Tennessee Titans Daily Links: Not Ready For Finnegans Wake Just Yet Edition

by August West on Dec 16, 2011 11:00 AM CST in Tennessee Titans Links

I'm just waiting for Leroy Harris to somehow screw up Ringer's recovery.

Cortland Finnegan thinks the Titans won't try to resign him because there haven't been any productive talks about a new contract since his 12-hour holdout. I think the Titans would like to bring him back, but Finny could very well get a contact worth much more than his play. With about 1/3 of the league eligible for free agency this offseason, and a young talented duo of McCourty and Verner already locked-up, I could understand why the Titans would explore all of their options before giving Finny his big pay day. I still think there's a decent chance they get a deal done in January/February. All that being said, it'll really suck from a fan perspective to see Cortland play anywhere else.

Here's more love for Karl Klug from Paul K. Probably the best part is that, despite such great success for a rookie at rushing the passer, Klug isn't anywhere near satisfied:

He's got three in his last two games as a nickel rusher, including two in last week's loss to the Saints.

But to hear him tell it, it wasn't a very good effort.

"The thing is, that's only two plays out of the entire game," he said. "That's all I made. I don't really feel like I had a good game. Yeah it looks nice on the stat sheet, but I'd like to make more plays."

He also said that half his sacks this season have been a result of great coverage that's made the quarterback hold the ball too long.

The Titans are worried about how well the Colts' DEs are playing against young, mobile QBs such as Locker. The idea is that the Colts' speedy edge rushers tend to make young, mobile QBs pay for leaving the pocket by forcing a sack-fumble. Of course the possible flaw in this logic is that none of those young, mobile QBs were Jake Locker.

Nate Washington is hoping to practice today, and Munch is confident that he and Patrick Bailey will be ready to go on Sunday. McRath and Hayes are less likely to be ready by game time.

The TItans haven't put Ringer on the IR yet, as he and the team are hoping he'll be able to return before the game against the Texans... and any possible games that might come after that.

Check out the middle section of the Walkthrough over at FOO for a long examination on the implications of our string of 23-17 finishes, and the difference between average and mediocre.

Former Titan Antwan Odom can pretty much kiss his career goodbye after getting busted for possession of marijuana. Odom was up and down with the Titans, but in Cincy he totaled 11 sacks in 18 games during his first two years. The Bengals released him earlier in the year, after a 2010 season that was marred by injuries and a 4 game suspension. In the past few years Odom has also been shot in the leg with a 410 shotgun and lost his house to a fire. Hate to see a talented guy compound a few bad breaks with a dumb mistake.

If you don't vote for Rob Bironas to make the Pro Bowl, then Charlie Daniels will boot your ass to Saigon.

If Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, the Nashville Sounds and all things right in the world management get their way, LP Field could be getting a badass new neighbor in the next few years. That would make me a very happy man.

Email and Tweet me at mcmaugustwest@gmail.com and @AugustWest_MCM

Tweet Comment 51 comments | 1 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

Jake Locker

MCM Logic > Real Logic
Titans Dave Ball on tackling Bucs Blount: "It’s like trying to tackle a greased up, naked guy in the shower."
"You give Peyton Manning a better gm, coach, owner and he goes down as the greatest person to ever live." - coltsfan1888
MCM's Official Knee-Jerk Reaction Game Thread Over Dramatic Poster

by Dynamic Dreadlocks on Dec 16, 2011 11:05 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Please, Metro Nashville, let the Sounds stadium get built there.

Outside of LP the east side of the river is an eyesore, especially the scrapyard being right there. Perhaps a stadium that was used more than 10 weeks in the fall would spur more development on that side of the river.

Banned from Stampede Blue for comments made on MCM. Yes, I am a champion.

by ronburgundy7427 on Dec 16, 2011 11:08 AM CST reply actions

Re: Finny

I would love to see him back on like a 3 year/$18 mil deal, though I’m guessing after the season he’s had he will get offered more. Verner’s gone through a bit of a “sophomore slump” I think, but a duo of him and McCourty could still be great. IF he is not back, we absolutely need someone fiery in that secondary to take the mantle, I think McCarthy can be that guy for the front seven, but a backfield feisty guy is almost essential methinks.

Banned from Stampede Blue for comments made on MCM. Yes, I am a champion.

by ronburgundy7427 on Dec 16, 2011 11:10 AM CST reply actions

I think it will take more money to keep him.

And after too many years with bad CBs, I really want the titans to keep the Finnegan/McCourty/Verner trio intact.

"He's an amazing talent. He's probably the most explosive back since Marshall Faulk and Barry Sanders." - Eddie George, about CJ.

by criollo_pcg on Dec 16, 2011 11:16 AM CST up reply actions

Hawkins and Campbell as well, they seem like they could turn out pretty well for us too

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 11:17 AM CST up reply actions

The thing we'll miss IF Finny is gone is his physicality.

And his willingness to move into the slot and be versatile for us as a corner. I don’t see McCourty or Verner doing that, not a knock on them (and McCourty to me is our best pure cover corner) but their playing styles just aren’t like that.

Banned from Stampede Blue for comments made on MCM. Yes, I am a champion.

by ronburgundy7427 on Dec 16, 2011 11:20 AM CST up reply actions

We'll also be without his costly penalties as well...

I love C.Finn, but at times he’s been big time Boom or Bust.

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 11:23 AM CST up reply actions

He seems to have cleaned that up this year.

Banned from Stampede Blue for comments made on MCM. Yes, I am a champion.

by ronburgundy7427 on Dec 16, 2011 11:23 AM CST up reply actions

Definitely, but he is still ranked 9th in the AFC for penalties

Here

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 11:25 AM CST up reply actions

About that list..

Leroy Harris shows up, but I was surprised by the number of penalties. If I had to guess I qould probably say twice as much for him.

"He's an amazing talent. He's probably the most explosive back since Marshall Faulk and Barry Sanders." - Eddie George, about CJ.

by criollo_pcg on Dec 16, 2011 11:28 AM CST up reply actions

I thought the same thing

except Harris’s come at the WORST possible time.

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 11:37 AM CST up reply actions

exactly what I was thinking

"I wear tinted visor not to trick other players, but so hot girls in stands don't see me looking at them" - Alex Ovechkin

Follow!

by sami426 on Dec 16, 2011 12:14 PM CST up reply actions

Contract year!!

"He's an amazing talent. He's probably the most explosive back since Marshall Faulk and Barry Sanders." - Eddie George, about CJ.

by criollo_pcg on Dec 16, 2011 11:25 AM CST up reply actions

I do not mind if they overpay FInnegan a bit

We need to be adding good guys to our pass defense, not removing them.

Charter Member of the Music City Miracles Hall Of Fame

by numbertenox on Dec 16, 2011 1:01 PM CST up reply actions

This though;

Since taking over as GM in 2007, however, Reinfeldt hasn’t made a habit of extending contracts in season.

C.Finn is starting to make a habit of complaining about his contract at the worst possible time. Talks will open up once the season is over. The Titans are going to throw a decent/good contract at him, he is the one in control of signing it or not.

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 11:16 AM CST up reply actions

True, we really aren't an in-season team for contracts.

Which is fine with me honestly, we only need look at Buffalo extending Fitzpatrick in-season for an example of how that may not be a good investment.

I love Finnegan and think he is undeservedly considered a “dirty” player, I don’t like how he’s handled this contract stuff though. And while I’d love to have him back, the voice in the back of my head is starting to prep me for him being gone next year.

Banned from Stampede Blue for comments made on MCM. Yes, I am a champion.

by ronburgundy7427 on Dec 16, 2011 11:19 AM CST up reply actions

OH and we could franchise him in the interim, forgot about that.

Tag him and then work out a deal.

Banned from Stampede Blue for comments made on MCM. Yes, I am a champion.

by ronburgundy7427 on Dec 16, 2011 11:21 AM CST up reply actions

Same here, as much as he is saying he wants to retire here,

I think he’ll be asking for an amount we have no intention of pay.

And yes, we could still franchise tag him… sucka!

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 11:22 AM CST up reply actions

After what happened to C.J.

I’m afraid to give anyone “big” money….period!!

Music City Miracles Hall Of Fame, Class of 2010

"Anything less than 100% is not good enough" - Vince Lombardi

by titansfan4ever on Dec 16, 2011 11:24 AM CST up reply actions

Not Finny

I dont think Finny would react like that because he always looks to bring his A game

Please Santa bring me a Titans playoff game

by TITANAC on Dec 16, 2011 11:32 AM CST up reply actions

C.J.'s still on track for a decent year...

but yeah.

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 11:37 AM CST up reply actions

He is more

of a leader than C.J. and this we have seen

Please Santa bring me a Titans playoff game

by TITANAC on Dec 16, 2011 11:38 AM CST up reply actions

This is for sure

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 11:40 AM CST up reply actions

As you said

he still has some small issues with flags getting thrown his way plus dont know what kind of money he wants but he dont seem like the make it rain type more of the invest for the future family man

Please Santa bring me a Titans playoff game

by TITANAC on Dec 16, 2011 11:43 AM CST up reply actions

The franchise tag is too expensive, though. Mor than $10 million!

"He's an amazing talent. He's probably the most explosive back since Marshall Faulk and Barry Sanders." - Eddie George, about CJ.

by criollo_pcg on Dec 16, 2011 11:27 AM CST up reply actions

Yep, agreed.

We need to win out to make the playoffs, and he’s talking about his contract? Come on, man.

"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 16, 2011 11:49 AM CST up reply actions

Exactly

This is what is important to the team right this moment, not C.Finn’s extension.

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 11:50 AM CST up reply actions

You don't get better by letting your best players leave

by alijeal on Dec 16, 2011 11:42 AM CST up reply actions

Here is a little more on C.Finn;

It’s unbecoming for a key player on a team still in playoff contention to lament his contract situation, even in what appears to have been a calm, reflective conversation with Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

"It is like you have three weeks left and they say you are going to be fired, and you don’t hear anything leading up to that. You just do the best you can with what you’ve got. But from history, it doesn’t look bright for me here. But I know I can’t control that."

Poor timing by Cortland Finnegan

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 11:42 AM CST reply actions

Here again

seems like he just worried about his future seeming he has given everything he has to this team whatelse does the man have to do to prove himself

Please Santa bring me a Titans playoff game

by TITANAC on Dec 16, 2011 11:45 AM CST up reply actions

If I asked Santa for that also

Does that mean he will bring two.?.

by Indiana Titan on Dec 16, 2011 11:49 AM CST up reply actions

We all know WHY he wants the money... it's just really poor timing, especially knowing what we all know about:

Since taking over as GM in 2007, however, Reinfeldt hasn’t made a habit of extending contracts in season.

No one is disagreeing with re-signing him… but why does this need to be brought up now?

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 11:50 AM CST up reply actions

All true

I do say he could have picked better time like after he makes the game winning interception and we win the Superbowl oh sorry I started day dreaming

Please Santa bring me a Titans playoff game

by TITANAC on Dec 16, 2011 11:57 AM CST up reply actions

Correct

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 11:59 AM CST up reply actions

Around the league

In Denver, it’s not the altitude…it’s the attitude. BUT…Tom Brady = attitude adjuster….take the Pats. In Tampa, the Cowboys have to have this game…the Bucs do not….take Dallas (one does have to wonder, though, if their kicker could get “iced” 3 weeks in a row!!). In Houston, the Texan “D” will be too tough for Cam Newton….take Houston. In Buffalo, Miami’s road record sucks…AND it’s cold up there this time of the year…take the Bills. In St. Louis, the Bangles are fighting for their play-off lifes…the Rams are…well…they’re the Rams…take Cincy. In Chicago, a very proud Bears “D” got humiliated by Tim Tebow last week…I wouldn’t want to be the Seahawks this week (just saying)…take Chicago. In Minnesota, Drew Brees is coming to town (NOT Santa)…take N.O. In Kansas City, there may be somebody that can beat the Packers, but it aint the Chiefs…take Green Bay. In New York, the Redskins can hear that old “Three Dog Night” song playing…“Eli’s Coming”….take N.Y. In Oakland, Detroit will be “pass happy”…don’t know if the Raiders can keep up…take Detroit. In Arizona, the Browns come to town, but nobody cares (except the Saint & Jonne). In Philly, the Jets try to extend their play-off hopes. two reasons why they won’t…Mike & Vick!! In San Diego, the Chargers will get embarrassed AGAIN…this time by the ratbirds. In Frisco, the hobbled Steelers can’t keep up with the 49ers…and lastly…the Titans go to Indy…enough said!! Good luck everybody!!

Music City Miracles Hall Of Fame, Class of 2010

"Anything less than 100% is not good enough" - Vince Lombardi

by titansfan4ever on Dec 16, 2011 11:53 AM CST reply actions

Re:

The Titans are worried about how well the Colts’ DEs are playing against young, mobile QBs such as Locker. The idea is that the Colts’ speedy edge rushers tend to make young, mobile QBs pay for leaving the pocket by forcing a sack-fumble.

This isn’t directed at you, August, it’s at Glennon.

Newton didn’t fumble the ball against the Colts. Further, he had 53 yards and a touchdown on 9 carries. They did have 3 sacks for 32 yards, so maybe that’s what he’s referring to. But, I don’t think they have the speed to keep up with a guy like Locker if he elects to bail the pocket.

As for Gabbert, well, he’s Gabbert. There are zero comparisons to be drawn between Gabbert and Locker. Even though Locker’s got a ways to go in development, he’s light years ahead of Gabbert in terms of pocket composure and footwork.

by SuperHorn on Dec 16, 2011 1:30 PM CST reply actions

remember folks when you say your prayers.

keep in mind that Reinfelt had Gabbert on the board and passed.

Don't be Rudd: start Colin McCarthy

by asbestos_man on Dec 16, 2011 2:52 PM CST up reply actions

Interesting:

Since Washington became a regular in 2006, his 14.9 yards per catch is the seventh-highest average in the NFL. …

AFC Final Word
I heart All-State

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 2:15 PM CST reply actions

And: Through only 13 games this season, he is already recording his highest season yards total with 798 yards

and second in career TDs with 5TDs

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 2:18 PM CST up reply actions

Did you read the article he has on Gabbert?

The excerpt in it from M. Lombardi is pretty bad stuff. Damn glad he’s the Jags’ problem and not ours.

The Force is with you, young SkyLocker, but you are not a Jedi... yet!

by J3G77 on Dec 16, 2011 2:52 PM CST up reply actions

Wow...

"In my 20-plus years in the NFL, I don’t think I have seen a high first-round pick look as scared or as out of place as Blaine Gabbert. The game looks entirely too big for him. When the ball is in his hand, he treats it like a hot potato. His play was embarrassing, considering he was a top 10 pick. I believed Gabbert was a good prospect and wrote about it leading up to the draft. When everyone was concerned about his down-field throws, I thought he would be able to adjust. But never did I think his eye level would be this low, his unwillingness to hang in the pocket this bad. I readily admit my mistake. Now the Jags need to do the same. The longer they play him, they run the risk of losing the team. How can they expect the players around him to buy in? Gabbert cannot fool his teammates. If he continues to play like this, no one will want to play with him.

As much as I hate the Jags, I kinda feel bad for this kid…

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 3:06 PM CST up reply actions

We dodged a major bullet by taking Locker instead of him, though.

Better the Jags than us.

[disclaimer: this poster has no idea what the hell he's talking about.]

The future is bright for this Titans squad.

The Official MCM Idiot

by fanoftheunderdogs on Dec 16, 2011 3:09 PM CST up reply actions

That is for sure.

Just feel bad for a young kid that was placed in the worst situation possible and no wonder he is failing. I think if he would have came in there and sat for a year or 2 he’d turn out alright… but they have pretty much ruined any chance of that by now.

You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
Calling a site admin a ‘fuhrer’ gets you banned without warning.
The Saint of MCM

by StPrattrick on Dec 16, 2011 3:13 PM CST up reply actions

....

Jags stink up primetime, set their sights on England next.

If they get this, then the Jaguars have to be blackmailing the NFL scheduler.

[disclaimer: this poster has no idea what the hell he's talking about.]

The future is bright for this Titans squad.

The Official MCM Idiot

by fanoftheunderdogs on Dec 16, 2011 3:08 PM CST reply actions

lol @ Flacbert complained about ESPN only talking about Tebow today

by Dynamic Dreadlocks on Dec 16, 2011 5:27 PM CST reply actions

complaining*

by Dynamic Dreadlocks on Dec 16, 2011 5:28 PM CST up reply actions

Monobrow vs Tebus

[disclaimer: this poster has no idea what the hell he's talking about.]

The future is bright for this Titans squad.

The Official MCM Idiot

by fanoftheunderdogs on Dec 16, 2011 6:09 PM CST up reply actions

Finny

Has not taken a play off since he was drafted. Stupid penalties? Yes. But is there any Titan more deserving of an extension and is there any doubt that his play would not dropp off with a new contract.

Plus, I really really like my Finnegan jersey and my son really likes his. I graduated Samford and I would hate to see the only Samford grad in the NFL go to another team.

by WX_Man on Dec 16, 2011 5:39 PM CST reply actions 4 recs