#7 The Tennessee Titans

Last year's last undefeated team, the Titans open up tonight against the defending NFL Champs in what is sure to be a defensive slugfest. Chris Johnson was a beast last year, but the knockout punch came from LenDale White as the two rushed for a combined 2,001 yards. Kerry Collins threw for another 2,676. If I have ever seen a more balanced team with this decent a defense, it might lost to the 08 Titans. The 09 version returns with the biggest question mark:

Who replaces Albert Haynesworth. Answer: No one.

1	Sep 10	TEN @ PIT	Heinz Field	8:30 PM	NBC
2	Sep 20	HOU @ TEN	LP Field	1:00 PM	CBS
3	Sep 27	TEN @ NYJ	Giants Stadium	1:00 PM	CBS
4	Oct 04	TEN @ JAC	Jacksonville Municipal Stadium	1:00 PM	CBS
5	Oct 11	IND @ TEN	LP Field	8:20 PM	NBC
6	Oct 18	TEN @ NE	Gillette Stadium	4:15 PM	CBS
7	Bye
8	Nov 01	JAC @ TEN	LP Field	4:05 PM	CBS
9	Nov 08	TEN @ SF	Candlestick Park	4:15 PM	CBS
10	Nov 15	BUF @ TEN	LP Field	1:00 PM	CBS
11	Nov 23	TEN @ HOU	Reliant Stadium	8:30 PM	ESPN
12	Nov 29	ARI @ TEN	LP Field	1:00 PM	FOX
13	Dec 06	TEN @ IND	Lucas Oil Stadium	1:00 PM	CBS
14	Dec 13	STL @ TEN	LP Field	1:00 PM	FOX
15	Dec 20	MIA @ TEN	LP Field	1:00 PM	CBS
16	Dec 25	SD @ TEN	LP Field	7:30 PM	NFLN
17	Jan 03	TEN @ SEA	Qwest Field	4:15 PM	CBS

At first glance, this is not a difficult schedule.

Easy wins? Jax, 49ers, Bills, Rams Dolphins, Seahawks...and I guess the Jets too. There's 7 wins, and knowing this team, they can take out most of the harder teams, but the biggest question stands - how will the team rebound without big Al in the backfield?

I see an obvious step backwards, but maybe more of a leap to 9-7.

- Dave