Quick Interview with Total Titans

Here are three quick questions answered by the bloggers at mvn's Total Titans, www.mvn.com/totaltitans, as we approach the Browns next matchup with Tennessee.1. How will it affect the Titans come playoff time as theyhave been soclearly ahead of the pack for so long this season?Come playoff time, I believe that the Titans will take no opponent for granted. Their recent loss to the Jets left a bitter taste in the players' mouths, so I'm sure they'll take that into consideration as they prepare for the postseason. In a league full of parity, the "any given Sunday" mantra reigns supreme. If the 2008 Tennessee Titans want to accomplish their lofty goals, they know that 60 minutes of their best football is required against every opponent they face. 2. What do you think of the lack of hype around thedominance of this year'sTitans compared to the coverage of teams in the past suchas last year'sPatriots?I have no problem with the lack of hype associated with this team. The 2007 Patriots had mega stars such as Tom Brady and Randy Moss while playing in a bigger media market. The Pats were an offensive juggernaut that was scoring points at a record pace. The infamous Spygate scandal also contributed to the attention surrounding the Pats' quest for perfection. As for the 2008 Titans, they play in a much smaller media market. They play a tough-nosed brand of football that isn't very marketable but has proven to be successful during Jeff Fisher's tenure in Nashville. As for off-the-field issues, the Titans had "Vince-gate" but the attention surrounding that has calmed down, thanks to the solid performance of veteran Kerry Collins. The Titans' modus operandi has always been the under-the-radar approach...Jeff Fisher wouldn't want it any other way. 3. What is the status of Vince Young? Is he going to make acomeback thisseason or is he on the back burner completely until nextyear?Currently, Vince Young is Kerry Collins' backup. He saw some action last week during the second half of the Titans' Turkey Day rout of the helpless Lions. He's missed some practice this week as a result of a thumb infection, but according to media reports, he should be able to serve as the #2 QB this week against Cleveland. As for next year, Jeff Fisher has said that Vince is still the Titans' QB of the future. Kerry Collins and backup Chris Simms are free agents, but recent reports have suggested that the Titans remain interested in re-signing both of them. In my opinion, Vince's fate in 2009 rests entirely on the team's plans for Kerry Collins. I have a hard time believing that Vince will get his job back if Collins returns. However, if Collins goes elsewhere, Young will probably be the guy next year. Stay tuned. Here are five questions asked of us here at Browns Bites.1. Do the Browns still feel bitter about what they perceived as "being screwed" out of the playoffs last year by the Titans and Colts?Browns BitesThat was definitely the case during the off-season and heading into the year. With the way that the season has gone thus far this has, needless to say, fell on the back burner. When you have lost both QBs for the season and are run by an overwhelmed coach and loose cannon GM this is easily lost.I expect this to come back a bit once this season settles down and is slowly forgotten.Total Titans2. After finishing 10-6 in 2007, the Browns appeared poised to become a contender in 2008. Why have the Browns struggled this year?Browns BitesThe simple answer is the difference in schedule. Last year the Browns played only 4 games against teams with winning records. Injuries have also plagued this team for most of the season.The longer answer is the lack of effectiveness of Crennel's leadership. This team is talented enough to be a playoff team, regardless of their schedule. The issue is that the big personalities on this roster have gotten away from the organization.If this team intends on winning anything anytime soon they must bring in a coach that will get in their faces and refuse to play their games.Total Titans3. How does a guy as talented as Braylon Edwards drop so many passes?Browns BitesIt is tough to say. In my own personal opinion I think it started because he was over confident and injured early on. I think his foot was a much bigger issue than originally reported. That caused a rough game full of drops against Dallas leading him to press and have a season full of drops.Beyond that I have no idea.Total Titans4. How good (or bad) is Ken Dorsey? What are your expectations with him at the helm and will the team rally around their 3rd string QB?Browns BitesKen Dorsey seems to be a smart but relatively ungifted quarterback. I have only seen him in pre-season as the third string and really am not sure what we are going to get for the rest of the season.At the University of Miami, Dorsey was quite successful leading them to wins upon wins. Maybe this will show in the last few weeks, although I doubt the offense has too much success.The more interesting question is how much we will see of Josh Cribbs at QB. He was a QB in college and has seen some limited action their as a pro. This honestly might be the Browns best chance to snag a couple of late wins.Total Titans5. Considering Romeo Crennel's "lame duck" status, will the Browns make the Titans earn an AFC South-clinching victory, or is the team more interested in booking their offseason vacations?Browns BitesThat's a tough one. Had DA or Quinn been at QB then probably so, similarly to the Giants game.However, this slow offense will somehow be even slower for the rest of the season. This team has been unpredictable from week to week but at this point I would have to say they have mailed it in.