Best read I've found this morning: this profile of T-Rac from The Times Daily in Florence Alabama. Seriously, it's a pretty good read covering the man inside the costume, Pete Nelson, and his love for playing the role. Of course, Adrian McPherson probably disagrees...

Frank Bush is still in the mix to be the Titans' LB coach. I'd seriously doubt any offer is extended until the defensive coordinator spot is filled though. Munch will want to build some consensus with the DC when it comes to the staff he'll have, and that's a wise move.

I don't know why this NFL ad featured tons of Simpsons characters with various NFL jerseys. Any good Simpsons fan knows Springfield is Titans country!

Annie Johnson of the Nashville Business Journal examines the state of the Titans' brand, and rightly finds it indestructible!

Gotta agree with Blaize on this one: if the Titans can't pry Gray loose, they should at least interview Eric Mangini.

Here's a handy chart breaking down the number of Free Agents on each team who are waiting with bated breath to see what happens with the next CBA. Until there's an agreement these guys are stuck in limbo. because the major reason for a CBA is to layout the rules for player contracts and team limitations on signing/trading player contracts.

If Brett Favre really is going on Dancing With The Stars, what's the over/under on how many shows he makes it before the sexual harassment lawsuit is filed? My money is on mid-way through the first episode.

Jeff Fisher's NBA doppelgänger, Jerry Sloan, has retired from the Utah Jazz.

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