Being that our teams know each other, that familiarity makes our preparation easier and tougher at the same time. When you face an opponent that is not as familiar with your scheme, there are certain things you can do to counter your tendencies. That is diminished when you play a team as familiar to us as are the Titans. They too are familiar over a span of time with the way we adjust from one game to the next. Having a game at home is a real advantage.
Every team has a certain apparatus in handling crowd noise.
What is difficult is the emotional and physical wear and tear on fighting a team the caliber of the Titans and their fans all day long. Steve McNair has elevated his game. McNair, in my opinion, is one of the premier quarterbacks in the league and has been the biggest difference in the games we've played against the Titans. This game is about the talent of the players. My value as a coach comes during the week.