Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Say It Ain't So, Steve Say It Ain't So! Edition

by August West on Jan 9, 2009 9:02 AM CST in Linkage Comment 13 comments

AND NOW A LESSON IN NOT LISTENING TO SLIMY AGENTS: I. Am. Not. Happy. About. This. Steve McNair should find better ways to raise money for this amazing charity (I'm a big fan of the Ronald McDonald house, and their involvement is the only thing keeping me from going ballistic), because 15 people dressed in gaudy purple and complaining about the quality of the crab cakes aren't going to make much o f a difference. You'd make 10 times as much with a Titans rally, so cut the crap.

How in the world did I miss this: Snoop Dogg was at the Titans-Steelers game rocking the two-toned blue at LP Field!

This saturday only, on the muddy banks of the Cumberland, it's Harris vs. Ngata. And remember: you'll pay for the whole seat, BUT YOU'LL ONLY NEED THE EDGE!

Leroy Harris, welcome to the big leagues... I know PFW is saying you're going to compete for Amano's spot at guard again this coming off-season (unless you're needed at center, hint, hint), so Saturday is a darn good chance to show the world what you can do.

Kerry Collins is drawing inspiration from the autobiography of Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton, but if he takes this team to the hilt you can sure expect Kerry to get a book deal of his own. Few players have seen the heights and the depths Kerry has endured over his long NFL career. Now lets just make sure the last chapter in that book is a happy one!

Peter Schrager at Foxsports.com breaks down the list on intangibles for each team in the playoffs, and he seems to understand this team better than most national guys... it's almost like he pays attention of something crazy like that.

Craig Hentrich is really pressing to get his punting mechanics back to form, and I hope he's got the kinks worked out because we're obviously going to need him to flip the field a few times for us... especially early.

The Sporting News has extensive coverage and breakdowns of the Titans-Ravens match-up.

This week's Yahoo! team report includes reassurances from Boom King that he's ready to let it rip tomorrow.

Another country music local takes a stab at a Titans anthem. It's meh, but if others like it I could deal.

This better just be lip service from LenDale White...

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I'm not surprised that there are SOME people out there picking the Ravens to win...

…but I am surprised that EVERYONE is picking the Ravens. That actually makes no sense whatsoever. That said, it has to be the best-case scenario. Nothing gets those guys worked up like being given no chance in a game where they ought to be favored.

And I disagree with you about the fundraiser, August. I mean, it’s a fundraiser. Let the man raise money from people who will pay it.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!

by DannoE on Jan 9, 2009 9:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

And the Titans can't raise money?

If it’s really about that then do it in Baltimore, or do a Titans themed one here in town.

The organization amy have not handled his departure very well, but the people of Nashville and Titans fans around the world were very forgiving of the fact that he went to effin’ Baltimore. We don’t deserve this, even if Bud and Floyd do.

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Jan 9, 2009 9:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I probably SHOULD be upset

But really I don’t care. I just want us to destroy Baltimore tomorrow.

Plus, he released a statement that said he was 100% a Titan. I was surprised that he would go as far to say 100% after everything that happened.

by theologic on Jan 9, 2009 9:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Like it or not, he's as much a Raven as a Titan at this point.

And there’s no one to blame for that besides the Titans’ organization.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!

by DannoE on Jan 9, 2009 10:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He only started 1 and a 3rd seasons for them...

If they’d have won a SB or anything big with him I’d buy it, but they didn’t. Am I supposed to consider Emmit Smith a Cardinal just as much as a Cowboy? Is Eddie George a Cowboy just as much as a Titan? Is Johnny Unitas a San Diego Charger just as much as a Baltimore Colt?

I’m not buying it. I understand if not everyone on here is hacked-off about it, but you have to at least understand where a brother is coming from… I mean the rally is within easy walking distance of the stadium!

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Jan 9, 2009 10:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm with you August.

It’s so disgusting that it isn’t worth commenting on (even though I am!).

It wasn’t the fans who ran him out of town—and this is a swift, yet forceful, kick to our junk.

Stompin' your Terrible Towel and still hatin' Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Jan 9, 2009 10:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I can see that.

I didn’t realize it was so close. Nashville and Baltimore are both solidly in the category “a long way from where I live.” So I guess I filed it under the same heading I would have if he’d held the rally actually IN the city of Baltimore.

That said, it sounds like he might still harbor some secretly hurt feelings from the way he was treated back in the day.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!

by DannoE on Jan 9, 2009 10:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

message recieved from steve mcnair...

touché

by stetix01 on Jan 9, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hell, here's a Titans rally that's supporting the Charles Davis Foundation

and it’s only about 10 blocks away…

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Jan 9, 2009 9:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

To me

It depends on how he’s dressed. Plain “civilian” attire would be fine, but any purple would be … well, I can’t say what I want in polite company.

by Rustmeister on Jan 9, 2009 9:59 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

when you have security bar the most iconic player in franchise history from entering the practice facility

this is the kind of loyalty you get in return. it annoys me more that he and his agent are being so phony about it, because obviously:
1) no one who is 100% titans even goes to the ravens in the first place. mcnair is 100% titans like johnny damon 100% red sox…
2) if there was a STEVE MCNAIR TITANS MEGA CHARITY BONANZA it would raise roughly 76298 times as much money as doing it for a small group of traveling fans. if he’s doing this in baltimore, no issues, but to cater to the 5-10k worth of visiting purple people while neglecting a city of over 500k who would love to show up and bask in his memory while shelling out money for charity shows it is not just about charity, and certainly not about maximizing his charitable impact.

but again, when an organization does not handle its business properly, this is what happens.

The Official Enforcer of MCM

by hal41605 on Jan 9, 2009 10:35 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

unthinkable

I am not pleased either, I guess none of us knows how he was actually treated. It seems as though this is a knife in side though.

Joy Kat

by Joy kat on Jan 9, 2009 12:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

"Beyond Belief"

I read Josh Hamilton’s biography “Beyond Belief” over Christmas. It is a very good read. Most of us have heard about his struggles, but the book goes into great detail about his trials. Well over 50% is about the drug addiction.

If you are a Christian, you will be inspired by the source of the Power Mr. Hamilton uses to daily fight his addiction. You will also understand, as he says, it is not about him.

If you are not a Christian, then you are the audience he is trying to reach.

I highly recommend the book, regardless of your world view. Truly a fascinating story. Hopefully it will inspire Mr. Collins to have three good games.

by T Coleman on Jan 9, 2009 10:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs