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Is LenDale hurt? (1 Viewer)

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I know they got away from the run today, but there was mention of an injury to LenDale? Anyone have any details?

 
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.

 
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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 have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.
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.
 
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 have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.
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.
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.
 
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 have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.
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.
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. "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.
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.
 
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 have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.
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.
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. "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.
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.
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.
 
"I really couldn't tell you what happened," he said. "I don't really know...I didn't care really. "

What a team player!

 
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 have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.
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.
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. "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.
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.
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.
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....
 
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 have a feeling lendale is the play next week over CJ3.
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.
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. "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.
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.
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.
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.
 
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.

 
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.
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.
 
the Titans got to where they are by rushing, rushing and rushing the ball w/ Johnson and LenDale. They got away from what's been working for them and it cost them the game.

I know they were playing from behind most of the game, but the way to get back into a game is to do what you do best. They gave the carries to Johnson who couldn't break free of tacklers ... you know LenDale could bust through some of those tackles that stopped Johnson because he's much bigger. If you give LenDale enough carries, he's going to eventually turn one out for 10+ yards ... and that's when you call play action on the next play.

Botched game plane IMO.

 
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.
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.
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.
 
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.
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.
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.
Fisher is the kind of coach who would not activate him this week to send a message.
 
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.
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.
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.
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.
 
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I trade for Lendale two weeks ago with this matchup in mind. Was planning on using him as a flex start against the Lions, but now I'm not so sure. Damn! :2cents:

 
Fisher says angry White's issues resolved

November 23, 2008 8:07 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- LenDale White was one of several Titans to drop a pass in an awful first half for Kerry Collins' targets. On a day when the Titans ran the ball 11 times, the running back got just one carry and his 1-yard loss was his first third-and-one failure in eight chances this season.

He said he was on the field for three plays, and he wasn't at all happy about it.

I've credited White for being a quality team guy as the Titans have sorted out their backfield and looked to rookie Chris Johnson more than White, while feeding White the bulk of the touchdown opportunities.

He was understandably frustrated after the pounding by the Jets, but his comments were as angry as they read and certainly suggest he is not dealing with a reduced role particularly well any longer.

White was asked if the Jets did anything different to slow the Titans down.

"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," White said.

Was his lack of playing time part of the plan or a result of how the game unfolded?

"You never know, man," he said. "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."

Asked if he intended to have a conversation with someone, he said:

"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?"

Coach Jeff Fisher later said he'd spoken to White and that things were already sorted things out.

"We got is resolved, it's not going to be an issue, he understands, "Fisher said. "It's the flow of the game. We had 49 offensive plays, we had 11 carries, we got behind, it happens."

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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.

 
White was asked if the Jets did anything different to slow the Titans down.

"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," White said.

So he wasn't saying he wasn't paying attention to the game, he said he didn't know and didn't care about the Jets gameplan.

This thread is kinda funny. You can really tell who owns CJ and who owns White (me included)

Looks like it is a non issue. CJ can go back to being a stud (?) and Lendale hopefully can go back to scoring TD's. I just hope Lendale is just as pissed when he gets the ball on Thurs. as he was after the game.

 
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On paper it looks like they didn't run it enough, but in reality, if most of those passes were caught and not dropped you would have seen a good balanced attack. You can't knock play calling when the plays were right there and had to be made. Instead, those drives stalled and the run game wasn't able to be used more.

 
"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"
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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.
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.

 
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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.
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.
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.
 
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.
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 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.
 
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.
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.
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.
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?
 
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?
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?
Fisher never had a second RB as good as Chris Johnson when George was his featured back.
Chris Johnson was so good yesterday that Lendale was only worth getting in the game for 3 plays?
 
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.

 
Chris Johnson was so good yesterday that Lendale was only worth getting in the game for 3 plays?
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.
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?
Fisher never had a second RB as good as Chris Johnson when George was his featured back.
And Lendale White is no Eddie George.
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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.
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.
 
Chris Johnson was so good yesterday that Lendale was only worth getting in the game for 3 plays?
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.
Come on now. Didn't you read the reply from Duke1948 who watched the entire game?
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.
Because of the deficit? It was 10-3 at halftime.
 
Okay, but looking at the numbers, Johnson had a good game based on the touches he had, so how can you argue with him getting the ball? I cannot explain why White saw the field so little, but I do know that I think White is a mediocre back, so to me, you are always better off with the much better RB on the field. And Jeff Fisher is a tremendous coach, so I am pretty sure he knows what he is doing. That is not meant to imply that he can do no wrong, rather that I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Ultimately, I cannot imagine LenDale White making any kind of difference in a game you lost 34-13.

 
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i know you aren't suppose to do this but johnson had 1 run for 24 yds........well you know what comes next.

 
I hope Fisher doesn’t keep him on the bench on Turkey day against the Lions

Looking forward to using him in my TD heavy league

 
Lendale will be focusing on Thanksgiving dinner all day. Remember at USC when he gained 20 lbs, supposedly from a Thankg. weekend? Bench him.

 
Gage, CJ3, Scaife and White are all good starts this week.

Even Collins and Brandon Jones are worth a pickup plug n play in a redraft.

It's the Lions.

 
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.

 
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.
LenWhale owner. :P
 
Fisher 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).
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/35103164.html
 
Fisher and Lendale worked things out.

I didn't think is comments were that bad. He absolutely shouldn't have voiced them to the press. All in all though, I'd be more concerned if a starting RB wasn't upset that he only played 3 plays.

Fisher said something along the lines of that 40 players felt they could have/should have played better on Sunday. That's a huge number and I'm pretty confident that's exactly what Titans fans wanted to read. Fisher's used the phrase "move on" and "moving on" several times in his press conferences the last couple days. It's definitely time to.

So long as they don't overlook the winless Lions, it's the perfect matchup to turn things back around and regroup. Fisher isn't benching Lendale. When asked if Lendale would play his reaction was a bit sarcastic, saying something like, "yeah I'd say there's a pretty good chance of that".

There's not a big deal here. Lendale made his comments. He and Fisher spoke. Lendale apologized. It was over and rectified quickly.

 

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