The Jake Locker Dilemma
ED: I'm in the midst of Football Outsiders Almanac 2013 writing season, which means I've written a couple thousand words about the Titans this week but you don't get to read them yet. Blogging rate will be light for potentially the next month or so.
Quote dump today, since I'm short on time and these have been sitting on my computer for a while. First, Russ...
Jake Locker has one season to impress
Everyone in Tennessee is on notice going into 2013. Since Mike Munchak took over as the Titans' head coach, their record dropped from 9-7 his first year in Tennessee to just 6-10 a season ago. With such a drop off, it seems anything short of a winning record would leave Munchak without a job, and the Titans would begin evaluating who on their roster would follow him out the door...
Grading the Draft: Tennessee Titans
Tennessee struggled on both sides of the ball last season and after a promising 2011 debut, quarterback Jake Locker didn’t take the step forward many expected. The Titans looked to the 2013 NFL Draft to fix some of their issues and overall, they did a nice job filling holes with solid prospects and finding upside in the mid-to-late rounds. Chris Tripodi tells you which rookies...
Titans focus on run game to boost offense, team
The Tennessee Titans want to get back to what they used to do best, and that's run the football.
Under a mandate from the general manager and head coach, offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains has put together a playbook designed to make the most of a revamped offensive line, Chris Johnson and his new backup, Shon Greene.
That should help ease the growing pains for quarterback...
Why The Tennessee Titans Will Make The Playoffs
The Tennessee Titans don't have one of the nicest schedules, especially when you face the Seahawks and the 49ers back to back. However, the Titans showed enough last season to move up and surprise a lot of people this season.Jake Locker was injured against the Houston Texans, after missing some games, he came back and didn't look as good as he should.This offseason, Locker...
AFC South: post-draft stock watch
Houston Texans, RISING: The Texans are rising, but only barely. They have added some very useful pieces in both free agency and the draft. The young infusion of talent, as well as the veteran presence of Ed Reed, should help the defense play quicker. All in all, the Texans are still the kings of the AFC South, and they're on par with the AFC's best.
Indianapolis Colts,...
Tennessee Titans Give QB Jake Locker Tools For Success
The Tennessee Titans may not have blow us away during the 2013 NFL Draft, but they did a pretty rock-solid job addressing almost all of their needs and found good value throughout the three-day festivities. With this being a quarterback-driven league and arguably a make-or-break third year for Jake Locker, the Titans decided to give their starting signal-caller a better chance...
Titans' draft additions should help Locker in crucial season
MOUNT JULIET, Tenn. The line of fans seeking face time with Jake Locker snaked through the aisles of the huge sporting goods store here on the outskirts of Nashville.
With Titans merchandise in tow, they would bide their time with Titans small talk until being summoned for autographs andor photographs with Locker, the third-year quarterback whose time has come to finally emerge...
Titans' draft additions should help Locker in crucial season
MOUNT JULIET, Tenn. The line of fans seeking face time with Jake Locker snaked through the aisles of the huge sporting goods store here on the outskirts of Nashville.
With Titans merchandise in tow, they would bide their time with Titans small talk until being summoned for autographs andor photographs with Locker, the third-year quarterback whose time has come to finally emerge...
Tennessee Titans select WR Justin Hunter in second round
The Titans moved up six positions in the second round, trading their second round pick, the 40th overall, their seventh round pick (216th), and next year's third round pick for the opportunity to select Justin Hunter.
Hunter is an intriguing prospect. He has outstanding physical abilities and tremendous potential but on the downside, he's demonstrated inconsistent...
Titans injury news: Jake Locker, Kenny Britt
Three months removed from surgery on his left shoulder,
Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker has been cleared by doctors for all
non-hitting activities. Meanwhile, wide receiver Kenny Britt is impressing his
coaches and teammates with his conditioning and the overall state of his
surgically repaired knee.
Locker is healing and he told reporters – including Jim Wyatt of The...
Titans QB Jake Locker Cleared For Offseason Work
Titans quarterback Jake Locker said Monday that he has been cleared for everything except contact as he comes back from having shoulder surgery on his non-throwing left shoulder in January.
Locker said via TitanInsider "Im feeling great. I actually went to the doctor last week and he said he was really happy with my progress. He said he would allow me to do everything...
Where Are The Tennessee Titans Heading In The 2013 Draft?
Let's talk some Tennessee Titan strategy. We all know that Mike Munchak has stated that Jake Locker is their guy, so it appears they believe the quarterback position is stable. Now what and where do the Titans go from here? What positions are the Titans targeting in the first round draft?Titans hold an interesting position this offseason. They pounded hard on free agency and...
Titans To Have QB Jake Locker Run The Read-Option?
Titans coach Mike Munchak hinted that running could become a bigger part of Jake Locker's arsenal, Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean reports.
Jake brings that dimension to the game, but you have to be smart about it. You want to take advantage of all the skills he does have, though its hard to survive if youre running it all the time, Munchak said. So it has to be a...
Titans would like to let Jake Locker use legs more, but injuries a concern
The NFL is moving toward the read option across the board. Teams that do not have a quarterback who can run are falling behind (sans those with established, Super Bowl winning QBs). So it's no surprise the Tennessee Titans would like to see Jake Locker run more. However, they are concerned about him getting hurt.
According to Jim Wyatt of the Tennesseean, the team is...
Titans coach: Time for QB Locker to take charge
The Tennessee Titans have done another quarterback shuffle, not that the moves impact Jake Locker.
He is the Titans' starter and while Tennessee signed Ryan Fitzpatrick, coach Mike Munchak said there is no quarterback competition. It's Locker's job and it's time for him to take charge and show what he can do.
''He knows the challenge,'' Munchak said...
Former Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick lands gig with Titans
While at home, Ryan Fitzpatrick found a home.The journeyman quarterback, most recently of the Buffalo Bills, met with a couple teams at the NFL owners meetings in Arizona Sunday, as they were taking place just a short drive from his home.Fitzpatrick ultimately signed on with the Tennessee Titans, and he'll take over backup duties behind Jake Locker in place for the recently-released...
Titans Release Veteran Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck
The Tennessee Titans are now — unequivocally — Jake Locker‘s team.
The Titans announced Monday afternoon that they have released veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, who served as Locker’s backup last season after starting all 16 games in 2011.
There is a good chance that Hasselbeck’s release will bring his NFL career to a close, as the 14-year veteran will turn 38 in September...
In Depth 2013: Tennessee Titans
A 9-7 record in2011 under first-year coach Mike Munchak and the presumed development of second-year quarterback Jake Locker had fans and observers intrigued by the Tennessee Titans chances of a playoff run in 2012.
Injuries to Locker and several other key players quickly scuttled those hopes, however. And despite scoring 50 more points in 2012 than 2011, Tennessee’s defense collapsed...
Titans QB Jake Locker Defends Comments About Passing Accuracy
Titans quarterback Jake Locker has faced questions about his passing accuracy ever since he was in college, and hes always offered a similar response winning games is more important than attaining a particular completion percentage.
But he also doesnt want to give the impression he doesnt care about improving his numbers.
Locker elaborated Thursday on comments he made...
Titans reportedly don’t plan on letting Jared Cook walk in free agency
Earlier today it was reported that the Bears are interested in going after Titans tight end Jared Cook when free agency kicks off next week. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network (via NFL.com), the Titans plan on doing all they can to re-sign Cook and not let him leave Tennessee. Although Cook is eager to test the market, the Titans aren’t prepared to let him walk without...
Fantasy Football Player Profile – Jake Locker, QB
Jake Locker, QB, Tennessee Titans
Player Profile
Height/Weight: 6-3/234
Birthdate: 6/15/1988
School: Washington
FANTASY FOOTBALL ANALYSIS
Jake Locker suffered through an injury filled 2012, being shelved for a 5-game span mid-season and really never got a groove going. To make matters a little more interesting, Locker is also recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.
The good news...
Titans Hope QB Jake Locker Does A Better Job Protecting Himself
Quarterback Jake Locker learned plenty during his first year as an NFL starter, and the Titans think hell be much better in 2013 as a result.
General manager Ruston Webster hopes Locker will also be healthier and do a better job of protecting himself.
Locker is on track for June minicamps after having surgery on his left shoulder in January, Webster said. Locker missed five...
2013 Tennessee Titans offseason positional analysis: QB
As is our wont, we begin our trip around the Tennessee Titans position by position with a look at the state of the quarterback position as we head into the 2013 league year.
When I wrote the preseason positional analysis just over six months ago, which man would start Week 1 for the Titans at quarterback was unclear. Jake Locker ended up being the Week 1 starter and held on...
Titans QB Jake Locker Should Be Ready For Offseason Work After Surgery
Titans quarterback Jake Locker had surgery in Nashville to repair his twice dislocated non-throwing shoulder and a broken bone at the front of the shoulder, Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean reports.
He expects to be in a sling until he sees his doctor again in about a month. In the meantime, hes working with physical therapists to maintain range of motion.
When doctors clear him...
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