Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Rotation Of Mediocre Edition
A series of minor injuries have cost Derrick Morgan a ton of valuable practice time so far this off-season. Morgan is probably healthy enough to practice, but the franchise is terrified of a setback injury or worse. It's never to late to start panicking in NFL, but I'd hold off a while before getting concerned over these small nicks and scrapes during voluntary drills.
Jason McCourty seems to be leading the pack of guys competing for the second CB spot, but the overall theme coming from OTAs is rotation. Rotations are good in baseball and on the defensive line, but that's about it. If they're seriously considering a rotation during the season then it's more so a sign of the depth of mediocrity than the depth of talent. Still, the thing to always keep in mind while we discuss this spot is that whomever gets it, they'll be better than Nick Harper. Rod Hood, even with his busted ACL, is probably better than Nick Harper.
PFW has a note from Titans secondary coach, Marcus Robertson that's definitely worth paying attention to:
• In a recent interview with PFW, Titans secondary coach Marcus Robertson said he likes the progress rookie safeties Robert Johnson and Myron Rolle have made. "They've caught on well," Robertson said...
Follow us through the jump for links on the WRs...
As is usually the case when guys are wearing shorts and no pads, our Titans wide receivers are looking great. This position certainly appears to have more talent than any WR group we've seen since the Mason/Bennett era, but they still have a lot to show on the field.
Rusty Smith has to do something magical in camp to make the active roster as long as both Kerry Collins and Chris Simms are on the roster behind VY. Still, Smith was drafted as a project for 'Dinger, and he should be safe on the practice squad unless he lights the world on fire during a preseason game and someone snatches him up.
There was a big benefit show at the Bridgestone Arena last night to raise money and awareness for victims of the Nashville Flood. Signed Tennessee Titans footballs were auctioned off, and Jeff Fisher and Vince Young showed up to greet the crowd alongside stars and area politicians.
Former Titan WR Chris Davis, a fourth-round draft pick who was cut last year shortly after being arrested for suspicion of DUI, is on the street again after being cut by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Mike Florio says that in a effort to compromise, CJ2K and the Titans should meet on the middle ground of both of their positions. These are Deep Thoughts, by Mike Florio.
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Nate: MMHHHHMMMMMMM and i was like DAMN girl you need to find yourself a man that is going to treat you right not all of these hood rats that want more money
REAL SOVIET DAMAGE!!!!!
by SouthTexasTitan on Jun 23, 2010 10:39 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
i dont care if this pictures doesnt make Create a Caption...he has already won....LOL!!!!
"He is fast, but what I like about him is he looks like one of those track guys that actually knows how to run the ball and has good vision and patience. He is not just running at top speed. He knows when to use his speed, and he has some power and toughness, too.'' Barry Sanders about CJ2K
Dwight Howard >The Justice League of America
by Bonafidebrother on Jun 23, 2010 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
that or the new aunt jemima bottle
REAL SOVIET DAMAGE!!!!!
by SouthTexasTitan on Jun 23, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Reminded me of the cheerleaders from The Longest Yard-Burt Reynolds version
I havent seen the Adam Sandler version
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 Jun 23, 2010 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Rusty wont be
safe on the practice squad
Any team team that has done their HW and needs a QB will pick him up. IMO he was the best QB in the draft (Brady was also a 6th, it happens) and will prove so if he stays healthy. I can’t wait to see him in the preseason so he can show the Titans fans what a great sleeper pick they got. Groomed for a couple years and you’ll have a new starting QB. I know its big predictions but i might as well call it.
QB he reminds most of is Manning. Reads defense, understands the strengths of his offense, a leader, and can make all the throws. I’m not saying he his as good as Manning. I’m just saying their playing style is the same.
BRANDON MARSHALL! and TD's are synonyms.
EARTHWAKE!!! QB's you can't run or hide
CAMARILLO=Clutch Football player
HENNE=the 2nd coming??? Time will soon tell
I prefer for our CURRENT starting QB
To continue developing and carry out the momentum from a 8-2 record in ’09. But if you prefer for this team to ignore this, just to please your dislike for him, be my guest. Like any young QB, Rusty Smith is a long term project.
In the other hand we a chance to go a long way with VY, CJ and a promising WR squad and be something special on offense. Just hope the defense holds up.
I'm not a VY fanboy, I'm a VY supporter
WRs we lost & have left; Gmen can have Davis
Brandon Jones – 49ers
Derrick Mason – Ravens
Kevin Dyson – Chargers/ Panthers
I wanted those 3 to retire at TEN but I have trouble remembering we are a TIGHT franchise. Why do we have so many WR problems???
WR Roster:
Kenny Britt
Damian Williams
Nate Washington
Justin Gage
WR Camp Unknowns (4 most non-Titan fans):
Lavelle Hawkins
Dominique Edison
MARC Mariani
Mico McSwain
Phillip Morris
Bobby Sewall
Paul Williams
& Good one bout Mike Florio....
Moron…How can there be any “Middle Ground” at this point?
by titanwarrior1 on Jun 23, 2010 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
of those we lost/left.....
the only one worth anything is mason. no one else did a damn thing upon leaving. not even drew bennet, mostly cuz of injuries.
by NJ Titans Fan on Jun 23, 2010 8:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I knew I was leaving someone out
Drew was still a good slot WR for his time though. He went to the ravens in 08’ to join Mason but his knee kept him out. I hope M&M will make me forget we ever had Bennett.
by titanwarrior1 on Jun 24, 2010 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Bennett never played for the Ravens
Official MCM Hater!
"If anyone asks you, you fixed my television. Now go!"
According to wiki...
“Bennett signed with the Baltimore Ravens On July 24, 2009 to a one-year, $745,000 contract. 1 Due to injury Drew Bennett retired on July 26, 2009”
Which really implies he only practiced as a Raven for 2 days (ha), but I never stated PLAYED; I stated WENT.
by titanwarrior1 on Jun 24, 2010 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahhhh.....I thought you meant played with Mason. I knew he was still in St Louis in 08.
Official MCM Hater!
"If anyone asks you, you fixed my television. Now go!"
More Talent Than Any Group Since The Mason/Bennett Era?
Well, that about sums it up. Because even then, the Titans only had 1 WR that was good enough to actually get playing time for most NFL teams (Mason) and even Mason – who has been fortunate enough to spend his entire career on teams with bad WRs in Tennessee and Baltimore – would be a 3rd WR on a lot of teams.
As far as the CBs go, of course they aren’t going to rotate players when the season starts. They are only going to do it until someone is announced the starter, which will probably the third preseason game. Until then, everyone is going to get a shot. What you should pay more attention to is the talk – by Kuharsky of ESPN among other places – that the Titans are viewing Mouton as being better covering the slot WR than the flanker or split end. If that’s the case, then McCourty is going to be the guy.

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