| Tennessee Titans didn't do too poorly in 2007, | | | | Some critics have suggested the team is choosing |
| though they are far from their goals to dominate | | | | quantity over quality, by refusing to bring in a |
| the South Division of the American Football | | | | phenomenal talent. The Titans had access to |
| Conference. The 49th season will be will also be | | | | choosing every pass catcher in the draft as well |
| their 11th season in Tennessee. Since the previous | | | | as players like Vince Young or Devin Thomas. |
| year's record was 10-6, they are looking not | | | | Some Titans fans have objected to this line of |
| necessarily to improve, as much as they are | | | | reasoning saying that Chris Johnson is a versatile |
| looking to pull some great upsets. Looking to the | | | | player who can be a playmaker for the team's |
| 2008 NFL Draft may highlight an indication to their | | | | offense. |
| future success. Who did the team select and for | | | | The defensive line was another matter, as the |
| what purpose? | | | | team recently lost three major players to free |
| The first round pick was running back Chris | | | | agency. What did they do to beef up their |
| Johnson from East Carolina University. The second | | | | defensive line? They did choose Jason Jones who |
| round choice was Jason Jones, serving as a | | | | has recently been playing out of position as a |
| defensive tackle, from Eastern Michigan University. | | | | defensive tackle, but who still merits consideration |
| They joined tight end Craig Stevens from the | | | | as a versatile player. Jones stands six foot five |
| University of California, defensive end William | | | | and weights 270 pounds, which has concerned |
| Hayes from Winston-Salem State University, wide | | | | some fans that notice he is a rather big base end |
| receiver Lavelle Hawkins from the University of | | | | player. Craig Stevens has shown some blocking |
| California, linebacker Stanford Keglar from Purdue | | | | abilities in colleges but in workouts, appears to |
| University and cornerback Cary Williams from | | | | show speed and agility as his greatest talents. |
| Washburn University. | | | | Experts and fans agree that he will probably be |
| What was the critical reaction to the team's | | | | limited in his role as a 2nd or 3rd string blocking |
| picks? Chris Johnson's pick in the first round left | | | | specialist-not too impressive for a third round pick. |
| many experts scratching their heads, as Johnson | | | | Defensive end William Hayes received the most |
| is believed to be a good player but hardly first | | | | criticism, as he was said to be drafted far too |
| pick material. The critical consensus is that | | | | early, considering that most teams didn't even |
| Johnson could have easily been chosen along with | | | | have him rated as a prospect. |
| other countless names at a later point in the draft. | | | | What is the Tennessee Titans strategy this |
| This move parallels the Titans' strategy (or lack | | | | season? No one knows for sure, at least, not this |
| thereof) for the last three years. First, with the | | | | early in this year. One thing seems a given: the |
| team selecting LenDale White in the 2nd round | | | | Titans are either going to play really well or really |
| two years back; then Chris Henry in round two in | | | | poorly this time around. Since they improved their |
| 2007; now the Titans have yet again invested in | | | | score from previous years in 2007 you have to |
| another premium draft choice in a single position. | | | | give them the benefit of the doubt. Let's see if |
| Like the previous seasons, unfortunately, the | | | | these underrated talents can surprise Titans fans |
| Titans still do not have an A-level NFL starter. | | | | and deliver a great season! |
