A impressive message for tennessee titans fans

NASHVILLE – Well, that wasn’t the way this Titans season was supposed to end.

Instead of a few more weeks of Titans football, it’s all over now, thanks to a heartbreaking loss to the Bengals in the AFC Divisional playoff round.

My inbox has been overflowing ever since.

Some fans are mad, some fans are sad, some folks are in between.

Most of you shared your feelings, without asking questions, so I turned this mailbag into a venting session for all of you as we close the book on the 2021 season, and head into the offseason.

Thanks for taking the time.

Here’s the link to ask questions for Saturday’s mailbag: CLICK HERE

Allan Stewart from Brookings, Oregon
Comment: Guess I’ll have to put the champagne on ice until next year! Game started and ended on bad notes but the team all year came together and gave it their all. Kudos to the defense and the number of sacks they put on the QB. I took down my Titan flag today until next season. It will be up at the start of drafts and training camps. Couple of tee’s will be hanging in the closet for a bit, but t they will be worn proudly at Super Bowl parties. Glad to see the King back on the field. So many unsung heroes on this team. 91 players during the year! Disappointed, yes. Proud, yes. Wait until next year!

Robert Hines from Cookeville, Tennessee
Comment: Heartbroken. That’s all that needs to be said. That first play interception set the tone. Hats off to some great defensive plays, just not enough to offset the turnovers.

Collin Hesselrode from Franklin, Tennessee
Comment: That was… absolutely terrible. Why are we running the clock out when we are at the opposing 40 yard line. We had every single chance to get back in that game and we couldn’t. The defense was tremendous. But tannehill made way too many mistakes and I believe he cost us the game. Making dumb throws with all day to throw, and having a terrible read option call. I don’t know if he can lead us all the way. I know it was The Kings first game back but he showed that he could get it done. At least 5 of those runs he came out super fast and ready to go but the line collapsed. And let’s not forget the horrible 2 point conversion and the 4th and 3rd down. That was the game. RIGHT THERE. It’s the little things that matter and they weren’t up to it. (excuse me, everybody on the OFFENSE wasn’t up to it) have a good offseason Jim. See ya when we trade for Aaron rodgers🤞🤞🤞. Thanks for a great year of keeping us up to date on everything 2 tone blue!

Jack Turvey from Bristol, England
Comment: Good afternoon Jim.
I wrote into you early into the season and now, after the shock and upset of dropping out of the playoffs early, I wanted to send you another message to give my thoughts.
When I last wrote to you I was in hospital. Since that time I have come home but I am currently still unable to do much or able to return to work. I want to let you and the organisation know that the Titans have been a real highlight of a difficult time for me. It has been a rollercoaster that sadly ended too soon but I can tell you that I have been in a better place mentally thanks to this team. For that I am eternally grateful.
This was a special team. Our team. I can only imagine how hard this time is for the them and though I am sure they will not see this message I for one will be back supporting every step of the way for the 2022 season.
So finally I say let’s take some time to get rested and healthy, let’s make the necessary adjustments and let’s do what Titan’s do best – fight back and Titan up. I can’t wait to see the King, Big Play AJ and the MuSack City mob to run wild on the NFL once more

John Clark from Knoxville, Tennessee
Comment: Jim I would say good morning but I have to be honest it’s anything but good. I have to be honest as a true Titans fan I’m tired tired tired of the same ole same ole! It’s easy to use Tannehill as the scapegoat but like I said earlier before the season we can’t go further with hiring other teams second hand trash we most definitely need to invest in great offense and defense coordinators. The offense play calling looked like he didn’t use the time off to prepare a proper game plan and then I can’t believe Vrabel approved a QB sneak on 3rd and 1 that displays piss poor coaching! Now to Tannehill I’m not gonna bash him he’s gonna get that from plenty of people but I think it’s safe to say it’s time for him to GO!!! Hit the road Jack and don’t you come back no more no more no more no more! It’s not the loss it’s how we loss!

Joe Fisher from Kingsport, Tennessee
Comment: I’m sure a lot of your writers will be submitting questions and comments calling for Tannehill’s job or questioning his effectiveness. I will try to refrain from both. I don’t feel he can stretch the field with accuracy on a consistent basis like his counterparts that played on Sunday night. While I feel he is a flashier version of Kirk Cousins, that play style can, has, and will continue to win Lombardi’s. The Titans were able to score a touchdown off of the turnover by the visiting team. They way I see it, Tannehill’s interceptions are void because they only led to 6 points for the Bengals. Offensive play calling was horrible. Personnel decisions were horrible. Henry was not 100% and the rust clearly wasn’t knocked off yet. Foreman was the better option for that game and he showed it on his limited touches (yes, I know most of his yards came on a big play). From what I saw in section 216 the Bengals spent a lot of the night man-to-man on Julio and AJ with help over the top. I think Westbrook-Ikhine could/should have had a monster game.
Defensively, how can a person argue with 9 sacks and only allowing 1 TD to such a high powered offense? The front office needs to do whatever it takes to keep those men on the roster for next year. What a performance!
I 100% believe the better team did not win on Saturday. The better team beat itself.

Jon Zander from Birmingham, Alabama
Comment: Disgusting….Another egg as the 1 seed. Hey PLAYERS…you want the fans? Win when you are supposed to. What flat out joke. This team was just waiting to go home. Played with ZERO energy. Tanny was awful

Mickey Whitson from Rossville, Tennessee
Comment: Took a day to let it sink in. I know most people are going to call for Tannehills head but really of the 3 IT’S I feel only one should be his fault, the first one. The other 2 were tipped by our relievers. It doesn’t lessen the pain but it is what it is. So let’s regroup, draft well and go get um in September.

Kev White from Salisbury, North Carolina
Comment: Hey Jim. I think every Titans fan heart broken. Our defense played outstanding ball. Gave us every chance to win. Our run game was on point, AJ Brown was brilliant. Even Julio came alive. I’ve been a big supporter of Tannehill. But one or two things must happen. Either Tannehill goes or Downing. Questionable play calling, too much throwing when that isn’t Titan football, too many turnovers. It was a great season filled with adversity. And the part that makes me sick is that this loss with further the disrespect and disregard for the Titans. Something has to change for next season. Thanks for always letting me vent, Jim.