I have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.No he wasn't hurt, and he was super PISSED about only being in for 3 plays. LOL did anyone see his post game interview? Hilarious.
LenDale White ripped the Titans' coaching staff after seeing just one carry in the team's Week 12 loss to the Jets, saying he "wasn't even paying attention" to the game on the sidelines. Fantasy spin: "I really couldn't tell you what happened," he said. "I don't really know...I didn't care really. I would like to be involved more, but if I am not involved I would like somebody to tell me what's going on."I don't think Fisher is the type of coach who will feed the ball to a player who says he doesn't care what happens in the game if he's not involved... CJ3 has been the feature back for weeks and that's not changing.. White's just good for short yardage, clean up time.I have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.No he wasn't hurt, and he was super PISSED about only being in for 3 plays. LOL did anyone see his post game interview? Hilarious.
CJ3 has been the feature back but hasn't been good at all the past month. Regardless I can see Lendale getting 2-3 TD's against the Lions on Thanksgiving while CJ gets his normal 60 yards 0 td game.LenDale White ripped the Titans' coaching staff after seeing just one carry in the team's Week 12 loss to the Jets, saying he "wasn't even paying attention" to the game on the sidelines. Fantasy spin: "I really couldn't tell you what happened," he said. "I don't really know...I didn't care really. I would like to be involved more, but if I am not involved I would like somebody to tell me what's going on."I have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.No he wasn't hurt, and he was super PISSED about only being in for 3 plays. LOL did anyone see his post game interview? Hilarious.
I don't think Fisher is the type of coach who will feed the ball to a player who says he doesn't care what happens in the game if he's not involved... CJ3 has been the feature back for weeks and that's not changing.. White's just good for short yardage, clean up time.
CJ3 has been the feature back but hasn't been good at all the past month. Regardless I can see Lendale getting 2-3 TD's against the Lions on Thanksgiving while CJ gets his normal 60 yards 0 td game.LenDale White ripped the Titans' coaching staff after seeing just one carry in the team's Week 12 loss to the Jets, saying he "wasn't even paying attention" to the game on the sidelines. Fantasy spin: "I really couldn't tell you what happened," he said. "I don't really know...I didn't care really. I would like to be involved more, but if I am not involved I would like somebody to tell me what's going on."I have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.No he wasn't hurt, and he was super PISSED about only being in for 3 plays. LOL did anyone see his post game interview? Hilarious.
I don't think Fisher is the type of coach who will feed the ball to a player who says he doesn't care what happens in the game if he's not involved... CJ3 has been the feature back for weeks and that's not changing.. White's just good for short yardage, clean up time.
You think LenDale White is a good play this week after those comments? Jeff Fisher has a track record dealing with aloof athletes who don't pay attention, and it's not pretty. Just ask Vince.LenDale White ripped the Titans' coaching staff after seeing just one carry in the team's Week 12 loss to the Jets, saying he "wasn't even paying attention" to the game on the sidelines. "I really couldn't tell you what happened," he said. "I don't really know...I didn't care really. I would like to be involved more, but if I am not involved I would like somebody to tell me what's going on." White only saw three snaps and lost a yard on his lone carry. "I don't know what you want me to do with three plays. I don't know what three plays is helping me do," he added. This probably won't help LenDale's chances of playing more soon.
Usually when players 'whine" they seem to get the ball more the next week. This wouldnt be an issue if CJ3 were playing well tho.CJ3 has been the feature back but hasn't been good at all the past month. Regardless I can see Lendale getting 2-3 TD's against the Lions on Thanksgiving while CJ gets his normal 60 yards 0 td game.LenDale White ripped the Titans' coaching staff after seeing just one carry in the team's Week 12 loss to the Jets, saying he "wasn't even paying attention" to the game on the sidelines. Fantasy spin: "I really couldn't tell you what happened," he said. "I don't really know...I didn't care really. I would like to be involved more, but if I am not involved I would like somebody to tell me what's going on."I have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.No he wasn't hurt, and he was super PISSED about only being in for 3 plays. LOL did anyone see his post game interview? Hilarious.
I don't think Fisher is the type of coach who will feed the ball to a player who says he doesn't care what happens in the game if he's not involved... CJ3 has been the feature back for weeks and that's not changing.. White's just good for short yardage, clean up time.You think LenDale White is a good play this week after those comments? Jeff Fisher has a track record dealing with aloof athletes who don't pay attention, and it's not pretty. Just ask Vince.LenDale White ripped the Titans' coaching staff after seeing just one carry in the team's Week 12 loss to the Jets, saying he "wasn't even paying attention" to the game on the sidelines. "I really couldn't tell you what happened," he said. "I don't really know...I didn't care really. I would like to be involved more, but if I am not involved I would like somebody to tell me what's going on." White only saw three snaps and lost a yard on his lone carry. "I don't know what you want me to do with three plays. I don't know what three plays is helping me do," he added. This probably won't help LenDale's chances of playing more soon.
Unless he is in fact in the doghouse & plays.. I would think both guys will make good plays against the Lions.. CJ should bust at least one & the Titans will be able to run which should help Lendale as well.. unless he doesn't play or Fisher limits his touches then both make good starts on Turkey day....Usually when players 'whine" they seem to get the ball more the next week. This wouldnt be an issue if CJ3 were playing well tho.CJ3 has been the feature back but hasn't been good at all the past month. Regardless I can see Lendale getting 2-3 TD's against the Lions on Thanksgiving while CJ gets his normal 60 yards 0 td game.LenDale White ripped the Titans' coaching staff after seeing just one carry in the team's Week 12 loss to the Jets, saying he "wasn't even paying attention" to the game on the sidelines. Fantasy spin: "I really couldn't tell you what happened," he said. "I don't really know...I didn't care really. I would like to be involved more, but if I am not involved I would like somebody to tell me what's going on."I have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.No he wasn't hurt, and he was super PISSED about only being in for 3 plays. LOL did anyone see his post game interview? Hilarious.
I don't think Fisher is the type of coach who will feed the ball to a player who says he doesn't care what happens in the game if he's not involved... CJ3 has been the feature back for weeks and that's not changing.. White's just good for short yardage, clean up time.You think LenDale White is a good play this week after those comments? Jeff Fisher has a track record dealing with aloof athletes who don't pay attention, and it's not pretty. Just ask Vince.LenDale White ripped the Titans' coaching staff after seeing just one carry in the team's Week 12 loss to the Jets, saying he "wasn't even paying attention" to the game on the sidelines. "I really couldn't tell you what happened," he said. "I don't really know...I didn't care really. I would like to be involved more, but if I am not involved I would like somebody to tell me what's going on." White only saw three snaps and lost a yard on his lone carry. "I don't know what you want me to do with three plays. I don't know what three plays is helping me do," he added. This probably won't help LenDale's chances of playing more soon.
This doesn't happen when players like Lendale whine. You're thinking of guys like TO, but this is more like a Kevan Barlow type of whine.Usually when players 'whine" they seem to get the ball more the next week. This wouldnt be an issue if CJ3 were playing well tho.CJ3 has been the feature back but hasn't been good at all the past month. Regardless I can see Lendale getting 2-3 TD's against the Lions on Thanksgiving while CJ gets his normal 60 yards 0 td game.LenDale White ripped the Titans' coaching staff after seeing just one carry in the team's Week 12 loss to the Jets, saying he "wasn't even paying attention" to the game on the sidelines. Fantasy spin: "I really couldn't tell you what happened," he said. "I don't really know...I didn't care really. I would like to be involved more, but if I am not involved I would like somebody to tell me what's going on."I have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.No he wasn't hurt, and he was super PISSED about only being in for 3 plays. LOL did anyone see his post game interview? Hilarious.
I don't think Fisher is the type of coach who will feed the ball to a player who says he doesn't care what happens in the game if he's not involved... CJ3 has been the feature back for weeks and that's not changing.. White's just good for short yardage, clean up time.You think LenDale White is a good play this week after those comments? Jeff Fisher has a track record dealing with aloof athletes who don't pay attention, and it's not pretty. Just ask Vince.LenDale White ripped the Titans' coaching staff after seeing just one carry in the team's Week 12 loss to the Jets, saying he "wasn't even paying attention" to the game on the sidelines. "I really couldn't tell you what happened," he said. "I don't really know...I didn't care really. I would like to be involved more, but if I am not involved I would like somebody to tell me what's going on." White only saw three snaps and lost a yard on his lone carry. "I don't know what you want me to do with three plays. I don't know what three plays is helping me do," he added. This probably won't help LenDale's chances of playing more soon.
Exactly and Im thinking the Titans get back to what they are and thats a running team with both RB's getting about 15 carries next week.I didn't see it, but it just sounds to me like he's whining about getting snubbed. He does have a point though. He's in on only 3 plays? That's pretty ridiculous. Sounds like Tennessee may have gotten away from what they're good at yesterday.
Lendale was justified in his criticism until he said "I don't care". That is not going to go over well with the rest of the team or Fisher. Lendale is going to have to convince alot of folks he was not sincere in the "I don't care" comment. I could easily see Fisher freezing him out again just to teach him a lesson. Fisher is not a pushover type of coach and if he gives in to this type of whining it will set a bad precedent. I see Lendale kissing some ### behind close doors if he wants to see the field against Detroit.Exactly and Im thinking the Titans get back to what they are and thats a running team with both RB's getting about 15 carries next week.I didn't see it, but it just sounds to me like he's whining about getting snubbed. He does have a point though. He's in on only 3 plays? That's pretty ridiculous. Sounds like Tennessee may have gotten away from what they're good at yesterday.
Fisher is the kind of coach who would not activate him this week to send a message.Lendale was justified in his criticism until he said "I don't care". That is not going to go over well with the rest of the team or Fisher. Lendale is going to have to convince alot of folks he was not sincere in the "I don't care" comment. I could easily see Fisher freezing him out again just to teach him a lesson. Fisher is not a pushover type of coach and if he gives in to this type of whining it will set a bad precedent. I see Lendale kissing some ### behind close doors if he wants to see the field against Detroit.Exactly and Im thinking the Titans get back to what they are and thats a running team with both RB's getting about 15 carries next week.I didn't see it, but it just sounds to me like he's whining about getting snubbed. He does have a point though. He's in on only 3 plays? That's pretty ridiculous. Sounds like Tennessee may have gotten away from what they're good at yesterday.
Maybe while Lendale is kissing, Fisher can explain his brilliant strategy of sending Lendale in for only 3 plays. They both should be explaining themselves to each other.A lot of speculation in here on what Fisher will or will not do for Turkey Day. We'll have to wait and see what really happens.Lendale was justified in his criticism until he said "I don't care". That is not going to go over well with the rest of the team or Fisher. Lendale is going to have to convince alot of folks he was not sincere in the "I don't care" comment. I could easily see Fisher freezing him out again just to teach him a lesson. Fisher is not a pushover type of coach and if he gives in to this type of whining it will set a bad precedent. I see Lendale kissing some ### behind close doors if he wants to see the field against Detroit.Exactly and Im thinking the Titans get back to what they are and thats a running team with both RB's getting about 15 carries next week.I didn't see it, but it just sounds to me like he's whining about getting snubbed. He does have a point though. He's in on only 3 plays? That's pretty ridiculous. Sounds like Tennessee may have gotten away from what they're good at yesterday.
Word Count ScoreboardI: 17"I only played three plays so I really couldn't tell you what happened, I don't really know, I wasn't paying attention, I didn't care really"
"You never know, man"
"I can't tell you that. I don't know if I would have gotten the ball 30 times if we would have won the game or not. I would like to be involved more, or if I am not involved I would like somebody to tell me what's going on. Coming into these games, you expect to get certain carries or expect to see certain things going on, or at least that's what they tell you.
"And then you get in these games and then randomly you only play three plays. I just wish somebody would let me know what's going on before I go out there. Three plays, I don't know what you want me to do with three plays. I don't know what three plays is helping me do."
"I ain't got no conversation for nobody, I don't care. If they have something to tell me, if they need to tell me I'm not going to play, then they should tell me, you know"
constant catch-up mode.....10-3 at half wouldn't exactly call that catch up mode.......but maybe it has something to do with play calling 24 pass plays, 6 running in the 1st half.as for johnson he wasn't setting the world on fire with his rec/rush so why not give lendale an opportunity......in watching the game.....the titans gave up on the running game much too early, coaching rather than one RB being better than the other was the main problem.A fat, plodding RB like White isn't much use when you are losing the whole game and in constant catch-up mode. Also, White dropped what should have been an easy screen pass, so it is not like he took full advantage of the limited opportunities he was given.
Bottom line: Chris Johnson is a much better running back, in just about every way, so it only makes sense to have him on the field as much as possible.
Because on third and one he got destroyed yesterday. White was not going to have any luck against Jenkins and the Jets yesterday. Giving him the ball more often would have just put Collins in third and even longer situations.constant catch-up mode.....10-3 at half wouldn't exactly call that catch up mode.......but maybe it has something to do with play calling 24 pass plays, 6 running in the 1st half.as for johnson he wasn't setting the world on fire with his rec/rush so why not give lendale an opportunity......in watching the game.....the titans gave up on the running game much too early, coaching rather than one RB being better than the other was the main problem.A fat, plodding RB like White isn't much use when you are losing the whole game and in constant catch-up mode. Also, White dropped what should have been an easy screen pass, so it is not like he took full advantage of the limited opportunities he was given.
Bottom line: Chris Johnson is a much better running back, in just about every way, so it only makes sense to have him on the field as much as possible.
I didn't see that game, but based on what I heard about it, they dropped a ton of passes (I saw a bunch of them on the ESPN highlights), so they were probably in a lot of 2nd and 3rd and longs, which is probably why they had to throw the ball so often.constant catch-up mode.....10-3 at half wouldn't exactly call that catch up mode.......but maybe it has something to do with play calling 24 pass plays, 6 running in the 1st half.as for johnson he wasn't setting the world on fire with his rec/rush so why not give lendale an opportunity......in watching the game.....the titans gave up on the running game much too early, coaching rather than one RB being better than the other was the main problem.A fat, plodding RB like White isn't much use when you are losing the whole game and in constant catch-up mode. Also, White dropped what should have been an easy screen pass, so it is not like he took full advantage of the limited opportunities he was given.
Bottom line: Chris Johnson is a much better running back, in just about every way, so it only makes sense to have him on the field as much as possible.
ETA....titans had 3 sets of downs in the 1st half where they never had a rushing attempt.
It's still not Jeff Fisher football. Eddie George's career average was 3.6 ypc and Fisher rode that horse until the wheels fell off. Since when does Fisher completely give up on his grinder after 1 unsuccessful 3rd and 1 play?Because on third and one he got destroyed yesterday. White was not going to have any luck against Jenkins and the Jets yesterday. Giving him the ball more often would have just put Collins in third and even longer situations.constant catch-up mode.....10-3 at half wouldn't exactly call that catch up mode.......but maybe it has something to do with play calling 24 pass plays, 6 running in the 1st half.as for johnson he wasn't setting the world on fire with his rec/rush so why not give lendale an opportunity......in watching the game.....the titans gave up on the running game much too early, coaching rather than one RB being better than the other was the main problem.A fat, plodding RB like White isn't much use when you are losing the whole game and in constant catch-up mode. Also, White dropped what should have been an easy screen pass, so it is not like he took full advantage of the limited opportunities he was given.
Bottom line: Chris Johnson is a much better running back, in just about every way, so it only makes sense to have him on the field as much as possible.
Fisher never had a second RB as good as Chris Johnson when George was his featured back.It's still not Jeff Fisher football. Eddie George's career average was 3.6 ypc and Fisher rode that horse until the wheels fell off. Since when does Fisher completely give up on his grinder after 1 unsuccessful 3rd and 1 play?
Chris Johnson was so good yesterday that Lendale was only worth getting in the game for 3 plays?Fisher never had a second RB as good as Chris Johnson when George was his featured back.It's still not Jeff Fisher football. Eddie George's career average was 3.6 ypc and Fisher rode that horse until the wheels fell off. Since when does Fisher completely give up on his grinder after 1 unsuccessful 3rd and 1 play?
And Lendale White is no Eddie George.Fisher never had a second RB as good as Chris Johnson when George was his featured back.It's still not Jeff Fisher football. Eddie George's career average was 3.6 ypc and Fisher rode that horse until the wheels fell off. Since when does Fisher completely give up on his grinder after 1 unsuccessful 3rd and 1 play?
Johnson averaged 4.6 YPC, and with the Titans throwing for almost the entire second half, because of the deficit, putting a liability like White is in the passing game would be pointless.Chris Johnson was so good yesterday that Lendale was only worth getting in the game for 3 plays?
And Lendale White is no Eddie George.Fisher never had a second RB as good as Chris Johnson when George was his featured back.It's still not Jeff Fisher football. Eddie George's career average was 3.6 ypc and Fisher rode that horse until the wheels fell off. Since when does Fisher completely give up on his grinder after 1 unsuccessful 3rd and 1 play?
say what you want but if you look back on the numbers for this year, the titans have rushed the ball around 30+ times a game. only balt and chi. did they rush for less and those were 21 and 24 times. but to rush the ball only 11 times...that is giving up on the running game.as i said earlier in the 1st half when the score was 10-3 they have 3 sets of downs where they never had an attempt.Personally I think the Titans should pound the ball with LenDale to start the game to wear down the defenses then let Johnson run wild the rest of the way.
Come on now. Didn't you read the reply from Duke1948 who watched the entire game?Johnson averaged 4.6 YPC, and with the Titans throwing for almost the entire second half, because of the deficit, putting a liability like White is in the passing game would be pointless.Chris Johnson was so good yesterday that Lendale was only worth getting in the game for 3 plays?
Because of the deficit? It was 10-3 at halftime.constant catch-up mode.....10-3 at half wouldn't exactly call that catch up mode.......but maybe it has something to do with play calling 24 pass plays, 6 running in the 1st half.
as for johnson he wasn't setting the world on fire with his rec/rush so why not give lendale an opportunity......in watching the game.....the titans gave up on the running game much too early, coaching rather than one RB being better than the other was the main problem.
ETA....titans had 3 sets of downs in the 1st half where they never had a rushing attempt.
I hope he gets benched for saying he wasn't paying attention and didnt care...bicycle_seat_sniffer said:LenDale is gonna get a couple TD's this week count on it
and this is from a man that has McChunky as his avatar.Lendale will be focusing on Thanksgiving dinner all day. Remember at USC when he gained 20 lbs, supposedly from a Thankg. weekend? Bench him.
LenWhale owner.My humble guess is that with the shortened week, Lendale will get the majority of the carries this week wiht CJ3 only getting a few touches. I have a feeling this was the gameplan going into the week and Coach just doesnt want the word getting out. It might just be a huntch but my belief is that CJ should be benched this week against the lions.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/35103164.htmlFisher ready for Titans to crank their running game back with 5 games left in regular season
By TERESA M. WALKER , Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Titans have proven they can throw the ball when necessary. Now coach Jeff Fisher wants them to go back to what he likes to do best: Run, run, run.
"It's not that we didn't remain committed to it or didn't intend to do it, but we were put in a position to pick it up and throw it," Fisher said Tuesday. "It was good for us, but we have to get back. It's time. It's what everybody's talking about at this time of year. Some people can do it, some people can't, so we'll see."
Defenses had been stacking the line with eight and nine defenders, daring Kerry Collins to beat them by throwing. He did until last weekend when the New York Jets handed the Titans their first loss.
Under Fisher, the Titans are among the NFL teams that can run, ranking eighth overall since 1995 in yards rushing per game. They're even better on the road, averaging 123.4 yards rushing in that time, third in the NFL behind only Denver and Pittsburgh. And they're averaging 124.7 yards this season, good for ninth in the NFL.
But they've been held to below 88 yards rushing or worse in five games including a 20-yard performance at Chicago on Nov. 19 and only 45 yards in last week's 34-13 loss to the New York Jets — two of the NFL's top five run defenses.
"We never really turned it off," fullback Ahmard Hall said.
"You adjust to what the defense is doing and take what they give you. The last couple weeks, they've been giving us the pass, and Kerry's been doing a great job of executing it. What we do best is run the ball. We're known as a physical team that runs the ball, and we just want to get back to that."
Well, here's the perfect opportunity Thursday with their visit to Detroit (0-11).