Jeff Fisher's Monday Press Conference

by Jimmy on Oct 12, 2009 3:29 PM CDT in Tennessee Titans News

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(thanks to michaeltastic for the picture)

Jeff Fisher held another spin session this afternoon. Obviously there were a lot of questions about the quarterback position. Fisher continued to say that Kerry Collins is the starter and Vince Young is the back-up. When pressed to give an answer on when a switch would be made he went into the "I have been doing this a long time blah, blah, blah.....mess." He said again that a change is not imminent.

Once again I will say, Fisher is going to stick with the "Kerry is our starter" statement until VY actually starts a game. He does need to understand that the time is now though. At this point there is really no reason to keep running Collins out there. It is the best thing for the organization as a whole to see what they have in VY.

Being at the game, I did not realize that Jevon Kearse was not there. Apparently Kearse did not take it well when Fisher told him he wasn't going to be active. Fisher was asked if Kearse would be fined for not being there, and Fisher said he would not be fined and that it was between him and Jevon.

The only other semi-interesting part was the discussion about the Titans staying in the base defense for most of the second half instead of switching to nickel. Fisher said it was the plan not because of injuries, and if you'll buy that I have some ocean front property.... Pretty obvious to me that he didn't feel comfortable putting Cary Williams into the game.

Pretty much the same ole, same ole.

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shocking

Can’t he just use a tape recorder at this point?

by T the D on Oct 12, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions

Indeed

What a joke!

by danomite on Oct 12, 2009 3:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

For the first time though,

Fisher seemed like he actually felt the team was not good.

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by Aditya T (smashville) on Oct 12, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions

Mr. Bud Adams........

….it is time for an intervention, sir!

Man, we have the only coach in football who could have a 37-year-old QB playing badly start every game of an 0-16 season with a first-round pick QB sitting on the bench in his fourth year - and not even have the slightest fear that his job might be in trouble.

I wish I had that kind of job security.

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by The Jade Scorpion on Oct 12, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions

I hear you Jade

I’ve instructed Jeff to lose the first five games so that I can insert Vince Young again as the starting QB and the fans would welcome him.

After this, I instructed Jeff and Dinger to win the next eleven games by using spread offense and putting Vince all game in shotgun formation where he will thrive.

If we do this and we still don’t make it to the playoffs atleast I know all the Vince Young fans would still be supporting the team.

This will be the best offense EVAH

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by Bud Adams on Oct 13, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Does anyone have more details on why Kearse wasn't at the game or why he was inactive?

Bring Back Vince Young!

by pigskinpundits.com on Oct 12, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions

He has not played up to par this season.

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by Aditya T (smashville) on Oct 12, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Jimmy, are you going to run another

Fisher approval/disaproval survey this week? It might be interesting to see how much the percentages change in just one week.

by JimR on Oct 12, 2009 4:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Yes.

Stay tuned.

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by Jimmy on Oct 12, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks

Just a suggestion. You might consider including an explanation of what level of disapproval you mean. I.E. Does disapproval mean you just don’t like the way he is running the team right now or does it mean a vote to fire him? I wasn’t sure last time.

by JimR on Oct 12, 2009 4:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I think a better poll would be, when will we win a game or what will our record be at the end of the year?

Bring Back Vince Young!

by pigskinpundits.com on Oct 12, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions

I predicted 14-2

but I just typoed and got the numbers transposed.

by numbertenox on Oct 12, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions

I predict 2-14

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by Aditya T (smashville) on Oct 12, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Do you have a link to those predictions we did at the beginning of the year?

by SuperHorn on Oct 13, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions

I just listened

1. The questions were horrible!

2. Why doesn’t somebody remind Fisher of his win/loss record over the last 9 games? He said, “If the answer was obvious, we would fix it.” Wouldn’t the appropriate follow up question be: Coach Fisher, are you the problem?

3. He kept saying that we have to fix the running game. Wouldn’t VY be the solution for that? VY adds rushing yards. Also, wouldn’t we see more formations with CJ and Lendale in the backfield?

horrible, horrible.

Bring Back Vince Young!

by pigskinpundits.com on Oct 12, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions

This season is a huge disappointment to be sure. I really don't understand why

they woulnd’t play VY next week. I don’t beleive he will do any good, but at least they will know Collins just isn’t getting it done this year. Last year was his year and the team blew it against the Ravens. Yes it sucks, but there are worse things in life. There are so many problems that need to be addressed and having a really good QB is one of them, fixing the defense is the other glaring priority. This will be Fishers last year if he doesn’t get it turned around and have a respectable showing. I am SICK of the field goals. I know that is his style, but take a chance on 4th and 2. Beleive in your guys, they might just deliver !!!

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by Joy kat on Oct 12, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions

i dont think so

i think jeff feels untouchable.even if we go 2-14 i dont think bud adams would fire him,he would just draft a qb.it really sucks cause as bad as we need a qb we are gona need a entire defense after this year.i dont see bulluck sticking around i think he is our only defensive leader we have

by 931Titans on Oct 12, 2009 5:56 PM CDT reply actions