Tennessee Titans Training Camp Report: August 6th
Today the Titans were finally in full pads, and that makes for a much more interesting practice. It was hot today, but it was easily the most crowded of any of the day practices so far, and the players gave the fans a pretty entertaining afternoon. My thoughts after the jump.
- Chris Henry was the victim of several big hits today. In 7 on 7's, he caught a pass out in the flat and immediately got absolutely destroyed by CB Cary Williams. Then during the goal line session, on separate plays Steven Tulloch and Larry Birdine took turns laying the wood to him. But the Cary Williams shot was pure "Jacked Up" gold. Henry did have one really nice run right up the middle that would have probably gone the distance in a real game setting.
- Today was a very good day for wide receivers. Nate Washington looked fantastic, making several catches against Cortland Finnegan including a beautiful bomb from Kerry Collins. Lavelle Hawkins had a great day as well. He went up for a ball over the middle, absorbed a pretty good shot from a line backer (Ryan Fowler, I believe) and still held onto the ball. He also caught a nicely thrown deep ball from Patrick Ramsey over newly acquired CB DeMarcus Faggins. Hawkins showed off his ample physical skills, and if he can just keep his head in the game he would be a great asset in the passing game.
- DT Jovan Haye looked like he is beginning to settle in quite well. He was a real force in the middle of the field goal blocking unit and showed some very impressive strength in the one on one drills.
- Quinton Ganther showed off some power at Vincent Fuller's expense and ran right through him.
- CB Tanard Davis jumped a post route and picked off a pass from Patrick Ramsey.
- Alge Crumpler may not be much of receiving weapon anymore, but he has to be one of the best blocking tight ends in the NFL, and he proved it today against Kyle Vanden Bosch. The two put on quite a show this afternoon, with both of them going all out and getting the better of the other at various points.
- DT Kevin Vickerson and G Doug Datish had to be separated at one point. Nothing really nasty occurred, mainly just some extra shoving, but it's amazing how putting on full pads raises everyone's intensity level.
- DE William Hayes appeared to injure his left knee toward the end of practice.
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Thank you for your summary
Who doesn't want to be a promiscuous dope fiend?
by BonzosMontreaux on Aug 6, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
better than the people that get paid to do it!
Christie kicks it high and short...Gonna be fielded by Lorenzo Neal at the 25...He dishes it back to Wycheck...He throws it across the field to Dyson...
Crowd roaring after Suter’s goal tied it up… Preds win the faceoff and Arnott crosses the blueline, slapshot and a SCORE! Arnott blows it by Hasek and the Preds take the lead 4-3…
by Michaeltastic on Aug 6, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hayes
Just had cramps according to Titans Radio
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by Jimmy on Aug 6, 2009 10:51 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
rec'd
happy to hear the Hawk had a good day. I want him to get the 3rd WR spot.
Great report Hal.
"I finished the game. In my mind, if I finished the game, I can play next week." - Steve McNair RIP
by Pinoy Titan on Aug 7, 2009 2:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be happy enough if he settled in at 4 and made consistent contributions.
He’s got so much talent, it’d be a shame if he can’t get on the field again this year.
DannoE
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by DannoE on Aug 7, 2009 7:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
excellent recap, hal!
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by August West on Aug 7, 2009 8:06 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whatever happened
… to “Jacked Up” anyway? That was the best part of the show.
by Rustmeister on Aug 7, 2009 9:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
waiting to see.....
nate washington in the regular season, especially against the steelers. cort is no pushover and to be gettin some balls while being defended by him tells me something. can’t wait to see him spread the field. feel like we got a steal there.
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by kg_2005 on Aug 7, 2009 9:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whats going on with Cook
And Vince did they have a good day? I really hope Vince can watch Collins and learn, I have faith in Vince but if he would rather complain on how he should be given his job and whine thats where I draw the line.
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by SouthTexasTitan on Aug 7, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
im applying as the driver for the jared cook bandwagon
i think he is going to be phenomenal. it looks like they are basically going to use him as a wide receiver, and he is going to be a nightmare match-up for most teams. at this point, cook looks like our biggest impact rookie by far.
vince has his moments, both good and bad. bottom line is he is still not a consistently accurate passer. until that changes, he will never be a good qb, even if he does learn to read defenses.
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by hal41605 on Aug 7, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome, I got shotgun
I hope we just make him a wideout more so than a tight end from what I’ve heard in training camp he catches everything throwen his way. Im just really excited to see that our passing game is improving.
Que Where?!?!
by SouthTexasTitan on Aug 7, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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