HC Fisher says RB Brown is Titans starting running back
Craig Tapper
7/26/2006
NASHVILLE, TN, July 26, 2006 -- Despite the agents for running back Chris Brown requesting a trade earlier this week, Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said Wednesday that doesn’t necessarily mean Brown wants out of Tennessee.
Brown's agents, Ryan Morgan and Wynn Silberman, officially requested a trade in a letter sent to the club on Monday. Brown is entering the final year of his contract and his agents, who were seeking a contract extension, feel he might be a better fit with another team.
The Titans currently have Travis Henry, a former Pro Bowler with the Buffalo Bills, and drafted USC’s LenDale White in April’s NFL Draft. In addition, the club has Jarrett Payton, Damien Nash and seventh-round draft pick Quinton Ganther.
“I have not spoken with Chris,” said Fisher, who currently has Brown slated at the top of the team’s depth chart. “That does not surprise me and that should be an indication of where Chris is (in this process). I could understand Chris wanting an extension. Chris wants to be here. So, him asking for a trade does not imply that he doesn’t want to be here.”
Fisher believes that the trade request may stem from Brown switching agents and the coach is unwilling to pinpoint Brown as being the originator of the trade request.
“I’ll speak candidly on the topic,” Fisher said. “Chris changed agents and new agents came in and they had a sit-down meeting and they want to talk extension. Right now’s not necessarily the time to talk extension because we’re busy with other contracts. They took it upon themselves to demand a trade and went public with it, so to me, I’m going to throw this in the agents’ laps and not Chris’.”
Originally selected out of the University of Colorado in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft, Brown has compiled impressive numbers during his two years as the starter. In 2004, he rushed for 1,067 yards (4.9-yard avg.) and last season tallied 851 yards in 15 contests.
With training camp set to open Friday at Austin Peay, the front office is focused on securing contracts with the team’s three remaining unsigned draft picks, including Vince Young, White, and Terna Nande.
“Chris has had a great off-season,” Fisher said. “He’s in probably the best shape since he’s been here. He’s our starting running back.”
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Craig Tapper
7/26/2006
NASHVILLE, TN, July 26, 2006 -- Despite the agents for running back Chris Brown requesting a trade earlier this week, Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said Wednesday that doesn’t necessarily mean Brown wants out of Tennessee.
Brown's agents, Ryan Morgan and Wynn Silberman, officially requested a trade in a letter sent to the club on Monday. Brown is entering the final year of his contract and his agents, who were seeking a contract extension, feel he might be a better fit with another team.
The Titans currently have Travis Henry, a former Pro Bowler with the Buffalo Bills, and drafted USC’s LenDale White in April’s NFL Draft. In addition, the club has Jarrett Payton, Damien Nash and seventh-round draft pick Quinton Ganther.
“I have not spoken with Chris,” said Fisher, who currently has Brown slated at the top of the team’s depth chart. “That does not surprise me and that should be an indication of where Chris is (in this process). I could understand Chris wanting an extension. Chris wants to be here. So, him asking for a trade does not imply that he doesn’t want to be here.”
Fisher believes that the trade request may stem from Brown switching agents and the coach is unwilling to pinpoint Brown as being the originator of the trade request.
“I’ll speak candidly on the topic,” Fisher said. “Chris changed agents and new agents came in and they had a sit-down meeting and they want to talk extension. Right now’s not necessarily the time to talk extension because we’re busy with other contracts. They took it upon themselves to demand a trade and went public with it, so to me, I’m going to throw this in the agents’ laps and not Chris’.”
Originally selected out of the University of Colorado in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft, Brown has compiled impressive numbers during his two years as the starter. In 2004, he rushed for 1,067 yards (4.9-yard avg.) and last season tallied 851 yards in 15 contests.
With training camp set to open Friday at Austin Peay, the front office is focused on securing contracts with the team’s three remaining unsigned draft picks, including Vince Young, White, and Terna Nande.
“Chris has had a great off-season,” Fisher said. “He’s in probably the best shape since he’s been here. He’s our starting running back.”
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