Tennessee Titans Morning Links: You Can't Spend All $12.9 Million On Jagerschnitzel Edition
After signing Faggins and Ramsey, the Titans still have nearly $12.9 million left under the cap, and that's before the rookie cap is established. $12.9 million should leave plenty left over to go overpay for an established WR on a giant one year contract... just sayin'.
Gary Estwick christens my boy Boom King as the new fan favorite:
If center Kevin Mawae is the unofficial locker room spokesman, linebacker Keith Bulluck the sergeant at arms of emotion and effort, running back LenDale White the conveyor of quips, then Vanden Bosch fits in as the flag bearer, the beater of the drum, a veteran whose effort paces the roster.
He plays the game with the same exertion he used while working at his father's construction company at age 12, hauling bricks, wheeling concrete, sweeping up trash in Larchwood, Iowa.
MCM could not confirm rumors that those same bricks were a staple of a young Boom King's diet, even if he plays like it.
Paul K. has a breakdown of the recent history of the no. 30 spot the Titans will occupy in the draft, and it's a spot with a history of pretty good picks if you're not the Chargers or Lions.
Terry McCormick talks with Boom King about the new 'Brady Rule' and how it will affect D-lineman. My guess is you'll see a mountain of fines early in the season as guys get used to tackling QBs without getting their dresses dirty. No word yet on how much of the money generated by the fines will be allotted to cover the dry cleaning of said dresses.
Make sure you download this special edition of the Pigskin Pundits Podcast: The Producer interviews former Titan/Bengal defensive tackle and current blogger John Thornton.
Here's an interesting read on what stood on the ground of LP Field before it was leveled to make way for the Titans' home: The William Gerst Brewery. The founder's grandson opened the deliciously-German themed Gerst House just blocks away from the stadium, and it's still serving the best Jagerschnitzel in town.
If you want the NFL Network on your basic cable package with Comcast, be sure to keep an eye on this federal court case on Tuesday where the two sides will duke it out. The NFL is claiming that Comcast unfairly favors offerings like the Golf Channel and Versus over their superior product.
Signabilty is the no. 1 concern for the Lions with their first pick because... well, they're the Lions and talent always takes a back seat.
Byron Leftwich is the newest addition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Thanks for the link!
I asked John in the interview, “1999 Titans defense v. 2008 Titans defense in a barfight, who wins?” Check out his answer……….I’ll give you a preview – he mentions Blaine Bishop.
by pigskinpundits.com on Apr 13, 2009 9:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
brady rule
Haven’t read a lot about this yet.
Is it just plays where defender is on the ground then rolls or lunges into QB’s legs that they are trying to target? Or is any contact at all with QB once you’re on the ground out? In other words, what if you’re on the ground and just reach out and grab his foot or ankle and pull without lunging or rolling; that legal or illegal with new rule?
by numbertenox on Apr 13, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that'll be legal
they just don’t want guys trying to hit a QB from the ground. I think pulling a QB down or tripping them from the ankle would be fine.
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by August West on Apr 13, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know we won't spend all of our cap space
The Dual Threat, Official Enforcer/Stat Geek of MCM.
by hal41605 on Apr 13, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RESIGN KEITH BULLUCK.
Official MCM Hater!
by gramsey712 on Apr 13, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im really starting to worry about that.
The Dual Threat, Official Enforcer/Stat Geek of MCM.
by hal41605 on Apr 13, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't worry yet
If history is any indicator we wont start resigning any players until after the draft. Probably not until after camp starts either. Which is smart.
by theologic on Apr 13, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
especially if they go OLB on day one.
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by August West on Apr 13, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Keith Bulluck will be resigned at a reasonable price
He won’t command a whole lot on the free agency market anyways because of his age
Cortland Finnegan is a beast
by Titansfan_559 on Apr 13, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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