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NUTS AND BOLTS

Date: October 14th, 2007
Time: 12:00 p.m. Central
Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Records: Titans (3-1) Buccaneers (3-2)
Weather: 86 degrees, 10% chance of showers, wind NE 13 mph
TV: CBS
Radio: 103.3 WKDF
Bucs Coverage: Buc 'Em and The Tampa Tribune

OFFENSE

Once again, the Titans are facing a fairly weak running defense.  It will be important for the Titans to get into a rhythm on the ground early with LenDale White and Chris Brown.  Controlling the clock could make for an easy win.

The Bucs are probably going to load up to stop the run.  It will be important for Vince Young to hit some throws early to make the defense respect the pass.  If he can make some big plays down the field it will open up the running lanes for White and Brown.

I want to see Vince make some plays with his legs in this game.  He has looked hesitant to run the ball thus far this season.  He is at his best running around and making plays.  I am ready to see that again.

DEFENSE

The Titans' defense will need to shut down the Buccanneers running game.  They are a team that likes control the clock.  Their offense is not designed for a lot of big plays.  The Titans need to keep the Bucs in obvious passing downs.

The Titans defense needs to keep Jeff Garcia in the pocket.  He likes to roll out and make plays on the run.  If the Titans can keep Garcia in the pocket they will force him to make mistakes.

The Titans defense needs to keep forcing turnovers like they have the last 2 games.  The offense will probably need some help against a stout Bucs defense.

The Titans are going to have to play better than last week to win this game.  There is no doubt in my mind that they will.  We have all seen how Vince Young plays following a bad game.  I am excited to see what he will do in this game.

Be sure and join us here for the game.  We have had some good discussion going during the games this season.

GO TITANS!!

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Tomorrow... Let's get a W.
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 13, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Go Titans!
Hope Orbit ESPN Dubai will show this game so I can participate in the thread. If not, i'll be listening on the radio and will keep track in the internet.

I don't hear or read a lot about Chris Hope so far this season so i'm going to predict he'll have a great game today. :)

Go Titans!

by Pinoy Titan on Oct 14, 2007 6:29 AM CDT reply actions  

A miracle
The game is on in MY HOUSE IN CONNECTICUT!!!  Like Pinoy, I almost always have to listen on the radio, but NOT TODAY!  HOOOOOOORAY!

Goooooooooooooo Titans!

DannoE

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by DannoE on Oct 14, 2007 6:43 AM CDT reply actions  

I don't want to bother anyone on gameday but
tomorrow I'll be posting about my trip to LP Field on December 23rd for the Jets game.  It will be my first time in Tennessee and I just have a few questions.

We'll discuss this post-game.

Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 8:39 AM CDT reply actions  

I'm going to that game!
It'll be my second Titans game...although my first hasn't happened yet either...that will be the Jacksonville game.

by TitansFanatic on Oct 14, 2007 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

first titans game.
my first HOME game will be close to than too. december 9th vs the chargers.

im from toronto and ive seen the titans in cleveland and buffalo but nothing compares to a good home game!

lets D up and keep these bucs 1 dimensional today. That will lead to a W.

and hey.... at least the Colts Can't win today!!

go titans

by ryansax on Oct 14, 2007 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions  

Why is B. Jones
in inactive list ?
did he get injured during practice?

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 11:27 AM CDT reply actions  

He got banged
up during last week's game.

What about us having Gumbel and Sims?  It seems the Titans are getting some respect.

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 11:57 AM CDT reply actions  

Well,
It is a battle of two 3-1 warriors!
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 11:59 AM CDT reply actions  

penalties
they gave it back to us with one of their own

by zackmann on Oct 14, 2007 12:09 PM CDT reply actions  

I got the idea...
...that Brandon Jones could have played if he'd been needed, but that they didn't feel the need to push him because of the depth at WR.  It'd be nice to E. Moulds get more into the game.
DannoE

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by DannoE on Oct 14, 2007 12:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Why don't
they roll Vince out on a 3rd and short?
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 12:19 PM CDT reply actions  

I love the way
Finnegan plays.  I think he is the most underrated player on the defense.
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 12:27 PM CDT reply actions  

got lucky on penalty,
vince should be rolling out
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 12:29 PM CDT reply actions  

The cutback is there...
on the counter, when will we see Chris Brown expoilt it?

by TrenchantTitan on Oct 14, 2007 12:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice tackle
by LenDale.

I really wish we would rol him out.

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 12:31 PM CDT reply actions  

one tubby tubby
We need to send Lendale to see Major Payne!

by TrenchantTitan on Oct 14, 2007 12:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Nick Harper had him
Now he needs to pick up his jock
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 12:36 PM CDT reply actions  

I really hope
they move Vince around some on this drive!!
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 12:45 PM CDT reply actions  

I like the 2 back set
with LenDale and Chris Brown!!
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 12:48 PM CDT reply actions  

what is with him
not being a ble to hold onto the ball
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 12:50 PM CDT reply actions  

using nfl.com right now
is gage playing as 2nd receiver or slot ? thanks

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 12:50 PM CDT reply actions  

OMG!
I actually thought that was going to be intercepted the way he just threw it up!

by ElectricScissors on Oct 14, 2007 12:54 PM CDT reply actions  

We need
A stop here on 3rd and 8.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 12:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I just started watching
How is our offense doing? Ineffective? or lots of Mistakes?

by ElectricScissors on Oct 14, 2007 12:57 PM CDT reply actions  

not too many mistakes besides
that fumble.  Vince is having some trouble with his accuracy.  The ground game was struggling but was getting a boost from CB before that fumble.
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 12:58 PM CDT reply actions  

The offense
has moved the ball a little bit.  The only mistake was the fumble on the last drive.

We starting running out of the shotgun on that drive and it was very effective.

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 12:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Hall
Why is Cramer playing? Where is Hall?

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 1:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Big
That was a BIG completion there.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 1:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice play
By Hartsock. That was a very big play. Could have been negative yards.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 1:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Crap
What is with all the penalties?

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 1:05 PM CDT reply actions  

1 vince should not take that change
2. roydell needs to come back and play defense on that play
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 1:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Terrible
Williams was open. If Young throws that in the right spot it's a TD.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 1:10 PM CDT reply actions  

wow...
vince young is really pissing me off these last few weeks

by ElectricScissors on Oct 14, 2007 1:10 PM CDT reply actions  

WHOAOAA
HIS FOOT WAS OUT OF BOUNDS!
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 1:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Dierdorff is completely
botching his analysis of the play.  Williams was open.  It was just a late and bad throw.
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 1:11 PM CDT reply actions  

thats fuckin bullshit
HIS FOOT WAS 100 PERCENT OUT
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 1:12 PM CDT reply actions  

We can't
We can't keep playing like this on offense if we're going to make the playoffs this year. As far as this game goes... I hope Fisher makes some serious adjustments in the 2nd half.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 1:15 PM CDT reply actions  

danm
going into half down 3-0
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 1:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Could be
It could me worse. We're just down 3-0, so we are definitly still in this game. We have to play better in the 2nd half tho.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 1:18 PM CDT reply actions  

I love defensive games
but if this was any other team playing i would have changed the channel to a more exciting game by now. Cmon Norm open up the playbook a little more. We have an excellent offensive line and a yount talented quarterback. I want to see someone light up that scoreboard.

by ElectricScissors on Oct 14, 2007 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

our kickoff team is terrible....
i've never seen a kicker have to make this many tackles in 5 games
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions  

in a defensive struggle like this you gotta
take the points.  Plus we were at the 30, so even a first down could mean possibly taking a field goal later so it really isnt worth it
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions  

i understand
but i just don't like any kick over 45+ (not blaming our kicker)
rather take chance with 4th and 1  

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

hopefully
our D can step it up AGAIn

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 1:44 PM CDT reply actions  

step it up special teams...
Maybe we ought to get Chris Henry back on special teams coverage. he's got speed but we need somethign to help out

by ElectricScissors on Oct 14, 2007 1:44 PM CDT reply actions  

how our D can get so much better
in 1 year with no big signing ill never understand

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Odom is back
& Haynesworth wants to get paid

by ElectricScissors on Oct 14, 2007 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

He was trying to miss that big red box
Remember McNair getting hurt at Dallas after running into a box.

by VY on Oct 14, 2007 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

He is on the sideline
and walking around a little bit.  It looks to be a quad injury.  I would say his return is 50/50 right now.
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

He was just
walking and didn't look terrible, but definitely not ready to return.

The defense must step up to either get a turnover or a stop to get Collins good field position, otherwise we'll never score.

Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Collins is 6 for 6 on the season,
but takes absolutely no chances.

I hate to say it, but I miss Volek.

STRAINED QUAD ON VINCE

Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

of course he will be 6/6
when he throws for 3 yards on 3 and 9

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Return: Probable,
but just jogged to locker room
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

as much as i want
titans to win this game,
i don't want young return to field if he isn't feeling 100%, still 11 games remaining

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

There have been a lot of mix-ups
when Harper and Lowry are on the same side.  I have no idea who's fault it is.
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Harpers...
He needs to find the ball
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

WTF is going on...
Griffin needs a huge return to gain some momentum
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

if they call this an int.
too I'll really relaly reallyl relally rlelaly be pissed
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 2:03 PM CDT reply actions  

I honestly would rather have griffin play qb
and have him run or hand off every play than have kerry collins.
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 2:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Kerry Collins is going
to lead us to the Super Bowl according to Kayne.
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

we need
some big running plays..

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

time out by TB?
a random place to call time out in close game

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

we keep going away from the run...
lendale is running for shit, so put CB in
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

wowwww
could we have gotten luckier
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 2:10 PM CDT reply actions  

hey,
i gotta admit he's a good pocket passer
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

i think
any QB in nfl is better than Young as a pocket passer

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

wtf was that
atleast look downfield
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions  

It was a screen
if he throws it downfield it would have been a penalty for ineligible receiver downfield
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Oct 14, 2007 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

what are they
reviewing ? did he fumble the ball ?

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

my bad
the nfl.com said the play was under review i guess that was error

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

vince needs to be put back in
kc's decision making is horrible.
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

i would not do that
i can take 1 lose but no further injury to young

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

give me a break!
all of these other games have spectacular highlights. its driving me crazy.

our running game has been piss poor these last 2 games.

by ElectricScissors on Oct 14, 2007 2:38 PM CDT reply actions  

chris brown
should be getting more carries
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Chris
Brown seems to be hurt or something

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Grrrr....
I just have no faith in Kerry Collins. He never seems to throw downfield.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to go...
Way to shut me up Kerry Collins. I will happily eat crow on that one.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Well...
I think Vince could have done that

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

he was out too
thats three picks that were all out of bounds
Dubb

by nvemvp23 on Oct 14, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

how did Lendale
get over there in the first place?

by ElectricScissors on Oct 14, 2007 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Actually
In Collins' defense, Gage probably should have gone to that ball instead of trying to wait for it to come to him.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

wow...
Go Collins... way to give me hope.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 2:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Need this
We need this win, especially since Jacksonville is puttin a big hurt on the Texans rights now.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions  

TD White
He may not be able to catch, but he can push the pile at the goalline.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 2:54 PM CDT reply actions  

wow
that was 6 min drive 80 yards
haven't seen those kind of drive in a while

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Garcia
I kinda feel for Garcia, because his recievers are dropping a lot of balls.

by theologic on Oct 14, 2007 3:00 PM CDT reply actions  

crap..
doesn't TB have that kicker who kicked 60 yards last year ?

by LastSd on Oct 14, 2007 3:02 PM CDT reply actions  

*sigh* we lost this one
its not a good feeling but hopefully Norm Chow and the offense can see that its not just defense that wins games. we need a solid offense to score us some points

by ElectricScissors on Oct 14, 2007 3:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Well I guess
you cant play like shit 2 weeks in a row and get expect to get 2 wins.

by Big Bad Bulluck on Oct 14, 2007 3:09 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope...
VY is alright.
Go Titans!

by Pinoy Titan on Oct 14, 2007 3:16 PM CDT reply actions  

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