LenDale's Explination

by Jimmy on May 30, 2007 2:20 PM CDT in Tennessee Titans News

LenDale's uncle, Herman White, told The Tennessean that LenDale missed his flight because he was with his grandmother:

"It's not like he is fabricating things,'' Herman White said. "If I didn't know he was at his grandmom's bedside I might be questioning what he's doing, too. But I am not going to tell him, 'Don't be concerned about my mom.' She is very important to him."

There are some things that more important that football, especially OTAs. Family is one of those things. I would be ok with LenDale missing a practice or a game if his grandmother was dying or needed him there with her. It just has to be done the correct way. If he would have called Fisher the day before and explained the situation, I am sure it would have been no big deal at all. He didn't bother to communicate it to him until the day of, which is why there is a problem.

The other side of this is the fact that these are "voluntary" workouts which is what PFT talked about in the link that Zack provided (scroll down to "Does the NFLPA Even Exist Anymore?"). They do make a valid point. Zack and I had discussed this yesterday. I don't think there is any way for the NFLPA to stop these involuntary voluntary OTAs. Fisher can say whatever he wants. As long as he stops short of punishing LenDale there is really nothing the NFLPA can do.

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the problem was simple. The Titans have had close to a 100% of the players show up for OTA's. I can't think of one projected starter that hasn't showed up.

So when White didn't show up and NO one KNEW why then it wasn't only the coach that was upset. The other players are too. Being that White plays the position that will probably be looked at the most and has yet to get on the field is discouraging. Then to just not show up and not communicate in a timely manner the reason.

So No I don't fault white for not showing up for the reason he didn't. But I really hope to see him on the field soon.

by white02slpss on May 31, 2007 6:16 AM CDT reply actions

Weight issue?

when he was drafted last yr along w/ attitude.. didn't seem to faze him during Rookie playtime.. he looks heavy though.. watch diet and needs more exercise - think? that means being physically active.. if he ain't making $$ he can't help his GrandMomma in the 'pital - know what i mean?

get busy with the Team OTA's Lendale to cease the constant rumors you are fat and lazy..

ornery but honest ...

by Ross @ Music City Miracles on May 31, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions