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president and CEO Tommy Smith understands why Tenne see's fan base is hot under the collar.He feels their pain after watching the following an offseason that saw the team hire a new coach in before investing roughly $60 million in free agency."I am frustrated, and I do get angry. I expect more," Smith told Tthe Tenne sean this week before voicing specific expectations for the starting with a appearance after the 2016 regular season. said Smith. "We are looking for playoff games and . I hope we can start to win Hudson Fasching Jersey more games this season and start off next year and have a good season. I think a realistic expectation is to be in the in 2017. People may be disappointed and say, 'What is Smith talking about 2017 for?' Well, I have to have realistic expectations."If we could win out this year that would be good, if we can get to the playoffs it would be a gift from God," Smith said. "But next year I am counting on getting in the playoffs, and the next year I am planning on taking it to the next level, and getting back to the ."Lofty expectations in Tenne see feel misguided until the find a quarterback. in favor of rookie was the first sign that Whisenhunt is open to rebooting the machine under center after this season -- perhaps with a top-five draft pick.Finding that quarterback of tomorrow would go a long way toward furnishing the with what they lack most: identity. For now, talk of playoffs and appearances is little more than a Nashville blast of hot air.The latest Around The NFL Podcast and recaps the ' blowout win over the . Find more Around The NFL content on . John Tonelli Jersey