Tennessee Titans Daily Links: Dress Rehearsal Edition

by August West on Aug 4, 2011 1:57 PM CDT in Tennessee Titans Links

The Titans are holding a public practice at LP Field on Saturday, and Munchak is using the opportunity as a dress rehearsal of an actual game for the rookies. Of course, it's also a chance for Munch to get used to being the head man on the sidelines, instead of just a position coach.The team will run halftime just like a real game, and the whole thing will be structured to give everyone a chance to see what works for this squad and what doesn't. The gates open at 1:00, and the concession stands will be open.

John Glennon (again) covers how the changes to the kickoff procedures will hurt Mariani and the Titans.

Paul K looks at our new WR coach, ~~thank god it's not still Fred Graves~~ Dave Ragone. Ragone was an unexpected pick for the spot, but it's one that could work-out for the best if Palmer's hunch about the former QB is right.

The Titans just signed Frank Walker as a camp body since Mouton is out for the season. Walker had a workout with the Titans last year, but ended up on the 'just in case' list.

RIP, Moses Hightower.

Today is the first day Matt Hasselbeck and can officially practice with the team, but the extra reps have been important for Jake Locker, Rusty Smith and Brett Ratliff. Recent history tells us that Hasselbeck will probably get hurt at some point in the season, and Locker and Smith need to be as ready as we can possibly get them.

Teresa Walker takes a look at Jerry Gray's plan to go for a bigger, simpler defensive look. It's getting rave reviews from Titans at all different stages of their careers; like Cortland Finnegan, Gerald McRath and Akeem Ayers. Gray is also focusing on cutting down our D's habit of jumping offsides every third play. I like a lot of what Gray is doing, but it's still going to take a hell of a coaching job to make this defense into a top 10 unit. It could happen, but I cna't let myself count on it.

Yesterday was a damned hot day to be practicing here in Nashville.

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Jordan Babineaux, S from Seattle. Not sure about that one

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by rothbard on Aug 4, 2011 2:13 PM CDT reply actions

ok so the Seachicken fans weren't qrong

I posted in trevor2013’s fanpost that we were interested in him, i guess i was right

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

by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Aug 4, 2011 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Wyatt tweeted that he took less money so he could work with Gray

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by rothbard on Aug 4, 2011 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions

speaks about Gray

hmmm

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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 4, 2011 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions

RE: Hasselbeck's first day of practice...

Is that official yet?

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by rothbard on Aug 4, 2011 2:16 PM CDT reply actions

I'm guessing not.

All the major outlets will probably have “breaking news” when it becomes official. Sounds like it should be done before practice.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Aug 4, 2011 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm more interested in seeing some of the other new guys

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by rothbard on Aug 4, 2011 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions

I am too.

Especially Smith and Ruud. If he plays middle, I wonder if that puts ‘Spoon in danger of getting cut, or if they’d kick him back outside and go with Ayers-Ruud-Spoon as the starting trio.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Aug 4, 2011 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Not a big fan of Spoon, but he is valuable because he has experience at all LB positions.

by criollo_pcg on Aug 4, 2011 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions

The radio guys seemed to think it would be mcrath vs spoon for the other OLB

Assuming Ayers gets one of the sports

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by rothbard on Aug 4, 2011 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd be ok with that.

If McRath bounces back from his craptastic year, his ceiling is higher than ’Spoon’s. I’d like that trio for this season, and let McCarthy learn from the sidelines and do ST duty then hopefully take over the middle next year.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Aug 4, 2011 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions

No love for Curran?

I´m not sure McCarthy is better than him.

by criollo_pcg on Aug 4, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions

I cant wait until our first game, i have all the hope in the world for this team. Go Titans!

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by carlostable on Aug 4, 2011 2:17 PM CDT reply actions

We do have an exciting young squad. Witherspoon brings excitement his mother passed away last year and he still flew to the game. In that game he got a sack and pointed up it was a very touching moment to say the least. CHILL BUMPS.

by musicfootball24 on Aug 4, 2011 3:08 PM CDT reply actions