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Scout’s take: Titans need more RPOs and runs for Malik Willis against Cowboys

Scout’s take: Titans need more RPOs and runs for Malik Willis against Cowboys

By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Week 17 for the Titans means nothing in terms of the AFC South division.

That will be determined in Jacksonville in Week 18.

But this game doesn’t need to be forgotten or dismissed by the Titans.

Kevin Byard

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The offense and defense for the Titans have no rhythm. Going into Week 18 riding a six-game losing streak and poor play on both sides of the ball is not a recipe for success a week later versus the Jaguars when their playoff hopes are on the line.

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Mike Herndon: What a Titans' offense tailored to Malik Willis would look like

TENNRoofingSTRIPsmallBy MIKE HERNDON, columnist

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Titans rookie quarterback Malik Willis got the third start of his NFL career on Saturday against the Texans and failed to reach 100 passing yards for the third straight outing. Tennessee has posted scoring totals of 17, 17, and 14 in those three games.Malik Willis

Obviously, not all the blame for those struggles should be placed at the feet of the young passer. It’s not like Ryan Tannehill has been lighting things up on the scoreboard this year when he’s been behind center in 2022. Lack of receiver and offensive line talent remain central issues, as does an offensive coordinator that fails to put his players in positions to succeed. (Photo courtesy Tennessee Titans.)

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For anybody who thinks Titans coach Mike Vrabel should be in trouble

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Stop it with any talk of Mike Vrabel being on the hot seat.

He’s a great coach having a bad season, and that’s not close to enough of a reason for Amy Adams Strunk even to consider for a second moving on from the best coach the franchise has had during its Tennessee tenure.

Mike Vrabel

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The roster’s an issue, and the GM who pieced it together has been gone for three weeks now. You’re upset by this nosedive and I get it. But circle that frustration back to where it belongs first and foremost, to the roster.

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PK TV: We sorted through the Titans' issues at halftime of MNF

PK122622NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- I hope you had an excellent Christmas and are doing all you can to stretch it out for as long as possible.

We delayed the post-game broadcast Saturday night so as to not interrupt Christmas Eve and went live at the half of Chargers-Colts Monday Night to unravel the Titans' fifth loss in a row, Saturday's debacle against the league-worst Texans.

It's really difficult to get a grip on just how bad the team is playing right now. And while injuries are the primary culprit, they aren't forcing everything. Example: The recent burst of Derrick Henry fumbles including the second-half giveaway that compounded the Titans' issues in the coldest home game in franchise history.

So you came, you chatted, you vented and we discuss what unfolded against the Texans, all the Titans' problems and where they go from here.You can rewatch on Twitter, Facebook and below, 

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Meaningless game vs. Cowboys pretty meaningful for Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It’s awfully meaningful for meaningless.

Yes, Thursday night’s Titans’ game against the Cowboys at Nissan Stadium doesn’t have a bearing on whether Tennessee will win the AFC South and qualify for the playoffs.

Derrick Henry

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But this team can’t just wave a white flag against Dallas, accept a sixth consecutive defeat in the name of getting healthier and think it’s going to find all that’s been missing on the division championship game at Jacksonville on Jan. 7 or 8.

“I would say from my perspective, we need to win this week,” Kevin Byard said. “Obviously, with all the playoff implications and things like that, that may not be true. But I can guarantee you that me – and I will make sure

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Scout's take: What the Titans did, and didn't do, with Malik Willis

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans are a shell of a team at this point in the season.

Five weeks ago, they were 7-3 and easily on their way to an AFC South championship.

Malik Willis

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Even though the hope for a playoff run was limited they were going to make the playoffs and be a division winner.

Now, the Titans are on a five-game losing streak.

Fate has them going into Week 18 of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars needing to win to be in the playoffs.

The Week 16 game between the Titans and Texans was a tough one to watch.

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No offense: Terrible Titans swallow fifth loss in a row

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Through an awful offensive season and an especially bad showing during a losing streak that moved to five games Saturday, the Titans have concentrated on team unity.

They win and lose together. They understand how they are built, where their shortcomings are and what they have to overcome – which has now been too much more often than not. On Christmas Eve it was especially apparent with limited rookie Malik Willis at quarterback against the NFL’s worst team in the coldest home game in franchise history.

Amari Rodgers

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He threw a crucial interception and Derrick Henry gave away a vital fumble as the offense produced two whole touchdowns in a 19-14 loss that dropped Tennessee to 7-8.

Jeffery Simmons wasn't asked anything about the offense before he said he wasn't pointing any fingers at Willis.

After it was over, a wife or girlfriend of someone on the team trudged up a dingy cement staircase leading from the field level, where there is a room for player families, to an exit to the parking lot.

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