
FRANCHISE PLAYER: TE Bo Scaife: Tendered at $4.462M.
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
--DB/KR Chris Carr wants a bigger role in the defense, but his main role is as a return man. The Titans are expected to try and re-sign him, as he has said he would take less money to stay in Tennessee.
--QB Kerry Collins wants to stay, and the Titans want to re-sign him, but he has said he wants to be a starter and will be looking for a two-year deal that will give him starter's money. He might be wise to see how the Kurt Warner situation plays out in Arizona and base a deal off that.
--DB Vincent Fuller is a valuable nickel back and special teams player, whom the Titans have interest in re-signing. Fuller, however, might want to look around for a starting safety position elsewhere.
--DT Albert Haynesworth is the biggest free-agent prize out there. Talks have been slow to this point, and he is believed to be seeking a deal that would make him the league's highest-paid defensive player (Think $35M guaranteed). Titans need to re-sign him before Feb. 27 when other teams can enter the fray.
--P Craig Hentrich, a valuable veteran punter and holder, has given indications that he could retire because of recurring back problems.
--CB Reynaldo Hill, a former starter who was shoved to the back of the depth chart the past two years, is probably best off finding a fresh start elsewhere.
--WR Brandon Jones is a player the titans have said they want to re-sign. Jones' agent will give them the chance. Had his best season in 2008 with 41 catches. The Titans hope he can build on that and blossom.
--CB Eric King, a key special teamer and backup corner, has been beset with injuries the past two years. Titans wouldn't mind keeping him, but he might be looking for a chance to start somewhere else.
--OT Daniel Loper can play either tackle spot or fill in at guard, but will test free agency this off-season in search of a starting job somewhere in the league.
--WR Justin McCareins came back to the Titans for a second tour of duty, but was injured and a bit of a disappointment. The Titans haven't ruled out his return completely, but they will probably look at other options first.
--CB Tyrone Poole, a veteran who signed on in November after a rash of cornerback injuries, was used sparingly and won't return. It could be his final NFL stop after 14 seasons.
--QB Chris Simms should draw some interest around the league as a No. 2 quarterback. The Titans have said they want him to return, where he could battle Vince Young for the second job here. Simms likes it in Tennessee and that could figure into his decision.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: None.
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS
--LB Colin Allred.
PLAYERS RE-SIGNED
--PK Rob Bironas: Potential UFA; $12M/4 yrs, $5M guaranteed.
--DT Kevin Vickerson: Potential RFA; $535,000/1 yr.
PLAYERS ACQUIRED: None.
PLAYERS LOST: None.