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The Tennessee Titans had a spectacular draft in 2011

The Tennessee Titans found a future starting QB and a lot of good defensive players in last April’s NFL Draft.  Here is a look at how well the rookies played in their first taste of the NFL in 2011: In the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, the Titans picked 23-year old QB Jake Locker.  Jake Locker played in 5 games (0 starts) for the Titans last year and he completed 34...
Via Titans Locker  |  27 days ago

The Tennessee Titans sign four veterans to future/reserve contracts

The Titans have signed four players to future/reserve contracts.  Two of the players are defensive and the other two are special teams players.  26-year old DE Keyunta Dawson is  the only player of this bunch that played in the NFL this year.  He played in 2 games for the Lions in which he made 1 tackle.  Dawson has now played in 60 games in his first five years in the NFL and...
Via Titans Locker  |  January 06, 2012

Tennessee Titans (8-7) vs. Houston Texans (10-5)

The Tennessee Titans are going to be plenty motivated in this game.  They need a win, a Bengals’ loss against the Ravens and a Jets win over the Dolphins to get into the playoffs.  All of those things could happen this Sunday.  The Titans will be looking for revenge against a Texans’ team that whacked them hard 41-7 in Nashville earlier this year.  The Texans are locked into...
Via Titans Locker  |  December 30, 2011

Nate Washington has turned in a great year for the Tennessee Titans

28-year old WR Nate Washington has turned in a very solid 2011 season for the Titans.  He has played in 15 games for the Titans so far and he has caught 70 passes for 931 yards (13.3 avg) with 6 TD grabs.  Those are career high numbers in receptions and receiving yards for Washington.  He has also tied his career high in TD receptions so far this year with one game left to play...
Via Titans Locker  |  December 30, 2011

Tennessee Titans 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 17

The Titans played a solid game as they held off the Jaguars last Saturday.  Matt Hasselbeck completed 24 of 40 passes for 350 yards with 1 TD pass and 2 INTs.  Chris Johnson led the way on the ground for the Titans with 56 yards rushing on 15 carries (3.7 ypc).  Jamie Harper pitched in with 4 carries for 6 yards (1.5 ypc) with 1 TD run and he also caught 1 pass for 5 yards. ...
Via Titans Locker  |  December 26, 2011

The Tennessee Titans claim FB Quinn Johnson off waivers

The Tennessee Titans have claimed 25-year old fullback Quinn Johnson off waivers from the Denver Broncos.  Johnson played in 4 games earlier this year with the Titans and he didn’t carry the ball, but he did catch 3 passes for 30 yards (10.0 avg).  He has now played in 24 games in his first three years in the NFL and he doesn’t have a carry yet, but, he has caught 8...
Via Titans Locker  |  December 19, 2011

Tennessee Titans (7-6) vs. Indianapolis Colts (0-13)

This is a big game for the Titans as they are still very alive in the playoff hunt.  They beat the Colts 27-10 in the first meeting between these two teams in Tennessee.  The Colts have played  a little better since their bye week, three weeks ago, but they still have not won a game this year.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Titans have the ball:  The...
Via Titans Locker  |  December 16, 2011

The Tennessee Titans place LB Barrett Ruud on I.R.

The Titans have decided to place 28-year old LB Barrett Ruud on the Injured Reserve List due to a groin injury.  Ruud played in 9 games for the Titans this year and he had 57 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss, 3 passes defensed and 1 interception.  He has now played in 104 games in his first seven years in the NFL and he has 642 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss, 5 sacks, 6 forced fumbles...
Via Titans Locker  |  December 13, 2011

The Tennessee Titans lose Javon Ringer for the rest of the year

The Titans have lost 24-year old RB Javon Ringer for the rest of the year due to a fractured hand.  Ringer played in 12 games for the Titans this year and he carried the ball 59 times for 185 yards (3.1 ypc) with 1 TD run.  He also has caught 28 passes for 187 yards (6.7 avg) this year.  Ringer has now played in 35 games in his first three years with the Titans and he has carried...
Via Titans Locker  |  December 13, 2011

Tennessee Titans (7-5) vs. New Orleans Saints (9-3)

The Titans have won two games in a row now and they are in the thick of the AFC South and wildcard chases, so this is a HUGE game for them.  The Saints have won four games in a row, but they are a different team on the road.  They are only 3-3 on the road this year, where they have been outscored 159-154!  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Titans have the ball...
Via Titans Locker  |  December 09, 2011

The Tennessee Titans are getting solid production out of their rookie LBs

The Titans are getting solid work out of 22-year old Akeem Ayers and 23-year old Colin McCarthy so far this year.  Ayers has played in 12 games for the Titans so far this year and he has 53 tackles, 4 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery and 2 passes defensed.  McCarthy has played in 9 games for the Titans so far this year and he has 42 tackles, 6 tackles for a loss,...
Via Titans Locker  |  December 07, 2011

Tennessee Titans 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17

The Tennessee Titans scored 13 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to beat the Bucs earlier today.  Matt Hasselbeck did not look good today as he completed 19 of 34 passes for 160 yards with 1 TD pass and 2 INTs (one of which was returned 27-yards for an interception by CB Aqib Talib of the Bucs).  Chris Johnson had a true breakout game for the Titans today with 190 yards rushing...
Via Titans Locker  |  November 27, 2011

Tennessee Titans (5-5) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6)

The Tennessee Titans have alternated wins and losses the last five weeks.  If that holds true, they will win this game.  The Buccaneers have lost four games in a row by a combined score of 123-69!  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Titans have the ball:  I think the Titans are going to come out throwing the ball against the Bucs.  The Bucs only have 15 sacks...
Via Titans Locker  |  November 25, 2011

Matt Hasselbeck is still the starting QB of the Tennessee Titans, for now

36-year old QB Matt Hasselbeck is a little banged up right now, but he will remain the starting QB for the Titans.  He has played in 10 games for the Titans so far this year and he has completed 206 of 337 passes (61.1%) for 2,357 yards with 14 TD passes and 8 INTs (86.1 QB Rating).  He has also carried the ball 10 times for 55 yards (5.5 ypc) so far this year.  With Matt Schaub...
Via Titans Locker  |  November 23, 2011

Tennessee Titans (5-4) vs. Atlanta Falcons (5-4)

Both of these teams really need this football game and they are pretty evenly matched.  The Titans are coming off a 30-3 victory over the Panthers in Carolina last weekend.  The Falcons lost 26-23 in O.T. last week at home against the Saints.  The Titans are 2-2 on the road this year and the Falcons are 2-2 at home this year.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When...
Via Titans Locker  |  November 18, 2011

Tennessee Titans 30, Carolina Panthers 3

The Titans got things started right away yesterday as Marc Mariani returned a punt 79 yards for a TD early in the first quarter and that set the tone for them, as they never looked back.  Matt Hasselbeck was effective as he completed 15 of 27 passes for 219 yards with 1 TD pass and 1 INT.  He also carried the ball 1 time for 21 yards in this game.  Chris Johnson came back to life...
Via Titans Locker  |  November 14, 2011

Tennessee Titans (4-4) vs. Carolina Panthers (2-6)

The Titans are only 1-2 on the road this year and they have lost three of their last four games, so they need a win this weekend to get things going back in the right direction.  The Panthers have played better at home this year, where they are 2-3 on the season and they are going to be well rested coming off of their bye week.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When...
Via Titans Locker  |  November 10, 2011

Cincinnati Bengals 24, Tennessee Titans 17

The Titans blew a 17-7 lead at the half as the Bengals pushed them around in the 3rd and 4th quarters yesterday.  Matt Hasselbeck was solid as he completed 24 of 41 passes for 272 yards with 2 TD passes and 0 INTs.  Chris Johnson pitched in with 64 yards rushing on 14 carries (4.6 ypc) and he also caught 4 passes for 46 yards (11.5 avg).  WR Lavelle Hawkins (5 rec, 63 yards, TD...
Via Titans Locker  |  November 07, 2011

Tennessee Titans (3-3) vs. Indianapolis Colts (0-7)

The Tennessee Titans are going to be looking to really kick someone’s butt after losing by a combined score of 79-24 in their last two games.  The Colts got ripped 62-7 last weekend in New Orleans by the Saints last weekend, so they can’t be thinking too well about themselves either.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Titans have the ball:  The...
Via Titans Locker  |  October 29, 2011

Matt Hasselbeck is off to a great start in 2011 for the Tennessee Titans

Rookie QB Jake Locker is going to be holding a clipboard for a long time if 36-year old Matt Hasselbeck keeps whipping the ball around the field like he is right now.  Hasselbeck has played in all five games for the Titans so far this year and he has completed 117 of 181 passes (64.6%) for 1,414 yards with 9 TD passes and 4 INTs (95.9 QB Rating).  He has also carried the ball 5...
Via Titans Locker  |  October 12, 2011

Pittsburgh Steelers 38, Tennessee Titans 17

The Titans looked like the Browns did last week against them, today in Pittsburgh…and that’s not a good thing!  Matt Hasselbeck was very busy today as he completed 29 of 49 passes for 262 yards with 1 TD pass and 1 INT.  Chris Johnson led the way on the ground for the Titans today with 51 yards rushing on 14 carries (3.6 ypc) with 1 TD run and he also caught 3 passes...
Via Titans Locker  |  October 09, 2011

Tennessee Titans (3-1) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2)

The Titans have won three games in a row by a combined score of 74-40!  The Steelers lost 17-10 at Houston last weekend and they are really physically beat up right now.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Titans have the ball:  With fullback Ahmard Hall back, look for the Titans to feed the rock to Chris Johnson.  The Steelers are giving up 119.5 yards rushing...
Via Titans Locker  |  October 07, 2011

The Tennessee Titans waive fullback Quinn Johnson

The Titans have waived 25-year old fullback Quinn Johnson.  Johnson played in all four games for the Titans this year but he didn’t get any carries.  Johnson did catch 3 passes for 30 yards (10.0 avg) for the Titans.  31-year old Ahmard Hall is back from his suspension and just in a nick of time.  The Titans are only averaging 66.8 yards rushing per game so far this year and...
Via Titans Locker  |  October 07, 2011

The Tennessee Titans are using the TEs more in the passing offense this year

Veteran QB Matt Hasselbeck is starting to look for the TE a lot more when he’s passing the ball.  24-year old Jared Cook has a huge upside.  He has played in all four games for the Titans so far this year and he has caught 7 passes for 149 yards (21.3 avg) with 2 TD grabs.  27-year old Craig Stevens has also been making big plays down the field so far this year.  He has...
Via Titans Locker  |  October 07, 2011

Tennessee Titans (2-1) vs. Cleveland Browns (2-1)

The Tennessee Titans are one of the league’s best kept secrets so far this year, while the Cleveland Browns have been luckier than they are good.  Still, this is going to be a solid matchup on the shores of Lake Erie this Sunday.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Titans have the ball:  The Titans are going to try to get Chris Johnson going against the...
Via Titans Locker  |  September 29, 2011
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