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Tennessee Titans Agree to Terms with Craig Stevens

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The Titans had been saying since the season ended that re-signing Craig Stevens was a priority for this offseason. Well they have gotten just that done today. Jim Wyatt reports that the deal is for 4 years and worth about $15 million. That seems like a good, fair number for both sides.

Stevens told Wyatt that he is happy to be back with the club:

"I am extremely happy, and glad they brought me back," Stevens said. "I am looking forward to the next four years here and feel the team is headed in the right direction."

"It feels good to be here, and know that they really want you," Stevens said. "It makes me want to give them everything I’ve got. I’m going to work real hard for the team."

That leaves the Titans with 17 more players who are headed to unrestricted free agency if a deal is not done before March 13th.

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They didn’t waste much time signing him…

… I doubt they will be so fast with any of the other 17 guys…

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by steeler-hater on Jan 13, 2012 3:03 PM CST reply actions  

I wouldn't be stunned if he's the only one we resign before regular free agency starts

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by rothbard on Jan 13, 2012 3:14 PM CST reply actions  

Actually this was a pretty swift signing for the FO as apposed to seasons prior...

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by StPrattrick on Jan 13, 2012 3:20 PM CST up reply actions  

I know, I just don't see anyone else on the list that is a "must sign"

Finnegan closest

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by rothbard on Jan 13, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions  

You know, it's really encouraging to hear so many players on this team say "we're heading in the right direction."

Maybe my memory is poor but I don’t remember that many players being that positive about things come seasons end over the last couple years.

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by J3G77 on Jan 13, 2012 3:23 PM CST reply actions  

That's because they weren't.

With all the turmoil the Titans went through the last couple of years, it was difficult for anyone to even bring it up. But we’re moving into a new era now, boys & girls. And in such a huge transition year like last year, to go 9-7…well you know everyone is excited about the future. And so am I.

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by titansfan4ever on Jan 13, 2012 3:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, I didn't even mean the 2010 offseason.

That offseason no one could’ve been positive about things. I was going with the couple offseasons before things completely fell apart. Even then, I don’t remember players with that outlook. But you’re right, the future looks bright.

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by J3G77 on Jan 13, 2012 3:54 PM CST up reply actions  

Pretty good deal for Stevens

Don’t get me wrong, he is a great signing for this team, but I thought he would have been in the 2.5 – 3 million a year range. I wonder if the deal is loaded towards the end.

by tdtommyd on Jan 13, 2012 3:41 PM CST reply actions  

No idea what the breakdown is like...

But simple dividing 15 by 4 years gets $3.75 million a year…sounds pretty fair to me.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Jan 13, 2012 3:44 PM CST up reply actions  

This is a good move.

Now just get Finnegan…

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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 13, 2012 3:45 PM CST reply actions  

I honestly think he's gone.

I’d be happy to see him back, but would also not be surprised if he isn’t.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Jan 13, 2012 3:47 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree. It's a big gamble.

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by J3G77 on Jan 13, 2012 3:55 PM CST up reply actions  

You don't think the Titans will pay him?

And if not, how about picking up Brent Grimes or Carlos Rogers?

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by titansfan4ever on Jan 13, 2012 3:54 PM CST up reply actions  

Brandon Carr hint hint

we're gonna skate to one song and one song only.

by D. Reese on Jan 13, 2012 4:04 PM CST up reply actions  

With all his yapping, he's probably on the way out.

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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 13, 2012 6:52 PM CST up reply actions  

I wish they would re-sign him

but the late-season noise made me feel like that’s very uncertain. He’s played well in his new role, but the pretty obvious issue is that he’s likely to push for more than is logical to pay him, and that will suck, because I doubt they will replace him effectively.

by numbertenox on Jan 13, 2012 7:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Maybe they replace him with a pass rush?

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by rothbard on Jan 13, 2012 7:45 PM CST up reply actions  

I would rather us sink money into the line than the corners.

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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 13, 2012 7:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Yep

Nasty pass rush makes all corners better

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by rothbard on Jan 14, 2012 9:48 AM CST up reply actions  

Speaking of our free agents, it looks like someone is auditioning for a job with the Fish

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#Titans’ Griffin: “If Schwartz went to Det. and turned that team into a playoff team w a 10-win season, why can’t Fisher do the same thing?”

by NoMoreMustache on Jan 13, 2012 4:34 PM CST reply actions  

Because Schwartz is awesome

Fisher, unfortunately, is not.

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by StPrattrick on Jan 13, 2012 4:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Whoo, Stevens!

Hopefully they can lock up Finny as well.

by FYNBYAC on Jan 13, 2012 4:42 PM CST reply actions  

Love this signing and timing.

Stevens’ quote of:
""It feels good to be here, and know that they really want you," Stevens said. “It makes me want to give them everything I’ve got. I’m going to work real hard for the team.”"
…really shows what it means to the players about getting signed on time. I’m hoping decisions are made on the other FAs before the summer to avoid any other attitude problems.

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by oilertitan on Jan 13, 2012 4:49 PM CST reply actions  

If he's not, I'll say it.

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by J3G77 on Jan 13, 2012 4:57 PM CST up reply actions  

I'll get in on that too.

Seconded.

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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 13, 2012 6:53 PM CST up reply actions  

other FAs before the summer to avoid any other attitude problems.

Speaking To Finny…

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by StPrattrick on Jan 13, 2012 4:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Or Post-CJ, yeah.

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by StPrattrick on Jan 13, 2012 4:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Makes sense

Like Stevens said…at least it showed him that the team really wanted him. No way CJ should feel that way though…trust me, the Titans wouldn’t offer THAT much cash to a player they “didn’t really want”.

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by titansfan4ever on Jan 13, 2012 4:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Agreed

CJ has no room to have a bad attitude with that payday, aside from maybe a result of his own poor play. Perhaps he should focus on correcting that.

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by TitanNDCClothing on Jan 13, 2012 5:02 PM CST up reply actions  

I don't think CJ is having any attitude problems this year... unless he's just being Emo over how terrible he was.

But he can use some of that 50mil to help wipe away his tears.
I think he could be talking about Finny or maybe Griff, the comments and tweets about how this is the last time they are going to be in the locker room have gotten too much for even me. I can’t imagine what it’s like to have to listen to that all the time.

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by StPrattrick on Jan 13, 2012 5:08 PM CST up reply actions  

On the other hand....

I’ve had a bad attitude watching C.J. It was really painful. Like losing the keys to your Maserati!! Can you imagine?

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by titansfan4ever on Jan 13, 2012 5:14 PM CST up reply actions  

i hate when the Comments topic of discussion

switches to CJ. Bores me to death. I’d rather talk about Donnie Nickey, Eddie Berlin, or Billy Volek.

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by Sad Titans Fan on Jan 13, 2012 5:42 PM CST via Android app reply actions  

Then by all means, talk about em

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by Dynamic Dreadlocks on Jan 13, 2012 5:53 PM CST up reply actions  

Rams fans will now have the “pleasure” of talking about…

… DONNIE NICKEY!

Ya gotta know that Fish either signs him to play or puts him on his coaching staff…

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by steeler-hater on Jan 13, 2012 6:18 PM CST up reply actions  

You're right there

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by MikeGriffFan27 on Jan 13, 2012 6:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

they had the pleasure of talking about Drew Bennett

Who I got to see play at UCLA but hey, some people never learn.

by -Erock on Jan 14, 2012 7:01 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

good move.

Now it’s time to resign Barrett ruud

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by XAGMNINETY on Jan 13, 2012 6:38 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions  

$15 million for a backup TE?

Hell, the Packers just signed Jordy Nelson (Another fourth-year veteran) to a contract extension this season. He’s only making about $14M in base salary from 2011 through 2014.

Good job, agent. I would’ve guessed something like 2-year, $6 million.

by Zah on Jan 13, 2012 8:49 PM CST reply actions  

Stephens started all year...

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by ronburgundy7427 on Jan 13, 2012 11:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Dah, Stevens.

I LOOK RIDICULOUS!!!!111

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by ronburgundy7427 on Jan 13, 2012 11:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Hmm, Stevens is sort of the starting TE...

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by rothbard on Jan 14, 2012 9:49 AM CST up reply actions  

Great signing at a reasonable price. Stevens is going to be huge in our O for years IMHO…

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