Titans vs. Jaguars: What to Look For When the Jaguars Run the Ball

by Jimmy on Sep 10, 2011 11:01 AM CDT in Tennessee Titans Previews

Maurice Jones-Drew, Maurice Jones-Drew, and Maurice Jones-Drew. For the Titans this game is going to come down to whether or not they can stop MJD, and that isn't an easy task. He has had some big games against the Titans in his career- including the week 13 game last season when he racked up 186 yards.

This is a different defense that should stack up better against MJD and the Jaguars rushing game. They added a lot of bulk up front, but they will be thin at defensive end in this game. I won't believe Jason Jones is going to play until he actually takes the field, and that means your ends for this game are Dave Ball, William Hayes and Malcolm Sheppard.

The main problem there is that there are only three of them. It is going to be hot in Jacksonville tomorrow, and if they can't get off the field those guys are going to wear down.

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The best defense is good offense

another way to limit MJD’s touches is by getting the lead early, force the Jags to play catch up and pass more.

Easier said than done, but we really don’t want the Jags get the lead and dictate the pace of the game by running most of the time.

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by Pinoy Titan on Sep 10, 2011 11:14 AM CDT reply actions

i think we are going to show some unconventional fronts

And I think Mojo might’ve lost a step

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by Grimerz757 on Sep 10, 2011 11:34 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

What to expect when jags run ball?

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by danomite on Sep 10, 2011 11:40 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

I think MJD will play well tomorrow

Inside or outside. Inside, Rackley should be ok against marks, and nwaneri and meester should be fine double teaming shaun smith. and barrett ruud isnt good at run stuffing. and outside monroe should be fine against hayes, and whimper should do fairly solid against Dave Ball or Malcolm Sheppard.

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by rhettchrystal on Sep 10, 2011 12:42 PM CDT reply actions

whos left to block ayers?

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by rothbard on Sep 10, 2011 1:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

MJD vs. Ayers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xasLchyAuhg&feature=related
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5huPzT1M7ck
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Ayers will probably miss the tackle, 1 on 1, elite RB vs. rookie

But actually, depends where Ayers is playing, is he up at the line, is he backed up a little, is he out on the edge? Marcedes can take him, but Greg Jones is the lead blocker, so Greg can take him.

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by rhettchrystal on Sep 10, 2011 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions

I couldn't get past the picture.

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by Aditya T (smashville) on Sep 10, 2011 1:13 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah is MJD getting Eiffel-Tower'd?

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by StPrattrick on Sep 10, 2011 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions

We also have to remember that we won't be seeing the same 4 down formations all game like we're accustomed to.

Because of Gray’s new system, we may see a three down set with Klug-Smith-Marks, and I could also see us going with a four down set of Klug-Smith-Casey-Marks. And thats not even mentioning Clayton. Our three rookie DTs are very versatile, which I think has to be why our FO is ok going into this game without any depth whatsoever at end.

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by SoMissTitansFan on Sep 10, 2011 1:50 PM CDT reply actions