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-OZ- said:
Not real sure how I feel about that, I liked wake for his veteran presence but that wasn't really necessary. 

With Dion gone, I'd think they may draft a back or maybe sign a vet like Hyde as a true backup. 
Oh how many people had thought he over Henry....

Some really like Shaun Wilson that they signed to a futures deal. He made the Bucs team when they were deep. The next year he was on the Redskins PS when they were deep. He keeps beating out 'names' from college but yet doesn't impact much at all in games. He's just a futures contract guy so it's probably likely he doesn't make it but...it's at least interesting that one of their futures guys has some intrigue.

The XFL has third down backs. For decades, if a back couldn't cut it as a lead back but blocked well and caught the ball well, they were tried at third down back. The last so many years, NFL teams have just cut that type. I see them line up at WR, return kicks, and play third down. A lot of them pick up the blitz real well with the announcer pointing out how hungry backs try to make the NFL by improving every little thing. It seems overly simple to me. If you lose the notion that the third down back can fill in for the lead back for a game, then watch the XFL and pick one. 

 
Tannehill 4 years 118m 62 totally guaranteed. Lets see hoe it is structured, but that seems like a lot. But at least we are not tossing away a Henry year with Brady.
If they can't get a deal with him today I'm expecting him to get the franchise tag

ETA Per Spotrac look like a 2 year 62m deal or a 3 year 91m deal (last year team option)

ETA2: Per Spotrac still almost 38m left in cap room

 
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Henry tagged and Kelly re-signed

Conk to Browns for 20mil per is the first franchise level ($ amount) free agent the Titans have had in a decade...and Henry

 
Henry tagged and Kelly re-signed

Conk to Browns for 20mil per is the first franchise level ($ amount) free agent the Titans have had in a decade...and Henry
That Conk contract will give a nice compensatory pick next year. The Mariota contract not so much

 
I want to see the details in that Bridgewater contract. At the reported 20m per it looks really cheap compared to Tannehill

 
And as I was sort of ok with the way the off season was happening this happened

Broncos acquire Jurell Casey for 7th round pick

WTMF???????

The move amounted to a salary dump for Tennessee, who quietly had been open to offers for the defensive lineman, per Rapoport. The move also indicates the Titans are ready for Jeffery Simmons to take on a bigger role in his second season. Simmons was a force for Tennessee once hitting the field after recovering from an ACL tear. The Titans are counting on a larger leap from the first-round pick in 2020.

Casey is set to earn $11.85 million in base salary in 2020, $5.45 million of which becomes guaranteed this weekend. He is under contract through 2022.
THe move saves about 8.6m for the cap

 
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So upset, told ya weeks ago

Suppose to free money up for Clowney 

Best player in recent Titans history, one of best teammates, and adored by fans. 

What team wouldn't take him for a 7th? I'd at least have liked to see him go play for Belichick

Not re-signing Woodyard or Ryan...Vrabel is blowing up an awesome locker room

 
So upset, told ya weeks ago

Suppose to free money up for Clowney 

Best player in recent Titans history, one of best teammates, and adored by fans. 

What team wouldn't take him for a 7th? I'd at least have liked to see him go play for Belichick

Not re-signing Woodyard or Ryan...Vrabel is blowing up an awesome locker room
It may still be smart if they land Clowney and he comes through. No secret they have had issues coming over the sides. But Casey. I weep.

As to Woodyard or Ryan, I asked the question about Ryan some time ago with Butler coming back.

Woodyard? 3m? For a veteran presence? 
Honestly, I could see them bringing him back at that price or lower. Who is going to give him a starting job?

 
Vic Beasley for about the money they saved (+1m) by trading Casey. One year deal. SMH
It's absurd. The market is doing this as there are very few high level OLB edge rushers in the draft.

Vrabel is making this his team. In general I do not have a problem with that. For specific players, I absolutely do and there is an egotistical foolishness to it. 

As Titans fans, we've seen complete remodels before and I've always had a problem with releasing anyone people rave about for work ethic, team spirit, dedication, etc. Most players last, like Andrews or Fluellen or Supernaw or Stephens etc. At some point, yes you have to gauge their usability and if there is a better option then roll with it. The absence of a better option forces me to solely think it's about ego.

22 free agents this time is about half a roster and when we say "total makeover" or "roster turnover" it has never been. It's not just 22 because ya know rookies and UDFAs and veteran minimum types will bounce some in camp. Some will get re-signed. It's probably around 30 and that would match up with new coach new roster tradition and I didn't at all agree to this. I sure do recognize I am not JRob or Amy and the egotistical part of that, but fans do have expectations from year to year and it was presented to us as Vrabel taking this team further in the playoffs. There should be this feel of a shared goal in my aspirations and their players moves. I feel like their goal is to make Vrabel his team and then(and then) hope to do well in the playoffs.

Sharif Finch was the top rated, third rated, and sixth rated OLB for the second half of 2018- as a rookie. Evans had about the same numbers. Curiously, they also had about the same numbers in the first half of the year too. He was cut injured and it's against the rules to not share an injury but also they don't have to announce a fine. Six or seven teams claimed him and the Bengals (first in order) got him but he couldn't pass a physical. He'd revert back to the Titans and they would then waive him with an injury settlement. A player does not go from a steal of a UDFA, an up N comer at a position of need, someone who allows them to move on from Rak N Morgan to "let's not have him on this team." When you learn of the ridiculous # of LB moves since Vrabel came to town, then it fits. He has an irrational view of how his position should be played and how backups and starters should be able to do this N that. It happens, fine move on.

Beasley is just like Landry. Very good at getting after the QB, awful in pass coverage, meh against the run. As Derrick Morgan said, you have to have the pass coverage and run stopper before you work on the pass rush. You've gotta be able to play base D with proper technique. 

Finch was a role model in camp for young players and singled out often. He went from college DE to OLB (and was one of few LBs with height) and learned well, transitioned well with a background from a Temple coach obsessed with proper technique yielding success. Vrabel may have enough young guys that he can lose that.

Ryan was a shutdown corner like they haven't had in years and last year was one of his best. He faded late against the best of the best NFL WRs that no one shuts down. I've read he's been held to an unfair standard of he should have shut down Hopkins and Hill etc. He was a big locker room presence and leader that often received praise from everyone on the team. The talk in November was that he would sign a deal and could transition to safety if need be. Where's the offer? When I read that he's offended, I understand.

Woodyard was probably time to retire. Another leader though.

Casey- Have you seen what was said about him the last few days? There has never been a time that fans liked a team HOF player being dumped. Most of all, the Titans third most common D was a single DL and that was him. His ability to handle 2 and 3 blockers was incredible. He did not have to make plays if he absorbed enough linemen. This "his play suffered last season" is way overblown. There were games where he and Simmons were hot and those were the best I've seen the DL play in about 20 years. You "can't" run on them is a sizable advantage for a D. If Simmons pans out (and now he has to) they would have had two awesome DL which is super rare in the NFL. As was pointed out on twitter, teams also employed an extra TE or FB to handle Casey so he literally made it 11 versus 10. I have to believe this made Pees' job a bit easier too.

That's three leaders on a D that we saw break down a whole lot last year. I didn't forget the first six games and some bad quarters after that. 

Adoree still doesn't have the fifth year option picked up and word is they can't afford it so will have to try and lock him up next offseason. Butler was bad in 2018 and pretty good in 2019. Which player is he in 2020? The rest of the CBs are free agents, all the depth. They had the best (or most talented, if not always performing) secondary ever for the Titans and it's just gone? Further, these are the guys making tackles when the OLBs that can't play the run well miss one.

Clowney- forces Landry or Beasley into a backup role. Always injured etc. It is totally better to add an OLB in the draft or a free agent they can afford and have kept Casey. There will be many games they have neither if they sign Clowney now.

Delanie was a leader silenced by Vrabel and benched for an ankle injury that was highly questionable. Many of us saw the video shared of him chasing a little kid with moves pregame. There's no way Delanie's ankle was bad for him to step as he did. Again though, another leader.

Pees, obviously a leader and God Bless, thanks for the memories, go enjoy your retirement in good health.

Conk and blocking TE are huge parts of the offense as they run to and around the corner a ton. Still not addressed. I am not advocating using many TEs like Mularkey did, but could they at least own it like he did and think "we gotta have that corner." I love the Henry re-signing but if they don't shore up that blocking there, he's going to have to adjust and possibly play worse. 

Mariota, like Pees, good luck elsewhere, thanks for memories.

Vrabel replacing almost every leader is ego, plain n simple. You can pick out a guy here n there they should have moved but step back and look at the whole picture. Why would a coach remove almost every leader?  I was under the impression (based on things Vrabel said himself) that these people were invaluable and helped them through the bad times and made his job easier and....all sorts of good to great things. 

 
Clowney signed per Ian

Look for uproar from fans and a move coming. 

Beasley added before means 3 OLBs. 

Landry or Beasley is a backup then

Similar $, Beasley > Casey is absurd

 
Offers to Pruitt and Correa. 

Gotta have Pruitt for the corner.

Correa would be the fourth OLB, also hinting a move is coming w Landry

 
I expect the Titans to be one of the teams to sign several XFL players once they reach an agreement with the NFL on how to do this. The NFL is reportedly delaying this so that it doesn't coincide with the heat of free agency. That should slow down next week.

Titans have too many backup spots to fill and not enough $ to fill them with typical free agents. Assuming every XFL guy is hungry and going to give it his all to achieve his dream of playing in the NFL, gotta figure they are a bit better than a UDFA in general. For specifics, can easily ask personnel dept and look at film on XFL guys. 

Blocking was atrocious in XFL, won't be linemen. Could certainly get depth WRs that can return, FB, last LB that plays ST, a couple CBs since they need FOUR, someone to push Cruikshank.

One TE, Donald Parham, was excellent and a big 6-8. Clearly outclassed the talent there like he's probably NFL caliber. I bet he commands $, if not, he could be a nice get for the 4th TE spot and see if he can beat anyone out in camp.

CB Elijah...forget last name, Alexander? didn't allow a first down in their whole (short) season. He "has to" get a chance in the NFL.

CB S Kenny Robinson gave up his senior year to play in XFL and is eligible for the NFL draft. He's one of the better athletes I ever saw play DB. His athleticism and awareness are unreal, reminds me of hoops player changing midair. The rest of the time, he's pretty regular-gets beat, makes a play. At 6-4, with that athleticism, ya gotta figure he's worth trying to teach n refine.

 
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Damon Arnette, CB, Ohio State (PRI)
Cameron Clark, OT, Charlotte (EW)
Quartney Davis, WR, Texas A&M (COM)
Leki Fotu, DT/3-4DE/NT, Utah (VIR)
Kristian Fulton^, CB, LSU (COM, VIR)
Alohi Gilman, S, Notre Dame (VIR)
Jon Greenard, DE/3-4OLB/OLB, Florida (PRI)
C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida (PRI)
James Lynch, DE, Baylor (COM)
Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor (VIR)
Larrell Murchison, DT, N.C. State (VIR)
Alex Pechin, P, Bucknell (EW)
John Penisini, DT, Utah (EW)
Malcolm Perry, WR, Navy (EW)
Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU (VIR)
Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech (COM)
Ke'Shawn Vaughn, RB, Vanderbilt (COM)

 
One TE, Donald Parham, was excellent and a big 6-8. Clearly outclassed the talent there like he's probably NFL caliber. I bet he commands $, if not, he could be a nice get for the 4th TE spot and see if he can beat anyone out in camp.
Parham signed with the Chargers

 
Parham signed with the Chargers
Yeah

I still like a couple DBs and several WRs.

I think signing a FB and third string RB from the XFL should be easy, straight forward, and why isn't it done yet. Whatever the Titans want (Special teams? Receiver? Tough runner? KR and PR?) it's there. Just fill the need and get it done. 

 
So...we got OL Isaiah Wilson with the 29th pick. What do you guys think - good or bad pick based on team needs and who was on the board?

 
So...we got OL Isaiah Wilson with the 29th pick. What do you guys think - good or bad pick based on team needs and who was on the board?
I want to know why the CB was a first round grade all offseason and they were able to get him in the 2nd.

It was a bigger need than RT with Kelly re-signed and Logan Ryan still a free agent.

Whatever though, I'm pleased with how it worked out.

Wilson shows a great attitude and incredible push. Cosell had him needing work with some edge rushers but was very high on him. He's got an almost violent side to some of his hits that could be such a hit with Lewan and Henry. Can't forget the Titans are a fiery bunch and not always on their game 

I wish Lafleur didn't grab Dillon. He was the perfect backup for Henry. 

 
Malcolm Butler entering rehab. PK tweeted Vrabel said it.

IDK How this goes from drug rehab to physical rehab but...not so bad now

 
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I wish Lafleur didn't grab Dillon. He was the perfect backup for Henry. 
You and me both, but I hope that Evans can be everything Lewis hasn't been - a real change of pace guy that can also help in the passing game - assuming Smith wants to use one of those.

 
RB Cameron Scarlett
WR Mason Kinsey
WR Kyle Williams
WR Kristian Wilkerson
TE Tommy Hudson
C Aaron Brewer
OL Brandon Kemp
OT Anthony McKinney
DT Teair Tart
DT Kobe Smith
LB Khaylan Kearse-Thomas
LB Cale Garrett
K Tucker McCann
Per NFL.com the UDFA crop for the Titans. Anyone stand out?

 
JRob said bolster the WR corps so many times, it'd be this offseason's mantra if any. He didn't do that.

There's gotta be another QB and RB or else Woodside and Scarlett are key

I like every kicker from college. Why do only a couple make it out of thousands of schools? 

No FB despite saying they would add one predraft weekend

Still superweak at OLB run stopping. Back to will Evans move outside and the 5th rounder last year or bring Finch back. 

Amani Bledsoe, told ya about last year. Stud DE, special athlete, had to sue NCAA, missed time in college. Did well in camp til he got with the ones then struggled then did well against all other units, struggled against ones again. Started preseason games. Didn't make it, sat on PS. He is a typical 4-3 DE. Titans play a ton of nickel so he could do his thing then, but I really don't think he can translate to OLB and he's nowhere near heavy enough to play DT. Really curious guy for the Titans but I guess they just won't let talent pass by even without a spot. 

 
I like every kicker from college. Why do only a couple make it out of thousands of schools? 
I'm guessing because once you do make it you can play 25+ years at the position. And usually there aren't many more than 32 kickers employed. Teams would rather recycle kickers with some success than take risks with the young guys. 

It seems like a great college kicker would translate easier to the pros, but that doesn't seem to work out as well as it should.

 
I like every kicker from college. Why do only a couple make it out of thousands of schools? 

No FB despite saying they would add one predraft weekend
I actually understand the whole FB "strategy". Seems to me there is less demand for FB's than K's, P's, and LS's. The good ones in the NFL are always in danger of getting cut because a new OC may come along and not even use a FB. I would think that FB's are the one position that you could find a guy as an un-drafted FA and coach him up until a really good vet gets cut and you can scoop him up cheap. It also seems like a very "coachable" position where you can make a good size/athlete guy into a very good FB. 

Do agree with you about kickers, though. Seems to me you would just bring in two rookie(likely undrafted) K's to come in and compete with the vet. A rookie K is just payed so much less than some of these vets and the bottom half of the vets in the league probably aren't that much better than the guys you sign off the street anyway. K seems like a position where a lot of teams overspend for mediocre veterans. 

 
Malcolm Butler entering rehab. PK tweeted Vrabel said it.

IDK How this goes from drug rehab to physical rehab but...not so bad now
What made you think it was drug rehab? I can't find anything indicating that. Wyatt's tweet mentioned wrist injury, but didn't directly say the rehab was for that.

Jim Wyatt

@jwyattsports·

Apr 24

Vrabel said Malcolm Butler will enter into a rehab program for

@Titans

. Is hopeful his health is good for 2020 after wrist injury last year.

 
-OZ- said:
I'm guessing because once you do make it you can play 25+ years at the position. And usually there aren't many more than 32 kickers employed. Teams would rather recycle kickers with some success than take risks with the young guys. 

It seems like a great college kicker would translate easier to the pros, but that doesn't seem to work out as well as it should.
I think it's the mental side where the young ones are at a disadvantage

 
VandyMan said:
What made you think it was drug rehab? I can't find anything indicating that. Wyatt's tweet mentioned wrist injury, but didn't directly say the rehab was for that.
PK? Someone used the word rehab, none of the talk then was PT but drugs. It's just simple english oops but I didn't bother to ask since I was late to reading it....just bad

 
I actually understand the whole FB "strategy". Seems to me there is less demand for FB's than K's, P's, and LS's. The good ones in the NFL are always in danger of getting cut because a new OC may come along and not even use a FB. I would think that FB's are the one position that you could find a guy as an un-drafted FA and coach him up until a really good vet gets cut and you can scoop him up cheap. It also seems like a very "coachable" position where you can make a good size/athlete guy into a very good FB. 

Do agree with you about kickers, though. Seems to me you would just bring in two rookie(likely undrafted) K's to come in and compete with the vet. A rookie K is just payed so much less than some of these vets and the bottom half of the vets in the league probably aren't that much better than the guys you sign off the street anyway. K seems like a position where a lot of teams overspend for mediocre veterans. 
The fullback will be back in the NFL this year or was late last year depending how ya think of it. Last I read was I think 20? 18? teams used one last year after like six were projected to. 

Most of the best teams did and it seemed to snowball. Everything about the offenses changing and the intricacies of a 3WR fast play offense is all good, but every team faces a time where they need to pound the rock. The other thing is it's easier to sub one in when a lineman is injured and his backup is questionable than to hope your QB can survive. It seemed to me more teams subbed in for the latter and then enjoyed the former since the player was available anyway. IMO It's only a matter of time before the FBs are back to playing special teams and being solid there too. 

Arthur Smith rotated the TEs (all backups) between the receiving TE, blocking TE, and FB spot in the playoffs. That's real sexy from a variety, where will he line up standpoint, but let's not act like they're all the greatest athletes striking fear in defenses. It's a good small advantage and I think a lot of teams are capable of it.

Is it garbage that will waste an opponent's practice time preparing for a handful of plays? Maybe, but enough top teams used them traditionally and this whole shift to the speedy smaller LB may have brought new value to a blocking back.

Jonnu did fine. The other two were pretty weak at FB. On 3rd and 1 or goal line, yeah they can probably plug anyone in like you said. On any other down, I think the FB has to have some vision and (little bit of) wiggle to cut and get to the right guy. Titans blocking TE tried n tried but he just couldn't really hack it.

Lastly, a lot of teams shift the RB to a WR spot to see who follows. It'd be nice if they could still run and/or still have someone to protect the QB. Generally a top defender is shifted outside by doing this so it seems like a sound theory that will continue for many years.

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I have no doubt there are better kickers available from college. Since all leagues look the world over, why isn't the NFL looking for kickers from other countries? Kids literally kick a ball all day in some countries. You gonna tell me goalies and rugby guys that can punt their ball a wow distance, can't do that with a football? 

I think it's all just a pain in the neck. Coaches generally want a good K and to forget about it. I really think it also has to do with (I gotta get 52 guys ready for week one) time and attention. Remember the coaches do and don't want to lose practice time to special teams too. There is a pain in the neck vibe in it all too

 
I have no doubt there are better kickers available from college. Since all leagues look the world over, why isn't the NFL looking for kickers from other countries? Kids literally kick a ball all day in some countries. You gonna tell me goalies and rugby guys that can punt their ball a wow distance, can't do that with a football? 

I think it's all just a pain in the neck. Coaches generally want a good K and to forget about it. I really think it also has to do with (I gotta get 52 guys ready for week one) time and attention. Remember the coaches do and don't want to lose practice time to special teams too. There is a pain in the neck vibe in it all too
I think I read something about this a few years ago. IIRC the gist was that the non American football kickers had no clue of their other responsibilities on special teams in a game situation and that was apparently hard to train. Not having played the game myself I have no idea whether this is BS or fact

 
Anfernee Jennings went to the Pats. He was the biggest (good) ILB in quite some time. I wonder if Belichick got him to deal with Henry

 
I think I read something about this a few years ago. IIRC the gist was that the non American football kickers had no clue of their other responsibilities on special teams in a game situation and that was apparently hard to train. Not having played the game myself I have no idea whether this is BS or fact
Rugby punters might be more willing to tackle a returner if needed :shrug:

 
I read somewhere that soon there will be a deadline after which the contracts signed will not count against compensatory picks. 

I'm thinking that could revitalize the market for Clowney

 
I read somewhere that soon there will be a deadline after which the contracts signed will not count against compensatory picks. 

I'm thinking that could revitalize the market for Clowney
I think this is something, sure but a bit overblown how people are talking about it.

I think the truth has to do with money remaining and issues. Logan Ryan is older and wants five years at pretty high $. Clowney has injury issues that consistently keep him off the field and his agent was acting like he was Lawrence Taylor. 

The NFL has always been a cruel business about age. Casey and Hopkins traded for what everyone conceives as bad return value makes a lot of hmmm what's going on.

If the Titans don't get Clowney and he doesn't play great, the whole offseason will be awful for the D. I wouldn't be surprised if Logan Ryan wants X now, but if the Titans don't get Clowney, he asks for a king's ransom. 

The Titans lost two of their best three defenders and locker room guys and leaders. 

Vrabel's ego, that he is the new DC, fired ILB coach....all sorts evident after last season- painful truth is "Derrick Henry's team" won't seem like it if they're down 14. We all know that much.

Landry and Beasley are about twins and sure they're fun when they can pin their ears back, but if they have to play honest football they're exposed as not the best at coverage or stopping the run. Couple that with how many questionable games from Butler and Adoree over the years and...that Ryan can shut down most any top WR becomes a giant asset that they must have if they don't have Clowney. Vrabel's ego seems to be playing Jenga here

 
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Different topic, I'd be surprised if the options for Corey Davis and Adoree Jackson are picked up. More so the former than the latter

 
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Khalan Kearse Thomas is a good read. Former Giants LB Antonio Pierce was his college coach and Thomas was a four star recruit that everything came easy to. Didn't get in til junior year, changed his diet his work ethic his everything and played well as a Senior with Pierce telling NFL GMs he finally gets it, matured, and now's the time to grab that talent.

Amani Bledsoe last year, Thomas this year- I'm thankful the Titans are willing to sign UDFAs that are wow athletes that need experience and coaching. I definitely want UDFAs that got it done, moreso, but I really like these type guys. Also because, when they did put it together, it was against elite college talent so there's a sign their physical attributes are not a concern but putting it together/using them

 
Anthony McKinney is on the radio here in OK, the Cowboys fans are annoyed they didn't sign him as a UDFA. I llllove that a tackle has a following. He's a former wrestler that switched to football and has great bend and balance due to wrestling. Writeups criticize him for fighting more than technique at times...faaa I don't care, as long as he stops the DE. A 6-8 320 pound wrestler sure sounds interesting to me.

The UDFA WRs are all 6 foot ish quick guys. Slot type. It's interesting that they've added five quick slot WRs this offseason if you count Batson returning as an add. 

What's that mean for Humphries?

Shouldn't they have kept Taywan Taylor then? Awful lot of effort to get someone just like him and he played outside too.

Cale Garrett writeups sound like Vrabel....seriously

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/cale-garrett?id=32194741-5239-9610-1a08-445f3a265c0e

He's either going to love this guy or get cut quickly. There's no chance in starting above Brown and Evans, but...tell me you can't foresee Vrabel loving this kid

 
The UDFA WRs are all 6 foot ish quick guys. Slot type. It's interesting that they've added five quick slot WRs this offseason if you count Batson returning as an add. 

What's that mean for Humphries?
That he'll have to deliver if he wants to stay. But it was that way anyway, IMHO. Now he just has more and earlier competition 

 
Looking over 2019 stats, I see that Titans gave up a ton of sacks.  Did that change with the QB change?  Is it likely to repeat in 2020?

 
Looking over 2019 stats, I see that Titans gave up a ton of sacks.  Did that change with the QB change?  Is it likely to repeat in 2020?
Yes,  sort of . Tannehill took 6 more sacks than Mariota (31-25) but with 80% more passing attempts. But he was still among the very worst in the league. Which will probably only get worse next year with Conklin gone. 

 
Yes,  sort of . Tannehill took 6 more sacks than Mariota (31-25) but with 80% more passing attempts. But he was still among the very worst in the league. Which will probably only get worse next year with Conklin gone. 
Also Mariota's sacks were in 6 games, Tannehill's in 10. But yes, Conklin did well, and his replacement is one of Dennis Kelly (likely early season) and rookie Isaiah Wilson (likely later in the season)

 
Looking over 2019 stats, I see that Titans gave up a ton of sacks.  Did that change with the QB change?  Is it likely to repeat in 2020?
Camp should have been way more productive.

The Titans knew they would miss Lewan four games, Conk overcoming a knee cleanup, rookie RG, and new FA addition at LG. There were atrocious games, there were bad moments, and the line then gelled more n more. A better line led to a better Henry which led to a much easier job for the QB.

Vrabel has yet to run a tough camp and yet to really have much of a position battle during camp. I don't agree with this at all. I know plenty of Pats teams would start slow and win Supes but it's not the way football should be done imo. I mean BB allowed no doubt starters to have some easy days but there were definitely battles in his camps. They had Casey right there, he couldn't give the rookie RG some work in camp? 

 
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Still waiting for the veteran backup RB and QB add

It's phenomenal how great shape so many Titans showed up in.

Google for the NFL doc's report on this season- it essentially says what every other covid19 doc says- things could get worse with people in close contact with each other. It could certainly lead you to think the season or camp or whatever could be cancelled but it could also lead you to think umm yeah thanks for pointing out the obvious. It was a curious letter to say the least.

The teams have been fantastic. NFL teams have all implemented their own plans to combat this CV as best they can with their own docs on staff and adding nurses and....it's impressive all they've done. 

I don't know what's at play here. If the team docs monitor everything and do everything well, how strong is the NFL's doc's voice then? Is he the be all end all? How come he hasn't been to a single camp to check things out?

My guess (and who has good guesses during this covid? just a guess from a non doc) is the NFL is setting things up to have their own quarantine season. Something with players not going home or maybe family travels with them or....something is amiss

 
I don't wholly understand how teams are doing things for this gap til camp. The players can meet with the trainer and team doc and have been encouraged since typical spring time. They have to (really had to) meet with them for an evaluation but it could be virtual. 

 
Titans issued refunds to all single game season ticket holders and more or less let season ticket holders know they won't be able to be at full capacity this fall so they could be impacted too. They suspended all payment plans and offered season ticket holders the option to push to the 2021 season.

There won't be camp practice updates as you're used to. Amidst discussions, NFL teams seem to have took the opportunity to limit the press even moreso. Photo of press rules during camp https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1279441085081833474/photo/2

 
I don't wholly understand how teams are doing things for this gap til camp. The players can meet with the trainer and team doc and have been encouraged since typical spring time. They have to (really had to) meet with them for an evaluation but it could be virtual. 
I'm not getting this vibe about other teams and find that weird, maybe concerning, maybe nothing....but weird.

The Titans have apparently a group of athletes that stay in great shape and responsibly trained for the upcoming season. 

Why aren't 31 teams posting such updates and sharing that? My head goes to the overweight and out of shape guys we talk about every year. We always say well rest is important and they've got 5-6 months til the season starts. 

I think for FF, you better be mindful of the (as of now) quick turnaround til the season and that an out of shape person is unlikely to be ready to roll. I didn't pay enough attention when we had those types other years as far as time with trainers and time with actual practice. I really think this is going to be a significant story for FF this year. 

Maybe it's not fair to them, but my head goes to OL for FF. If I love this RBs potential and his LT looks out of shape, I'm gonna knock him down in my rankings. 

Obviously there's not much we can discuss now, but chew on this if ya would, maybe we can discuss when we have some actual people to discuss

 

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