Tennessee Titans Morning Links: I'm Opening A Kool-Aid Stand, And There's Only One Flavor Edition
by August West on Nov 9, 2009 8:54 AM CST
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On behalf of the MCM faithful, I'd like to finally welcome Justin Gage to the 2009 season. He had two monster catches this week (including a deep, over-the-shoulder bomb, which he usually struggles with), and finally looked like the guy we saw late last year who looked to be on the verge of becoming a serviceable no. 1 receiver. Jim Wyatt is perplexed as to why the drops disappeared as soon as Kerry disappeared. It's funny how it works like that, because in 2007/early 2008 VY had several games marred by terrible drops, and those completely went away once Kerry took over.
Football fans know that Chris Johnson is making a convincing argument that he's the best back in the league right now, but he's also making a nice push to be the best fantasy option in the 2010 Draft.
In the latest MMQB column, Peter King finally remembered that the NFL extends beyond the NFC East, and that the Titans are still solvent. Here's the best mention:
Coach of the Week
Mike Heimerdinger, offensive coordinator, Tennessee.
No one had much faith in Vince Young to jump-start his career when Jeff Fisher officially benched Kerry Collins 11 days ago. The job to remake Young fell to Heimerdinger, and he did the smart thing. He had Young throw mostly safe passes in his first two games, safe enough that he's completed 73 percent of his throws, with some help from the acrobatic Justin Gage along the way. As long as Young plays turnover-free, the Titans have a chance each week. Heimerdinger's teaching and planning the past two weeks have been vital in making the Titans competitive again.
Follow us through the jump for more victorious Titans links!!!
Too bad this article on the improved play of the defense is marred by an awful headline.... remember that crappy movie from 11 years ago?
A tip of the hat to Jim who pointed us towards this article by Ray Rotto, chronicling just how far the 49ers have fallen and the Titans have risen over the past three weeks... here's another bay area article, and to answer the man's headline: yes.
With his start at right tackle on Sunday, in which he played quite well, LeRoy Harris has reached the rare feat of showing that he can play pretty much any position on the line and play it well. His future is as a center, but that kind of versatility can always help out a coaching staff.
Here's the audio Frank Wycheck of Titans Radio's locker room interview with Gerald McRath about his first start. McRath showed some inexperience in pass coverage, but he also showed his speed and instincts while flying around the field and constantly getting to the ball... almost like a young Keith Bulluck. I'm definitely digging what he's going to bring to the table over the next several years.
Cortland Finnegan is a phenomenally talented athlete, and even he refuses to race Chris Johnson.
Missed this ESPN Insider link earlier last week: Adam Schefter answers several questions on the Titans and the changing atmosphere around the city and the franchise.
PFW has a great list of bad habits QBs develop that NFL defenses tend to feast on if adjustments aren't made.
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Peter King irritates me
In his MMQB column he smuggly writes “Still want to fire Jeff Fisher, Titans fans?”. Does he seriously think the Titans would have won the last two games if Fisher had throw Collins out there like he wanted to? I’m not saying VY is totally responsible for the victories, because he isn’t, but sometimes a change like that can totally revitalize a team. Would that change have happened if Bud hadn’t intervened?
I didn’t get to watch the game yesterday but I did follow it and see the highlights later. This team just seems like a different team than a month ago. Good for them. They were way too good to be playing like such crap. If does help to have a Pro Bowl caliber CB healthy again. Lets keep it going against the Bills.
by Tater Nuts on Nov 9, 2009 9:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's true enough, but I give Fisher a lot of credit.
I was ready to throw him out after the season. I mean, this team looked lost. The Defensive scheme was totally broken; they didn’t seem to know how to either get pressure blitzing or cover guys long enough to create coverage sacks. Meanwhile, the offense was a listless train-wreck.
At a minimum, they substantially re-organized the Defensive scheme in the Bye week. That’s impressive enough. But he also managed to get guys refocused and believing in the system. At 0-6, that’s pretty much amazing.
And I mean, yeah, having VY out there has definitely helped to keep some drives alive, and it has substantially changed the way teams are covering the Titans’ offense, and that helps. But then, too, they’ve changed the Offensive playcalling to be both more aggressive and more run-oriented, and that’s been working for them. Not many coaches could have pulled that off.
I thought Fisher was burned out. Maybe he was at the beginning of the season, or maybe he and the team in general were just generally effected by blazing overconfidence. Regardless, this team looks like the Titans gain, and I didn’t think we’d see that again under Fisher. I think it’s been remarkable.
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 9:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck Jeff fisher and his wardrobe
and his two-game win streak. Heimerdinger’s calling the plays on Offense, and we got healthier on Defense. The only thing Fisher didn’t want to do was start Young, but in retrospect, this was yet another judgment error by Fish this season, because clearly, Young is now much, much better than Collins.
So how does Fish deserve credit for winning?
People – do not let a little taste of winning make you forget the treason this rat bastard committed.
by BeansCarter on Nov 9, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the fashion police is angry today
if you want scandal about someone’s wardrobe i’m sure someone at TMZ.com would love to talk about it.
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 11:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am with Beans
Not over it yet. Not even close.
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by gramsey712 on Nov 9, 2009 11:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haven't lost since...
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn't have lost before...
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by gramsey712 on Nov 9, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Easy Beans.
It was joke, albeit a very poorly timed one. I think there is plenty of blame to go around those first 6 games and yeah, a lot of it was on the coaching staff.
But it could be A LOT worse. We could have Mangini.
by Titan9 on Nov 9, 2009 11:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Should we really use that as our standard?
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by Jimmy on Nov 9, 2009 11:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's be clear.
I am in no way defending Fisher, quite the contrary. I think he’s a HUGE douchebag for the jersey incident but I was never ready to run him out of town on a pole either.
Big a-hole move on his part but I think it’s time to move on. What would make you guys happy? Firing the dude? Bad move. An apology? Won’t happen. Free “Slap Fisher Day”? I’d be all over that. What?
by Titan9 on Nov 9, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Woohoo win streak!
Let’s just do it 8 more times…
::drinks Kool-Aid::
by hartley on Nov 9, 2009 9:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
And what exactly is Jim Wyatt implying?
"hey, quit reading these ridiculous words of wisdom and get back to work!"
by stetix01 on Nov 9, 2009 9:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
that he's a lazy journalist
feels like half the time the Tennessean writers could just end their pieces with “What up with that?”.. mostly because they don’t do analysis.
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by August West on Nov 9, 2009 9:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey August....
do you have your questions about VY answered yet?
by titansfan4ever on Nov 9, 2009 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
early returns are great
now the real test is the full season… I need to know that he’ll keep plugging away when things are bad.
That being said, how can anyone complain about his play so far?
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by August West on Nov 9, 2009 1:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this isnt directed at you august, as your reply is logical enough. however i just know, IF, vince continuest o play smart, safe, winning football. at the end of the seaosn well get “yeah but now the real test starts next year when defences have a chancet o adjust”, and then “yeah but now the real test starts in the playoffs”, etc etc etc
by mattd97 on Nov 9, 2009 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
t'was always thus and always shall be
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by stetix01 on Nov 9, 2009 6:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Until he wins a Super Bowl.
Yeah, I said it.
by Titan9 on Nov 9, 2009 6:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and beyond.
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by stetix01 on Nov 9, 2009 10:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the real test will be....
when he gets hurt. Hope it doesn’t happen, but if it does…will he be able to do what his mentor did….play hurt?
by titansfan4ever on Nov 10, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Vince is acting a lot like Kerry was when he was put in last year.
He’s managing the game really well.
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Nov 9, 2009 9:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
re: heimerdinger
so he gets coach of the week because it only took him 6 losses and 2 QBs to finally run an offense that makes sense given our personnel?
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 9:18 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
hal hearts dinger
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by Jimmy on Nov 9, 2009 9:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The biggest difference is that 'Dinger's not trying to prolong VY's career.
QB counter-tray on 3-rd and goal? No problem. Lower your shoulder, Vince, and plunge it on in there.
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 9:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he's letting vince work to his strengths
while he was bound and determined to make kerry into something he wasn’t by throwing 35 passes per game. infuriating.
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 9:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair point.
I didn’t really mean to argue with it, actually. ’Dinger was clearly having delusions of grandeur early on.
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 9:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so many delusions
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 9:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Disagree.
But, I guess it depends on how you look at it.
In order for Vince to be successful, he needs to use his legs, whether it be scrambles or designed runs. Maybe it shortens his career, maybe it doesn’t. He doesn’t have a history of injuries.
I would argue that by letting Vince run he actually is prolonging Vince’s career, since he probably doesn’t have one at all as just a pocket passer.
by SuperHorn on Nov 9, 2009 9:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's a fair point, too.
I guess what I’m seeing is a difference in the way the Titans are asking/allowing VY to run. WIth Chow, it was a kind of hesitancy and almost always aimed at the sideline. Not that Vince was hestitant, but more that Chow just didn’t want to go that way with it.
Meanwhile, this latest TN Offense is almost what you’d expect to see with Tim Tebow at the pro level. I mean, Vince isn’t quite the human battering ram that Tebow lets himself become, but seriously, how many designed inside QB-runs do you really see? It’s kind of crazy, excepting of course that he made the play without actually being hit.
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 9:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The thing about Vince is his size.
I was watching the Dolphins yesterday and saw Pat White doing the same thing, running a read option and keeping it himself to the inside. Then, they mentioned that he’s only 6’1" and 190 lbs. That’s a guy I’d be worried about.
Vince is 6’5" 230. His frame is large enough that you could put him in the weight room for a year and then move him to Defensive End.
by SuperHorn on Nov 9, 2009 9:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did White get murdered?
I didn’t see the game.
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 9:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of random but thought I'd share
I hung out at a yard party Saturday with a guy who played played ball (the guy was a center) with Vince at Texas (notice I didn’t say UT Tennesseans ;) and he couldn’t praise Vince enough. I know lots of people in this part of the country think highly of Vince (understatement) but this guy’s candid perspective was pretty cool. He said for someone who has always been “the man” throughout his life Vince was always humble, cool, was super cool with the fans, kids, etc…and “first class all the way”. The guy also said that, “Vince will blow up when he’s traded to a team that just lets him be Vince and stops trying to make him a pocket QB.”
by Titan9 on Nov 9, 2009 9:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to think he's gonna stay with Tennessee.
If the Titans finish with him winning more games than he’s lost at the end of a season that they started 0-6, how do you not pay the man? I mean, it’s hard to believe, but right now, he’s protecting the ball and making good decisions. Personally, I never thought he’d get another chance in the NFL, but if he can make just enough plays without making bad ones… why take a chance on a new QB? That’s a HUGE gamble, especially after it just took you four years to develop a guy.
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am with SuperHorn
Who has hacked into Danno’s account?
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by gramsey712 on Nov 9, 2009 9:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still high on the euphoria of last night.
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 9:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't argue with results.
I mean, I’m not trying to be stubborn. I always said I hoped he succeeded. I just didn’t think he would. I’m still hesitant to believe, but the 49ers have a legitimate Defesne, so right now… I mean, I am a fan, y’know.
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 9:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
More than fair
Anyone can have their own assessment on VY. It was not that far fetched that anybody would have thought that hes career was over (at least with the Titans) with everything that have happened. But the last two games had shown that he made some progress, lets hope he continues improving and helping to get more victories.
The thing that saddens me is when those who don’t see any improvement and continue to find excuses to downplay his progress. But I agree with DannoE in this one.
by Lord_Drist on Nov 9, 2009 9:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I do wonder...
I’m glad that he’s made the progress that he has. He looks to have made big strides. I’m not knocking his progress with this, but I do still wonder just how effective he’d be, if he didn’t have CJ with him. I mean would his play still be as good without CJ, and say with LW instead.
by J3G77 on Nov 9, 2009 10:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How successful
would Peyton Manning have been at the beginning of his career without Edgerrin James and Marvin Harrison?
Football is the consummate team sport and no one player can do it all.
by TNTitans on Nov 9, 2009 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
Another way of looking at it. How well do you think Kerry and this team would have performed last year without CJ?
by SuperHorn on Nov 9, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I see both of those points...
…and I agree with both. That isn’t exactly how I meant it. Great running really compliments VY’s game, just as he compliments the run. Like I said, I’m not knocking him. He’s played great the last two games. But, I’m still curious to know if he’s progressed enough to still be able to play as well as he has lately when the big runs aren’t there.
by J3G77 on Nov 9, 2009 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I see what you mean
You mean what if we go up against a defense that can stop CJ. Can VY still beat them thru the air?
by TNTitans on Nov 9, 2009 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's pretty much it...
…but not really just through the air, using his legs too. Can he play his game as well without the big, explosive runs that CJ gives him.
by J3G77 on Nov 9, 2009 3:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
even if his good play continues,
we will only keep him if he wants to stay here, and that will be resolved when they sit down to renegotiate. he’s doing great, but a 14 mil cap number is manning, brees, brady territory and that’s it. you can’t have someone who isn’t even the best player on his own offensive unit make that kind of dough. we never really talk about what vince thinks of the titans and fisher and co., but that will probably mean as much as anything when it come to whether or not he stays because he can effectively choose to leave by not renegotiating.
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 9:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
But they can and will make it happen if he keeps playing well. Ultimately, it’s in the interest of both sides. Really, is there gonna be that much market out there for him? Even if they finish as well as say 8-8?
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 9:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they can make it happen
but vince could also make it not happen. we never really considered the situation with vince in the driver’s seat.
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 10:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd agree DannoE.
If he finishes out the season playing as well as, or better than he’s played the last two games, then he’ll be here next season.
by J3G77 on Nov 9, 2009 9:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
but i already ordered my season tickets and jersey for the vince young toronto argonauts era. he would be a legend in the cfl. hail mary, qb run, qn run, hail mary. would be Texas all over again. Guess Ill have to drive down to Tennessee instead.
by mattd97 on Nov 9, 2009 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
2 things
1. Kearse a healthy scratch…again. And with the way Seabreeze is playing, I am not sure we are gonna see #90 again.
2. And how awesome of a pickup was Rod Hood? How did this guy not have a job?
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by gramsey712 on Nov 9, 2009 9:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
True.
Also, serious question: Did they or did they not install a completely new D-Line scheme over the Bye week?
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 9:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering aloud the same thing yesterday.
Everything looks different. I mean, Chris Hope had a sack yesterday. CHRIS FREAKING HOPE.
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by gramsey712 on Nov 9, 2009 9:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
3 things
more blitzing
more blitzing
secondary is no longer a rotting corpse
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 9:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Right, but they were blitzing before.
They just weren’t getting there. Now they’re getting there. It’s a change to the blitz scheme. It has to be.
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 9:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Because the secondary
couldn’t cover anyone at all
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by Jimmy on Nov 9, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
You think that’s it? The whole story?
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 10:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not the whole story
but I think it was at least 80% of the problem
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by Jimmy on Nov 9, 2009 10:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and in fairness
the d-coordinator is on his 8th game as a d-coordinator at any level. even though his comfort level probably counts not nearly as much as individual player performance, it probably counts a little.
by numbertenox on Nov 9, 2009 2:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they mightve blitzed like once a game, if that. it became a joke amongst my friends when wed watch the game. they refused to. we lost that first pittsburgh game solely because we only sent 4 and played off the receivers.
by mattd97 on Nov 9, 2009 2:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how much
do you love how fisher handled kearse, g-ram?
that could have been the beginning of the end for the locker room. fisher kept that mess as quiet as possible and it just went away.
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 9:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love it man. Seriously. I do feel bad for 90, but he brought it on himself.
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by gramsey712 on Nov 9, 2009 9:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I never heard much
What happened with Kearse?
by Titan9 on Nov 9, 2009 9:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hadn't really thought of it that way, but that's a good point.
You’re full of good analysis today, Hal.
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 10:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So......
Bills coming to town next!
They’ve had two weeks to prepare for us, but the Titans seems like they’re in good position to win a third straight game.
Still a tough stretch (@Houston, Arizona….), but we’re looking like a resuscitated team right now!!!!!!!!!!!
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by The Jade Scorpion on Nov 9, 2009 9:49 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
classic trap game
the titans always lose one game they shouldn’t after coming off a high. gotta keep their heads down and keep working.
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 9:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Very True
It’s very important not to take the Bills lightly.
by Lord_Drist on Nov 9, 2009 9:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
cj's grill is drooling
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So.....
297 Yards and 3 TDs too much to ask…..?
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by The Jade Scorpion on Nov 9, 2009 9:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
150 yards from CJ and...
… another 150 from LDW. Protecting a lead early = big win in Time of Posession. You heard it here first.
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know about that Danno.
Lendale is taking a backseat to CJ. I don’t see Lendale getting many touches unless it’s a big lead. CJ is even getting the goal line touches now.
by SuperHorn on Nov 9, 2009 10:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He got touches in the Jax game.
This one was all about staying with the hot hand. I wouldn’t read too much into it.
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by DannoE on Nov 9, 2009 10:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping he gets to 2000 next week
:)
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Nov 9, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Got to love
the week Bills rush defense versus our running attack.
Hey Jimmy how about a counter on the side of the homepage that counts down the yardage CJ needs to hit the 2000 yd. mark?
by bullrider73 on Nov 9, 2009 11:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It is there
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by Jimmy on Nov 9, 2009 11:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
I did not notice it till after I posted.
by bullrider73 on Nov 9, 2009 11:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we still have a long way to go
we are still giving up a lot of points. if the defense comes to near the level of last year, we still have a chance.
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by Pinoy Titan on Nov 9, 2009 9:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
True.
While there is lots of talk about the defense being better, they are still giving up plenty of points a game and lots of yards. There are more than a handful of big plays being given up, as well.
In truth, we’re kind of outscoring teams right now, not shutting them down.
The Bills should be a good game for the defense to finally have a shut-down performance. Here’s hoping!…..
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by The Jade Scorpion on Nov 9, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The yardage is from:
MJD and Gore..those guys are HARD to stop, i dont care what kind of defense you have. I’m pretty happy with the way our defense is playing, blown coverages and all.
Lynch, Slaton/Moats, hightower/wells, addai/brown, steven jackson (good but awful team). Those are the next opponent RBs. Ofcourse all of em are good, but not nearly as elite as MJD and Gore, I like our chances taking care of the run the next 5 games.
Then there’s the games after: Miami, San Diego. These games I’m actually scared of. Ronnie/Ricky are going to be TOUGH..and little Sproles running around is kinda scary as well..LT..idk what to make of him.
Obviously there’s other factors in each game with WRs, O-lines, D-lines, QBs, etc, but if we can stop big play runs like Gore and MJD were able to do, and keep blitzing the QBs, I really like our chances defensively the rest of the way. I really hope Titans vs Seahawks comes down to a Playoff game..that’d be very gratifying..especially with a win :)
I gotta keep reminding myself..1 game at a time.
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by TITANS 'n LAKERS FaN 4 Life on Nov 9, 2009 12:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
I dunno, I’d consider Steven Jackson “elite” and MJD “good” personally. And I think I’d lump Frank Gore in the good category as well.
Steven Jackson quietly racks up yard after yard, week after week, and then suddenly he’s the number 3 back in the league in terms of rushing yards.
Don’t disagree with anything you said necessarily, but I like to defend S-Jax every chance I get because he IS the Rams offense and I feel sorry for him. He is in a Barry-Sanders-type situation: STUPENDOUS back that plays for a horrible bag-of-shit team. Could you imagine what that dude could do on a team that actually has an offensive line?
by TNTitans on Nov 9, 2009 1:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with SJ being elite..
he’s just easier to contain than the others from the lack of talent of the rest of the team.
by TITANS 'n LAKERS FaN 4 Life on Nov 9, 2009 2:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Which makes what he has done
all the more amazing.
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by Jimmy on Nov 9, 2009 2:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Vince was in the top ten, again, in Passer Rating.
He put up a rating of 92.4. And, as hal mentioned in another thread, it would have been higher if they included rushing touchdowns.
Another interesting stat. Up until this game, every rushing touchdown that CJ has scored went for 50+ yards.
Last, Chris Johnson hadn’t seen the endzone since the Houston game, now he’s gone for back to back 2 TD performances, one of which was against a stout San Francisco rushing attack. Vince helps this running game.
by SuperHorn on Nov 9, 2009 9:56 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Best stat ever.
I almost fell off the couch when they threw that up on the screen about CJ’s touchdown.
Incredible.
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by gramsey712 on Nov 9, 2009 9:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And did anyone else see CJ pinch Vince at the end of the game?
Good to see these guys having fun. Always a good sign.
by Titan9 on Nov 9, 2009 9:58 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
My favorite
My wife is always doing that shit to me, so I rewound it and called her into the room and told her “See! That shit does hurt!”
And then she pinched me. Dang it.
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by gramsey712 on Nov 9, 2009 9:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
someone needs to pinch me....
cause it still feels like I’m dreaming!!
by titansfan4ever on Nov 9, 2009 12:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And seriously.
Running the option on 4th and inches?
W. T. F. ?
by Titan9 on Nov 9, 2009 10:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was criminal
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 10:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
texas peeps:
did vince ever run the option from under center like that in college?
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
didn't look like it.
didn’t make the LB commit before the pitch.
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 10:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
to be fair though
that’s why so few teams run that kind of option. LBs in the nfl are just too fast.
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 10:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We actually ran a stupid option on a 4th and goal against Ohio State in 2005
Vince pitched it to Henry Melton, who should have scored but decided to slow down and make a showboating leap across the plane. He got hit in midair and shoved out of bounds. I still think he got in, but the refs ruled him out and the play was not reviewed. It still would have worked if Melton wasn’t being an idiot, but I still didn’t like the playcall.
by TheElusiveShadow on Nov 9, 2009 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot about that play.
I guess I should have specified. It wasn’t a staple in the offense.
by SuperHorn on Nov 9, 2009 10:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It always worked much better from the shotgun
I think Vince had a better view of upfield lanes when he’s back farther from the LOS.
by T the D on Nov 9, 2009 12:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agree
But, hey, it worked (barely), so I’m not second guessing it.
by JimR on Nov 9, 2009 10:51 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
it worked because cj is amazing
if that was really the play they wanted, at least run it to the long side of the field where cj’s speed can really change things. that missed tackle probably lost the game for the 49ers. it was 20-17 san fran w/ 7 minutes to go in the fourth. if they stop us there, they get the ball and we are in a bad place. they would have just pounded gore and i think we would have had a really tough time stopping that. instead cj breaks the tackle and we lead 24-17 and alex smith is forced to air it out. finny gets the pick, game over.
if we had lost because of that play call…. thank goodness for chris johnson.
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by hal41605 on Nov 9, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't disagree with you
I’m just saying that it did work this time, and we’ll never know whether a “better” play might have failed, so I’m gonna let it go, and hope they learned to never do it again, at least in those circumstances.
by JimR on Nov 9, 2009 11:23 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it worked.
And that’s the only reason we don’t have a “Running the option on 4th and inches, you suck Dinger” Edition of MCM.
Glad it worked for sure but you know it’s a pretty questionable call when even when it worked people are going, “WHAT THE F*CK, THE F*CKING OPTION?! …Honey, get the defibrillator.”
by Titan9 on Nov 9, 2009 12:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
True
Sometimes bad plays work and good plays fail. That time, Tennessee was on the fortunate side of things due to Chris Johnson’s ability, and perhaps they should just count their blessings and move on.
by TheElusiveShadow on Nov 9, 2009 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know.....
I think because it SHOULDN’T have been called, that it DID work.
Plays like that really throw a defense off guard. I love it.
by TITANS 'n LAKERS FaN 4 Life on Nov 9, 2009 12:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I had almost forgotten what a win streak feels like
And I like it.
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by gramsey712 on Nov 9, 2009 10:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
it's almost as good as sex!!
hey I said “almost”.
by titansfan4ever on Nov 9, 2009 12:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
CJ in fantasy football
I took him in my keeper league last year in the seventh round, so all I had to do to keep him this year was give up a fifth round pick. Every now and then, having blind faith in your team pays off.
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by GoldnI on Nov 9, 2009 12:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I had him and kept turner instead, as I was worried baout Lendale taking all his TDs. Little did I know that he would score all his tds from our own end of the field, and that the coaches would bench Lendale for not drinking more tequilla.
by mattd97 on Nov 9, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not thinking about any of it...just loving it
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by stetix01 on Nov 9, 2009 12:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
let me add
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh winning feels so gooooooooooooooooooooooooooood :)
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by stetix01 on Nov 9, 2009 12:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still waiting to hear ....
from the guys who were bashing VY (and hey…I get it…I mean going 0-6 will do funny things to your brain). But please don’t come on now and say “well, it’s only been 2 games”. PLEASE!!! Vince is making a statement right now. And that statement is: YES…he is capable of becoming a pro-bowl caliber quaterback in the NFL…..and, YES…he does want that career to be in Tenn. (just like his mentor, Mr. McNair…who has got to be smiling down on Vince right about now as if to say "that a boy!!!)
by titansfan4ever on Nov 9, 2009 12:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How can an Offensive Coordinator
make the QB throw safe passes? PK can make some idiotic statements…
Taylor Mays > Eric Berry
by SoCalTitan on Nov 9, 2009 12:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Especially....
when VY threw those 2 BOMBS to Gage…my GOD gage went up the freakin ladder and caught that one!!!!!
by Bonafidebrother on Nov 9, 2009 1:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All this team needed was....
to get their confidence back! And now, the secondary’s playing better, the recievers are playing better, both O-line & D-lines are getting it done!! It rubs off on the whole team!!
by titansfan4ever on Nov 9, 2009 1:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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