Tennessee Titans Daily Links: Pro Bowl Bound Edition
by August West on Dec 29, 2010 11:01 AM CST
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Hearty congratulations to Jason Babin and Marc Mariani for being voted to the 2011 Pro Bowl. For Babin it's a long-awaited prize for an NFL career that had been a disappointment by many standards; it's also a testament to how certain players are at the mercy of the systems they play in. Babin was drafted in the first round by the Texans, but was immediately converted to LB, then bounced around to teams where his skills weren't fully exploited. With the Titans he's been able to do what he does best: relentlessly pursue the passer. For Mariani it's a fitting reward for a rookie season no one saw coming on draft day, and a sign that the Titans may finally have a difference-making return specialist for the long haul. No matter how good Mariani turns out to be as a WR, he should have a long-term home in Nashville thanks to his special teams skills.
Paul K has a link to some great video at Titansonline.com where you can watch Jeff Fisher deliver the Pro Bowl news to Marc Mariani. It's great to watch because you can hear how weirded out Mariani is when Fisher calls him before he gets the news. There's also another mea culpa from Paul K about the flack he gave the Titans for the pick right after the draft.
Rob Bironas, Michael Griffin and Chris Johnson were all chosen as first alternates for the Pro Bowl. I have to say that Griffin's selection is a bit of a stretch at this point, but he got a huge boost thanks to a stellar first half of the year. It's really been the last 6 weeks or so that have nocked him out of that level for this year.
Jump!
What better way to end this terrible season than playing spoiler to the Colts' playoff chances?
Shutdown Corner breaksdown who did and who should have won the Pro Bowl voting.
PFF calls-out the 10 worst Pro Bowl selections, with Marukice Pouncey and Brandon Meriweather leading the way.
Michael Silver says the Panthers don't deserve Andrew Luck.
Somehow I find it hilarious in a sad way that Randy Moss has as many catches for the Titans this year as Lavelle Hawkins: 5.
I heard a stand-up comedian (opening for Lewis Black) at Zanies here in Nashville, back around 2003, make the same joke Mike pound makes below, and the reaction was complete silence. I mean even the waitresses stopped and just stared at the guy. I'm sure whatever school teacher taught him about Greek mythology is very proud:
I wish I could say I watched the Chiefs defeat the Tennessee Titans, but I didn't. (By the way, what sort of mascot is a "titan," and what does it have to do with Tennessee?)
Former Titans LB Mike Rivera was signed by the Dolphins.
Email me at mcmaugustwest@gmail.com and be sure to follow me on Twitter @AugustWest_MCM
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I think you know the answer to that already gramsey
did you watch any of the game last night?
If I'm not back in 5 minutes...just wait longer.
lol, really cant stand it can you?
Our freshman running back had 219 rush yards and 2 TD’s.
Those are CJ type numbers.
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your freshman runningback ran for 396 yards and 5 TDs against my defense last year.
those are Walter fucking Peyton stats.
Get 'em.
"it ain't no sin in goin to da scrip club."
by danielreese05 on Dec 29, 2010 6:32 PM CST up reply actions
he's a ton better than Shonn Greene
that game right there was better than anything Greene did
Get 'em.
"it ain't no sin in goin to da scrip club."
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by danielreese05 on Dec 30, 2010 6:33 PM CST up reply actions
Greene was amazing, lead the nation in rushing yds in 2008 and wasnt even considered for the Heisman.
His game against Wisconsin.
27 carries for 244 yards and 3TD’s.
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I'm in the Coker camp
I’ve seen what he can do live.
this is him against us last year.
Get 'em.
"it ain't no sin in goin to da scrip club."
Music City Miracles Hall Of Fame, Class of 2010
by danielreese05 on Dec 30, 2010 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
he was pretty good in the Ball State game, I just didnt stay past halftime cuz it was downpouring.
So I walked back in the rain and watched the rest from my apartment. lol.
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Glennon:
#Titans’ 2011 home games: Houston, Jax, Indy, Cincinnati, T. Bay, Balt., New Orleans … Final 1 is Denv., Oak. or S. Diego, pending wkd.
Patrick Peterson= Next Deion Sanders. Julio Jones sucks.
No No
don’t forget the last time we played them in the regular season. probably the best day ever
Patrick Peterson= Next Deion Sanders. Julio Jones sucks.
sorry, the last time we played them still haunts me....
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yeah, i know
thats why i always think about the other game . it hurts too much to think about the playoff game
Patrick Peterson= Next Deion Sanders. Julio Jones sucks.
yep, i was soooo mad after that game.
especially with the delay of game that wasnt called in which the ravens converted the 3rd down putting them into FG range.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4ar_-EEE3E
pause at 3 seconds.
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I remember it like it was yesterday
worst day ever
Patrick Peterson= Next Deion Sanders. Julio Jones sucks.
this guy too!
I skipped school that Monday. seriously.
Get 'em.
"it ain't no sin in goin to da scrip club."
by danielreese05 on Dec 29, 2010 6:35 PM CST up reply actions
fuck
#Titans’ 2011 home games: Houston, Jax, Indy, Cincinnati, T. Bay, Balt., New Orleans … Final 1 is Denv., Oak. or S. Diego, pending wkd.
I literally cannot stand that matchup. this is bullshit.
Get 'em.
"it ain't no sin in goin to da scrip club."
by danielreese05 on Dec 29, 2010 6:34 PM CST up reply actions
yeah, ridiculous amount of karma
also, in week 5 alge caught the game winning touchdown, and in the playoffs he fumbled on the 1
Patrick Peterson= Next Deion Sanders. Julio Jones sucks.
I was there at that game
My first playoff game and on my birthday of all things.
Good experience though.
Officially on the Fire Fisher Bandwagon effective 11-21-2010.
by crazylegs28 on Dec 29, 2010 12:37 PM CST up reply actions
well, i think they knew they didnt stand a chance.
that game was even close.
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That Steelers game that year was pretty sick though.
Jason Jones had what? 3.5 sacks on the rapist and Griffin’s pick 6 was so awesome!!
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We've sunk to an all time low...
we can’t even get the attention of “rapist fan” anymore.
by titansfan4ever on Dec 29, 2010 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
I wonder how Big Ben uses those towels
I’m an early bird and a night owl. So I’m wise and I have worms.
BOOM! You've been pharmacisted!
by DonFrancisco on Dec 29, 2010 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
yeah, like a
dreadtzel
Hey Look, a One line Signature.
by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Dec 30, 2010 10:17 AM CST up reply actions
I guess we should probably talk about what this thread is supposed to be about...
Congrats once again to Mariani and Babin on their pro bowl selections. I watched the video of Fisher telling him he was going to Hawaii and it was exciting to hear his reaction.
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Made me not like him a little less
Darn the humanity!!!!!
Officially on the Fire Fisher Bandwagon effective 11-21-2010.
by crazylegs28 on Dec 29, 2010 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
So our schedule next year is looking like:
Home: IND, HOU, JAX, BAL, CIN, NO, TB, and one more
Away: IND, HOU, JAX, PIT, CLE, CAR, ATL and one more
If I'm not back in 5 minutes...just wait longer.
I've got a Bucs friend and a Panthers fan
So it should be a fun year of football I hope.
Officially on the Fire Fisher Bandwagon effective 11-21-2010.
by crazylegs28 on Dec 29, 2010 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
Oh it will be as long as we....
replace several key players & our coaching staff…..:-(
by titansfan4ever on Dec 29, 2010 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
I loved the video with Fisher and Mariani.
I’m absolutely thrilled for Mariani, and this reminds me why I’ve liked Fisher so much over the years. I just wish he was still getting it done.
"Do the Titans have a miracle left in them in what has been a magical season to this point? If they do, they need it now. 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. 30, 40, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 5, endzone...touchdown, Titans! There are no flags on the field! It's a miracle! Tennessee has pulled a miracle! A miracle for the Titans!"
by TennesseeTyrants on Dec 29, 2010 1:19 PM CST reply actions
William Hayes has been targeted more times then Randy Moss in the last 2 weeks.
I am going to become an alcoholic because of this season.
InVINCEable
LOL
I think he was trying for randy, I think he finally thought he was open enough to throw it to him
by Indiana Titan on Dec 29, 2010 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
but it was underthrown as usual and hit Hayes instead.
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Glennon:
Fisher says “pretty good chance” #Titans would try some new offensive formations on Sun.
Patrick Peterson= Next Deion Sanders. Julio Jones sucks.
Does anybody think Randy Moss and Kenny Britt will both be on the field at once?
Patrick Peterson= Next Deion Sanders. Julio Jones sucks.
He waits until there's absolutly NOTHING to play for to try some new offensive formations??????
That’s offensive alright!!!!!
by titansfan4ever on Dec 29, 2010 2:08 PM CST up reply actions
yeah
I was thinking the same thing. Why not try this when you are actually in contention? But it’s just like him going for it on 4th and 6, 4th and 7 now.. but doesn’t go for 4th and 1 vs IND
Patrick Peterson= Next Deion Sanders. Julio Jones sucks.
I was gonna say
Haven’t most of our formations the last 8 games been offensive?
Official MCM Hater!
Gerald McRath should get back on the steroids.
yeah ok
Get 'em.
"it ain't no sin in goin to da scrip club."
by danielreese05 on Dec 29, 2010 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
You're right!!!
All of our opponets love him!!
by titansfan4ever on Dec 29, 2010 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
I love this, apparently Fisher is now blaming this whole season on The Nameless
Fisher said the problems the Titans had at quarterback in the middle of the season contributed to the season’s downfall, which has included everything from running game struggles to a defense that has had trouble getting off the field and stopping drives.
“When you have instability at the quarterback position as we did for a number of weeks, you in essence become one-dimensional. You’re a running team,” Fisher said. “Well, teams take your run away, and you don’t get the production you like and don’t have the time of possession nor the points up offensively. And when that happens, that’s when you get behind on defense. That’s when you end up staying on the field.”
If Jeff played football as well as he spins the media we would be superbowl champs, but unfortunately he plays football the way The Nameless plays the media. Please Bud fire Jeff Fisher.
InVINCEable
He's right, in part.
I think the drop off of the offense DID lead to the whole season taking a tumble, because when our defense isn’t fresh, they’re not good.
But where he’s just flat out lying is when he says that since Vince got hurt, we became a run first team. I haven’t looked at stats, but I’d be willing to bet he lets Kerry throw it more, on average than Vince, even after he did open up the offense to Vince some.
Hell, during the Rusty Smith start, CJ had single digit carries, didn’t he?
"Do the Titans have a miracle left in them in what has been a magical season to this point? If they do, they need it now. 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. 30, 40, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 5, endzone...touchdown, Titans! There are no flags on the field! It's a miracle! Tennessee has pulled a miracle! A miracle for the Titans!"
by TennesseeTyrants on Dec 29, 2010 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
Correct. I know for a fact that the drop off in offsense is what has led to the downfall of this season
But it depends on where you want to place the blame. The offensive play calling, the offense not being able to say on the field, the defense not being able to get off the field, etc… The turmoil at the QB position is a huge reason the season has gone the way it has, but the problem is Fisher is not accounting himself for most of the reason there is turmoil in the first place.
Also like you said, since The Nameless went down we have become the worst pass happy offense in the league nearly abandoning the running game. There are so many questions and even more answers that need to be addressed this offseason. Gah!!
InVINCEable
I don't know about anyone else but that trophy looks nice
by nolesbroncos3456 on Dec 29, 2010 3:57 PM CST reply actions
is that Ferentz eyeing a NFL job?
He’s turned down every NFL job imaginable to stay a hawkeye, it seems
by nolesbroncos3456 on Dec 29, 2010 4:03 PM CST up reply actions
he just signed a new contract that keeps him at IOWA through 2013.
his son is a sophomore and the starting center, i cant imagine he’d even consider the NFL until his son graduates.
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colts will be first round fodder
they will either get the ravens, steelers, or jets. no way they beat any of those teams with their current roster.
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I think the Ravens are too
they needed OT to put away the Bills at home and the Texans on MNF. embarrassing…
Get 'em.
"it ain't no sin in goin to da scrip club."
by danielreese05 on Dec 29, 2010 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
I don't
Indy in the playoffs is something I’ve resigned myself to. once Peyton’s gone they’ll be done. the Jags? no. just no, they’re not a playoff team, they’re an embarrassment to the league with their crummy attendance and sparkly helmets.
also; it’s a lot of fun watching them fade down the stretch.
Get 'em.
"it ain't no sin in goin to da scrip club."
by danielreese05 on Dec 29, 2010 6:43 PM CST up reply actions
so he doesn't know why they're the Titans?
has he ever seen the fucking replica of the Parthenon?
Get 'em.
"it ain't no sin in goin to da scrip club."
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