Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Scratch, Bap, Boom, Jazz Edition
Jim Wyatt talks to a couple of the greats who have crossed the 2,0000 yard threshold and lived to tell about it... here's the key stat breakdown:
Through 11 games, Johnson averaged 126.9 yards per game. Over the last six games, however, he averaged 154.7. If he stays at that pace he'll finish with 2,170 yards and be the NFL's new single-season record holder.
Since Chris Johnson shows every defense why he's their daddy, and why he's going to get paid like crazy, why not call him Pappy Check... by Medeski Martin and Wood, who are without a doubt the greatest and most innovative jazz trio of the past two decades. So take a deep breath, get funky and enjoy!
Guess who bought the Manning jersey Jeff Fisher wore 'for charity' (ed note: that rationale is still a crock, by the way. Fisher could have worn anything even mildly football related, signed it and donated it for just as much benefit without pole jocking a bitter devision rival.) Country munchkin songstress Martina McBride.
Follow us through the jump for a taste of something magical...
Titans players know they're on the cusp of something magical, but that won't happen if they don't focus on each week's game like it's their last. The have to remember they're 5-6, even when they're playing like they're 5-0.
Check-out the Sporting News' interview with safety Chris Hope, who says this game will prove if we're for real.
LenDale says he ran out of gas, which made him late for the walkthrough and lead to his deactivation last week, but he's saying all the right things now about doing whatever it takes to make Fisher happy; even if that means being deactivated again should the team need it. There's also a good note hear about former Seminole Chris Hope's reaction to the retirement of Bobby Bowden.
Hat tip to industrious reader/commenter JimR for point us towards this LA Times profile of CJ.
Michael Griffin plans on playing through his shoulder injury on Sunday. Hey, maybe it'll stop him from trying to do too much in supporting the run game.
Paul K delivers the book on the Vince Young 2.0, looking at all of his major failing from the first time around, and how he's laid them to rest so far this year.
I'm linking this not for the drivel from Joe Biddle, but for the hilariousness in the comments, where the first guy doesn't get that 'I bet on Germany in WWII.' is a joke. Good times ensue. **UPDATE: This post has been removed by The Tennessean web hampsters.**
Clark Judge tip-toes around it, but the truth in undeniable: Vince Young's resurgence is complete validation of Fisher's choice to fire Norm Chow and bring back the man he was comfortable with to mold VY.
The mad geniuses at KSK (despite settling on a terrible nickname for CJ) take a moment to roast Colts fans:
Derek [Colts fan]: ...I used to frequent Subway all the time even though some of their employees are jerks. Wanna know why?
Cashier: [Doesn't get a chance to speak]
Derek: Because Jared, their spokesguy, is a Colts fan. And people say the Colts aren’t a glamorous team!
Dwight Freeney was back at practice for the Colts, while left tackle Charlie Johnson sat out for a second straight day...
Every time you read a great Titans-related story on the web and don't share it with the MCM community through the fanposts, fanshots or by emailing me at mcmaugustwest@gmail.com Peytoon Manning makes YET ANOTHER commercial. Is that what you want?!!!!?!?!
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i know I'm going straight to hell for saying this but check out the photo of Jim Caldwell...
looks like he could use the first undergarment support device made specifically for men.
"hey, quit reading these ridiculous words of wisdom and get back to work!"
by stetix01 on Dec 4, 2009 10:41 AM CST reply actions
Get that man a "bro"
or maybe a “mansiere”
Back To The Future
by Voluntitan23 on Dec 4, 2009 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
"He went to Jared".
Wait till their Jared (Subway guy/Colts fan) gets a kick out of our Jared (Cook). Can you say 5 dollar….5 dollar….5 dollar yards long….all day long. BTW…props to Hope for calling out the “D”. He’s right….this is the time and Indy is the place for this unit to show the world what they’ve got!
Re: Vince's footwork
This is one of the most important signs of progress I’ve seen from Vince. And, I think that more than anything has impacted his accuracy. The Paul K article adds:
The Titans accepted Young’s unconventional throwing motion when they drafted him. But when Heimerdinger took over in 2008, he said there were mechanical adjustments for Young’s feet that would have a bearing on his arm.
More....
"His footwork is tremendous right now and his ball placement [in his dropback] is very good," Heimerdinger said. "And when his ball placement is right and his feet are right, he can wing it. It’s just having his feet underneath him and not all spread out, his arm above his numbers instead of out [extends his arms like an airplane to illustrate] like he used to, which caused him to push it."
Really does seem to impacted his accuracy
Footwork always seemed like his greatest mechanical weakness.
by Strangely Enough on Dec 4, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
lmao!!!!
"hey, quit reading these ridiculous words of wisdom and get back to work!"
by stetix01 on Dec 4, 2009 12:39 PM CST up reply actions
Team is 5-0 since the Jersey incident
Looks like you whiny crybabies were wrong. It worked.
T-Rac's Posse - T-Rac is one boss raccoon.
My personal Tribute to Air McNair
Who's crying?
Hell, I’m wearing a Brett Farve jersey right now!
by titansfan4ever on Dec 4, 2009 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
hahaha
ew
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My personal Tribute to Air McNair
by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 4, 2009 12:07 PM CST up reply actions
Thats because she wore a Peyton Manning jersey
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My personal Tribute to Air McNair
by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 4, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
explains how she raised you!
/i’m just messin’ with you now
Music City Miracles blogger and official Jon Bovi tour manager.
you're right
she raised me to be a winner
T-Rac's Posse - T-Rac is one boss raccoon.
My personal Tribute to Air McNair
by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 4, 2009 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
Okay so which is it?
Do we put faith that our success is due to Fisher wearing a Peyton jersey or blame the stomping of the Terrible Dishrag for our failure?
The dishrag!
I’m taking credit for the turnaround!
by titansfan4ever on Dec 4, 2009 1:24 PM CST up reply actions
The LA Times article had another interesting stat:
I didn’t know that CJ’s YPC average right now is actually higher than his best college years at East Carolina.
I’ll be realyl surprised if that keeps up.

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