Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Raise A Hand If Your Team Is More Likable Than The Pats Edition
Wow. Last year I thought Mercury Morris was being a real jerk about the Pats because he didn't want anyone else to be perfect. Turns out, he just didn't like the Pats being anointed in week 5. As such, he likes our Titans because they're earning it every week, and they're playing old fashioned football.
Music City Miracles now has some stiff competition in the blog game, and it's from studly middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch! Make sure you check out the man's blog, because it really is a good look into the life of a burgeoning Pro Bowler.
Congratulations to David Thornton for winning this year's Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award for the Titans. The son of a preacher, Thronton's community service and charity work also brought him the honor with the Colts in 2003.
On the injury front, Eric King may be back before the end of the year after re-fracturing the same arm that landed him on the IR last year, while Boom King, Harper, McCareins, and Jason Jones will all have a shot at playing Sunday against the Jets.
Next time someone cracks on the Titans' offense, you tell them this:
Among AFC teams, only the Jets, Chargers (254) and Broncos (248) have scored more points than the Titans, who have rolled up 244 points.
And I will remind you that our defense is still only giving up a stifling 13.1 points per game.
This week's Yahoo! Team Report touches on the defensive reserves who have come from no where to cover for what could have been costly injuries.
DJ Gallo jokingly summed up everything I assume media folks are saying a little louder every week that we keep winning:
The Tennessee Titans are now 10-0. They are clearly a legitimate Super Bowl contender, yet they hail from a non-major media market. How annoying. How rude.
Kissing Suzy Kolber picks-up the torch of the recently ended Fire Joe Morgan ot roasts Peter King's latest column, and the results couldn't have gone better:
PK) Tennessee has to sign Kerry Collins to a fair-market deal, even if it means Vince Young has to sit behind him for two more years … or if it means the Titans lose Bud Adams’ favorite boy toy.
KSK) Never thought Bud Adams and Kevin Spacey had so much in common, did you?
A former 2nd round pick of the Titans in 2004, Ben Troupe just got cut by the Oakland Raiders after agreeing to an injury settlement. That's not exactly a career builder.
Our condolences go out to the family, friends and fans of former Oiler defensive tackle Orville Trask, who passed away last week at age 73. Trask was an Original Oiler, the franchise's first captain and a corner stone of 2 AFL championship teams while rocking the blue and white.
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I agree with the media market comment
I’m not going to say that the Titans have not been getting the recognition they deserve, but it just feels like some in the media (ahem, ESPN) were rooting for the Pats to go undefeated last year. And this year, they are waiting for the Titans to lose – even coming up with excuses every week (they can’t pass, they can’t play from behind, their schedule is weak, etc) of why they WON’T go undefeated.
Must be VY’s fault.
"I can't say for sure what I'm going to be doing at this time next year -- I suspect I'll be in Crawford, watching the Rangers on TV." - President Bush
by UrbanDad on Nov 18, 2008 9:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Everything is VY's fault.
I hate Music City Miracles!
by gramsey712 on Nov 18, 2008 9:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
to be fair
the pats were vaporizing people by 35 points a game. half of their games were simply over by middle of the second quarter. i currently live in boston, so i saw every moment of the pats season, and most of the time it was like they were playing flag football against high schoolers. this titans team has almost no similarities to last year’s pats. espn is really good at capturing and amplifying the obvious. this titans team just isn’t flashy enough for the national media, and i hope it stays that way. doesn’t help our cause with the mega market media when Jersey A is doing so well as defending super bowl champs either.
they will love us when we win a ring
by hal41605 on Nov 18, 2008 9:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you are right about Jersey A
If I hear the word “balanced” again when describing the Giants – I’m gonna kick the TV. Yes they can run and pass and defend… wait a minute, that sounds like…. Oh, no, never mind. The Titans can only run (only when they can’t) and play defense (only when they aren’t behind).
"I can't say for sure what I'm going to be doing at this time next year -- I suspect I'll be in Crawford, watching the Rangers on TV." - President Bush
by UrbanDad on Nov 18, 2008 9:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Eh... People are just freaked because they saw somebody (finally) run right the Hell over Ray Lewis a bunch of times.
I still think the Ravens had a chance to win that game if they’d settled down and taken what the Giants’ D was giving them (ie: downfield throws). It’s true that the Giants have a very good team, and it’s also true that the way they ran on Baltimore was very, very impressive, but they’re not indestructible. The Ravens just needed more help from their offense; those guys needed to stay on the field.
And also, W. McGahee just sucks. He isn’t half the back that McClain is. I have no idea what Baltimore is doing keeping McGahee in there toting it over their other backs. Both of the other guys were playing marketedly better than was McGahee. Hell, the best move they had all day was the swing pass to McClain out of the backfield. Now if you take away that Mason-tipped pick in the 3rd, and suddenly that game looks a lot more competitive.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!
by DannoE on Nov 18, 2008 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i think it's most scary though
because our rush d is slowly starting to slip statistically. we are down to #10, and almost up to 100 yards per game giving up.
200 rushing yards against baltimore is unthinkable, but the big picture is it’s the third 200 yard rushing game in a row for these guys. no flukes here. they are playing THAT good.
by hal41605 on Nov 18, 2008 10:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
those numbers will come up if guys like Boom King, Jason Jones, etc. start getting healthy...
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on Nov 18, 2008 11:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
True. KVB's loss has been manageable, but it has definitely had an impact, especially in the run game.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!
by DannoE on Nov 18, 2008 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Our points allowed per game hasn't gone up much
Which is impressive. I like how our backups are stepping up. Also, I am hoping KVB plays against Farve this Sunday. The more pressure we get on him; the more picks he will throw.
by theologic on Nov 18, 2008 1:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mercury Morris
I wouldn’t be to quick to jump into bed with Mercury Morris. As the Pats found out last year it doesn’t mean much to go 16-0 or 18-0; you have to win the last one. It could be the Giants standing in your way as well. If that’s the case you will have your chance to beat the darlings of the NY media. Hey, don’t forget how much everyone loved the Giants last year. That probably includes 99.9% of the people reading this post.
by munchkin on Nov 18, 2008 1:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I still like the Giants. Just not as much as the Titans. But that's still the SB I want to see.
That said, I would NEVER jump into bed with Mercury Morris. That dude is ugly.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!
by DannoE on Nov 18, 2008 2:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There's a huge difference between last year's Pats and this team...
HUGE.
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on Nov 18, 2008 2:32 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
thats right.
the pats cheat and the titans don’t.
by vancouverTITAN on Nov 18, 2008 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
HIYOO
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on Nov 18, 2008 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well played...
I toss ’em up and you knock ’em out!
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on Nov 18, 2008 3:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Also
Our coach is a class act.
by ChattanoogaTitan on Nov 18, 2008 5:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the difference was...
there starting QB embraces Gisele Bundchen while our starting QB embraces Jack Daniels
Go Titans!
by Pinoy Titan on Nov 18, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A Stretch? lol...
Among AFC teams, only the Jets, Chargers (254) and Broncos (248) have scored more points than the Titans, who have rolled up 244 points.
So we are amongst the top 25% of 50% of the NFL in scoring? Awesome!
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by palpacino on Nov 18, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't think anyone's saying that our offense is a powerhouse,
but if you get to where you’re scoring 24 a game, and the D is still only giving up 13 then you’re in pretty damned good shape moving forward…
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on Nov 19, 2008 9:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
starting qb
Actually “their” starting QB embraces a High School Letter Jacket. There are many differences between the Titans and the Patriots and it starts with three Super Bowl trophies. I believe the Titans came up a yard short; but that is the past and it’s all about the present and the future.
Hey I would love to see the Titans go undefeated in the regular season and go on to win the Super Bowl. You all have a lot to be excited about. I just wish Chris Johnson would put up more points for my FF team!!!
by munchkin on Nov 19, 2008 9:14 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on Nov 19, 2008 10:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pinoy, are you calling Jimmy a donkey in a well?
by gramsey712 on Nov 19, 2008 11:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Harsh man
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on Nov 19, 2008 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
its a reply to munchkin
Go Titans!
by Pinoy Titan on Nov 19, 2008 1:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know--I was just playin'.
I hate Music City Miracles!
by gramsey712 on Nov 19, 2008 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hate the site, don't hate the man ;)
Go Titans!
by Pinoy Titan on Nov 19, 2008 2:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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