Tennessee Titans Monday Morning Linkage
It's put up or shut up week for Roydell Williams. Williams has never been considered a gamer. I think Jeff Fisher is just trying to send a message to him that he isn't going to be kept on the roster based on what he did last season.
Jeff Fisher isn't ready to panic over the offensive struggles:
"As far as our staff is concerned, there is no reason to be alarmed. We are going to keep working and keep improving and touchdowns will come,'' Fisher said Saturday, a day after the offense put forth lethargic effort in a 17-3 loss to the Falcons in Atlanta.
"We have time, and this is the preseason. There is no panic here. The players are not concerned. They have confidence in themselves and their abilities in each other, and we'll take advantage of the little time we have left to be ready for the opener."
Fisher would never say otherwise. He also pointed out that they aren't showing everything yet. I just hope they find a way to make some progress this week in Green Bay. Fisher also said again that he is confident they can win with this group of receivers. I am not.
Fisher's Sunday practice report after the jump.

(On if a player can do anything this week to change the opinions of the coaches)
If I said no, than what do they do out here this week? Of course they can. We've got spots that are, not up for grabs, but they're close. Again, some of what happens is out of their hands because they may involve another position. There's life beyond the 53 [man] cut-down as well.
(On if there are players who have to have a big game against Green Bay to make the team)
I wouldn't say that. I would say that we're looking forward to the team itself having a good game. We need a good game on a second consecutive week on the road, on a short week. There's a lot of reasons to be distracted so we have to stay focused.
(On if the wide receivers can psyche themselves out in trying to distance themselves from the group)
Anytime there's a mistake on the field, regardless of what position you're playing, you have to have a very short memory and you have to come back and play the next play. In the rare instance where there are players who have difficulty overcoming their mistakes, they're going to make them again. They don't make them on purpose. You move on, and that's what we're hoping they do.
(On if there is any game planning for Green Bay or if the focus is solely on Jacksonville)
The coaching staff is doing a lot of preparation for our opener, as most staffs are around the league. Keep in mind we play the Packers during the season so we're going to go out with the things we've shown and maybe tweak some things. But it's different when you play a preseason game against an opponent that you also play during the regular season.
(On going to Lambeau Field)
It's one that I always look forward to. It's a great place with all the tradition. If you get a chance, slide into Lombardi's and look at the memorabilia there at the hotel. You think you've seen it all but there's always something that jumps out at you.
(On if Paul Williams has taken a step backwards since camp opened)
No his focus is there, he's working, he's running, he's healthy, he's getting better. He's improving.
(On Roydell Williams)
He practiced today and did well.
(On the players getting anxious to reveal parts of the playbook that have been under wraps during preseason)
They understand. They talk about it and they understand the criticism comes during the preseason. People have different opinions but they understand what they're capable of doing. Of course, we'd like to score more points but they know it's coming.
(On what determines how long into the third quarter the starters will play)
I think it's important that at least once during the preseason the players go through the halftime experience. When you go in [for the half] you cool off and then you have to get warmed back up, you have to raise the intensity level and do it again. If, for example, the defense has a three-and-out, we may take them into one more series and that would be the same case with the offense.
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I'm starting to come to the opinion that they should keep only 4 WRs.
Keep even more RBs and TEs because clearly those guys at least give a crap and make an effort.
DannoE
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Go Titans!
by DannoE on Aug 25, 2008 9:55 AM CDT 0 recs
Who would you keep?
\ Who would you keep/cut? Hawkins I know for sure, other than that – who?
VY is capable of making the 5 to 10 yard passes with fair consistency. So it would make sense to cut the weakest WR and keep the running backs and hope for them to break from the short yardage passes into the open field and fly. That resembles Texas football and Mack Brown style offense, it has worked well for years for the Longhorns.. Will that work as successfully in the NFL, I really don’t know, but it sounds like the type of offensive scheme you are referring to.
by Joy Kat on Aug 25, 2008 11:22 AM CDT 0 recs
Well, you have to keep Gage, since you already paid him.
Personally, I would keep R. Williams because I think he at least plays decently when he plays. Then Hawkins and Ealy.
Beyond that, I’d keep guys based on Special Teams participation only. McCareins hasn’t lived up even to what limited hype he had when he came back.
As for what Offense I’d run… crap, I have no idea. It’s tough when the other team can put 10 guys in the box and count on a single CB to shut down the entire passing attack. But if that’s the truth of it, then you might as well bring in three TEs on every play and run right the Hell at ’em.
DannoE
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Go Titans!
by DannoE on
Aug 25, 2008 11:45 AM CDT
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I think you know nothing of Pro football
and even less about college. You don’t know Texas Football at all. Vince’s yards per attempt his senior year was 9.3. The single season record is 11.1 by Ty Detmer. In 2005 there were only 3 other QB’s in the NCAA with higher YPA, the leader with 10.0. VY ran a lot in the zone read, but if he was throwing, he was throwing downfield.
You want to go back in history and talk about the legendary Darrel Royal and the wishbone, then fine, I might agree.
Find a topic you know something about and go post your drivel over there.
Big Bill "You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score." Darell K. Royal
by Hook em Titans on
Aug 25, 2008 12:23 PM CDT
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I have watched Texas football for years and I know how they play it.
VY had success at Texas sometimes with the long pass, but more often than not by dumping it off to someone in the backfield. Colt McCoy does the same thing except he is a much better passer. Definitely NOT better at running with it though. Why is everyone so offended by any negativity toward him (VY) when it is the truth? Yet, these same people have no problem throwing the receivers or the running backs or the flavor of the week under the bus at free will? The Titans can be a real playoff contender with the right QB running the team. Same story as last year. The Titans are a terriffic team , I remain very positive about that but you always hone in on the neg comments I have about young and completely gloss over my feelings toward the rest of the team. GET REAL !
by Joy Kat on
Aug 25, 2008 1:56 PM CDT
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Ok. You got me. You are a devout Texas fan that knows all.......
In 2005 the leading receivers for Texas in receptions were as follows:
1. David Thomas TE: 50 Receptions/ 12.26 Yards per catch
2. Limas Sweed WR: 36 Receptions/ 15.14 Yards per catch
3. Billy Pittman WR: 34 Receptions/ 22.06 Yards per catch
4. Ramonce Taylor RB: Receptions 27/ 9.81 Yards per catch
5. Brian Carter WR: Receptions 18/ 14.61 Yards per catch
In fact VY completed 218 passes in 05 for Texas.
50 to the RB’s
54 to the TE’s
114 to the WR’s
Before you start talking about dump offs to the TE’s, David Thomas (50 of the 54 TE receptions) was utilized down the field and in the Middle rarely was he a dump to the flats.
Bash VY all you want. Do it for valid reasons not just your perception. As for the Texas football, STFU.
I’ll allow that VY didn’t play well at all last year. There was something very, very wrong. Him, Chow, Sophmore slump, Madden Curse, Injury…..I don’t know.
He’s not playing that poorly this year, but the passing game is under such a high powered microscope right now that any incompletion is the end of the world. And as someone stated earlier, any dropped ball is made out to be such a huge issue. Who gets the stat? Vince does. He was 9 of 18 against the Falcons. Period. There is not an astrisk next to it that states the receivers dropped 4 balls and that based on VY’s play alone should have been 13 of 18.
Criticize whomever you like. I’ll correct you when you speak out of your ass. It just seems like I only correct you for your VY comments, because that is generally your target.
The fact that you think Ingle Martin is the best QB options right now shows your football intelligence.
Like I stated earlier, spew your drivel elsewhere. Conjecture ain’t gonna cut it here.
Big Bill "You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score." Darell K. Royal
by Hook em Titans on
Aug 25, 2008 2:39 PM CDT
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I can remember
when I used to try and have logical debates with Joy Kat.
I gave up real fast and you should as well.
by Big Bad Bulluck on
Aug 25, 2008 3:36 PM CDT
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Abandon all hope, ye who enter
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on
Aug 25, 2008 4:11 PM CDT
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Madden curse eh? Anyone who beleives in that must be unstable
I suppose this year it will be the Joy Kat Jinx ? My point was that Texas makes a lot of yards off of short passes. Your statistics reflect that. Your first 5 numbers only add up to 165 receptions, yet you talk about 218 receptions that year. WHERE ARE THE REST OF THE STATS OR DO YOU PICK AND CHOOSE TO SUIT YOURSELF? SFUT You are just upset that I correctly said all last season that VY was not all he is cracked up to be and I was right.
by Joy Kat on
Aug 25, 2008 5:49 PM CDT
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Sorry. I only listed the top 5 receivers......
here are the other players from that year.
Quan Cosby WR: 15 Receptions/18.0 YPC
Jamaal Charles RB: 14 Receptions/11.21 YPC
Nate Jones WR: 9 Receptions/7.44 YPC
Selvin Young RB: 5 Receptions/4.2 YPC
Amard Hall RB: 3 Receptions/14 YPC
Neale Tweedie TE; 2 Receptions/24.5 YPC
Tyrell Gatewood TE: 2 Receptions/6.5 YPC
George Walker WR: 1 Reception/22 YPC
Peter Ullman TE: 1 Reception/3 YPC
Chris Ogbannaya RB: 1 Reception / 3 YPC
These Stats prove that Joy Kat is correct in all things football. I admit defeat. Joy Kay, you are right and I am wrong.
What a maroon.
Big Bill "You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score." Darell K. Royal
by Hook em Titans on
Aug 25, 2008 6:14 PM CDT
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I posted something for you in Fanshots.
Check out that video and tell me that Vince “dumped it” to the TE’s. There are a few dump offs, but not too many.
The TE was used across the middle and as a deep threat.
Enjoy.
Big Bill "You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score." Darell K. Royal
by Hook em Titans on
Aug 25, 2008 6:47 PM CDT
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Yeah almost everything in that comment was off base.
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on
Aug 25, 2008 12:28 PM CDT
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That't about par for the course
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by Jimmy on
Aug 25, 2008 1:01 PM CDT
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Roydell Williams
To me he was the one WR on this team last year that proved he could get some separation and make some big plays. This has to be only to light a fire under his ass. No way they cut him. I just can’t see it with what we have and what we’ve seen from the guys that are currently on this roster. Being healthy he would have been the most productive this pre-season.
by Big Bad Bulluck on Aug 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT 0 recs
Hey BBB!!!!
How goes the little guy football? Sucking all your time and energy?
Hope the season goes well.
Big Bill "You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score." Darell K. Royal
by Hook em Titans on
Aug 25, 2008 7:30 PM CDT
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Still just
practicing. He is doing quite well, thanks for asking.
by Big Bad Bulluck on
Aug 25, 2008 11:13 PM CDT
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