LenDale Continues to Impress

by Jimmy on May 29, 2007 1:59 PM CDT in Tennessee Titans News

Thanks to zackmann who tipped me off on this one. LenDale apparently did not make it back in time for today's practice. Jeff Fisher was non-to-pleased:

"Everybody else managed to make it back, he didn't," Fisher said. "Maybe there are things that are more important to him than things that we are doing. I'll assume he'll be back at some point today."

Later Fisher was asked if he wanted to see more commitment out of White:

"Commitment is on the field, so he hasn't been on the field, so I'd assume that the answer is yes to that question," Fisher said. "He'll get on the field eventually, we just hope it's not going to be too late. Next topic."

I vowed last week not to talk about him until he was back on the field. This was to important not to talk about. LenDale knows the organization is not to pleased with his offseason activity, or should I say inactivity. How in the world can he run the risk of not getting back in time for practice? We better start praying now that Chris Henry can make it happen on the field. If not, the Titans are in a world of hurt.

In other news about players we love to talk about, it appears the NFLPA has stepped in and asked Goodell to reduce Pacman's suspension. The Tennessean has obtained a copy of the letter sent to the league office by the NFLPA.

"For all of the foregoing reasons, the NFLPA hereby requests that you reconsider the one-year suspension you imposed ... as it is excessive and inconsistent with the treatment of other similarly situated players,'' according to the letter. "We will defer to Jones' counsel for appropriate discipline, if any, to be suggested.''

According to Jim Wyatt's article, the NFLPA says Jones should be fined and not suspended for failing to report the incidents in Georgia.

This is an interesting turn of events. It has been assumed from the beginning that the NFLPA would be of no help to Pacman in his fight against the suspension. I don't know what convinced them to take this action, but it really changes things. Goodell has to take this into account when deciding on the appeal.

I have said all along there is no way the suspension gets reduced. Because of the action of the NFLPA, I think it could get reduced significantly. It could drop down to the 6-10 game range.

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vick

Might be what we need to get Pacman back sooner!

Right now as it stands and using the same Mindset used on Adam Jones. Vick should be suspended for a number of Games.

Vick has tarnished the NFL in a number of ways in recent weeks. Though no charges or convictions have yet come forwards. Pacman has no convictions to DATE. Except the spiting ordeal.

by white02slpss on May 29, 2007 2:06 PM CDT reply actions

I said it before -

On the "Pacman doesn't get it and other rays of sunshine" tread - my statement is the same - He gets it droped to 8 games, he's reviewed before week 9, and we see Pacman do work on Sunday, November 11th at home versus the Jags. Last shot kid, don't f*** it up-

by TrenchantTitan on May 29, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh yeah

and that other guy mentioned in the Post. I forget his name. Anyways! I always try to support the players we have on team and provide a positive spin.

But hell if he isn't making that hard for me to do!

by white02slpss on May 29, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions

Merciful time has passed

... that's what has changed, as the NFLPA can (more quietly) jump on Pacman's behalf now without having so much of that associated with him making it rain on strippers.

The tardiness of this complaint tells me a lot about the NFLPA, and how they view the mental continuity of your average NFL fan. Probably doesn't have anything to do with Mike Vick stealing headlines, either.

Remember that Goodell is the person who adjudicates appeals (per the CBA) which does not bode well for Pacman. I cannot recall the last time a player or rep successfully appealed a sanction. Is Goodell supposed to say "You know what? I was wrong. Change my mind."?

Hogs Haven

by Skin Patrol @ Music City Miracles on May 29, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions

That is what

I have been saying all along. It isn't like Pacman's lawyers were going to show anything to make Goodell say, "You know, I didn't think about it that way."

I also agree with you about the NFLPA. It is very curious that it took this long for action.

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on May 29, 2007 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions

don't call me crazy

but Hall may be our starting RB (not FB) come Game 1...

by zackmann on May 29, 2007 2:11 PM CDT reply actions

Time

will tell. How knows what June 1st will bring

by white02slpss on May 29, 2007 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions

That is not

crazy at this point. Let's hope it's Henry though.

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on May 29, 2007 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions

I

like what I'm hearing about Henry from the rest of the players

by white02slpss on May 29, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Pacman is my....

...favorite Titan (on field). The NFLPA backing him is music to my ears and just what i needed to hear today.... my prediction is that it will be reduced to an eight game suspension... This is great guys.... Pacman, Harper, Griffin, Hope!!! Watch Out Peyton!!! FIRE!!!!!!!! Go Pacman!!!

by Titans Fan 10 on May 29, 2007 5:54 PM CDT reply actions