Tennessee Titans Morning Links: How To Clinch A Playoff Spot Before Thanksgiving Edition
Oh how the times have changed: a few years ago the Titans made the playoffs without a single starter making the Pro Bowl. Now Haynesworth, Bironas, Hentrich, Crazy Legs, Mawae, Amano, Scott, Bulluck, Finnegan, Griffin, Hope, Boom King and Kearse all have a good to very good chance of making the Pro Bowl this year. How Amano and Scott are doing better than Roos and Stewart I have no idea, but that's a very impressive tally none the less. ****UPDATE: Paul Kuharsky has a breakdown of where the AFC South players rank in the voting, and their tallies as of yesterday.
I wrote a lot of mean jokes about PK while trying to figure out why I was so annoyed about this armchair diagnosis of VY, but in the end I had to say I kind of agree. If VY makes it back and is successful as the Titans' starter, it'll be a sign of tremendous character and perseverance... on a level that most young, rich and top 5 picks don't show historically. I could definitely happen, but it would be the exception to the anecdotal-rule.
Jim Wyatt lays out the ways the Titans could clinch a playoff spot this weekend with a victory over the Jets.
LenDale White got probation for his mighty lame sounding off-season disturbing the peace incident.
Gary Estwick reports from Boom King's charity Wrestling event on Monday night at the Wild Horse, and there are some odd pics as well...
Not familiar with the career and stories about Kerry Collins pre-Titans? Check out ESPN's Clip Reel on him.
Sports Journalism's Golden Calf, Mike Lupica, says the Giants are the new Yankees, but he also uses this profound logic and expert syntax:
[The Giants] are the class of the sport right now, both sides of the ball, just about everywhere except with personal seat licenses. And that stands whether the Titans are 10-0 or not.
Here's an update on the race for the yearly league awards as measured by the awesomely named Bucky Brooks:
Coach of the Year
1. Jeff Fisher, Titans (1): When your team rolls out to a 10-0 start, you have to be considered the front runner for this award.
Offensive Rookie of the Year
2. Chris Johnson, RB, Titans (2): The electrifying runner has been held to fewer than 100 yards in his past four starts, but continues to make contributions as an all-purpose threat. After tallying 88 total yards against the Jags, Johnson ranks second among rookies with 990 yards from scrimmage.
Defensive Player of the Year
1. Albert Haynesworth, DT, Titans (1): The one-man wrecking crew put on an outstanding show against the Jags (seven tackles, one sack and a forced fumble). Haynesworth's seven sacks push him into a tie for the league lead among defensive tackles with the Vikings' Kevin Williams.
Veteran commenter and patriot Rustmeister weighs in on the Titans, with a little special hope that Mr. Favre leaves a few divots in the turf at LP Field courtesy of our defensive line.
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I am all for having as many Titans
in the Pro Bowl as possible, but I also believe they should only get there if they deserve it. Some of those guys, and I am sure you can figure out which ones, don’t deserve to be up there.
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on Nov 19, 2008 9:11 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
[cough]Kearse[cough]
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on Nov 19, 2008 9:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I find it hard to believe that KVB is up there after having been injured for what has been...
…almost half of the season up until now.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!
by DannoE on Nov 19, 2008 9:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Man
Big country deserves to be up there, he’s a mauler.
by RhiNo6705 on Nov 19, 2008 10:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Roos is quite possibly the best left tackle in the league.
What a joke.
I hate Music City Miracles!
by gramsey712 on Nov 19, 2008 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Roos dominates the best DE's the league has to offer week-in and week-out...
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on Nov 19, 2008 10:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Amano deserves to be there
in fact, the whole OL deserves to be there.
Go Titans!
by Pinoy Titan on Nov 19, 2008 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure I agree about Amano
He has played pretty well, but he has gotten abused quite a few times. I don’t think he is one of the best guards in the AFC just yet.
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on Nov 19, 2008 11:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You tell me Jimmy...
which guards has played better than Amano in the AFC this year and i’ll agree with you.
Go Titans!
by Pinoy Titan on Nov 19, 2008 11:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not to start an argument, but both Faneca and Scott--both from the Top 5 list--have been better.
And although I am hardly an expert on other teams’ O-Lines, I would argue that a case could be made for the Jets other guard (not Faneca) as well as at least one of the Guards from the Ravens and maybe even one of the Guards from the Dolphins.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!
by DannoE on Nov 19, 2008 11:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Without individual stats to look into for O-linemen...
its not easy to say another plays better than the other. Both of us have watched all the Titans game this year and I cannot definitely say that Scott has played better than Amano or vice versa. As for the other guards in the AFC, all I can say is that we had allowed the fewest sacks and our running game is one of the best if not the best in the AFC.
I think when it comes to O-linemen performance evaluation, individual perception contributes a lot due to the lack of stats. Being in an O-line that is dominating the league, I cannot see why Amano doesn’t deserve to be in the Pro Bowl.
Go Titans!
by Pinoy Titan on Nov 19, 2008 12:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was going off of run offense. The Titans is good. So is Baltimore's. So is the Jets.
But really, Miami is the impressive one because they have the least talent on the team and the least-effective downfield passing game.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!
by DannoE on Nov 19, 2008 1:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am just guessing
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on Nov 19, 2008 12:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Peter King
Still wrong.
I fear, however, that his pride (and the denial of those around him that he has much to learn) will make him push to play — somewhere, anywhere — in 2009.
First things first. Vince is always going to want to start. He’s always going to think he should be “the guy.” To be elite at this level, you need that fire.
What we’ve seen this season, though, is that he’s maintained that attitude, but understands his role as backup. Nothing has indicated that he is unhappy in his current situation. And, the coaching staff and owner have publicly stated that he’s the future of the franchise. Vince will be just fine waiting in the wings as long as he knows the job is his to compete for at some point.
All this aside, I don’t expect it to be an issue. Vince clearly has better physical tools than Kerry. He just needed time to understand the game. I expect that this year he’s had to sit and learn will make him the best guy during training camp next year. I also wouldn’t be surprised to see them let Kerry go…
by SuperHorn on Nov 19, 2008 9:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
speaking of people who don't belong
ladainian tomlinson? this is why fan voting is worthless.
by hal41605 on Nov 19, 2008 9:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!
by DannoE on Nov 19, 2008 9:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
bingo.
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on Nov 19, 2008 9:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He shouldn't make it because
he is single handedly killing one of my fantasy teams.
/ok single handedly is a little strong because Braylon Edwards is on that same team.
Let me give you the starting roster for that team on opening day and tell me I didn’t steal this draft:
QB- Favre
WR- Edwards
WR- Jennings
WR- Colston
RB- LT
RB- Lunch
TE- Clark
That team sits in 4th and it is a miracle they are there with the unerperformance/injuries.
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on Nov 19, 2008 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who the hell is Lunch?
This is what I miss about fantasy football-ridiculous knowledge of depth charts.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Nov 20, 2008 8:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
May be a typo.... I think that's supposed to be Lynch
from the Bills…
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on Nov 20, 2008 9:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You are correct sir
Sorry about that.
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on Nov 20, 2008 10:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Lunch
I hate Music City Miracles!
by gramsey712 on Nov 20, 2008 10:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's just what hungry linebackers call him this year!
/stayed up all night writing that one
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on Nov 20, 2008 11:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It shows.
I hate Music City Miracles!
by gramsey712 on Nov 20, 2008 12:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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