Predicting the 2013 Titans Roster

Predicting the Titans 53 at this point in the offseason is completely and totally crazy. So of course I did it.

OFFENSE (24)

Quarterbacks (2)

Jake Locker and Ryan Fitzpatrick

Running Backs (5)

Halfbacks: Chris Johnson, Shonn Greene, Jalen Parmele and Darius Reynaud
Fullback: Quinn Johnson

Offensive Line (8)

Chance Warmack, Andy Levitre, Michael Roos, David Stewart, Byron Stingley, Fernado Velasco, Daniel Baldridge and Brian Schwenke

Wide Receivers (6)

Nate Washington, Justin Hunter, Kendall Wright, Damien Williams, Michael Preston and Kevin Walter

Tight End (3)

Craig Stevens, Delanie Walker, and Taylor Thompson

DEFENSE (26)

Defensive Line (9) 

Jurrell Casey, Sammie Lee Hill, Mike Martin, Kamerion Wimbley, Derrick Morgan, LeVar Edwards, Karl Klug, Antonio Johnson, and Ropati Pitoitua

Allergic to contact my hindparts

Linebackers (7)

Akeem Ayers, Zach Brown, Colin McCarthy, Zaviar Gooden, Moise Fokou, Tim Shaw and Greg Jones

Defensive Backs (10)

Cornerback (5)

Jason McCourty, Alterraun Verner, Coty Sensabaugh, Blidi Wreh-Wilson, and Khalid Wooten

Safety (5)

Bernard Pollard, George Wilson, Michael Griffin, Al Afalava and Damion Stafford

SPECIAL TEAMS (3)

Place Kicker (1)

Rob Bironas

Punter (1)

Brett Kern

Longsnapper (1)

Beau Brinkley

NOTES:

Competition is going to be very steep at all positions this year. I went a bit heavy on defense and was tempted to go heavier with 10 defensive linemen but I just couldn't justify it. The last defensive line position was hard to pick as well. I had previously picked Keyunta Dawson to make the roster.

It was hard to choose the last linebacker spot and Patrick Bailey has been a very good special teamer for the Titans. Greg Jones has some injury issues so its possible Bailey could take that last spot but if he is healthy I just think Jones is the better linebacker. 

Also, I think its very possible the last cornerback spot will be a battle between Verner, Wooten and Tommie Campbell. I like Campbell he was a guy I identified his first year in camp as a possible starter in the making but some really bad decisions on special teams has cost him. I also like Verner but I think it's fair to see he could be the odd man out here if he struggles with press coverage. I put Wooten on the roster based on special teams ability which of course will be key to whoever earns the spot.

It's possible the Titans could go 4 at safety and add another cornerback spot but they were so light at the position in 2012 I just find it hard to believe. Since they run 3 safety packages it makes sense to me to have 5 safeties. I struggled not putting Tracy Wilson on the roster and that back end spot is of course up for grabs. I chose Stafford simply due to his special teams ability where of course any guy will need to excel to take that spot. 

On offense, I just don't see the Titans carrying 3 quarterbacks this season even though Locker has an injury history. Ryan Fitzpatrick is a good backup and has been very durable in his career. I do expect the Titans will carry a quarterback on the practice squad who does what Locker and Fitzpatrick can do in the offense. As much as I like Rusty Smith he just doesn't fit the mold.

I picked Quinn Johnson as the fullback but he and Collin Mooney had a fierce battle in camp last year and Mooney ended up on the roster at the end of the season. That is a battle to watch again this year. I almost didn't put Reynaud on the roster in lieu of adding another defensive back but I don't see the Titans going into the season with 3 halfbacks (although Johnson and Mooney could do in a pinch).

On the offensive line, I chose Velasco and Baldridge for versatility. Velasco because he can play both guard and center while Baldridge can play either tackle position. I think this is a big year for Stingley, a guy who stood out in camp last year but didn't see much action. Mike Otto can play tackle and guard so its possible he sneaks in on the back end in lieu of another guy. 

Finally, I put Kevin Walter at the back end of the receiver list but I think its entirely possible a young receiver could take that spot. In fact, the back end of the receiver roster in my opinion is wide open. I would put the only sure picks as Washington, Wright and Hunter. While uber talented, I think Kenny Britt will have to earn a spot this year along with everyone else. 

Bonus Pix:

So, there you have it. Who would you choose for your Titans 53 man roster?

Locker Up - How Good Does the Titan Quarterback Need to be in 2013?

Much of the Titans offseason talk has included discussion of third year quarterback Jake Locker, his "accuracy issue" and whether Ryan Fitzpatrick could push him for a starting job. In my "hot seat" list I did include Locker for reasons that are readily apparent in the article. Clearly Locker has to improve on his 2012 season. Having said that, I do believe there is potential for expectations to be too high for Locker. Why do you ask? Let me explain.

Locker was drafted in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft and played sparingly his first season. With limited snaps however, he looked good.

I think we often forget how good Locker looked that year and how excited everyone was about what they saw in his performance. Sadly, his performance in 2012 was marred by injury, not only to himself but on the offensive line. Add to that inconsistency in the running game and some inexcusable drops from his receivers and his 2012 looks bad.

Two things in particular concern me about Locker's 2012 and neither really have to do with "accuracy" per se. One, he had 11 batted passes and that didn't appear to be an issue in 2011 (he had 2). His release point does seem a little low and how much of that was attributed to guarding and his left shoulder injury is a question mark for me. Regardless, that is an area he must work on.

OUCH

Locker took 5 sacks in his rookie campaign out of 76 dropbacks. In 2012 he took 25 sacks out of 370 dropbacks. His most significant injury occurred when he was sacked by Glover Quin. Of course, this isn't all Locker's fault. Chris Johnson needs to block better for one. I also think former offensive coordinator Chris Palmers' system contributed. Still, Locker has to recognize pressure better and operate to protect himself and the football. He also fumbled the football 4 times (all of them lost) in 2012 usually at inopportune times (is there ever an opportune time?).

All of this leads to the question of how good Locker needs to be in 2013 to satisfy the coaching staff and owner Bud Adams. Really what the fans think isn't that important. They say winning cures all and certainly winning more games in 2013 will help. Here is where I think the Titans would like to see improvement in 2013.

TIME OF POSSESSION

The Titans time of possession stats in 2012 were beyond atrocious. I wrote about it extensively in my game blogs if you are interested. While not all a product of the passing game that certainly contributed and this is a stat I believe without a shadow of a doubt the Titans want to see improved.

RED ZONE SUCCESS

The Titans ranked 22nd in the NFL in red zone scoring percentage based on touchdowns only. This is down significantly from 2011 and it is beyond embarrassing that they ranked only 25% efficiency in the red zone at LP Field. Not coincidentally, they also finished in the bottom half of the league in scoring points at 23.

PASSING EFFICIENCY

I labeled this efficiency and not accuracy with good reason. I have said time and again I think the accuracy issue is overblown. I think the Titans would far prefer to see less sacks, less batted passes and more production than they care about whether Locker throws a pretty pass. The first I have alluded to but one more stat I find discouraging from Locker's 2012 season is that his yards per attempt fell dramatically. Of course, the 2011 season is a small sample size and 6.9 isn't terrible. Locker ranked 18th amongst starting NFL quarterbacks in yards per pass thrown but dang if that 8.2 from 2011 isn't enticing. The Titans passing game ranked 22nd in the NFL in passing yards per game.

OFFENSIVE PRODUCTION

Obviously this is a catchall phrase and area but really if the Titans score points and win games isn't the goal accomplished? The Titans in 2012 finished in the lower half of the NFL in points, passing yards, rushing yards and total offensive yards. Per Football Outsiders, the Titans offense was ranked 29th in the league in offensive efficiency. Offensive production doesn't occur in a vacuum and in order to have a successful one the Titans must operate on all cylinders. Of course he was injured, but I expect the Titans to make better use of Locker's ability to operate out of the pocket and make plays in 2013 whether passing or running.

What are your expectations for Jake Locker in 2013?

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A Look at the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Tennessee Titans Draft

This blog was inspired by a tweet from Gene Frenette who covers the Jacksonville Jaguars and who tweeted about the last 3 years of former General Manager Gene Smith and their number of draft picks still on the roster (half of them are gone). So I decided to take a look at the last 3 drafts under former head coach Jeff Fisher.

2008 NFL DRAFT

2008
1.24	RB	Chris Johnson	East Carolina
2.23	DL	Jason Jones	Eastern Michigan
3.22	TE	Craig Stevens	California
4.04	DL	William Hayes		from ATL through WAS
4.27	WR	Lavelle Hawkins	California	from DAL
4.35	LB	Stanford Keglar	Purdue	compensatory pick
7.22	DB	Cary Williams	Washburn

Of the 2008 Tennessee Titans draft picks, only 2 remain and those are running back Chris Johnson and tight end Craig Stevens. Jason Jones, William Hayes and Cary Williams are still in the league and Hayes plays for Fisher now in St. Louis, Jones for former Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz in Detroit, and Williams for Philadelphia. Hawkins was cut by the Titans last month and signed a 2 year deal with the Patriots. Keglar is a free agent.

2009 NFL DRAFT

2009
1.30	WR	Kenny Britt	Rutgers
2.30	DL	Sen'Derrick Marks	Auburn
3.25	TE	Jared Cook	South Carolina	from NE
3.30	DB	Ryan Mouton	Hawaii
4.30	LB	Gerald McRath	Southern Mississippi
4.35	OL	Troy Kropog	Tulane	compensatory pick
5.37	RB	Javon Ringer	Michigan State	compensatory pick
6.30	DB	Jason McCourty	Rutgers
6.33	WR	Dominique Edison	Stephen F. Austin	compensatory pick
7.30	OL	Ryan Durand
7.33	DB	Nick Schommer	North Dakota State	compensatory pick

Like the 2008 Titans draft, only 2 remain and they are Kenny Britt and Jason McCourty. Britt's issues are well known. McCourty is a good corner and the Titans signed him to an extension on August 23, 2012. Cook now plays for Fisher in St. Louis and Marks signed a one year deal with the Jackonsville Jaguars. Kropog is a reserve lineman for the Vikings and Durand is a reserve lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs. The remainder are currently free agents.

2010 NFL DRAFT

2010
1.16	DL	Derrick Morgan	Georgia Tech
3.13	WR	Damian Williams
3.33	LB	Rennie Curran	Georgia	Compensatory Pick
4.06	DB	Alterraun Verner	UCLA	from SEA
5.17	DB	Robert Johnson	Utah
6.07	QB	Rusty Smith	Florida Atlantic	from SEA
6.38	DB	Myron Rolle	Florida State	Compensatory Pick
7.15	WR	Marc Mariani	Montana
7.34	DL	David Howard	Brown	Compensatory Pick

Of the 2010 Titans draft class, Derrick Morgan, Damien Williams, Alterraun Verner, Robert Johnson, Rusty Smith and Marc Mariani remain. Morgan had a very good 2012 season and Verner has been a solid starter since his rookie year. Williams has played well with limited rotation at the receiver position. Mariani made an impact his rookie year as a returner on special teams and made the Pro Bowl. Mariani suffered a devastating injury during the 2012 preseason, breaking both his tibia and fibula and missed the season.  Johnson and Smith are still on the roster but Johnson received very bad reviews on his performance in 2012. None have received contract extensions and there has been no word of any negotiations. Curran, Rolle and Howard are out of the league. 

In case you missed it, and are interested, I took at a look at the 2011 and 2012 drafts under the new regime here:

2011 NFL DRAFT

2012 NFL DRAFT

I think its safe to say the jury is still out on the 2010 class and that the 2013 season will be big for those seeking to earn roster spots and/or extensions. I view the 2008 with mixed emotions. I was very disappointed the Titans let Jason Jones walk but he and Hayes have been rotational defensive linemen since leaving the Titans. Cary Williams had injury problems with the Titans but turned into a solid starter for the Ravens. The 2009 draft has to be labeled a disappointment in my opinion.

Titans on the Hot Seat in 2013 - Players

Obviously the entire Titans organization is on notice to produce in 2013 but there are several Titans management, coaches and players who in particular are on the hot seat in 2013. Which ones are they? I previously took at look at Titans on the Hot Seat in 2013 - Management as well as Titans on the Hot Seat in 2013 - Coaches but now let's take a look at which players are on the hot seat, starting with the most obvious of all choices.

PLAYERS

QUARTERBACK JAKE LOCKER

Entering his third season, quarterback Jake Locker looks to rebound from a disappointing 2012 campaign. During the 2012 offseason, Locker won a "quarterback competition" that some believed was weighted in his favor and assumed the starting role over incumbent Matt Hasselbeck. He went into 2012 with high expectations.

Locker suffered an injury to his left non-throwing shoulder in the first game against the New England Patriots in the 4th quarter but returned to action in game 2 against San Diego. His shoulder was re-injured in game 4 (it was later revealed to be a separated shoulder) with the Houston Texans when he took a punishing blow from Glover Quinn. He returned to action in game 10 versus Miami. Overall, 2012 was a tough season for the young quarterback not only due to his own injury but to injuries to the offensive line. The offense was generally ineffective even when veteran Hasselbeck was under center.

Locker underwent offseason surgery to repair his left shoulder and is projected to be ready for training camp. Locker is under contract through 2014 and his salary is fully guaranteed (2013: $1,519,182, 2014: $2,091,273) per Rotoworld. The Titans exchanged Hasselbeck for veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick during the offseason but if Locker struggles in 2013 you would expect the Titans to hedge their bets. Analyzing the Ryan Fitzpatrick Move

Jake Locker bio

RUNNING BACK CHRIS JOHNSON

After struggling the first half of the season, running back Chris Johnson returned somewhat to form midway through the season, enough so that the "powers that be" who are on the hot seat such as coaches and management opted to pay Johnson his $2,000,000.00 signing bonus and absorb his $10,000,000.00 salary in 2013. Johnson has salaries of $8,000,000.00 in 2014 and $7,000,000.00 in 2015 and will be 28 years old at the beginning of the 2013 season. Unless he simply has an outstanding year in 2013 it is difficult to imagine the Titans, or any other team, paying him that type of salary. I wouldn't expect Johnson to renegotiate his contract with the Titans and therefore I don't expect to see him in two tone blue past the 2013 season.

Chris Johnson bio

WIDE RECEIVER KENNY BRITT

While troubled wide receiver Kenny Britt appears to have survived continuing offseason issues, an ACL injury in 2011, and an on the field disappearing act in 2012 to remain on the roster in 2013 his days as a Titan are likely numbered. Britt is incredibly talented and seems to be a likeable guy but he just doesn't seem to learn from his mistakes. Britt is also entering a contract year and is slated to make $1,347,500.00 in 2013. Regardless, Britt is playing for his next contract no matter the source and 2013 is a huge year for him.

Kenny Britt bio

MIDDLE LINEBACKER COLIN MCCARTHY

When healthy, middle linebacker Colin McCarthy is a force on the field. A 4th round draft pick out of Miami in in 2011, McCarthy became a started as well as a leader on the defense his rookie year. Sadly, injuries since then have marred what appeared to be a very promising beginning for the young linebacker. He appeared in only 7 games in 2012, losing time first to a high ankle sprain and later to a concussion. The Titans defense really suffers when McCarthy isn't on the field. He is signed through 2014 but if he can't stay healthy and produce in 2013 you can expect the Titans to start looking at their options.

Colin McCarthy bio

OUTSIDE LINEBACKER AKEEM AYERS

Former UCLA linebacker Akeem Ayers has played every game since his rookie season in 2011 and he immediately became a reliable and at times impact player for the Titans. Along with fellow linebackers McCarthy and second year man Zach Brown, they form an exciting and promising trio. For Ayers however, the new rookie salary scale means he is playing for his next contract sooner than those in previous years and he is under contract only through 2014. So while not on the hot seat, I added him here because 2013 is definitely a key year for him as he enters "playing for your next contract" territory.

Akeem Ayers bio

SAFETY MICHAEL GRIFFIN

Many expected the Titans might part ways with safety Michael Griffin after an up and down 2012 season but the Titans opted to pick up his roster bonus and absorb his $3,500,000.00 salary during the offseason. However, the Titans also signed safety George Wilson to a two year deal. Like Britt, Griffin is a gifted athlete who has shown flashes of greatness but with his salary escalating to $6.2 milly in 2014 this is a make or break year for the young safety.

Michael Griffin bio

CORNERBACK ALTERRAUN VERNER

Former UCLA cornerback Alterraun Verner is entering the final year of his rookie deal and will be a free agent in 2014. A 4th round pick in in 2010 and a solid player for the Titans, Verner has watched the Titans draft competition since his rookie year and has still retained his starting role. However, during the offseason and prior to the draft the Titans expressed an interest in adding a cornerback who can play press coverage and they drafted UConn defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson in round 3 of the 2013 draft. Verner seems headed to the slot where he will likely compete with second year man Coty Sensabaugh who had a solid rookie campaign.

DEFENSIVE END DERRICK MORGAN

Defensive end Derrick Morgan enters 2013 under high hopes that he can continue the promise and progress he showed in 2012. A first round draft pick (#16 overall) in 2010, Morgan's season was cut short by an ACL injury. He returned to action in 2011 playing 15 games but only showed flashes of the ability he showed while playing at Georgia Tech. Morgan had an underrated 2012 where he registered 9 sacks, 21 quarterback hits, and 42 quarterback hurries.. He also batted down 4 passes. Morgan is under contract through 2015, but that is a voidable year. While his salary in 2014 is certainly reasonable at $1.4 million he is definitely entering "playing for your next contract territory." 

Derrick Morgan bio

DEFENSIVE END KAMERION WIMBLEY

Frankly, I hated adding Kam Wimbley to this list as he also had a very underappreciated 2012 along with fellow defensive end Derrick Morgan. Yet, first and foremost the NFL is a business and you have to wonder what the Titans will do as Wimbley's contract figures for 2014 through 2016 continue to escalate. Is it too early to add Wimbley to this list? Maybe so but with a salary of $6,000,000.00 it isn't out of the question to think that 2013 is a key year for him.

Kam Wimbley bio

DEFENSIVE TACKLE JURRELL CASEY

Add Jurrell Casey to the list of Titans playing for their next contract. Casey has been outstanding and is entering the third year of a 4 year deal. The addition of Sammie Lee Hill should help Casey as he typically faced double and at times triple teams in 2012 and still managed to be an impact player. If Casey has the year you expect him to have, I look for the Titans to begin negotiating to extend him if the team plays well and there isn't a change in management/coaching. If there is, he could be playing for his next contract with another team if the new staff decides to go in a different direction.

Jurrell Casey bio

DEFENSIVE TACKLE KARL KLUG

Another guy playing for his next contract is 3rd year defensive lineman Karl Klug. Despite a solid rookie campaign where he led all rookie defensive tackles in sacks at 7, Klug saw limited playing time in 2012. The addition of Mike Martin and a general change in philosophy toward bigger DTs clearly affected Klug's stock and he has to find a way to get back on the field because he is also only signed through 2014 and is playing for his next contract. 

Karl Klug bio

OFFENSIVE TACKLE DAVID STEWART

David "Big Country" Stewart is a popular guy who is well liked and he has been a solid and dependable player since being drafted in the 4th round by the Titans in the 2005 NFL draft. Stewart broke his right leg in  game 13 of the 2012 season but it appears he will be ready for training camp. The Titans picked up his $1,000,000.00 roster bonus during the offseason and all appearances indicate they will absorb his $5,000,000.00 salary. Stewart is slated to earn $6.4 million in 2014 but it is a voidable year and he will be 32 years old. 

David Stewart bio

OFFENSIVE TACKLE MICHAEL ROOS

Like fellow lineman Big Country Stewart, but without the injury, Roos enters 2013 facing a voidable year at his contract in 2014 and his salary numbers are likewise high. He will earn $6,000,000.00 in 2013 and that escalates to $6.625 million in 2014 when he will likewise turn 32.

Mike Roos bio 

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN FERNANDO VELASCO

When the Titans tagged Fernando Velasco I truly expected he would be considered a lock at center. Velasco had an outstanding 2012 in his first year starting for the Titans. An undrafted free agent who spent 2 years on the practice squad before making the 53 in 2010 Velasco is a versatile lineman who can play both center and guard. Given that the Titans selected one of the best centers in the 2013 draft in Brian Schwenke, Velasco will be competing at center and guard for a spot on the roster in 2014.

Fernando Velasco bio

NOTES:

There are also several Titans who are playing under one year deals like Bernard Pollard that I didn't include on this list because of course 2013 would be key years. Also, there are other players you could add to the "playing for their next contract" list but I elected to go with only those players who have been or are expected to be key contributors. Finally, I didn't include Eugene Amano because with a 2013 salary of $3.685 it is hard to imagine he will be on the roster in 2013.

A Look at Shonn Greene - Titans Bright Shiny New Running Back

During their spending spree in the first few days of free agency, the Titans signed former Jets running back Shonn Greene to a 3 year $10 million dollar deal that reportedly contains $4.5 million in guaranteed money. The Titans needed another back to compliment Chris Johnson so the signing makes sense in the larger picture. The conventional wisdom is that the Titans needed a power back to pair with "CJ2k" but is that what they are really thinking? Let's take a look.

The 27 year old Greene was drafted by the New Yorks Jets in the 3rd round (#65) of the 2009 NFL Draft. The Jets give up a 3rd (76), a 4th (115) and a 7th (228) round pick to move up and pick the former Iowa Haweye running back. Greene had a somewhat interesting career at Iowa but after doing some research I came to respect him even more than I already did. NFL Draft Profile

Greene entered the league at 24 and I was a bit concerned about mileage but he spent a year at Kirkwell College getting academically eligible to return to play for Iowa and he did not play football. Still, in his college career he ran 387 plays from scrimmage and racked up 2300 yards and 22 TDs (5.9 avg). One interesting note is that his college coaches almost converted him to linebacker and he did play some defensive back. His last year at Iowa, he rushed for 1850 yards on 307 carries (6.0 avg) with 20 TDs. He added 8 receptoins for 49 yards (6.1 avg). He was a consensus All American that year. Hawkeyes College Profile

I had a general sense of Greene due to my research prior to last season's Monday Night Football game, where I noted it was quite impressive he put up such respectable numbers while the Jets offense was pretty terrible (he did run behind a stellar offensive line). However, I went into this analysis without any preconceived notions in order to take a fresh look at Greene. What did I find? Let's take a look.

In 2009, Greene joined a Jets roster that also consisted of Leon Washington, Danny Woodhead and Thomas Jones. Jones would rush for 1402 yards on 331 carries that year. Greene himself would play 583 snaps, carry the ball 162 times for 846 yards and 4 TDs. He lost 3 fumbles. He was targeted 3 times in the passing game and had 1 reception for 4 yards. This averaged out to be about 24% of all offensive snaps.Not bad at all for a rookie year.  

In 2010, Greene assumed a larger role in the Jets offense this year running behind newly acquired Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson. LT would tote the rock 219 times for 914 yards that year (4.2 avg). Greene himself would add 448 snaps and 230 carries for 968 yards (4.2 avg) and 3 TDs. He lost 2 fumbles.  In the passing game, he was targeted 25 times and had 17 receptions for 129 yards (7.6 avg) and 0 TDs. He played 35.4% of the offensive snaps.

In 2011, Greene assumed his largest role in the Jets offense even though LT was still on the roster and the Jets had added Joe McKnight. Greene played 577 snaps, carried the ball 253 times for 1054 yards (4.2 avg) with 6 TDs. He lost 1 fumble. In the passing game he was targeted 40 times for 30 receptions (an amazing 75% catch rate) for 211 yards (7.0 avg). He played 51.2% of the offensive snaps. 

In 2012, Greene assumed the bulk of the workload in the Jets running game. He played 583 snaps while carrying the ball 276 times for 1063 yards (3.9 avg) and 8 TDs. He lost 3 fumbles. In the passing game, he was targeted 26 times and had 19 receptions for 151 yards and 0 TDs. His catch rate was 73.1 % and he had an average per catch of 7.9. 

While these numbers are interesting, I don't believe they are illustrative of what Greene brings to the Titans offense. If you look a little bit closer, and compare him to Chris Johnson, you see why the Titans chose Greene to "compliment" CJ2K. Chris Johnson is fast but he simply isn't a very well rounded running. There, I said it. His blocking has never been very good.

2009

2010

2011

2012

Since 2009, CJ2K has never played less than 70% of all offensive snaps. In 2009 he played 86.4% of all offensive snaps. That same year he gave up 11 quarterback hurries. 

In 2010, CJ2K played 83.8% of the offensive snaps and gave up 1 quarterback sack, 2 quarterback hits and 7 quarterback hurries. 

In 2011, CJ2K played 70% of the offensive snaps and gave up 6 quarterback hurries. 

In 2012, CJ2K played 81.4% of the offensive snaps and gave up 3 quarterback sacks, 3 quarterback hits and 5 hurries.

By contrast, in 2009 Greene didn't give up anything although in all fairness he wasn't used very much in the passing game. That soon changed as his role gradually expanded in that capacity. 

2009

2010

2011

2012

In 4 full seasons, Greene has only given up 1 sack, 3 quarterback hits, and 8 quarterback hurries. By contrast over that time period, CJ2K has given up 4 sacks, 5 quarterback hits, and 29 quarterback hurries. 

I agree the Titans likely signed Greene to "compliment" CJ2K in the larger scheme of things. I do not believe he will be used strictly in short yardage situations and goal line opportunities. It simply doesn't make sense monetarily to sign him to the contract he got and only give him limited carries. Furthermore, Greene can help in the passing not only by blocking too as he was a pretty good receiver for the Jets. I could see the Titans getting CJ2K more involved in the passing game allowing him to take advantage of his speed. 

Furthermore, and this is pure speculation, but I also wonder if the Titans brought in both Greene and Delanie Walker to incorporate the "pistol read" into their offense. There have been varying reports on the extent to which they might use the currently popular scheme which some indication it is being considered. If so, Greene and Walker would appear to be perfect compliments to run the pistol. 

The San Francisco Forty Niners run this offense well and they do it often using a 2 WR, 1 TE and 2 RB personnel grouping. In its purest form, the Niners formation takes advantage of a power running game and a spread passing game. Walker is certainly familiar with this concept having just operated out of it in the Bay area. Greene adds the power running component the Titans didn't have on the roster. Let's not forget the Titans also just brought the powerful Quinn Johnson back as well. These pieces all add up to at the least the foundation for running the pistol.

In summary, I think the addition of Shonn Greene foreshadows some changes to the 2013 Titans offense that not only will help Jake Locker in a crucial year, but that fans are going to love.