I had nearly forgotten how abrupt a playoff loss feels. One moment you’re at the center of the NFL conversation and within games of reaching the sport’s biggest stage. The next moment the season is over and we’re staring down the barrel of a long offseason. For a long time, I preferred the offseason to the season as a Titans fan. I could at least trick myself in to finding hope again during the offseason.
“If Vince Young could just get his head on straight...”
“If Jake Locker could just stay healthy...”
“If the Titans could just find a wide receiver.