Tennessee Titans Morning Links: The Media Coverage Feels Like A Practice Week Too Edition
by August West on Dec 14, 2009 8:51 AM CST
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Chris Johnson fell off of his pace to beat Eric Dickerson's single season record, but he's claiming a litany of important records every weekend now:
Johnson now has eight consecutive 100-yard rushing game, eclipsing the seven in a row he shared with Hall of Famer Earl Campbell.
Johnson also surpassed Campbell’s franchise record for most yards from scrimmage (1,981) as he now has 2,017 yards between rushing and receiving this season and is within range of Marshall Faulk’s NFL record of 2,429 yards with three games to play. He became only the fifth back in NFL history to reach 2,000 yards from scrimmage in 13 games.
Peter King gets it wrong even when he gets it right:
c. Loved Keith Bulluck's back-to-the-future game against the unfortunate Keith Null: 10 tackles, two interceptions, a pass broken up. The Titans' D played with a ferocity a defense can play with when it knows the quarterback can't beat it downfield.
Note to the front office: there was no 'back-to-the-future' game there, that was just what you get with Keith Bulluck.
The Titans walked away with five interceptions yesterday. Even more surprising: they did so while Nick Harper was on the field.
The Associated Press compared that game to a practice week. I'd venture a guess that the crowd at LP Field was quieter than they are for the average pre-season game.
Welcome to the NFL, Keith Null.
This would have ended in disaster in weeks 1-6: On Chris Johnson's long reception, he was supposed to stay in and block, but the pass rusher came on a delayed blitz and it was too late before CJ realized it.
What is it with the Texans and former Volunteer state-based running backs? They could close the season with Chris Brown, Arian Foster and Chris Henry on the active roster.
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so what's the more impressive mile stone?
ED’s rushing record or Faulk’s yards from scrimmage record?
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by hal41605 on Dec 14, 2009 9:17 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Interesting that they are both held by Rams
Maybe that’s why they were so hellbent on stopping CJ yesterday.
by gramsey712 on Dec 14, 2009 9:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so i guess
we go with Faulk’s record since that’s the one cj is most likely to get?
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by hal41605 on Dec 14, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I go with this.
The point of the game is to gain yards. I am much more impress with a do it all Runningback than a one trick pony with a team pounding them the ball over and over again. I don’t understand how Yards From Scrimmage isn’t a bigger deal.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 9:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yards from Scrimage is the best indication of a total player
I remember as a kid the big deal the media made about Lydell Mitchell being an all purpose back, then it sort of went away. To me a yard is a yard, they all count.
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by Voluntitan23 on Dec 14, 2009 10:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
To me, it's like the difference in baseball between batting average and OBP.
On-Base Percentage, logically, is the better number to indicate how good a player is at getting on base (the point of baseball), but people get OBSESSED with batting average.
How is total yards not better than one specific way of getting yards?
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 10:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
because the all time RUSHING yards in a season....
is the record CJ wants. yes its all nice and everything to catch and run for TD’s (yes it was a nice game for CJ on sunday), but when it comes down to a record FOR YARDS ON THE GROUND for RUNNING BACKS like the one Eric Dickerson(RB) broke, that is more of an accomplishment BECAUSE its one dimensional. and getting yards one way instead of two is a much bigger task that CJ wants to conquer. come on, its not that hard.
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by kg_2005 on Dec 14, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Props for VY
The breaks are normally distributed (ahem, Nate Washington) so I don’t mind posting this stat today after VY’s brief game yesterday and CJ’s inflation of the stats…
Young’s 96 passer rating as a starter in 2009 is better than Tom Brady’s.
Yes, it’s only 6.5 games… but his worst performance, rating wise was last week vs. Indy at 78. He needs to get back and keep playing efficiently vs. Miami.
by WC22 on Dec 14, 2009 9:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is there anybody besides me....
who thinks that VY could have scored on that long run (instead of going out of bounds) with only one more guy to juke. Maybe he knew he had just pulled a hammy so he went for the sideline.
by titansfan4ever on Dec 14, 2009 9:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
He pulled up early with the hamstring injury.
If he hadn’t, I think he could have had a shot. He’s one of the best at making tacklers miss in the open field.
by SuperHorn on Dec 14, 2009 9:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's possible
Although I think he still probably ends up out of bounds. Just 10 yards later. They had an angle on him and he’s been smart about protecting his body on running plays this year.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, don't you think that is one of the biggest improvements he's made this year?
by titansfan4ever on Dec 14, 2009 10:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. I LOVE it.
I much prefer him running out of bounds than barreling into a LB for an extra yard or two. He has learned the lesson sooner than McNair did. If McNair had learned it at the same time in his career as Vince has, he might’ve played a couple more seasons.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 10:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Now if he can stop getting hurt running out of bounds.
We’ll be good.
by Titan9 on Dec 14, 2009 10:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha true
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 10:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In contrast to the way Earl used to run....
once he broke through the line, he would go looking for someone to hit (poor safeties & cb’s)
by titansfan4ever on Dec 14, 2009 10:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Poor him as well
His body is reflecting that now. It’s sad
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 11:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's why he's one of the most dominant.....
RB’s to ever play the game. yeah it is taking its tolls now in his life, but you cant fault a player for only knowing one way to play the game. it was a thing of beauty.
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"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
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by kg_2005 on Dec 14, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont fault him
I feel sorry for him.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 5:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You could see his stride change during the run
otherwise I think he goes to the house
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by Voluntitan23 on Dec 14, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What's the latest on how the playoff picture is shaking out?
by SuperHorn on Dec 14, 2009 10:04 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Colts are going to rest their starters
And that sho ain’t gonna help us.
by gramsey712 on Dec 14, 2009 10:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
PK is reporting that they will
And they always do. So unless they buck tradition.
Hopefully they won’t, at least until after they beat the Bedazzlers.
by gramsey712 on Dec 14, 2009 10:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey gramsey...
what do say about your boy (#53)…not 1…but 2 picks…OH HELL YEAH!!!! Now, answer me this…and with all due respect to our team…but…did we play that well or did they play that bad…cause to me…the Rams REALLY SUCK!! P.S. SIGN #53!!!!!!!!
by titansfan4ever on Dec 14, 2009 10:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's both
We played that good and the Rams are really awful.
by gramsey712 on Dec 14, 2009 10:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
you cant score 47 points, even against the Rams, without playing well. However, you aren’t scoring 47 points when your starter leaves the game early unless it’s the Rams.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 11:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't ask
It’s a verrrrry long shot, though still theorically possible.
by JimR on Dec 14, 2009 10:13 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
OK.
I found a great website that outlines the probabilities.
The interesting thing is that no one, with the exception of the Jags and the Broncos, controls their destiny. Nearly everyone needs help. Link here.
Projections are here. We are at a less than 2% probability right now, but I suspect that will have a pretty dramatic change if we can beat the Dolphins. This same site ranks our game against the Dolphins as the second most important game remaining on the AFC schedule as it relates to the playoff picture.
It sounds bleak, but the odds were similar for us in 2006 where we had the opportunity to win and get in against the Patriots.
by SuperHorn on Dec 14, 2009 10:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
as grim as you should expect
assuming we win out, we need:
JAX, Balt, NYJ all to lose 2 of the next 3
Pitt must lose 1 game
we either need to pats to lose out (miami wins east, pats go 8-8) or win the division, so we can beat miami and take that tie breaker.
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by hal41605 on Dec 14, 2009 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Without Baltimore losing, its a wrap.
Miami did their job, we need to do ours and beat them. Baltimore must lose now though..and the Jets. I dont really care if we miss the playoffs lol, its been a fun season thus far, ending 8-8 or 9-7 with starting 0-6 and now having our Franchise QB and RB solidified, it was a productive season.
And yes, I definitely thought Vince couldve scored if he didnt strain his hamstring.
Did anyone notice the HUGE difference in the offense once Kerry came in? It went back to predictable I thought and couldnt get TDs the next 2 possessions.
by TITANS 'n LAKERS FaN 4 Life on Dec 14, 2009 10:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good point about the change in the offense with KC in for VY.
I was going to mention the exact thing. My wife who is a casual football fan, but not one to analyze the game even said how the offense looked sluggish with out VY. I even noticed a change in the runing of CJ, or at least the way the Defense was playing him. With KC in the game it seem like everyone just keys on CJ because KC sure is not going to run or beat you deep.
by bullrider73 on Dec 14, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
rec'd....does anyone know when VY will be healthy enough to play?
by titansfan4ever on Dec 14, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's what the whole debat was about...
when there was an argument to why the offense would be better off with VY instead of KC. i guess it took a game like this for everybody to actually realize it.
"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
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by kg_2005 on Dec 14, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I AM EXTREMELY EXCITED ABOUT THIS YEAR AND NEXT!!!
We are going to be a force to reckon with next year….i mean I need the F.O. to lock up Bulluck and CJ. then go get Anquan Boldin…..yeah I said it…..and we would be stacked!!!!
Could you imagine…
CJ comes out the Wildcat, direct snap to CJ, he tosses the ball to VY on the reverse…..VY turns his hips and throws a spiral down to Anquan! He’s got one man to beat…he may have the angle…BOOOMMMM…Crushing block thrown by Kenny Britt!!!!! TOUCHDOWN TITANS!!!!!
…i can dream can’t I…. :)
by Bonafidebrother on Dec 14, 2009 10:21 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Dude, you must be a mind reader.
by titansfan4ever on Dec 14, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Man..i just feel that he wants to be here....
in my heart of hearts….he wants to get paid like the receiver he is!! We got room…lets do it!!!
by Bonafidebrother on Dec 14, 2009 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sorry..
I get emotional when i talk about the Titans…
When we lost that plaoff game last year….i literally slammed my hand againist a brick wall so hard…that my wife thought someone was shooting….and i was 2 psi from breaking my hand..
by Bonafidebrother on Dec 14, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You gave me the chills...
although I do not seeing it happen this would be great!
by bullrider73 on Dec 14, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And what the heck was the point of using CJ in the wildcat there? why not just have Vince play QUARTERBACK and throw to Anquan?
I’m not as bright on our future.
1) We AREN’T getting Anquan Boldin. That ship sailed and this season shows he has lost a rather large step. Better to save the money, let Kenny Britt continue to develop into a #1 target, and shore up the defense with the saved money. Besides, the Titans spent a lot of money on Nate Washington, they won’t follow that up by spending a lot on ANOTHER receiver.
2) I want Bulluck to be resigned, but there is a limit to it. How much does he want? How much guaranteed? How many years? Until I hear that, I withhold judgement on whether he is worth resigning. He is still very good, but he isn’t what he used to be. He has gotten killed several times in coverage this year and he can’t shut down his side of the field like he used to. Don’t be too overawed by his large tackle numbers, look at where he gets them. He doesn’t get as many tackles for a loss like he used to.
3) We don’t run the wildcat and we shouldn’t. The option works fine. Lets all stop getting a hard on for the Wildcat. WE DONT NEED IT. IT ISNT OUR OFFENSE.
4) Our defense is gonna need A LOT of work next year: Kearse, KVB, Thornton, possibly Bulluck, and probably a few I cant remember will be gone. We don’t have all the players to replace them, obviously, and 4+ holes to fill is a lot to fill in one draft. Barring our offense actually learning how to finish drives in the Red Zone (Rams not included), I don’t know if our offense will be able to compensate for the defense declining that much. I see us as an 8-8, 9-7 team next year.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kearse is not a hole to fill...
We can find guys to be inactive on game day in the late rounds of the draft. :-)
McGrath is ready to fill in one of the outside linebacker spots. Jacob Ford and William Hayes seem to be solid at end. That leaves one outside backer spot to fill. That doesn’t seem too bad to me.
by TNTitan89 on Dec 14, 2009 11:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love KVB, and while I think he will leave an emotional hole...
I don’t think he leaves one on the field anymore.
by theologic on Dec 14, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's the depth issue at DE/DT that is a concern
I agree, Kearse isn’t a hole in terms of production. But depth will be an issue to address.
And McGrath is ready, I agree. But the defense will look much different (hopefully much younger). I’m just saying it usually takes a year or two after several departures for a defense to come together.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The defense may not be top 5...
but they should be no worse off than they are this year. Harper will be replaced, so that will be an upgrade to the biggest weakness on the unit. Marks is a year older and ready to be a solid contributor inside. The young ends are starting to come into their prime. And Cecil seems to be figuring out how to call a game. I see the defense improving, not getting worse. But even if they just remain steady and are middle-of-the-pack in terms of ranking, I can’t see the team being 8-8. Forget the first 6 games this year. This is a very good team.
by TNTitan89 on Dec 14, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For the defense to remain as is or get better next year
They have to resign Bulluck. If they don’t I could see this defense taking a nosedive for a year.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love me some 53...
but I just don’t see losing him as being the severe blow that some do. I think the improvements in other areas will make up for the loss of an aging linebacker. He’s certainly got something left in the tank and I would love to see him stick around for another couple of years, but it’s not like he is in his prime.
by TNTitan89 on Dec 14, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You call KB 'aging linebacker'
I call KB our leading tackler and 2nd in passes defenses and INTs…
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by August West on Dec 14, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
And he is an aging linebacker too
I can find a stats page too… Keith is clearly not the linebacker he was 3-7 years ago which is the definition of an aging linebacker. He is still very good and worth keeping around, but losing him will not send the defense spiraling downward. It’s not like he’s by far the best player on a bad defense in which case losing him would be a huge problem. This defense is far better than any one guy – Albert Haynesworth, Keith Bulluck, KVB, or anyone else.
Too bad our debate will probably be answered soon.
by TNTitan89 on Dec 14, 2009 1:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you are forgetting
there are still three games remaining
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Dec 14, 2009 1:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We have no one available who's even close to matching what KB brings
McGrath is a great replacement for Thronton on the strong-side, but KB’s pass defense combined with his sure tackling are not the kind of thing you find everyday. I don’t know if the defense would implode without KB, but it would indisputably be worse for the loss no matter who replaces him.
Even if we draft a rookie in the 1st round there would almost certainly be a learning curve.
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by August West on Dec 14, 2009 1:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it would implode for a year.
I’m not saying forever, but combining his vocal leadership along with his on-field play, it’d be a big loss felt for at least a season.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 3:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure where we disagree...
I never said KB is bad or easily replaceable. I said the defense can be as good or better next year without him. Improvement at several other positions can make up for a big loss at another. I see improvements at tackle, end, and corner (and perhaps strong-side LB) that will offset the loss of Bulluck.
by TNTitan89 on Dec 14, 2009 11:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i agree.
i think our future looks bright with what we found out about what we have this year. mcrath, ford, and hayes are all good fill ins. we do need good back ups, but our upcoming starters are more than capable of stepping up. we do need more help on d than on offense but that will not be a problem with this year’s draft class.
by TitansFanForever on Dec 14, 2009 6:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
bullick not getting signed will hurt us for at least half of the season next year, just as haynesworth did this year.
but after the bye and we got back to being full strength we found our rhythm.
by TitansFanForever on Dec 14, 2009 6:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We don't need the wildcat.
But, I’d really like to see this offense take some cues from Paul Johnson’s playbook at Georgia Tech. The triple option with Lendale/Javon as the back taking the dive and CJ in motion as the pitch man could be deadly.
by SuperHorn on Dec 14, 2009 11:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ABSOLUTELY
I’d love to see them expand the option. I think that could be our go-to play on 3rd and short. If we got good at the option, we could convert 3rd and short at a 90% clip.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 14, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, with Vince at QB, it is 'Wildcat' every play.
Vince is a QB/RB. We don’t need to direct snap to CJ ever.
Bulluck is the key to our defense. He’s the leader and plays with passion, which is very contagious. If we lose him, our defense will suffer.
We definitely aren’t getting Boldin, butttt if we dooooo:
Boldin + Britt + CJ + Vince = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4
by TITANS 'n LAKERS FaN 4 Life on Dec 14, 2009 12:23 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
OMG!!!
Thats by far the best video ever…next to “Im on a boat”
by Bonafidebrother on Dec 14, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i know haha
now I cant stop watching it.
by TITANS 'n LAKERS FaN 4 Life on Dec 14, 2009 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would definitely do that if they signed him....
..but i would need to find a DJ…..LOL!
by Bonafidebrother on Dec 14, 2009 12:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
props for both.....
gotta throw in “d**k in a box”. all classics.
"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
"Titans & Texans fan, dont bug me w/your petty b.s., life's confusing enough."
by kg_2005 on Dec 15, 2009 6:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
damn calm down.
we all know you want to be the voice of reason. but the man ended it with " …i can dream can’t I…. :)" thus negating any real thoughts towards this team, certainly nothing to get all riled up over there. hit your pressure points or something. wooosa!
"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
"Titans & Texans fan, dont bug me w/your petty b.s., life's confusing enough."
by kg_2005 on Dec 14, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
his tackle numbers are not whats drawing me......
b/c being a leader doesnt show up on the stat sheet.
"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
"Titans & Texans fan, dont bug me w/your petty b.s., life's confusing enough."
by kg_2005 on Dec 14, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for igniting a wildfire i see....
Just thought of something crazy…LOL!
by Bonafidebrother on Dec 14, 2009 11:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I would not worry about it too much...
I have never been for us running the wildcat per se however I am for creative thinking when it come to offense. Not too log ago I was for the old school pound the rock, play solid “D” and control the clock, but with weapons such as CJ and VY this is not the type of offense that would do their skill set justice.
I also agree with T-rac on a lot of his points, I think defense is going to be the key area that needs addresed this off season, J. Peppers anyone? (wont happen but I can dream) I would also like to pick up a speedy returner and save Britt for the offense
by bullrider73 on Dec 14, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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