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Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« on: Jan 28th, 2004, 1:05pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Eddie George might be done with the Titans.  His exorbitant salary will be too much for the Titans, who are a reported $19 million over the cap.  Unless he agrees to a significant pay cut, look for Chris Brown to be the man next season.
 
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #1 on: Jan 28th, 2004, 5:49pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
on Jan 28th, 2004, 1:05pm, Philly wrote:
Eddie George might be done with the Titans.  His exorbitant salary will be too much for the Titans, who are a reported $19 million over the cap.  Unless he agrees to a significant pay cut, look for Chris Brown to be the man next season.
 
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/fb/nfl/2372266

 
Actually, I wouldn't hand the job to Brown.  Robert Holcombe could challenge for the job.  Or I wouldn't be surprised to see the Titans bring in one of the lesser free agent backs  to challenge or make a trade for a back who can be gotten easily. (ie ...Betts)
 
I remember the Titans not being too enamoured with Browns work ethic and are concerned by his proneness for injuries.  
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #2 on: Feb 17th, 2004, 11:34pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Lots of McNair news coming out these days on "The REAL Feed" and "the Gridiron Newsstand"...  Indictment...  Surgery...
 
News on the DUI-firearms indictment:
 
http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/titans_football/article/0,1406,KNS_334_26382 08,00.html.
 
News on the ankle surgery:
 
http://www.tennessean.com/sports/titans/archives/04/02/47055112.shtml?El ement_ID=47055112.
 
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #3 on: Feb 18th, 2004, 10:08am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
I think Eddie will restructure for the team. I also think he will lose touches next year. He will not be sat on the bench. He still plays through pain and doesn't miss games.  
He is no longer a stud, but will see the RBBC approach.
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #4 on: Mar 3rd, 2004, 12:22pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
from www.kffl.com
 
Larry Stone, of Titans Radio Network, reports Tennessee Titans RB Eddie George did not restructure his current contract as had been speculated. Titans general manager Floyd Reese said the team could live with George's $7 million cap number if necessary.
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #5 on: Apr 18th, 2004, 12:54am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Off "the Gridiron Newsstand", CHECK OUT THIS HEADLINE:
 
George unsure about future with Titans (must register to read)
NASHVILLE - Titans running back Eddie George said he understands there's a chance he will not return to Tennessee for his ninth NFL season.
 
The page where that headline is, which (I think) you do not need to be registered to read, is here; it is currently the second article down:
http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/titans_football/.
 

 
Then, this, from "The REAL Feed", regarding Steve McNair:
 
No settlement yet in McNair's DUI case
SI.com: NFL (17.04.2004 22:57)
 
Here's the LOCAL chatter regarding this from "the Gridiron Newsstand":
 
http://www.tennessean.com/sports/titans/archives/04/04/49990292.shtml?El ement_ID=49990292.
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #6 on: Jun 16th, 2004, 9:09am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Not major news, but news nonetheless...
 
Rookie Bo Schobel (Jevon Kearse's replacement?) breaks his foot in practice.
 
http://www.tennessean.com/sports/titans/archives/04/06/52926029.shtml?El ement_ID=52926029
 
The Titans defensive line took a hit when Robaire Smith and Jevon Kearse left via free agency.  The Titans drafted three defensive ends and two defensive tackles to help make up for the loss, but Schobel (a pass-rushing end) getting injured will hurt a bit and put more pressure on rookies Antwan Odom and Travis LaBoy.
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #7 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 1:44am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Latest on Eddie George from "The REAL Feed":
 
George's fate with Titans still up in the air
ESPN: NFL (24.06.2004 23:13)
Minicamp ends and decision pendingNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans finished their final minicamp Thursday with Eddie George's future with the team still unsettled. Coach Jeff Fisher is confident the team's career rushing leader will be on the roster when the Titans open training camp July...
 
LOCAL source from "the Gridiron Newsstand":
 
http://www.tennessean.com/sports/titans/archives/04/06/53237048.shtml?El ement_ID=53237048.
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #8 on: Jul 16th, 2004, 8:54pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Well, the Eddie George re-signing saga is finally coming to a head.  Currently from the top of "The REAL Feed":
 
Titans to George: Take pay cut or get cut
ESPN: NFL (16.07.2004 18:57)
Veteran RB mulling over optionsNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Eddie George is mulling over the Tennessee Titans offer: take a pay cut or risk being released by the salary cap-strapped team. The veteran running back met Friday in Denver with his agent, Lamont Smith to discuss the situation. Smith said he wil...
 
Here's LOCAL corroboration from "the Gridiron Newsstand":
 
http://www.tennessean.com/sports/titans/archives/04/07/54504329.shtml?El ement_ID=54504329.
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #9 on: Jul 19th, 2004, 9:52pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Chris Brown's value slowly continues to creep up.  The latest on Eddie George from "The REAL Feed":
 
George bristles at Titans' pay-cut proposal
ESPN: NFL (19.07.2004 19:51)
Titans' star RB hoping for better offerNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Eddie George, Tennessee's all-time leading running back, said Monday he doesn't like the Titans' offer of a pay cut because the deal is only for the 2004 season. Titans officials had talked repeatedly over the past few months of their des...
 
Here is the LOCAL story from off "the Gridiron Newsstand":
 
http://www.tennessean.com/sports/titans/archives/04/07/54606146.shtml?El ement_ID=54606146.
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #10 on: Jul 20th, 2004, 1:55am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
THAT'S IT!  Eddie George is all but "officially" gone and Chris Brown's fantasy value now goes through the roof.  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Titans' George rejects pay cut, asks for release
ESPN: NFL (19.07.2004 20:53)
Titans' star RB 'looking at other options'NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Eddie George, Tennessee's all-time leading rusher, rejected the Titans' latest contract offer Monday and asked the team to release him quickly so he can seek a job with a new team. George and Lamont Smith, his agent, considered the Tit...
 
LOCAL substantiation from "the Gridiron Newsstand":
 
http://www.tennessean.com/sports/titans/archives/04/07/54642473.shtml?El ement_ID=54642473!
 
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #11 on: Jul 20th, 2004, 6:56am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
And that, my friends, is why I grabbed Chris Brown in the GBRFL2...
 
 
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« Reply #12 on: Jul 20th, 2004, 9:42am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
on Jul 20th, 2004, 6:56am, Philly wrote:
And that, my friends, is why I grabbed Chris Brown in the GBRFL2...
 
 

 
Brown looks like a nice pick, until they sign Antwoin Smith or James Stewart or _______________.  (blank to be determined)
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« Reply #13 on: Jul 20th, 2004, 10:30am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Keep in mind that the Titans are strapped for cash.  While James Stewart or Antowain Smith would certainly add some veteran experience to the team, their veteran minimum salaries are still fairly high.
 
I would not be surprised to see the Titans go to battle with Chris Brown, Robert Holcombe, Troy Fleming, and Jarrett Payton...
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #14 on: Jul 20th, 2004, 3:54pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
on Jul 20th, 2004, 10:30am, Philly wrote:
I would not be surprised to see the Titans go to battle with Chris Brown, Robert Holcombe, Troy Fleming, and Jarrett Payton...

 
I agree with this position.  I am actually confident that they will do just that.  It is time for transition and changing of the guard in the backfield in Tennessee.
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #15 on: Jul 20th, 2004, 4:33pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify

 
Is it just me or do the Titans seem to be perpetually banging their noggin' off the cap?  
 
They're obviously doing it right though, as the last 5 years they've gone 13-3, 13-3, 7-9, 11-5, 12-4.  
 
Just an observation.  Some teams go for broke, then rebuild, others seem tight against the cap for years and still manage to make the playoffs.
 
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #16 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 5:01pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
on Jul 20th, 2004, 9:42am, DirkDiggler wrote:

 
Brown looks like a nice pick, until they sign Antwoin Smith or James Stewart or _______________.  (blank to be determined)

 
 
Well... didn't take long for the Titans to start looking for another running back.  Antowain Smith has already visited the Titans.  He visited before George was even officially released.  
 
I think the Titans will sign a new starting running back.  I do not believe they are sold on Chris Brown's durability.
http://www.tennessean.com/sports/titans/archives/04/07/54692290.shtml?El ement_ID=54692290
 
In the mean time, look for George to end up with the Raiders.  However, I would not be surprised if he ended up signing with the Eagles.  Westbrook and he would split carries.  They have plenty of cap and like the RBBC approach.  
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« Reply #17 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 6:24pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
ESPNews reports the Tennessee Titans have released RB Eddie George.  
 
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #18 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 8:27pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Yes, the Titans have released Eddie.  From LOCAL and OFFICIAL sources on "the Gridiron Newsstand":
 
http://www.titansonline.com/;
 
http://www.tennessean.com/sports/titans/archives/04/07/54716295.shtml?El ement_ID=54716295.
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« Reply #19 on: Jul 22nd, 2004, 10:27am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
on Jul 20th, 2004, 10:30am, Philly wrote:
Keep in mind that the Titans are strapped for cash.  While James Stewart or Antowain Smith would certainly add some veteran experience to the team, their veteran minimum salaries are still fairly high.
 
I would not be surprised to see the Titans go to battle with Chris Brown, Robert Holcombe, Troy Fleming, and Jarrett Payton...

 
Well....you will see those guys battle for the spot, along with Antowain Smith!  Smith signs less than 24 hours after George is released.  I think this is now an ugly running back situation.  
 
Smith is supposed to be an 'insurance' signing.  However, with all the questions surrounding Brown, I think Smith will steal many carries if NOT become the starter.  Not to mention Holcombe may step up.
 
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&am p;id=1844330
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #20 on: Jul 22nd, 2004, 10:41am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
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It appears the Titans still plan to turn the starting tailback job over to second-year veteran Chris Brown...

 
I just have to hope that Brown impresses during training camp and preseason.  We certainly don't need yet another RBBC in the NFL.
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #21 on: Jul 22nd, 2004, 3:39pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Here are the OFFICIAL and LOCAL reports from "the Gridiron Newsstand" about the Smith signing:
 
http://www.titansonline.com/;
 
http://www.tennessean.com/sports/titans/archives/04/07/54734392.shtml?El ement_ID=54734392.
 
No word yet on what his expected role will be.  I think it will be as insurance only.  The job is Brown's to win or lose, and after that it may be Holcombe's before it is Smith's.
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #22 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 5:02pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Regarding Chris Brown's being Eddie George's heir apparent, from atop "The REAL Feed":
 
Pasquarelli: Ready to run
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Brown gets chance in TennesseeIn the wake of the release of Eddie George this week, someone reminded heir apparent Chris Brown of the old adage "uneasy lies the head that wears the crown," and the young Tennessee Titans tailback quickly made it clear that, while he will miss his mentor, he welcom...
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Sirmon tears knee ligaments, could miss season
 
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Titans' linebacker Peter Simon suffered torn ligaments in his left knee and could miss the entire season. Simon twisted the knee during practice Monday and says he knew immediately that the injury was serious. "It felt like something was definitely wrong when I first did it," Sirmon told an Associated Press reporter. "It felt like my knee kind of came apart." An MRI revealed that Sirmon tore his MCL. His ACL is not completely torn, but Sirmon would risk a complete tear if he plays on it without surgery.
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Re: Tennessee Titans Off-season Thread
« Reply #24 on: Aug 4th, 2004, 12:02am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
A follow-up on Tony's update as per "The REAL Feed" here @ FantasyFootballer.com:
 
Titanic loss? LB Sirmon likely out for year
ESPN: NFL (03.08.2004 19:31)
Torn knee ligaments likely to KO SirmonNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans linebacker Peter Sirmon probably will miss the season with torn ligaments in his left knee. Sirmon twisted the knee Monday in limited contact drills during the Titans' first practice in full pads. "It felt like something ...
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