The 2019 Tennessee Titans went on one hell of a run. Though it’s sad to see it end, as time passes, I think we’ll all appreciate this run a little more. Now, it’s on to the natural uncertainty that comes with another offseason. Who’s going to stay? Who’s going to go? Yesterday, we found out one of the people going would defensive coordinator Dean Pees.
Lest we forget, Pees tried to retire on us LAST offseason, but Mike Vrabel managed to talk him into coming back. And, it’s a good thing he did. This defense was confusing and multiple under Pees. I don’t know that the Titans would’ve had the season they did if not for Pees and his defensive play calling abilities. Sure, there were (fair) questions about the defense heading into postseason play, but damn….look how they turned it on as a unit, on the road against the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens.
It was a season for the ages and Pees now has quite the run to go out on. But, while everyone’s celebrating his accomplishments and prowess calling football plays, I say we take a moment to appreciate that the man can still get out there in the summer time, catch punts, and spike balls.
Legend pic.twitter.com/mlNyRvOJRy
— Tennessee Tyrant (@TitanUpTalk) January 20, 2020
Props to Tennessee Tyrant for blessing our timeline with this gem. I had completely forgotten about it, and with the news coming out yesterday, was honed in on who could replace Pees.
But, we gotta stop and take a moment for this clip. Look at Coach Pees….out there in the sweltering summer heat, with the boys, taking on punts like it’s nothing. No Kalif Raymond? No problem. Put coach in and have him returning punts. Personally, I think that’s why Jon Robinson was watching this unfold so intently. He wasn’t just enjoying the moment. That dude was scouting potential punt returners. You get in a bind, you have a guy in Pees that can set the clipboard down and suit up. Big dick energy, baby.
Not to mention, the SPIKE. That’s when you’re bad and you know you’re bad. You did your thing and now you’re showing that football who’s the boss. “I’M DEAN PEES, BITCH!”
These are going to be big shoes to fill.
I plan on writing about the vacancy at defensive coordinator in the coming days, but for the time being, check out Mike Herndon’s piece over on Music City Miracles.
Stoney Keeley is the Editor in Chief of The SoBros Network. He is a strong supporter of Team GSD and #BeBetter. “Big Natural” covers the Tennessee Titans, Nashville, and a whole wealth of nonsense. Follow on Twitter @StoneyKeeley
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