Tennessee Titans Daily Links: Colonel Klug Edition

by August West on Aug 16, 2011 10:06 AM CDT in Tennessee Titans Links

The Titans have signed journeyman OT Adam Terry to fill in for David Stewart, who came out of Saturday's game nursing a hamstring injury. My guess is that it's a longshot for Terry to make the 53 man roster, but this is clearly a knock on Mike Otto and Troy Kropog. Both guys have been groomed for a few years to be quality reserves at the tackle spot, but this offseason has seen several veteran guys brought in to fight for their spot.

Karl Klug is making waves in his first NFL training camp, and not just because his name sounds like a bit character from Hogan's Heroes. Perhaps the most shocking aspect of this isn't that Klug was such a late-round, low investment pick compared to Jurrell Casey and Shaun Smith; the most shocking part is that Klug looks more like a Jim Washburn-style DT, weighing in at 275 lbs. Still, what Klug lacks in bulk he makes up for with burst, strength and motor. Those three qualities are usually enough to lead to a long career in the NFL.

Kenny Britt is back to practicing, even though he's not 100%. Munchak is saying that Britt could play in St. Louis this weekend, but the real goal is to have Britt as good as new for the Sept. 11th opener against Jacksonville.

Paul K makes a pretty convincing case that the Jeff Fisher regime wasn't completely irrational in their loyalty to Gerald McRath, just irrational in how they used McRath. Looking back, the fact that they were convinced that Tully was the best 3 down LB we had was pretty damned absurd.

Chris Palmer is damned near as big of a Jared Cook fan as you are, and the number of reps the talented TE is getting is the proof.

Ahmard Hall has made a career paving the way for huge Chris Johnson runs, and he backs CJ2K through his current holdout.

Last night CJ's contract situation was the lead story at halftime on the season's first Monday Night Football broadcast, and now it's a featured story on NFL.com.

Related Breaking News: Chris Johnson wants to get paid in a serious way.

CJ2K is just the latest in a long line of notable NFL running back holdouts.

Tony Brown had a reputation around Baptist Sports Park as a loud character who loved cracking up his teammates, and Shaun Smith looks to be a natural fit to replace that role.

TitansOnline previews the Saturday night match-up between the Titans and ~~that evil group of douchacanoes who are just lucky Kevin Dyson was as short as he was~~ the Rams.

Former Titan David Thornton has joined the coaching staff at his alma mater, UNC.

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Colonel Klug... I like it.

I really hope he makes the team

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 10:09 AM CDT reply actions

Makes the team?

don’t think that’s an issue.

by oysterhead43 on Aug 16, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

A lot can happen in a month

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Actually:

No 5th rounders have been cut(in their first year) with the team the post-Floyd Reese era. So barring injury or public misshap he should make the team.

This years play calling already >>>>>>>>> then last years and this is the pre-season. StPrattrick

by Titanluv318 on Aug 16, 2011 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I prefer this one:

“TitansOnline previews the Saturday night match-up between the Titans and ~~that evil group of douchacanoes who were just lucky that both of our starting safeties were hurt~~ the Rams.”

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by gramsey712 on Aug 16, 2011 10:16 AM CDT reply actions

That is a good one too

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions

I thought this was a pretty good article about AP

and What Is The Going Rate For A Running Back.
We all know CJ wants to be the highest paid human on the face of the planet for years to come, but that being said… what is going to happen next year when AP wants a contract that size or more? Also, what will CJ say when they shell out a few more million then AP is getting? Is he going to holdout again? if there is a no holdout clause will he find other ways for him to make sure he is the highest paid player ever?
This sounds like it’s all going to get messy…

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 10:32 AM CDT reply actions

The writer lost me at:

I’m sure that the Wilfs, Rick Spielman, and Leslie Frazier don’t care about my opinion, but if they did I would tell them to pay Peterson whatever he wanted.

by SuperHorn on Aug 16, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, a bit. Was more saying it was pretty good article for the topic...

all of the other SB nation blogs can’t be as fortunate as us to have great writers… suckas!

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions

what happens next? CJ’s contract sets a precedent. this is what you can have if you eat your wheaties, hold on to the football, and smash an NFL record for most yards from scrimmage.

Damn it feels good to be a contributor, Music City Miracles.
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by danielreese05 on Aug 16, 2011 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions

How SuperHorn's boy did in his first pre-season game

Dalton: Not a good start
Bengals rookie Andy Dalton struggled Friday night in Detroit — and that is being kind. He did not look decisive with the football, nor did he have a great command. He was under pressure from the Lions’ front, but he was not impressive with his arm or location of the football. From his first pass of the game — which was intercepted — to his last, Dalton never looked like a pure thrower. He did not look like someone who could drive the ball when the pocket closed on him. I am confident Dalton will be better next week with more work, but whether he can make all the throws the NFL game requires is yet to be determined.

Locker on the other hand:

Locker: Work in progress
The Titans signed veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck to play right now while they work on first-round pick Jake Locker’s mechanics, trying to improve his overall accuracy and fundamentals. And based on one game, their work has paid dividends. Locker was more accurate and more precise with his throws in a 14-3 win over the Vikings. It’s not perfect yet, and when the games get faster, it will be interesting to see if he can continue to use his new fundamentals under pressure. When the Titans took Locker, they knew he was a work in progress. So far they are making strides.

Rookie QBs show promise in first preseason action

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 11:06 AM CDT reply actions

i guess that scout was right

red heads don’t make good QBs.

by asian phil on Aug 16, 2011 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions

being on the bengals

has to have at least some mitigating significance

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by rothbard on Aug 16, 2011 11:27 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

No doubt, plus it being the first pre-season game... I am not reading a lot into it other then:

He did not look decisive with the football, nor did he have a great command. He was under pressure from the Lions’ front, but he was not impressive with his arm or location of the football.

Just sounds like any rookie getting into the big lights for the first time
That being said, Sky-Locker is awesome.

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions

huge significance. I feel terribly for AJ Green and Dalton. there’s just no way they make it.

/halfsnark.

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 Aug 16, 2011 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions

That article on Cook says he's allergic to GRASS?

o_O

I guess it’s time to install FieldTurf at LP Field, our TE is itchy!

by hartley on Aug 16, 2011 11:08 AM CDT reply actions

Chris Simms wasnt allergic

am I right?

I’m an early bird and a night owl. So I’m wise and I have worms.

BOOM! You've been pharmacisted!

by DonFrancisco on Aug 16, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 6 recs

Jared Cook is also allergic to drops

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by August West on Aug 16, 2011 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Cookie Just SNAAAGGGZZZ!!!11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Check out my Youtube Channel Icecru2
yeah, i want some views...

Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights

Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights

Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010

by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Aug 16, 2011 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions

R-Bard is going to destroy you

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

I think it's a lost cause

I will hate Fisher forever for infecting minds with the Cookie virus

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by rothbard on Aug 16, 2011 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions

brian_mcintyre profile brian_mcintyre #Broncos Release RB LenDale White http://t.co/qo1sMqU #NFL

CHEESEBURGER WHITE!!!! Let’s bring him back!

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 11:25 AM CDT reply actions

Um No...

"Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat."

by MexicanTitanFreak on Aug 16, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions

Kidding, clearly.

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions

Um Yes...

"Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat."

by MexicanTitanFreak on Aug 16, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions

even though he was mediocre

i’ve always liked lendale for all the stupid things he said. maybe its because i’m an idiot though.

by asian phil on Aug 16, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm right there with you. I've always thought he was kind of an asshole, but in a funny way.

and confession: I kinda miss the Smash and Dash days… :o(

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions

he reminded me of some people i used to play with

joke around before and after, but he always played hard to try his hardest during game time.

maybe bring back the “smash” will cause the “dash” to come back too. one could only hope.

by asian phil on Aug 16, 2011 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Same here, they were the guys that you would hate if they weren't on your team and already your friend haha

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions

"swagger jacked"

’nuff said.

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by August West on Aug 16, 2011 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions

belee dat

Check out my Youtube Channel Icecru2
yeah, i want some views...

Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights

Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights

Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010

by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Aug 16, 2011 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Um Yes...

"Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat."

by MexicanTitanFreak on Aug 16, 2011 11:33 AM CDT reply actions

There's so many reasons to be excited about this team's future.

And yet I’m ticked off about CJ still.

WTF: Appropriate initials given my thought processes.

by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Aug 16, 2011 11:45 AM CDT reply actions

ding,ding,ding,ding,ding,ding,ding,

"Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat."

by MexicanTitanFreak on Aug 16, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions

Because it's the thorn in our side

preventing us from being the team we could be.

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm not...

I’m over CJ. If he wants to sit out this year, I’ll respect his decision……NEXT!!!

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by titansfan4ever on Aug 16, 2011 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions

I just want a resolution. Either they agree on a contract or he sits out- but I don't want to wait months for that answer.

I’m honestly fine with him holding out for a year. That would suck, but there are some silver lining benefits.

WTF: Appropriate initials given my thought processes.

by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Aug 16, 2011 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions

No team wants to be without their star RB.....

but since that’s HIS decision….I’m like…fine…If you’re not going to join your team, especially since you’ve got new coaches, new systems, new QB….then, right now, as far as I’m concerned…he’s not on this team, and it’s time to move on without him.

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If you had to be perfect to do what we do, then nobody would be doing it. On the other hand, if everyone could do what we do.....then everyone would be doing it.

by titansfan4ever on Aug 16, 2011 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions

What kinda is really pissing me off about all this too...

Is this is Thor’s first year as HC. With the mess that was last year, signing an entirely new coaching staff, the Lockout, fitting the entire off-season into just a few weeks, Kenny Britt’s off-season troubles, re-signing vets, the crazy FA week of hell, drafting a new face of the franchise and trying to surround him with people to help him grow as a QB, the whole C.F-inn fiasco, PLUS his best running back ditching camps because of this damn hold out… It’s a lot for a Rookie HC to take on in one year, he has done a damn fine job though. Just wish someone would cut him some slack…

At least he know he’s been battle tested early on and could handle it.

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed

The only way this team (or any team for that matter) is going to be successful is if EVERY one of them come together as a TEAM….no prima donnas….no “stars”….just a whole group of guys with ONE goal….coming together with ONE purpose (could someone hum the national anthem for me about now please)….all willing to set aside their pride & EGOS…..and come ready to perform at a high level everyday…follow their coaches instructions….stay out of trouble (KB)….be totally focused & prepared to play error free football on every down…every snap. Because anything less than 100%…..will not get it done. And the LAST thing that we need right now…is another darn distraction(CJ)…after last year?….OH HECK NO…..NO WAY!!!!

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If you had to be perfect to do what we do, then nobody would be doing it. On the other hand, if everyone could do what we do.....then everyone would be doing it.

by titansfan4ever on Aug 16, 2011 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions

O Canada, our home and native land,

true patriot love in all thy sons command…

WTF: Appropriate initials given my thought processes.

by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Aug 16, 2011 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions

That too.....:-)

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If you had to be perfect to do what we do, then nobody would be doing it. On the other hand, if everyone could do what we do.....then everyone would be doing it.

by titansfan4ever on Aug 16, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions

WHY U HATE PERIODS?!?!

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by rothbard on Aug 16, 2011 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Because it means no sexy time for my girlfriend...

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh you mean THOSE periods!?

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions

bw.......ha......ha.....ha....lol...ha.....lol

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by rothbard on Aug 16, 2011 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

mwaaahahahahaha

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by StPrattrick on Aug 16, 2011 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Locker has a receiver either side;
Locker fumbles the snap;
Picks it up, sprints out to the right;
Looking;
Fires deep downfield
MAN IS WIDE OPEN!!
TOCHDOWWWWWN TITANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I <3 Mike Keith

by SoMissTitansFan on Aug 16, 2011 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions