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Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Is Jarrett Bush The Reynaldo Hill Of The North? Edition

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Tennessee_titans_30x21 It's been all quiet on the Torry Holt front because the recently cut WR is out of the country on vacation.  As such, it may be as long as a few more days until things really start heating up and a decision is made on where he'll end-up.  The Titans are still expected to pursue Holt as long as the price is reasonable.

Tennessee_titans_30x21 For those who are hoping the Titans sign Holt, it's a real blessing that he was released so far into the free agency period.  There are far fewer suitors now than there would have been just a few weeks ago.  Keep in mind though, that even as Holt's production has declined, he's still 3 years younger than Terrell Owens and has more catches over the last 3 years... plus Holt isn't a disaster in the locker room.

Tennessee_titans_30x21 Paul Kuharsky delivers a little EPSN synergy by bringing us the not-overly-impressive Scouts Inc. report on Jerrett Bush, the RFA the Titans signed to an offer sheet with the hopes of replacing Chris Carr:

Bush is coming off his third season in the league and is used primarily as a contributor on special teams. He is a good combination of size, strength and athleticism. However, he tends to play high and doesn't have great burst to plant and close in the open field. He lacks great lateral agility, quickness and burst in man coverage. He is at his best when he can get a jam on his opponent in combination man schemes. Bush also doesn't have great recovery speed on the deep ball if he gets out of position. He has good tackling skills as a run-support player and understands leverage and lanes on special teams units. He has tools to develop, but is likely to stay in a backup role.

Also not looking to great for us, this forum and tons of posts out there along these lines and this one... it looks like the best case scenario is that just Packers fans with internet access hate Jarrett Bush, but he sure doesn't have many defenders up there.

Tennessee_titans_30x21 Don Banks has a new mock draft, but he has us taking an increasingly familiar name to those who follow these things:

30: DE Robert Ayers, Tennessee

With the Titans having swapped Albert Haynesworth for Jovan Haye at the defensive tackle position in free agency, I'm sticking with Tennessee taking the ex-Volunteer Ayers and beefing up its rotation at defensive end. Georgia Tech's Michael Johnson and LSU's are the other two defensive ends who could sneak into the bottom of the first round.

Tennessee_titans_30x21 Every fan who gets upset that their team doesn't take the Redskins approach to free agency should read this article.

Tennessee_titans_30x21 The feud between Cutler and new Broncos coach Josh McDaniels melted-down even further this weekend, to the point that Cutler has backed-out of attending the OTAs that begin today and is demanding a trade.  I know the price will be high, but I'm willing to offer up and arm if someone else can throw-in a leg to get him here...

 

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I really really really wish we would trade for Cutler, but (as I have stated before) I know we wont.

At the very least I hope the Lions make a run at him.

by theologic on Mar 16, 2009 9:46 AM CDT reply actions  

maybe before we signed collins

but he gets 7.5 mill/year, and vince has a similar salary. cutler would certainly demand more than either of those 2, so i don’t see how we can reconcile all that money tied up at QB. paying kerry and VY both good money is bad enough. if the titans had seen this coming, i wonder if they would have taken a run @ cutler before resigning kerry.

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by hal41605 on Mar 16, 2009 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions  

If we get Cutler Kerry would retire

which would give us some relief, and VY’s salary is manageable until next year from what I remember. I don’t think the salary cap will be our big impediment to getting him…

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

by August West on Mar 16, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

i seriosuly doubt

that kerry would willingly walk away from his last big contract. vince is still going to be like a 7mil cap hit next year. add cutler and we probably would have a bigger salary cap hit @ qb than the colts or pats or steelers. not a good idea if only one of them can play at a time. somebody definitely has to go if cutler is coming in.

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by hal41605 on Mar 16, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions  

What could we have given up for him?

The only person who I think could generate interest, and then we’d have to add more on top of this is Chris Johnson, plus draft picks.

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by T--Rac's Posse on Mar 16, 2009 10:04 AM CDT reply actions  

anything and everything

not named CJ. It would most likely be draft picks, rather than players. You just don’t see very many players getting traded for other players anymore unless the franchise tag is involved.

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

by August West on Mar 16, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions  

If we have a higher pick

Then they would feel confident they could draft one. But at the 30th pick the QB they want will likely be gone. Josh Freeman would probably be the best of what’s left.

by theologic on Mar 16, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions  

titans wont go after cutler.

if they did i think the trade would have to involve collins + picks. and than , what is that saying to vince? the only way cutler would be coming here is if the titans got rid of both vince and collins and thats just not gonna happen. too hard to swing.

by ryansax on Mar 16, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions  

If the Titans get really serious in acquiring Cutler...

things can be worked out.

3-team trade with Chiefs involving Cutler, Cassel, Vince and some picks?

Go Titans!

by Pinoy Titan on Mar 16, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Titans

have never been involved in anything that contractually fancy. I suspect ryansax has the right of it; even though they might want to take a run at cutler, the collins / young headaches would be too great, and if the run failed the turmoil created could really get this upcoming season started under dark clouds.

by numbertenox on Mar 16, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm sure the Titans are atleast interested to know what the Broncos want in exchange for Cutler

As it is our future at the QB position is unclear.

Never happened before does not mean never gonna happen, right? :-) It is complicated alright and it will be, specially because it involves a young probowl QB.

I’m keeping my hopes up because I think it is more possible than what other may think.

Go Titans!

by Pinoy Titan on Mar 16, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

It is definately possible to pull this off

I agree that our best bet would be to get a three team trade done with the chiefs.

Cortland Finnegan is a beast

by Titansfan_559 on Mar 16, 2009 1:44 PM CDT reply actions  

it's all going to boil down to

how big of a pain in the bronco’s collective ass cutler decides to become. they won’t trade him unless they feel like there is simply no going back. teams have all the control in these situations. see: boldin, anquan

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by hal41605 on Mar 16, 2009 2:17 PM CDT reply actions  

i dont even want to think about getting cutler...

for fear of jinxing it! man what puzzle piece he would be!

by stetix01 on Mar 16, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

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