Titans' Scaife Returns

The fact that tight end Bo Scaife signed his one-year tender and officially became the Tennessee Titans' franchise players isn't too surprising. Maybe it was a little earlier than expected, but $4.46 million was too much for him to pass up.

Now, though, the Titans need to sign him to a long-term deal.

Will it happen? No. Owner Bud Adams just doesn't spend money to retain players.

But if Tennessee does keep Scaife, the offense could become elite this season and beyond.

At wideout, the dependable Justin Gage and downfield threat Nate Washington would be a nice duo. Newly drafted Kenny Britt has unlimited potential and playmaker written all over him.

At running back, Chris Johnson is a home run ready to happen on every play.

Then at tight end, Scaife is always open over the middle. Combine him with third-round pick Jared Cook, who has great speed for his position, and mismatches are created all over the field. Linebackers don't have the legs to keep up with Cook or the strength to stay with Scaife. Double teams out wide couldn't happen due to the solid tight end core, and the line couldn't be stacked to stopped the run, either.

The Titans could go to many formations and not miss anything. Three wideouts with either Scaife or Cook at tight end and Johnson in the backfield would be solid. If they wanted more power, just bring in two tight ends, two receivers, a fullback and a running back.

The possibilities would be endless, regardless of formation. The run/pass option would always be there due to the different qualities each player possesses.

Without Scaife, however, the offense would still be good but probably not elite.