2012 NFL Draft: 5 Tennessee Titans Veterans Who Need Replacing

The Tennessee Titans aren't one of the older teams in the league, but they still have some old parts that need replacing. 

At 9-7, Tennessee finished just a tiebreaker away from the playoffs last season. Fueled by a surprisingly lethal passing attack, stout defensive play and somehow a nonexistent running game, they look to 2012 with high aspirations in the AFC South race that could be wide open without Peyton Manning in the mix. 

Areas of concern entering the offseason are the offensive line, pass rush and a secondary that could be heavily depleted without the likes of Cortland Finnegan or Michael Griffin. 

The Titans have a ton of young talent. So now is the time for these vets to step back and let the young guns take the wheel in the hopes that they can return to the playoffs for the first time since 2008. 

Eugene Amano: Center

Although Chris Johnson wasn't at his best in 2011, center Eugene Amano was a huge reason why Tennessee's running game never got it going. 

The Philippine monster has had some great times on the Titans' offensive line since being drafted in 2004 and was part of a squad that was one of the most revered in the league. Now in his ninth season as a pro, Amano's best days are behind him.

The Titans could look to the draft or to backup Fernando Velasco, who's started three games, to replace Amano and help bolster their awful rushing attack. 

Nate Washington: Wide Receiver

Nate Washington had his best year in 2011 and gave a huge effort to make big catches in a depleted receiving core. But he's aging, and the Titans have a lot of options. 

Don't get me wrong, Washington is still a very useful pass catcher and will be utilized. Last season was his first with 1,000 receiving yards. But the ceiling is higher for Damian Williams, who really emerged last season.

There will still be plenty of room for Washington in the Titans' passing attack, but he will no longer be the feature route-runner—especially with Kenny Britt returning. 

Ahmard Hall: Fullback

It never helps when your fullback is 32 years old and is coming off a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. 

Hall has had a lot of great years with the Titans, but 2011 was not one of them. After being suspended for the first four games, he never reached the level of play that he displayed previously in his career.

He's a free agent come March, and it's hard to see him being re-signed. 

Luckily for Tennessee, they have 6'1", 263-pound wrecking ball Quinn Johnson waiting to take over. 

Jake Scott: Guard

Jake Scott has also had a great run at Tennessee, but the Titans are looking to add youth to their offensive line to build for the future. 

The 30-year-old has started all 16 games for the Titans each of the last seven seasons, and his durability is undoubtedly winding down.

Scott will most likely start for Tennessee in 2012, but they need to draft some guards in April to assure his transition out of the starting lineup will be a smooth one. 

Chris Hope: Safety

Hope played well alongside Michael Griffin for the past few seasons, but he missed a lot of 2011 with injuries and was overtaken by Jordan Babineaux, who led the team in tackles.

An upcoming free agent, Hope isn't expected to be retained by his Titans. The 31-year-old will be entering his 11th season with a lot of question marks. 

Babineaux was initially brought in for depth in the secondary before a breakout season in 2011. The Titans are working hard to ink Babineaux to a long-term deal, a move that would all but end the Chris Hope era in Music City.