The Titans' Season Just Took a Huge Hit: Is Time Running Out for Nick Folk?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans' most consistent scoring threat in an ugly season is now on the injury report, and that's why they brought back a player for a bit of insurance. The move sends waves of uncertainty over the fans who have been holding onto hope for a rallying cry in the wake of a shaky start.

As of late, Nick Folk, the Titans' veteran kicker, has been dealing with soreness that has been lingering and is likely to cause some inconvenience come game time. This development has been met with some unease, knowing well that Folk has been the bright spot this season for Tennessee.

Titans fans recall that their season hasn't exactly been going according to plan thus far, and now, the potential absence of Folk sends red flags up everywhere. They cannot afford another roadblock and it remains to be seen how the Titans will respond.

Though Folk has become the most dependable component of the Titans, given the nature of the circumstances surrounding his injury, one cannot be too sure of his return anytime soon, or indeed at all. His absence on the pitch leaves the Titans staring down at an uncertain future.

The last thing that this team needs is yet another season put in jeopardy due to unforeseen injury to its kick starter, effectively striking out what could potentially have been that year's highlight. That Nick Folk is now caught up in injury woes will leave fans disappointed by having witnessed an athlete get knocked off his game at a time the team relies the most on him.

This may ultimately come as a major wake up call for all associated with the Titans in the knowledge that for all the optimism surrounding Folk, no single player's talent is invincible or above succumbing to the injury-bug.

The immediate response of Tennessee to the Folk dilemma was to add more kicker insurance. To hear that this course of action would become necessary will ultimately leave all Titans connected hearts to wonder how would such insurance help fill the void that becomes left when injury ravages an otherwise healthy player.

This gamble goes without precedent as Titans turn over all avenues to ensure the threat of losing their productive player turns manageable once Folk recovers. On offer for salvaging Folk and creating more opportunities, is depth within the team which when tapped leaves less question on consistency.

However, even with the proactive steps Tennessee takes in making Folk's recovery much easier, the burden on making huge comeback performances even more than ever remains in serious doubt. Although not all hope is lost yet and that only time will reveal the answer to the future, Folk, Titans' best advantage is not one to fall without risking potentially dire injury that he takes to the field.

Titans and fans alike may feel deflated as the lingering doubts over a short-term period will increase because not knowing the full extent of Folk soreness could raise many questions in their common psyche. Team manager's gamble will eventually pay dividends with Folk on the road to recovery in what seems to be a most frustrating challenge before a roller coaster where victory will find them.