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I'm hoping CJ and the run game get something going against the Colts this week. I want CJ to succeed, unlike some. But how many more sub-40 yard games before he gets demoted to situational player? Or how many more sub-40 yard games before Velasco replaces Amano?

It doesn't sound like Munchak is open to change right now, especially on the O-line. But I wouldn't be surprised if Ringer or Harper get a chance to pick up some carries if CJ struggles this week.

Another personnel question: Jake Scott is generally a pretty good pass protector, but was abused last week by JJ Watt. He was also bad in the run game, and that's never been his strength. However, he is a savvy veteran and a leader on offense. Do you think the Titans will try to bring him back for a reasonable contract this offseason or do they try to upgrade either with existing depth or via free agency?

My guess is they would probably let him go. Unless an o-lineman is a star (Hopkins, Roos, Bruce Matthews), they generally move on. I would guess that next year Velasco gets his shot.

Where has the pass rush been the last two games?

He is still up and down. I think he will make a big step forward once he has a full off-season. AFter seeing him in practice, I do think he might be better served with a full year to watch. That said, the kid is a gamer and seems to do better in game situations than he's looked in practice at times.

What's the real story on CJ's lack of production so far this year?

On the subject of pressure, I thought Jerry Gray was going to be blitzing a lot and stuff like that since our D-Line is supposedly built to stop the run. The Titans have blitzed the least of all NFL teams so far this season. I find that odd. Maybe Gray's just trying to keep it really simple with a new defensive system and the lockout and all?

As I reported after Sunday's game, my sources said CJ did not come in in the best of shape. There are also whispers that he isn't running as hard as he did when he had something to prove, but I have no proof of that other than what you see on the field, which is purely speculation. The o-line shares in some of the blame, and keep in mind, that CJ is having to adapt to a new offensive system and coordinator and he's on his fourth RB coach in four years.
There is also the theory (and the conditioning may be tied to this) that the 2,000-yard season took its toll on him from so many carries and that maybe he just isn't as fast and elusive as he used to be. Someone pointed out that his last 50-yard run was the season opener of 2010. That was 21 games ago.

That is probabaly part of it. they have been playign a lot of zone and cover two behind the pass rush as well. I thought Jerry would dial up more Gregg Williams type stuff than he has.

Why hasn't Palmer gotten Cook involved more early to get him going?

That's is the million dollar question. I thought when Britt went down that Cook was the logical successor to be a go-to guy. Part of it is that he isn't on the field enough. Stevens and/or Graham get most of the reps when it's a running situation. But I do think it's time to sacrifice some of that to get the ball in a potential playmaker's hands five or six times a game.