Tennessee Titans Morning Links: How Does Albert Sleep At Night? On A Mountain Of Cash Edition

by August West on Mar 6, 2009 8:44 AM CST in Linkage Comment 28 comments

How close were the Titans to re-signing Albert? Here's Albert's accounting of negotiations last July:

He had the team's proposal for a four-year contract worth roughly $32 million. And he was on the verge of taking it.

"I was like, 'I'll take four years for $34 million' and they were like, 'Nope,' '' Haynesworth recalled Thursday. "I was like, 'If you move a million here or there I'll take that,' and they were like, 'Nope.'

"It was frustrating, but I almost took it.

He also says the Titans never contacted him after the beginning of free agency. Is he completely unaware of the fact that the entire sports world knew roughly what the Redskins offer was two days before free agency started? Why would the Titans even check-in after that when Albert was clearly about the paper?

Jim Wyatt hides a gem of a report inside this article on VY:

There were indications the Titans wanted Simms and Young to battle for the backup job in the May and June minicamps. One scenario the Titans considered — possibly trading Young had Simms won the backup job.

VY better get worried if they bring in another veteran back-up like Byron Leftwich, JP Losman or a Jeff Garcia-type.

Terrell Owens is a free agent because he's a friggin' nut bar; great reciever, but a total cancer. If you want him in the Titans' locker room then you're crazier than he is.

PFW has some good notes on the shape of our WR corps now that Nate Washington is pretty much the guaranteed starter next to Justin Gage. Look for Lavelle Hawkins to have the inside track on the 3rd spot if he can get his head on straight in practice.

Derrick Mason could be on his way out of Baltimore as both sides squabble over a contract extension. You think he'd be welcomed back into the fold here if he's let go?

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Derrick Mason could be on his way out of Baltimore as both sides squabble over a contract extension. You think he'd be welcomed back into the fold here if he's let go?

Hells no!

Bulluck. B-U-L-L-U-C-K. At least spell his name right....and hate Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Mar 6, 2009 8:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

G-Ram sent me a bunch of text messages

during the playoff game professing his love for Mase. Don’t let him fool you.

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by Jimmy on Mar 6, 2009 9:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I will subpoena your phone records Tuna

to prove my innocence!

Bulluck. B-U-L-L-U-C-K. At least spell his name right....and hate Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Mar 6, 2009 9:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Of course, no matter how much I hate the douchecanoe

If he is released, Jeff Fisher will be the first one to call him.

Bulluck. B-U-L-L-U-C-K. At least spell his name right....and hate Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Mar 6, 2009 9:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yup.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

by DannoE on Mar 6, 2009 10:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I used to love Mason...

But he’s just flat out become a Raven

by Michaeltastic on Mar 6, 2009 6:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Mike of Mike and Mike (ESPN) keeps saying Owens would be a fit in Tennessee

And just as the show was ending he quoted some well connected source as saying the Titans are the one organization that could handle him.

by Titanfan on Mar 6, 2009 9:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

They went on for about 5 minutes

yesterday about how he would be a good fit here. That is the perfect example of national media drawing out obvious facts, i.e. Titans need a receiver, Titans have a veteran quarterback and head coach, and using those facts to draw a conclusion without really knowing the team/front office.

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by Jimmy on Mar 6, 2009 9:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Kinda aggitating

If what Albert says is true, it’s kinda annoying.

Why not give him 2 more Million?

by theologic on Mar 6, 2009 9:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Exactly, it's sour grapes dude

Remember, “It’s not about the money”

Bulluck. B-U-L-L-U-C-K. At least spell his name right....and hate Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Mar 6, 2009 9:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Kinda aggitating?

It’s infuriating. It’s only an extra $500k/year. For Christ’s sake, they signed Justin McCareins last year for $1 million/year.

Mike Reinfeldt has some answering to do. Because the best defensive player in football isn’t worth losing over an extra $500k/year.

by SuperHorn on Mar 6, 2009 9:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm just saying

take what Albert is saying now with a grain of salt. I get the feeling there was more to it than what he said…

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

by August West on Mar 6, 2009 10:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Completely agree.

Time is going to vindicate this move, I’m quite sure.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

by DannoE on Mar 6, 2009 10:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Jim Wyatt

It would appear the Titans still aren’t convinced Young will rebound from last year, when he initially refused to go back into the season opener after being booed. A few plays later Young was injured and replaced by Collins, who remained the starter as the Titans went on to a 13-3 finish. Young, meanwhile, was dogged by questions about his attitude the rest of the season.

This again? By dogged by questions about his attitude, do you mean the local media, you included, were crying like little children because he wouldn’t answer your questions? How many times did we have to hear that Vince was unavailable for comment? Have you read any other coverage of NFL teams where they consistently make it a point to note that the backup quarterback did not talk to the press? Get over it. Seriously.

But the team’s actions — as well as Young’s — will speak louder than any words.

Oh, you mean like letting the other quarterback on the roster walk? You litter an entire article with this speculative, verbal diarrhea, when the only thing of substance is this last sentence. This entire article is without quotes or a “source close to the team.” Nothing. The best part, it’s an “analysis.” What a joke.

by SuperHorn on Mar 6, 2009 10:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice 'shop

and I agree, I read that article, there was much more to that story than the angle they took, but they pushed the sensationalist article as much as they could, even though there was plenty of other information that wasnt pure speculation to balance it out and give it a dose of sanity.

now with less meyton panning.

by Pride of the Southland on Mar 6, 2009 12:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I’d take Mason back…I accepted it when AH stomped on heads, Pac popped some caps, THenry fathered 500 kids, McNair drove drunk with his gun in the car.. well, you get the picture. Yeah, he chased the money and went to the dark side, but we could have used him last year. Mason over T.O? Now, THAT’S a good question.

by FaninEcuador on Mar 6, 2009 10:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

If you can PAY for 500 kids, then I say "Have at it!"

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

by DannoE on Mar 6, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

To be clear, I've always wanted a harem.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

by DannoE on Mar 6, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Problem is

he’s in jail right now because he can’t pay for them..

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

by August West on Mar 6, 2009 10:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Mason didn't exactly chase the money

He was cut in the cap purge.

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by Jimmy on Mar 6, 2009 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

correction

TO is a FORMERLY great receiver

The Official Enforcer of MCM

by hal41605 on Mar 6, 2009 11:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Is Justin Gage better than T.O.?

Bulluck. B-U-L-L-U-C-K. At least spell his name right....and hate Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Mar 6, 2009 11:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

substantially if you believe DYAR/DVOA

(last season)
Gage: DYAR: 116 (31st) DVOA: 6.7% (27th)

TO: DYAR: 75 (46th) DVOA: -5.7% (56th)

basically, over the course of last season, TO had the same aggregate value as brandon jones and when the ball was thrown at TO, the average result was 5.7% worse than the league average result in the same down and distance situation.

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by hal41605 on Mar 6, 2009 11:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow--I stand corrected.

I think T.O. intentionally tanked last year so he could get cut and come to the Titans for a veteran minimum contract and win the Super Bowl. Yeah, that.

Bulluck. B-U-L-L-U-C-K. At least spell his name right....and hate Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Mar 6, 2009 12:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nope.

TO is a 35-year-old guy with nerve damage in his hands. He can’t catch worth a damn anymore because he can’t feel his fingers. It’s actually sad, but that’s part of why pro ballplayers make the big bucks.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

by DannoE on Mar 6, 2009 1:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs