It is never too early to start preparing for your fantasy
football drafts. Every year we see big name personnel and
impactful coaches bringing their schemes to different teams around the NFL.
Let’s take a look at the TENNESSEE TITANS.
Tennessee Titans
One key coaching change this offseason was Tennessee
bringing over Ken Whisenhunt and Jason Michael from San Diego. The tandem will bring
over many packages from the Ace/W Personnel scheme that creates value for the
number 1 RB, the “X” receiver, and the TE positions.
From the RB position we can look at Bishop Sankey as a real candidate to run away with the primary
duties, ahead of veterans like Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster, and Jackie
Battle. This is largely due to the fact that his size and skill set as a true
three down back will be too enticing to the coaching staff to have him sit
behind a committee of one trick ponies. At 5”9, 209 lbs. Sankey has the lower
body strength, to accompany his advanced vision, and deceptively quick burst to
not only hit the holes between the tackles effectively but he will also be a
threat to bounce the ball to the outside. Although, pass protection abilities
are the key for any RB trying to earn any carries on the field, and Sankey will
be no exception to this rule. He will need to shore up his consistency in the
passing game as both a blocker and a receiver to gain serious consideration for
the bell cow duties. If he can take advantage of the opportunity ahead of him
don’t be surprised to him as the full-time, three-down back and the possibility
of stealing some of the short yardage carries from the burly Greene.
Taking a look at the WR’s, the opportunity is there for a
significant leap in production from the Volunteer alum, Justin Hunter. While durability issues have slowed his development,
he will get every opportunity to win the #1 WR role in Whis’z WR friendly
offense. At 6”4, his elite size, his track and field speed, and his experience
learning the nuances of the NFL route tree make him a prime candidate to take
over Kenny Britt’s starting spot at the
“X” across from the ultra-talented, Kendall Wright. He showed some incredible
flashes, including a game winning TD catch against the SD
Chargers that show the impact a guy with his frame and set of wheels can have
at the NFL level. He was a near lock to be a first round NFL draft pick before
his 2011 ACL tear, and has the upside to turn into a fantasy contributor on a
weekly basis. Unfortunately, the fantasy potential of all pass-catchers on this
team ride on the arm of the overwhelmingly average QB play of Jake Locker and
Co.
DYNASTY: Look for Zach Mettenberger
to take over the reins if Locker doesn’t perform, or misses more time with an
injury. Mettenberger brings an NFL caliber arm with the ability to make every
throw out on the field. This change could be an opportunity to open up the
vertical offense, giving the Tennessee WR core a boost in fantasy potential.
While Delanie Walker
is most definitely not the elite TE that Antonio Gates was, we could see Jason
Michaels putting extra emphasis on him as the new offensive coordinator. He has
been the TE coach in SD for the past 3 years and was hand-picked by Whisenhunt
to come over to run his offense. With
Michael’s knowledge of Whiz’s offense and experience utilizing TE’s in the
passing game, it is safe to assume Walkers’ 60/571/6 campaign from a year ago
will be duplicated and maybe more.
- Jeremy Levinson TWITTER!!!!
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