

"Over the last couple years ... the identity's been questioned because we've been in transition," coach Jeff Fisher said. "I think now we can say we're back on that track once again."



That preferred identity is being able to control the ball offensively by running the clock, passing when necessary and having a strong defense.

Young was the most intriguing of the top three quarterbacks available Saturday because he's considered a faster and younger version of McNair - whom general manager Floyd Reese drafted No. 3 in 1995. Reese bypassed Matt Leinart and Jay Cutler with this year's third overall pick to tap into Young's athletic potential.

"We were lucky enough to be in a situation where we got to pick the one that we felt was best for us," Reese said.

Now they must try to be patient with Young, which will be difficult considering that McNair's $23.46 million salary cap number and $9 million salary for 2006 must be negotiated. A union grievance is asking for his release for breach of contract after the Titans told him not to work out on their property.

Fisher said they will fight the urge to push Young onto the field.

"If Vince is able to follow in Steve footsteps and go beyond that, then Floyd's dreams and all of our dreams would've come true. We have all the confidence in the world he can do that," Fisher said.

The Titans needed to add depth defensively, but couldn't pass up White, the Southern California running back nicknamed "Thunder" to Reggie Bush's "Lightning." Even though concerns about his work ethic left White available, offensive coordinator Norm Chow vouched for the running back he recruited to USC.

Tennessee traded down six spots to 45th overall and still picked up a running back who led the nation with 24 rushing touchdowns. At 6-foot-1 and 240 pounds, Fisher said White does remind him of George's upright, power running style.

"He has a chance, in time, to be that type of back. He really has a chance to be that. I think it's well noted that we have some needs on the other side of the ball, but this was an opportunity that we could not pass up," Fisher said.

The Titans need to get better after going a combined 9-23 the past two seasons, and now their approach is to draft as many players as possible and let them fight it out among themselves for playing time, adding 10 to the 24 drafted in 2004 and 2005.

They spent Sunday concentrating on those needs, using six of their final picks on defense to push players on a unit that ranked 19th in the NFL in total defense but was 29th in points allowed per game with 26.3.

That's why they stocked up with three linebackers, a defensive tackle, a safety and cornerback. They also added a strong and fast receiver in Jonathan Orr of Wisconsin to a unit that features new free agent signee David Givens, veteran Drew Bennett and three receivers drafted last year.

They won't be hesitant in cutting people, even draft picks, if a new player is better.

"There for a year or so or two, we were almost stuck with people because you had investments in them and couldn't afford to make changes," Reese said. "For the most part, I think that's over now."

It's no coincidence that the top three picks all come from very successful college programs.

Young won the national championship at Texas in a game that featured White on the other side of the field. The Titans' first selection on Sunday was safety Calvin Lowry of Penn State, which had a revival in his senior season.

Fisher said those players will bring their expectation level for winning with them to Tennessee.

"We've had guys the last two years that came from winning programs, but kind of forgot what it's like, and our goal is to get back to that," Fisher said. "Guys coming from programs like that certainly help."

twinkie50

Ditto Kiddo!!!!
Exactly what I was fixin to say!!

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They did sign thorton to play opposite bullock, but who will play inside. They could have gone after abdul hode or dqwell jackson to fill this needed void. I doubt that Tulloch will be the guy at least right away. They also draft an OLB in Nande that will be depth on the outside. He is a chisled speciman and if not getting hurt last year would have been a higher pick, but once again they were avoiding the hole in the middle.

As for S, they did sign Hope, but they also lost tank williams. What kind of depth is that. Lowry is not a great player against the pass, he reads the run quickly but sometimes overpersues and gets burnt for it. He also gets beat alot in coverage especially in man to man and against the slot reciever. The other guy they drafted finnegan is fast but he is small and skinny. He is to easily blocked and bumped out of plays. I know they were looking at Harper, but NO took him a bit early in the draft in the second round. I think a better pick would have been Marcus Hudson out of NC State. He was there in the 6th. He is quick and agile, He can play the run and the pass and would have better suited for them instead of Finnegan.

Even the best Undrafted FA's they signed were mostly DE's and DT's. They did sign a couple more OLB's and one S in Apell. I don't think much of him as I had him ranked off the board and didn't even expect him to be drafted. I don't see him being the answer at all.

Safety and MLB were glaring needs heading into the draft and they hardly addressed it, IMO.

gruntbygod

White was a great value pick, him and brown will be a great 1-2 punch. White bieng more of a ball control type back, i think By midseason he will take the lion share of the carries

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Z-Unit07

i am excited to c these 2 guys get on the field. white has been under chows play calling bfore so i think that will work out well. young is a good QB and i cant wait to c how he does in the NFL.