Scott Spreitzer's 2009 NFL-X **GAME OF THE YEAR!**
I'm playing the Tennessee Titans, my Preseason Game of the Year. Tennessee plans on playing their healthy starters into the second half, the typical week-three approach. That means we'll see Kerry Collins in his most extensive duty of the preseason. It also means we'll see the Titans' ground game at their very best for the first time. That ground game, along with the direction of Collins, will attack a Cleveland defense that is less than healthy. We all knew about Tennessee's "Smash & Dash" backfield (LenDale White & Chris Johnson), but did you know the Titans now have a "Ringer" in the backfield? That would be rookie-RB Javon Ringer, who has all but won the third-back position over veterans Chris Henry and Quinton Ganther. The plethora of quality RBs means the Titans can keep pounding the ball right at the Browns throughout the second half, shortening the game after building a lead with the starters. It should be "Smash Mouth" football at its best. The ground game will also make things easier on Vince Young and Patrick Ramsey. And one could argue that Tennessee's second and third string QBs are better equipped to handle NFL defenses than either QB fighting for the Browns' starting job. As far as I'm concerned, you can have Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn. Neither has established himself as a true NFL starting QB. And one thing we definitely know about the Browns; the players are definitely not seeing eye-to-eye with new HC Eric Mangini and staff. I had the Browns last week and cashed in a 27-10 win. But this is a much different situation, obviously, in week-three. We also have the Titans off a poorly played, 30-10 defeat in Dallas. I had the Cowboys in that one. Again, in a completely different situation. Now, with the starters butting heads, I'll side with the much more talented squad, that has nothing but respect for their coaching staff, over the dysfunctional Browns. I'm playing the Tennessee Titans, my 2009 NFL-X Game of the Year. Thanks! GL! Scott.