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Notes from Saturday's Tennessee Titans Training Camp Practice

The Tennessee Titans were on the field this afternoon for a practice that was closed to the fans but open to the media. Unfortunately the Titans have decided to only grant me one day of training camp access as a credentialed member of the media, so I won't be able to provide some of the stuff that I did last year. I will still try to get out there as much as I can as a fan, and I would love for any of you who make it out there to the open sessions to write a fanpost about what you saw.

Notes from today's practice after the jump.

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There were a couple of position changes that Jim Wyatt noted on his Twitter feed (@jwyattsports). Jason Jones has been moved outside to defensive end, and Will Witherspoon has been moved inside to middle linebacker (I guess that makes it a 4-way battle). Neither of those moves come as a surprise.

Wyatt said that both Derrick Morgan and Stafon Johnson practiced today and looked good.

He also noted that Jake Locker struggled throwing the ball early but finished strong.

Wyatt also noted that all players and coaches are staying in a hotel during training camp. Jeff Fisher would usually let the veterans stay where they wanted.

Jonathan Hutton notes on his Twitter account (@hutton1045) that Kenny Britt didn't practice today because they are being careful with his hamstring. Hutton has a bunch of audio from after today's practice as well.

Kuharsky notes that the starting defensive line was William Hayes, Jovan Haye, Jurrell Casey and Jason Jones from left to right, and that the linebackers were Akeem Ayers, Will Witherspoon and Gerald McRath. He said that Haye is up from 275 pounds last year to 312 pounds this year. Our boy Alterraun Verner started at corner opposite Cortland Finnegan.

I thought when I read Hutton's tweet that Britt didn't practice it meant he was out of shape, but Kuharsky says Britt appeared to be in really good shape.

Tomorrow's practice is at 6:30 PM and open to the public. I am not going to be able to make it out, so anyone that is and can report back to us would be much appreciated.

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eh, first day of training camp and D-Will is a second year player who hardly saw the field last year. I’m not worried.

Damn it feels good to be a contributor, Music City Miracles.
"We’re not backing down, we’re not scared of them...them and their 180 million dollar payroll"
- Kevin Gregg

by danielreese05 on Jul 30, 2011 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Couldn't that just be they

feel Damian is more of a slot receiver and that will be the position he will be playing during the season as Britt will have that spot on the outside anyway.

And wouldn’t Spoon be a temporary MLB till Ruud gets here?

by Big Bad Bulluck on Jul 30, 2011 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

somthing form Paul K on practice today that i thought was funny.

Receiver coach Dave Ragone drilled the first pass of one positional drill into the facemask shield of Nate Washington. He warned that balls would be on guys fast out of their breaks, but this bullet may have been too fast and too early for Jerry Rice. Washington had to wipe down the shield before getting into back into line.

only cause i played WR in high school and remember that happening, also getting drilled in the balls.

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. ~Gregory Widen, Backdraft

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

right? getting drilled in the visor sucks, especially if it’s muddy.

Damn it feels good to be a contributor, Music City Miracles.
"We’re not backing down, we’re not scared of them...them and their 180 million dollar payroll"
- Kevin Gregg

by danielreese05 on Jul 30, 2011 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Didnt have a visor on when I played but yeah the mud and dirt sucked.

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. ~Gregory Widen, Backdraft

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh man it’s rough. you try to wipe it off with a towel and that just spreads it around.

Damn it feels good to be a contributor, Music City Miracles.
"We’re not backing down, we’re not scared of them...them and their 180 million dollar payroll"
- Kevin Gregg

by danielreese05 on Jul 30, 2011 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish i had one my senior year when we play on that synthetic turf with the rubber pellets. that shit would flip up into your face and just stick because of the sweat and go into your eyes.

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. ~Gregory Widen, Backdraft

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ragones got more accuracy then their use to lol. Nate didnt have to flop around for it. Ragone had a noodle of a deep ball.

by radbagger on Jul 31, 2011 12:32 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

They said a lot of people applied

and they don’t have space for everyone which makes no sense because the whole thing is held outside.

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by Jimmy on Jul 31, 2011 7:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

It the one that has a pool and hot tub on the roof.

cause the roof the roof the roof is on fire.

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. ~Gregory Widen, Backdraft

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice Ice.

Yes, I’m a firefighter, but i’m not the Titans Firefighter. Also I’m up in Northern IL so I cant fight a fire in Nashville.

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. ~Gregory Widen, Backdraft

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

You can’t with that attitude

"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster

by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jul 30, 2011 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey now thats not cool.

I’m not qualified to fight fires in TN, but if there are Disasters in the Gulf with Hurricanes I can go down and help. The Dept i’m on sent a truck down for Katrina.

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. ~Gregory Widen, Backdraft

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was just kidding, and that’s awesome. I wasn’t here for the floods so I couldn’t help then, but I was able to head to Tuscaloosa after the storms and help out there. Off-topic question, how’d you become a Titans fan, are you originally from here? Because I heard they shunned people in Northern IL if they weren’t diehard Bears fans.

"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster

by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jul 30, 2011 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope born and raise in N IL. Family is all Bears fans which is my second team.

I have an Aunt and Uncle that live in Houston and I liked the Oilers more than the Bears. My family tired to get me to be a true fan of the Bears and just like the Titans. It has ended up that I love the Titans and I like the Bears, I will rout for the Bears to win unless they play the Titans and then its Die Bears Die.

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. ~Gregory Widen, Backdraft

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

But it is so hard to find Titans Gear up here too.

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. ~Gregory Widen, Backdraft

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would have to go and order online but

i dont like doing that because I’m not sure how it will fit once I get it. I do have a place up here that I can get hats from every 32 teams and not just one or two but like 5 from every team. Couple jeresy at the place too but most times its XXL and that way to F’n big I just need a L or maybe a M.

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. ~Gregory Widen, Backdraft

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

true I still have an Eddie George jersey its a M but it still fits a little tighter than I would want.

I wore it during Jr tackle practices so its a little wore down.

How firefighter's identify a HAZMAT chemical using the new:
"Tri-Cop-Scope Method"
Method 1. Officer standing/Car running: Not hazardous
Method 2. Officer unconscious/Car running: Toxic fumes.
Method 3. Officer unconscious/Car stalled: Oxygen displacing chemical.
Method 4. Officer/Car both melting: Acidic chemical.
Method 5. Officer/Car on fire: Extremely flammable.

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 31, 2011 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions  

Probably better than NJ

Nothing but Jets, Giants, and whomever won the last super bowl gear down here. I have to order my stuff from NFL.com.

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by NJD28 on Jul 31, 2011 1:10 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

don’t they have Titans stuff at Modell’s?

Damn it feels good to be a contributor, Music City Miracles.
"We’re not backing down, we’re not scared of them...them and their 180 million dollar payroll"
- Kevin Gregg

by danielreese05 on Jul 31, 2011 1:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

Don't put too much stock into where Spoon practices.

He’s moved around his entire career, pretty much plays any linebacker spot.

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

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by BonzosMontreaux on Jul 30, 2011 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Jovan Haye

move his weight up and down every year in search off his “playing weight” and always sucks.

by Fernando brazil on Jul 30, 2011 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't know how it happened...

I hadnt lifted wieghts in a while and then i just kept going up in weight each day in the Gym and it just happened, but thats my max, so i can only do it once.

I’m taking creatine and drinking lots of water, so hopefully might Junior year i can play at either TSU or MTSU

by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 30, 2011 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought creatine was against NCAA rules?

Damn it feels good to be a contributor, Music City Miracles.
"We’re not backing down, we’re not scared of them...them and their 180 million dollar payroll"
- Kevin Gregg

by danielreese05 on Jul 30, 2011 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope...

atleast not what i’ve read, its not a steroid, it just puts more water in your muscles

..

by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 30, 2011 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah I just know we’re not allowed to use it so I just assumed I guess.

Damn it feels good to be a contributor, Music City Miracles.
"We’re not backing down, we’re not scared of them...them and their 180 million dollar payroll"
- Kevin Gregg

by danielreese05 on Jul 31, 2011 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions  

I thought you were leaving

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"Our depth chart this year:

1) Not Vince Young
2) Not Vince Young
3) Not Vince Young

Looks like we upgraded."

by gramsey712 on Jul 30, 2011 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

as i said before...

i always will be there, because i want to see your reactions when all the future things happens. And c’mon, Jovan Haye is really bad. With morgan outside, you can mantain JJ in his dt spot. OK with beef up, but you need quality to do that.

by Fernando brazil on Jul 30, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anybody think that Locker should have a twitter account?

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. ~Gregory Widen, Backdraft

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

when he comes to camp then they will talk about the money.

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. ~Gregory Widen, Backdraft

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

okay it's about time we get serious about Rusty smith jokes

LOOK AT HIS FREAKING HAIR

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by TitansJonne on Jul 30, 2011 10:55 PM CDT reply actions   3 recs

Rusty is a mess

ok, I’m just as guilty but damn, we’re really treatin Rusty badly, i mean he did take over for our team last year at a moment’s notice and helped ruin our chances for the playoffs he deserves some respect

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 30, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

as a player? he’s got my respect, just don’t try to talk to me about his hair.

Damn it feels good to be a contributor, Music City Miracles.
"We’re not backing down, we’re not scared of them...them and their 180 million dollar payroll"
- Kevin Gregg

by danielreese05 on Jul 30, 2011 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

lmfao

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 31, 2011 6:20 AM CDT up reply actions  

So he's the only known hybrid offspring

of a Giraffe and a velociraptor, hence the name Velociraffe,
 Has the body of a skinny 8 year old who likes candy,
 Throws interceptions to a Fexan with a Broken Hand,
 has a QB rating worse than Chris Johnson
 And has a History of questionably strange haircuts…

….idk what to say, hahaha

by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 30, 2011 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well to be fair

We all though our grandmothers could complete passes on that Texan defense. But what we found out was that our grandmothers could complete passes, but only if they were 5th round picks.

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by asbestos_man on Jul 31, 2011 1:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

yeah that's an easy job

ok Rusty they’re all in the box dude… even my 3 month old daughter can complete these passes…. just DON’T TURN IT OVER….
5 MINUTES LATER
DAMMIT RUSTY!!!!

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 31, 2011 6:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

Hasselbeck:

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

by MikeGriffFan27 on Jul 30, 2011 11:17 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

No velociraffes allowed!

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

by MikeGriffFan27 on Jul 30, 2011 11:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I'm really confused as to

what is going on around here. I don’t get to go to camp and watch practices and shit so I wanna know, if Jason Jones is moving to DE then aren’t we headed to more of a 3-4?

by Big Bad Bulluck on Jul 30, 2011 11:32 PM CDT reply actions  

we are going to be doing a hybrid.

But Jones moving to DE will possible keep him healthier because he isnt getting beat up inside every play.

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. ~Gregory Widen, Backdraft

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also it helps his explosiveness

usually the Centers and Guards are shorter and Heavier, also stronger so they are built like Concrete walls at the interior of the O-Line.
But Tackles are built more like trees with long branches, to push away a defender, and since they are tall they lose their balance sometimes while blocking, and are susceptible to falling down, see one of babin’s sacks

by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 30, 2011 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

we are going bigger at tackle thus JJ -> DE

which some say is his natural position. Watch his post practice vid; he seems excited about it.

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by rothbard on Jul 30, 2011 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

worst thing from today's practice

Paul K:

Chris Hope was here and at strong safety. He was due a $500,000 roster bonus Friday and there has been no news of a restructured deal. That means he got it and isn’t going anywhere unless something big changes between now and opening day.

ZOMGWTFBBQ!!!!!?!??!?!?

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by rothbard on Jul 30, 2011 11:48 PM CDT reply actions  

hey i think this is good news.

via Chris Johnson twitter

ChrisJohnson28 Chris Johnson
Be der soon #THECOOL RT @Mouton29: Damn I miss my dawg @ChrisJohnson28

How firefighter's identify a HAZMAT chemical using the new:
"Tri-Cop-Scope Method"
Method 1. Officer standing/Car running: Not hazardous
Method 2. Officer unconscious/Car running: Toxic fumes.
Method 3. Officer unconscious/Car stalled: Oxygen displacing chemical.
Method 4. Officer/Car both melting: Acidic chemical.
Method 5. Officer/Car on fire: Extremely flammable.

by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 30, 2011 11:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Ohhh

I like hearing that. Also glad Mouton is still alive, completely forgot he existed.

"Next time someone tells you Nashville’s not a hockey town, tell ‘em to come try some of the home cookin’." - TSN Broadcaster

by Go_Titans_Preds_USC on Jul 31, 2011 3:17 AM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Yes!!!!

This is fantastic.

by BadV6Blazer on Jul 31, 2011 5:36 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

wow

if that means what i think it means, took WAAAAAAAAY shorter than i thought lmfao (i thought half the reason for holdouts was to skip the boring/hard part of camp)

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 31, 2011 6:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

Also note from Munchak's post-practice "presser"

They had SCREEN PERIOD. Like a whole segment of practice devoted to screens… WHA? TITANS RUNNING SCREENS? whodathunkit

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by rothbard on Jul 31, 2011 12:05 AM CDT reply actions  

What be a screen?

Why were they running around with TV screen?
DId they want to see how they would look on Tv?

by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 31, 2011 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

ok that’s awesome. maybe we’re not giving his creativity enough credit?

Damn it feels good to be a contributor, Music City Miracles.
"We’re not backing down, we’re not scared of them...them and their 180 million dollar payroll"
- Kevin Gregg

by danielreese05 on Jul 31, 2011 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

Screens aren't even that creative

we’re just used to the utter lack of creativity from the Fisher regime.

I don't want to live on this planet anymore.

by TitanFan2K on Jul 31, 2011 6:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

it’s all relative.

Damn it feels good to be a contributor, Music City Miracles.
"We’re not backing down, we’re not scared of them...them and their 180 million dollar payroll"
- Kevin Gregg

by danielreese05 on Jul 31, 2011 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok... if we can play smart enough to get a power run game going when we're winning games

we DEFINITELY will be the top running team in the NFL… and Chris can get more long runs

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 31, 2011 6:27 AM CDT reply actions  

back to fisherball?

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by rothbard on Jul 31, 2011 6:47 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

HEEELLLL NOOOO

Fisherball=killing good running back+running ball when it’d be smart to pass
I’m just saying we already have a good feature back, maybe Jaime Harper can be the perfect addition to what can be a good three running back running game… and if we pass more, it’ll definitely get all 8 men out of the box

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 31, 2011 6:53 AM CDT up reply actions  

on a side note....

I LOVE SEEING OUR NEW #10 WORKING FOR US!!! (even if he does struggle he will get better)

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 31, 2011 6:29 AM CDT reply actions  

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