Are the Titans better with Matt Hasselbeck starting?

Hasselbeck is no doubt better in the short term. But, if they don't let Locker play when he's healthy, he'll never develop into the franchise qb he could be. So take your choice, Tennessee: win a little now with Hasselbeck; or sacrifice slightly in the short term to win a lot in the long term with Locker.

He played well Monday Night, I would keep playing him!

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Originally posted 08:51 PM ET  10.17 by markwwnb

Hasselbeck is no doubt better in the short term. But, if they don't let Locker play when he's healthy, he'll never develop into the franchise qb he could be. So take your choice, Tennessee: win a little now with Hasselbeck; or sacrifice slightly in the short term to win a lot in the long term with Locker.

THIS!!!

What do they mean in "better" ?

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Originally posted 07:12 AM ET  10.18 by Robataille

What do they mean in "better" ?

if a running threat is not established, either QB could limp Titans to 8-8 season............

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Originally posted 07:39 AM ET  10.18 by Othello

if a running threat is not established, either QB could limp Titans to 8-8 season............

If it's up to CJ, I doubt the running game will get going... Odd how he just doesn't hit the seems the way he used to. Runs that were 80+ yard TD's a few years ago, are 15 yard gains at best, with the same amount of space.

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Originally posted 07:46 AM ET  10.18 by Robataille

If it's up to CJ, I doubt the running game will get going... Odd how he just doesn't hit the seems the way he used to. Runs that were 80+ yard TD's a few years ago, are 15 yard gains at best, with the same amount of space.

tired of watching CJ hesitate....here in Music City, talk is that he has let his head take over his athletic ability.....agree, getting same holes but just shutting down after 5 yards....he will be on chopping block after this year if it doesn't improve...Titans front office will not pony up the $9 mil he is due next year.....shame....

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Originally posted 07:46 AM ET  10.18 by Robataille

If it's up to CJ, I doubt the running game will get going... Odd how he just doesn't hit the seems the way he used to. Runs that were 80+ yard TD's a few years ago, are 15 yard gains at best, with the same amount of space.

He's only averaging about 60 yards a game. It doesn't sound like there are even many 15 yard runs.

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Originally posted 07:53 AM ET  10.18 by DarkArmadillo

He's only averaging about 60 yards a game. It doesn't sound like there are even many 15 yard runs.

*at best

I think that's his longest run of the season.

The team is 2-4. There is more to worry about than small statistical differences in QB performance.

Hasselbeck is 37. He could last a few more years as a backup, but not as a starter.

Hasselbeck is always good for a game or two after he returns from a long sit on the bench. Problem is that it never lasts long, and he's back to being mediocre by his third start. The Titans aren't going anywhere this year, so they might as well play for the long-term.

Let's ask the epicenter of the brain-trust of the View, Mrs. Hasselbeck.

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Originally posted 08:53 AM ET  10.18 by George W. Watson

Let's ask the epicenter of the brain-trust of the View, Mrs. Hasselbeck.

My mistake, she married the bald no-longer-playing Hasselbeck.

I'd still like Elizabeth's *considered* opinion though ... on anything.

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Originally posted 08:02 AM ET  10.18 by Debbie Does

The team is 2-4. There is more to worry about than small statistical differences in QB performance.Hasselbeck is 37. He could last a few more years as a backup, but not as a starter.

Yes. When Hasselbeck is healthy he plays well, but if he has to play every game he doesn't stay healthy for very long. Letting Locker sit last year and watch Hasselbeck probably helped him develop, but 1 year of that is plenty; it is time for the kid to start and practice what he learned under fire.