A Titans Fan's Perspective On Your New Coach

I think Adams was very supportive of Fisher. He always stood up for him and did for 16 years. He hired him as a young, inexperienced coach and let him stay through some rough times (move to Tennessee). Adams definitely has his faults. He is cheap, but he does want the titans to win.

I will check back from time to time so feel free to ask questions. I’m serious about liking the Rams a lot more, that should tell you how much I think of Coach Fisher!

I really don’t know much about the Rams D. He’ll make them better. I’m hoping Lloyd stays. Even with a solid D, I’m guessing he goes that way with your first pick.

Fisher wanted Devan Hester but the team ended up picking LenDale White instead. That one still hurts.

I think Fisher is a really good coach, but you guys will need to give him time. He is REALLY conservative, and more of an old school guy, in that he prefers playing smash mouth football (ie. running and defense are his forte). I actually prefer old school football, but to each their own. As for your questions, here are my thoughts:

1) No, he will not simply draft defense. I can guarantee you that he will look at BPA and team needs together in drafting the players. Also, I think Fisher would rather fill the holes first rather than stock piling at certain positions.

2) The O-line play was 99% Mike Munchak (current coach and the former o-line position coach). Honestly, Munchak is one of the best in teaching o-line technique, and he works wonders with mid round players. In fact, none of our starters are from the first round, with Roos being our earliest pick (2nd round) and most of our other starters were picked beyond the 4th round. In terms of your team, I am pretty sure Fisher will hire a solid o-line coach, who will probably work around the players you guys already have, BUT if necessary, he will draft players if there is a lack of talent. However, I am not sure if he will spend the second pick on an o-line guy, as we have never done so because we could rely on Munchak grooming less talented guys and make them into credible starters.

3) I personally like Loggains, he is well respected. I dont know much about Dawson, sorry (dont wanna give you guys any false information)

To summarize, I am not too sure about your draft plans as it depends on your position coaches (cause we could count on Munchak grooming midround guys, we could focus on other positions in the early rounds). However, I am pretty sure he will focus on needs as his primary concern. The one thing about Fisher is that he is an AWESOME in-game coach, as he knows all the rules, can handle timeouts and challenges. As well, he will hire solid coaches as part of his coaching staff because he is very well respected around the league, and many players and coaches want to be part of Fisher`s team.

Fisher was tough on them all. He had expectations that he wanted the team to follow. He was painted into a corner with the whole VY thing. A player he didn’t really want to draft or play, but his hands were tied. Finally the pooh hit the fan and Fisher ended it. I think he and Haynesworth weren’t much of an issue. Jones is just an idiot. White was never a problem at all, especially if there was a buffet table nearby!

My favorite Fisher/player quote was from the late 1990’s. The Titans played the Dolphins and lost on a late FG. I don’t remember specifics but Ranya Stewart, a DB, had a couple costly penalties (I think personal fouls) that helped set up the FG. Fisher in the injury report in the post game conference said that Stewart is going to get an MRI on his brain.

He has made some “questionable” first round choices, but he’s not afraid to go out on a limb. Jones and Young didn’t pan out, but people like Haynesworth and Jevon Kearse did.