Team: Tennessee Titans
Sport: Pro Football (NFL)
Stadium: Adelphia Coliseum
Head Coach: Jeff Fisher
Super Bowls: None
Background: The big question
mark in Tennessee has been the status of former
All-Pro running back Eddie George. At one point,
it appeared unlikely George would be back with
the team after he refused to take a pay cut. But
now it appears he will be back with the Titans
this season. George, the franchise's all-time
leading rusher, agreed to cut his base pay somewhat.
Now his agent and the team are working on a new
deal, including incentives. George participated
in mini-camp workouts earlier this month, even
though the new deal isn't done yet.
The Titans should contend for a playoff berth
once again in 2004, but that goal should also
be more of a challenge. Yes, they have the reigning
NFL co-MVP, quarterback Steve McNair, at the helm.
And if he has another good season, and they have
a solid running game to go along with that, Tennessee
should be able to put plenty of points on the
board -- they averaged over 27 points per game
last season.
