Titans aren’t playing the Colts’ game of mediocrity
The Tennessee Titans sent shockwaves through the NFL world earlier this week. They fired general manager Jon Robinson. It was a surprising move, but ownership felt like it had to happen in order for the organization to move forward to where it wants to go. No one is sure who will replace Robinson yet, but […]
The Tennessee Titans sent shockwaves through the NFL world earlier this week. They fired general manager Jon Robinson.
It was a surprising move, but ownership felt like it had to happen in order for the organization to move forward to where it wants to go. No one is sure who will replace Robinson yet, but there will be plenty of great candidates.
The move is a bit ore intriguing when you consider it in comparison to a division rival's situation in their front office.
The Indianapolis Colts already fired their head coach this season in Frank Reich.
Somehow, Chris Ballard still remains in control as GM.
Since quarterback Andrew Luck's retirement, the Colts have waded in mediocrity.
That was in August of 2019. Over three years later, they still do not have their answer at QB.
Plus, their roster is quite thin on both sides of the ball. Their wide receiver corps is unproven, and they have recycled veteran, declining quarterbacks since Luck left. The defense has a handful of solid pieces, but injuries and inconsistency have prevented them from being a true contender over the years.
It has been a swirl of averageness that has haunted them.
Ballard is at the helm of that because he is known for being a bit of a "penny pincher" when it comes to acquiring talent or making aggressive moves in the NFL Draft. Simply put, he has not elevated them over the past handful of seasons.
Yet, they show plenty of faith in him.
The Colts haven't won the AFC South since 2014. Meanwhile, the Titans just moved on from one of the best general managers in franchise history.
Tennessee has won their division the past two seasons. They have not finished worse than third in the AFC South since 2015.
There were good and bad times under Robinson, but Tennessee had never seen consistency like they have under his control.
Unfortunately, misses at the top of draft classes and questionable trades may have costed him his job.
The surprising, but necessary, move by Titans' ownership proves that they will not fall into a trap like the Colts have, though. They want the arrow to continue to point up for the roster and franchise.
The Titans did not believe that the fit with Robinson would allow them to do that going forward.
Indianapolis could learn a thing or two about that from Tennessee.
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