Tennessee Titans Daily Links: New Coordinators Speak From The Mount Edition

by August West on Jun 17, 2011 2:59 PM CDT in Tennessee Titans Links

Chris Palmer fielded questions from Titans season ticket holders, and the results are a lot of glimpses into the new offensive philosophy. TitansInsider has the blow-by-blow, and some of the highlights include: only about 50% of the offensive terminology will change, Palmer hearts Jared Cook (at least when asked directly about him he does), he believes the QB competition is open for anyone (and that means anyone) to win and the two decades worth of connections between Palmer and Matt Hasselbeck.
Jerry Gray answered fan questions on the same call, and he noted how much he wants to highlight Derrick Morgan. Morgan has experience in the type of rush system Gray envisions for him, and his physical skills are undeniable. About the only question we have about Morgan is if he'll come back 100% from his season-ending knee injury. On other subjects, Gray asserted that Cortland could slide to the nickel spot on certain downs to take advantage of his blitzing success, the defense will use more 3-4 looks as the personnel changes and the defense must cut back on penalties.
Hudson County (N.J.) prosecutor Edward DeFazio says he's tired of interacting with Kenny Britt, which is a statement so stunningly demonstrative I don't even feel the need to tag it with a joke.

Glennon takes stock of the locker room leaders over the last three offseasons.

Andrew Perloff takes a look at one guy you can pretty much guarantee won't be a Titan: Shamed OSU QB, and NFL supplemental draft participant, Terrell Pryor.

Bucky Brooks says a former Titans QB is going to need to completely reinvent himself in order to find anything vaguely identifiable as sustained success with a new team. I say good luck with that.

For the CFL fans in the house, the Edmonton Eskimos have signed former Titans undrafted free agent Stefan Rodgers. The only thing I know about Stefan is that he's one swapped vowel away from knowing which clubs in Ontario have the best human fire hydrants:

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Seems Great

That our younger players will have an opportunity to prove their worth. hopefully the coordinators stick with that line of thinking so we can drop some dead weight when the time is right (looking your way Babin, with $$$ in your eyes).

It is my hope that before i die i witness these two things at least once - The Titans winning a Super Bowl and Team USA winning the World Cup.

by Pulp Fiction on Jun 17, 2011 3:16 PM CDT reply actions

i thought you meant stefan johnson

for a second

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by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jun 17, 2011 5:00 PM CDT reply actions

So did I

I was wildly excited.

God Save the Queen

by CanuckTitan27 on Jun 17, 2011 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Over on the Seahawks blog, they have an interesting article on Haaselbeck and his connections here.

I like Matt. I think he’s a good QB and just as a good guy. I’ve always liked the idea of Matt ending up here and after reading their article, I like it even more. Here are some quotes from Matt about Jake before the draft:

“He’s a great kid, just a wonderful, wonderful guy. I feel like he’s the kind of guy who would be a great leader on a football team. Just really, really gifted and talented. Almost off the charts with his strength and explosiveness and his running ability. I’ve just seen him play a little bit, but just an awesome guy to be around. He’s just got some of those qualities that you just can’t coach.”

“And I understand it could be a reality with me this year, whether it’s with the Seahawks or wherever that I’m with a guy like that, a young guy.’’

“I was fortunate in my career to be around some great veteran quarterbacks and just learned so much from them, I’m kind of excited for that kind of an opportunity to maybe be on a team with a really talented young guy and just get the opportunity to pay that forward just a little bit, things that I’ve learned along the way. If I can share that with a really talented guy that’s willing to work and listen, that could be a really fun thing. And at the same time hopefully be on a really good team.’’

I’d be okay with them even overpaying a little for Matt. That extra money would worth the bond Matt and Jake seem to have. It’s one thing just to mentor and learn, it’s another to enjoy doing those with someone you like being around. They’ve overpaid FA players that have produced less results than this could. JMO.

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

by J3G77 on Jun 17, 2011 7:22 PM CDT reply actions

I like Matt...

Reason why: he understands his place if he where to come here, and that place is to help mentor Locker into the best qb possible. I have yet to see KC mention that he is willing to mentor locker.

by datboybevans on Jun 17, 2011 9:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

everyone should know how I feel about this…

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by danielreese05 on Jun 17, 2011 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, I know how you feel. And for the most part, I agree.

But I do think Matt would be a much better mentor for Jake and an upgrade over KC even without knowledge of our system. That, of course, is considering we have some sort of a camp and keep him healthy. However, we have the same health concerns with KC. I just think having the better mentor for Jake would payoff big in the long run – hopefully.

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

by J3G77 on Jun 18, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions

though I think Hasselbeck would be a better mentor than Collins...

I don’t want them to overpay for any FA QB. In fact I’d like them to underpay simply because there’s a 99% chance that they will bring in someone. I’d rather that decision hold very little significance because I don’t see any positive results coming from a significant QB move…. just wasted cap space.

"We're fated to pretend."

by BythePowerofMunchak! on Jun 18, 2011 5:01 AM CDT up reply actions

Well, when I said I'd be okay with overpaying, I did say a little.

I wouldn’t want them to ridiculously overpay for Matt. But if he wants to move on from Seattle, and he like the idea of being here mostly as a mentor, and if the difference between what he wants and what Kerry wants isn’t huge, then I think they should. As you and I agree on, Matt would most certainly be the better mentor. That, and they already have a friendship. I know I’m probably the minority on this but I think for those reasons it might be worth it.

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

by J3G77 on Jun 18, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions

I've been saying this all along, J3G77....

IMO…this is a perfect fit for both Matt & the Titans (Jake). I want to thank KC for all he’s done for the Titans over the years…but it’s time to say good-bye. Besides, he’s gonna be a big country singer now!!

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by titansfan4ever on Jun 19, 2011 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions

I agree. It is a seemingly perfect fit for both sides.

I liked the idea before but after reading Matt’s comments on Jake and on mentoring, I really like it.

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

by J3G77 on Jun 21, 2011 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions

I just met Charlie Baggett at a restaurant

For those like me that don’t know who he is, he is the WR coach at UT. He also coached Randy Moss for three years. And he coached WRs at Washington University a few years back. Randy Moss and Jake Locker. Awesomeness

It's all fun and games until someone gets a concussion from a stray flying footbal. *cough* Kerry *cough*

by MikeGriffFan27 on Jun 17, 2011 7:34 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Oh, 2005

I didn’t recognize Stefan Rodgers, was wondering when he was on the Titans. That answers that.

by NewsToTom on Jun 17, 2011 7:54 PM CDT reply actions

also, Ray Lewis was WRONG.
lolololololololol

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by danielreese05 on Jun 17, 2011 9:21 PM CDT reply actions

hahaha

maybe he just meant on his street. or maybe he meant crime will go up because he won’t be occupied with football and we all know how he loves to kill people.

nope. professor lewis fails

"We're fated to pretend."

by BythePowerofMunchak! on Jun 18, 2011 5:06 AM CDT up reply actions

it’s funny ‘cause he has no neighbors, trust me, I’ve been there.

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by danielreese05 on Jun 18, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions

He didn't mean JUST himself,

(or even just himself and Kenny Britt) :)
He meant crime would go up because a lot of NFL players are idle, and looking for something to do. :)

"It's a great day to be great, baby!"

"Here I am, brain the size of a planet,
and they ask me to pick up a piece of paper.
You call that job satisfaction?
'Cause, I don't."

THE BEARS STILL SUCK!

by NorthStarr on Jun 19, 2011 4:27 AM CDT up reply actions

right. that's what dreese's link mentions

i was offering an alternative interpretation that was also meant to mock Ray Lewis.

aka: it was a joke

"We're fated to pretend."

by BythePowerofMunchak! on Jun 19, 2011 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions

well, Britt has certainly tried to make Ray Ray look like a genius for making these claims

"I really can't stand that NFL guy, what's his name? Mel, yeah Mel Kiper Jr. He knows about as much about football as a Japanese space pilot." - Coach Trickett FSU

by nolesbroncos3456 on Jun 18, 2011 6:12 AM CDT up reply actions

as well as the Colts Javarris James

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by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jun 18, 2011 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Stefon!

best SNL character these days. love him.

by oshoney on Jun 18, 2011 12:10 AM CDT reply actions

I really need to watch more SNL.

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A picture of Jake Locker in a Titan jersey?
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by gramsey712 on Jun 18, 2011 9:05 AM CDT reply actions

Let Britt go!

Time to let the trouble maker go I say when ever the season starts trade VY and Britt as a package deal and try to get a defensive leader and pick up a free agent wr there are plenty of free agents out thier. Also bring Hasselbeck in or Collins back and let Locker sit for the entire year.

by bendel1974 on Jun 18, 2011 11:21 AM CDT reply actions

no

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by rothbard on Jun 18, 2011 12:47 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 4 recs

I agree with none of this strategy.

Ain't no time for hesitatin'
All you got to do is groove

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by BonzosMontreaux on Jun 18, 2011 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions

that's a package deal from hell

"We're fated to pretend."

by BythePowerofMunchak! on Jun 18, 2011 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Then,

Al Davis just might go for it.

"It's a great day to be great, baby!"

"Here I am, brain the size of a planet,
and they ask me to pick up a piece of paper.
You call that job satisfaction?
'Cause, I don't."

THE BEARS STILL SUCK!

by NorthStarr on Jun 19, 2011 4:28 AM CDT up reply actions

you're right

we might end up with the raiders first round picks for the next 3 years

"We're fated to pretend."

by BythePowerofMunchak! on Jun 19, 2011 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Heck no

Are you a Titans fan?
Or are you just spwewing stupid decisions???

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by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jun 20, 2011 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions

BB on VY

Young is an athletic playmaker most effective when working on the perimeter. He specializes in generating big plays with his feet and arm, and is at his best when improvising outside of the pocket. He is an outstanding deep-ball passer, but his unorthodox throwing motion and sloppy footwork affect his touch and accuracy on short and intermediate throws. While he has made significant strides in this area, his unrefined mechanics can result in errant throws from the pocket.

So basically he sucks.. just say what you mean – jeeesh

by ltknick on Jun 18, 2011 2:38 PM CDT reply actions