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Tennessee Titans Fan Approval Poll - Week 9

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:31:02 -0500

It's Tuesday, that means it's time for our weekly Fan Approval Poll. Remember: Here's how it works: Below you will see a poll with choices from 0 to 10. You should vote in the poll taking into account all aspects of the Titan Organization. These should include, but are not limited to, ownership, front office, coaching staff, players, product on the field and even gameday experience. 0 being 0% approval and 10 being 100%. The poll will stay open through Th...

Mike Singletary press conference transcript: 49ers not interested in Larry Johnson

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:10:18 -0500

Ok, so Mike Singletary didn't say it would NEVER happen, but when asked about Larry Johnson, Singletary said: Normal 0 0 1 18 103 1 1 126 11.1280 0 0 0 On whether the 49ers are interested in RB Larry Johnson:"Right now, I hadn't even thought about it. No. No. Not right now." The 49ers do have a need for running back depth, but it's not happening with LJ. He actually doesn't clear waivers until tomorrow afternoon. The ...

Titans-49ers one-liners

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:16:05 -0500

The Titans forced four turnovers and racked up four sacks during their 34-27 victory. RB Chris Johnson's go-ahead touchdown came when the Titans called an option play with QB Vince Young. Titans WR Justin Gage has returned to prominence since...

Titans 34 49ers 27: Winning is More Fun

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:00:24 -0500

More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Back to form. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Browse more photos » To say I am shocked by the turn around this team has made would be an understatement. After the debacle that was the Patriots game, I really thought 2 wins was best case scenario for this team. I didn't think we would see them play inspired football again until 2010. I knew a switch to Vince Youn...

Two in a Row – Titans Overcome Niners 34-27 in San Fran

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:34:03 -0500

This past week Titans RB Chris Johnson said that he felt the Titans could run the table and end the season 10-6. Well, two down, 8 to go. Johnson had another big day Sunday, going for 135 yards on a career-high 25 carries as the Titans moved to 2-6 with a 34-27 win. In [...]

Titans 34 - 49ers 27: The always popular bright side of things...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:51:10 -0500

As many folks around these parts know, I try to look at the bright side of things. As I've said before, if the ship is sinking and I'm going down, might as well try and not be too miserable about it. Things aren't looking pretty for the 49ers right now, but there were some definitely positives in today's game. The 49ers passed along a press release of news and notes that I thought were worth sharing. Well, at least two of them were worth sharing.&nb...

Titans 34 49ers 27: Quick Recap

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:48:06 -0500

More photos » by Marcio Sanchez - AP Browse more photos » Having the secondary healthy/competent makes a big difference. The Titans still had one bad breakdown in coverage today, but overall they have played a lot better the past 2 games and it makes the whole defense look better. Vince Young was efficient once again finishing 12-19 for 172 yards including a beautiful deep ball to Justin Gage. He really loo...

Titans-49ers inactives

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:15:20 -0500

We debated carefully whether to take the time to post the inactives for the late afternoon game between the Titans and the 49ers.In the end, my OCD edged out my laziness.For the Titans, cornerback Nick Harper, running back Javon Ringer,...

Titans release Chris Davis again

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:14:08 -0500

If the Titans get a boost to their return game this week it won't come from Chris Davis. They released the wide receiver on Friday, a few days after re-signing him to compete for the kick returner job. Davis was...

Sunday Spotlight: Chris Johnson vs. 49ers run defense

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:39:22 -0500

Last Sunday, Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson destroyed the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 228 rushing yards on 24 carries -- 9.8 yards per carry, and a long run of 89 yards. An amazing 40 percent of the Titans' yards on the ground come after 10 yards this season, and that's just about all on Johnson, who leads the NFL in rushing with 824 yards. He also leads the league in big plays from a back -- 10 runs for over 20 yards and five runs for over 40. Once he gets past your...

Titans (1-6) Seek Second Consecutive Victory Sunday at San Francisco (3-4)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:53:32 -0500

The Tennessee Titans (1-6) travel west to play the San Francisco 49ers (3-4) Sunday at Candlestick Park (3:15 p.m. CST). The trip is a rare one for the Titans, who last played a regular season game at Candlestick Park on Oct. 3, 1999. That game was the team’s first loss in a 13-win regular season. [...]

Harper Limited in Practice with Forearm Injury

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:53:45 -0500

Nick Harper was limited in practice for the second straight day Thursday, according to NFL.com. He is recovering from a forearm injury. Harper missed the last two games, but looks to have a chance of returning Sunday against pass-happy Houston.

Davis Happy He’s Being Given a Second Shot After a DUI in August

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:05:59 -0500

The Nashville City Paper reports that Chris Davis is happy he’s getting a second shot after a DUI: Chris Davis was grateful for a second chance with the Tennessee Titans, who re-signed him Tuesday with the possibilities of him having a hand in the return game. “I definitely think I left on bad terms. Everybody [...]

Chris Johnson Says the Titans Can Go 10-6

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:53:12 -0500

The Titans are on a winning streak. One game, of course. Now that they have won a game, one of their best players seems to think that they can go on a much longer winning streak. Nine games long. That player is Chris Johnson, who says that there’s no doubt that [...]

Gus Johnson Uses An Unfortunate Analogy

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:17:00 -0500

Chris Johnson is undoubtedly very fast, but when describing his prowess in that department, you probably shouldn't call it "get away from the cops speed". That's what Gus Johnson said during the Titans romp over the Jags yesterday, and it brings up a lot of questions. First the video....

"First down and ten. Johnson ... gets his shoulders square! Watch out! He's got gettin' away from the cops speed. Touchdown."- Gus Johnson

I know that this is just another attempt at making a clever comment, that went wrong, but an ESPN commenter just got suspended for a similar line of thinking recently. What would happen if Jim Nantz blurted that line out instead of Gujo?

Exciting calls like these are made on the fly, but every announcer should seriously just stick to the gameplan and not try to be so clever.

Press Coverage (The Sporting Blog)

Tennessee Titans Get First Victory of the Season in 30-13

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:31:31 -0500

More photos » by Wade Payne - AP about 2 hours ago: Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. Young passed for 125 yards and one touchdown as the Titans won 30-13 for their first win of the season. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) Browse more photos » Final - 11.1.2009 1 2 3 4 ...