Quick Thoughts After The Final Titans Preseason Game of 2010
by August West on Sep 2, 2010 10:28 PM CDT
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PrintHere were a few things that jumped out at me tonight:
• Nice to see Vince Young get a TD pass, nice to see Brown back out there and nice to see Javon Ringer have a huge night. No matter what happens at the bottom of the RB depth chart (see below), we're in damned good position with the one and two.
• MCM can not confirm reports that Metro Police are actively searching for the real Kenny Britt. I mean how far away are we from calling Britt 'mercurial'? He's had about the worst preseason of any healthy player I can think of, and that's a big knock to the offense.
• If Britt can't get his head straight, I fully endorse putting Jared Cook in the slot. All preseason, when he's gotten the reps, Cook has looked like what we thought we were getting coming out of training camp last year.
• You have to find a spot for LeGarrette Blount on the 53-man roster. He's raw, and he has lot to learn, but Blount brings more to the table as a runner than Pearman or Gado. If pass blocking is the issue, then they can stick Hall back there in emergency situations for all I care.
• Myron Rolle, maybe not so much. I hope they find a way to keep him, or that he passes waivers and makes the practice squad, but he looked bad tonight. The big pass that lead to the Roby TD largely happened because he bit viciously on that play-fake, which left Schommer to cover everything deep.
• This defensive line from top to bottom is the best we've ever had in Nashville. Book it. If they stay healthy, and the secondary can cover for just a few seconds, they'll make life hell for every team we face.
• The deep pass from Rusty Smith was what we saw in practices from the rookie, so it's great to see him put that arm to better use in a game-like situation.
• Marc Mariani is a lock as the returner, and he's showing a lot as a WR. Right now, he's ahead of Damian Williams in my book, though they're both going to be Titans come Sunday.
• Mike Otto needs to get healthy, fast.
Be sure to check back tomorrow morning for links, commentary and the Friday Jam!
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interesting game
lots of highlights……..and lowlights……overall I’m excited.
I have my whiskey and am fixn to watch the entire game again! haha…
Looking forward to regular season
tired of seeing 1st team O “going through the motions”. Won’t know how good they are until its full throttle.
I think Blount will be kept. Too much potential to use weak-pass-blocking excuse.
Rolle? I am having a hard time remembering one single hit delivered by him the entire preseason. Anyone else think he looks afraid to tackle?
I mean the dude is, what, 22? 23?
That’s young.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Sep 2, 2010 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
a leader in the clubhouse...
VY or Sarge, should knock some sense to this guy. frustrating. the world is his for the taking and he’s squandering it.
"We take pride in running the football here". - Eugene Amano, C
Rolle
i’m hoping he gets in but at this point, IMO, he’s out. Atleast, Schommer has shown some instincts.
Maybe he is overanalyzing plays and does not react more instinctively.
"We take pride in running the football here". - Eugene Amano, C
its not Mariani...
it’s Mary Annie. atleast that’s how Mike Keith says it.
"We take pride in running the football here". - Eugene Amano, C
thats what all the announcers say
I guess it is right?
I’m an early bird and a night owl. So I’m wise and I have worms.
BOOM! You've been pharmacisted!
I don't trust many announcers
but I have to believe that Mike Keith is getting all of the names on the Titans right. I am going with that until I hear otherwise.
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"What if I was Peyton Manning?"- CJ to the ref after they picked up a personal foul flag for a late hit on him.
It is definately pronounced Mary Annie
You can trust me. As a proud fan and friend of the family, I can assure you it is Mary Annie. Havre, MT is now a sea of Tennessee Blue. The Titans have 9000 more fans from up north with the signing of Marc. The Titans not only are getting a great football player but an exceptional kid. Take good care of him for us!
NO!!
This is driving me nuts! I’m an avid Montana Griz fan, and watched Mariani play almost every game. It’s Mari AHNI, at least where we’re from. Maybe he doesn’t care, but when people are getting all giggly here about some stupid girly name being applied to one of our promising, up and comers who just might be a great player for Titans. Sounds like something a Ravens fan would do. I mean, C’MON MAN!!
by groovymountain on Sep 3, 2010 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions
We didn't set out to call him that.
Our official announcer, Mike Keith, pronounces it that way. Thanks for the correction, but trust me, we LOVE this guy and in no way are making fun of him.
I always go first half - coffee, second half - beer, because In LA, the games start at 10:00 a.m.
*salute*
only want to blog to look its best
by SouthTexasTitan on Sep 3, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Agree on Blount
He is a better RB than Gado and Pearman. And, the 3rd RB is not going to be on the field on passing downs (that’s CJ and Ringer) and he won’t be asked to be some special teams ace. Blount is the perfect complement to CJ/Ringer. Now, the only question is do you keep a 4th RB with Gado/Pearman? I would actually let them both go and save that spot for a backup LB/S who has some more ability at special teams.
The safety spot is going to be an interesting one…you have Griffin/Hope, but then it’s up in the air after that (I’m counting Fuller as a nickel back). You can say good and bad things about Nickey, Schommer, Rolle, and Johnson. If it was up to me, then I would keep Nickey, Schommer, and Johnson with the thinking that Rolle will be on the practice squad. But, it’s a tough decision…
I agree with you
on your back up safety picks……I did see Schommer make some big time hits at least.
by zero defects on Sep 2, 2010 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I think
this was the first game in 3 years, preseason or not, that I didn’t watch a minute. Stupid AP classes.
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Fight on Stafon!
by Aditya T (smashville) on Sep 2, 2010 11:01 PM CDT reply actions
ya really didn't miss much.
The Hawk Hurdle was pretty awesome, though.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Sep 2, 2010 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Another one?!
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Sep 2, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
No.
Sorry, wasn’t clear.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Sep 2, 2010 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Cookie almost had a hurdle too, but he went more straight up in the air lol
AND VINCE YOUNG HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!!
just a thought.... do you think Fisher's son is gunna be a titan next year
he fits the size of our linebackers
by SouthTexasTitan on Sep 3, 2010 12:56 AM CDT reply actions
From what I've heard
He’s already fixed on getting into coaching. He was a good, not great LB for the Griz, not sure he would cut it at this level. Although, he started as a safety, maybe he might find some success at that position here. Either way, he’s graduated, and not playing football anymore.
by groovymountain on Sep 3, 2010 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions
rookies releasing their man way to soon
schommer on the first one, johnson on the second
yep, we'll be fine next sunday.
Starting defense gave up 3 points this entire preseason.
AND VINCE YOUNG HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!!
Thoughts on LeGarrette Blount
As a runner Blount is better than Gado and have a huge upside. But Gado is a better at pass blocking and special teams (based on reports). The problem with Blount’s situation is that he is fighting only for the 3rd RB spot which will hardly get some PT during the regular season compared to a 1st group special teamer who will be needed every game.
As such, the FO will value a 3rd RB with more versatility than a 3rd RB with more upside. At this time, Gado, IMO, has more value in the eyes of the FO than Blount because he can contribute in special teams every game, is a better pass blocker and may also be a backup for Sarge.
"We take pride in running the football here". - Eugene Amano, C
I don't understand this thinking on the 3rd RB
I mean RInger was the 3rd RB last year…was he a 1st group special teamer? Was he pass blocking on 3rd downs? I rarely ever saw him out there, but the coaches saw a lot of potential so they kept him around as he is developing into a very good backup.
What the Titans need is a short-yardage back who can take some of those carries from CJ and keep him fresh throughout the season. I think Blount provides that a lot more than Gado…we have backup LBs/DBs to play special teams.
by shawneriksmith on Sep 3, 2010 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Britt himself says:
“I am just hurting the team.”
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100903/SPORTS01/9030353/2162/SPORTS01/Britt+OK+with+bench
????
by JimR on Sep 3, 2010 5:42 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
At least he's being honest with himself
And not acting like another prima donna receiver. Still no excuse, but I’d rather this reaction than the other, more usual reaction.
by groovymountain on Sep 3, 2010 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I mean you're right, but this still bothers me
This guy’s not going to turn into a basket case like what we saw 2 seasons ago with Vince, is he?
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
"They was instinuating that I was gay" - Charles Barkley
dude can't even figure out his own driver's license
who knows what other stupid shit he’s capable of getting himself into.
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Can someone please post the video highlights of McCourty vs. Verner for this game please?
AND VINCE YOUNG HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!!
Tripping call
I missed it. What’s the story on that? Was that what was called on Stevens on the return?
And what was with Cort getting burned so frequently? I know he might be rusty, but yikes. Hope he knocks that off real quick.
No, tripping was called on the sack at the beginning of the game
Pretty lame call if you ask me.
yeah, that was lame
"Why do you even ponder passing? I mean, you can take a knee and try a 56 yard field goal! This is not Detroit man, this is the Superbowl!" -- Paul Allen's call after Tracy Porter intercepted Brett Favre in NFCCG
Stevens was called for a block below the knees on the return
which was more like him being pushed and falling into the guy. oh well
if it's true
it makes me worry even more that britt is an idiot.
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According to my mother...
Who has met him and works with someone who knows him…
He’s an idiot. A nice guy, but supposedly he’s on his third potential fiancee…
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