Jayon Brown went out early. I don't know if he came back, but if not, that might explain some of Evans' strong day.Looks like Rashaan Evans has become much more productive as of late. Hopefully that continues through the end of the season.
Yep, looks like Brown only played 3 snaps this week.Arodin said:Jayon Brown went out early. I don't know if he came back, but if not, that might explain some of Evans' strong day.
The first few weeks, teams passed over the middle with ease and loved getting a WR into his zone.Looks like Rashaan Evans has become much more productive as of late. Hopefully that continues through the end of the season.
plus two TFLsI'm interested in seeing the snap counts for Jeffrey Simmons. He had himself a nice debut with 4 solos and a sack of Rivers.
Yeah you gotta reckon they'll ease him in a bit, but his production on limited snaps is really promising. Think I'm gonna try and add him.a third of the snaps. Pretty awesome first day.
He played all three spots
Probably Jeffrey SimmonsWho rookie? Gotta realize most in here aren't following Titans, we're following fantasy points.
Simmons.Who rookie? Gotta realize most in here aren't following Titans, we're following fantasy points.
Brown looked tired and went down twice. He should be fine.Brown and Woodyard basically split snaps. Anything going on with Brown?
I thought Brown didn't practice.Does anyone has an opinion how the LB splits will go this week vs. KC?
More Woodyard given his speed and to match up vs. Kelce perhaps? TEN really hasn't played a spread-type offense like the Chiefs yet so difficult to gauge what they might do.
ETA: Brown limited practice today so appears the groin is acting up.
You are correct. Misread the report. Thanks.I thought Brown didn't practice.
Brown is out and so is Casey. Their line is OK with the rookie (who is so much like Casey) but he doesn't play all the snaps. McCaff had no room inside last week when Simmons was in but then bolted when he was out. Evans is probably going to cover Kelce here and there because he's the only LB athletic enough but it'll probably be Byard most of the time.Does anyone has an opinion how the LB splits will go this week vs. KC?
More Woodyard given his speed and to match up vs. Kelce perhaps? TEN really hasn't played a spread-type offense like the Chiefs yet so difficult to gauge what they might do.
ETA: Brown limited practice today so appears the groin is acting up.
Interesting. Rookie, so worth watching. But, based on snap counts (35%), it looks like he got the low end of a rotation filling in for Jayon Brown who was out.Who is David Long and anything to see there? Had a decent game.
He’s really interesting IMO. Undersized tackle machine at UWV (I think they called him “Mr TFL”) and one of those guys who is just constantly around the ball. If he’d been drafted by a more LB needy team he might already have some buzz but there’s just not much path to playing time with the Titans.Who is David Long and anything to see there? Had a decent game.
The Titans had two special teams studs they got from the Raiders. They loved his college game and didn't care that he was too small because they just wanted him for special teams.Who is David Long and anything to see there? Had a decent game.
Do you see Simmons as primarily a run stuffer who clogs the middle and lets other guys do there stuff or can he rush the passer and get decent IDP type numbers sprinkling in 6-8 sacks a year? I am looking at a few trades and wondering if he should be included. He made a big splash in game one on the stat sheet in limited snaps but has been blah on the stat sheet since. It sounds like you have been impressed with his play but it isn't translating to points for IDP. Is this a good NFL guy but not so good IDP guy or will he be both?It's too early, but Casey and Brown are expected to return this week.
Also with the bye, I got to read draft writeups. Many have the Titans drafting a DL. They are finally happy with their DL after many years and I see many with no mention of Jeffrey Simmons. This is the type of stuff I use to NOT read them when the draft is near. How are you a draft writer and don't know Simmons? Also, they have no QBs under contract for 2020 and if you're gonna mention needs....anyway, this is a great tell for who you should or shouldn't follow for draft stuff
He's been without Casey so it'll get much easier for him.Do you see Simmons as primarily a run stuffer who clogs the middle and lets other guys do there stuff or can he rush the passer and get decent IDP type numbers sprinkling in 6-8 sacks a year? I am looking at a few trades and wondering if he should be included. He made a big splash in game one on the stat sheet in limited snaps but has been blah on the stat sheet since. It sounds like you have been impressed with his play but it isn't translating to points for IDP. Is this a good NFL guy but not so good IDP guy or will he be both?
Evans has to cover the TE some when Brown was out. When both are healthy, they both do, but it's clearly more Brown than Evans. I don't think his role changed much or will change.BigAl21 said:And hearing how his role may have changed with Brown back. Bri, any insight?
a start, touchdown and FF for TyeTye should play this week. Vaccaro has done much better this year than last, but I noticed him covering and he's often one of a two deep safety set. The other 31 teams are crazy for not picking up Tye Smith when he was available. He's a good (not great) corner that somehow touches the ball every game. Luck or how he slaps at it....it's just one of those things.
It's so different with Simmons and Casey. Jones has stepped up too. The Titans used to have RBs run right into Evans' arms but now they're swallowed up in gang tackles.I know Jayon Brown is back, but it's actually crazy that Rashaan Evans has basically fallen off a cliff with him being back. He'd be at like 5 total tackles over two weeks if not for the sack he got last week. Lucky for me I've got the depth to deal with that, but wow he was producing at a nice level for a good 5 or 6 week stretch, and now it's just... nothing.
He had a good preseason sack wise but really struggled with the other aspects of nickel DE/OLB. He's got a speed move and this rip where he gets his arm in then floats to the other side like a RB, such sweet feet on that move. That's it. He needs more moves but he's got great tenacity and push and...he's a good prospect.Anything to see with Roberson? Two sacks is a nice afternoon.
Titans will probably get into some trouble over that. You can't waive an injured player without an injury settlement. It's also odd for the Bengals. With one game left, you'd expect a guy to be bangedup and have several soft tissue injuries. He probably wasn't going to do much in week 17 anyway with a new team and all.Bengals waive Sharif Finch
On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Bengals waived linebacker Sharif Finch due to a failed physical.
https://www.prosportsdaily.com/articles/bengals-waive-sharif-finch-606647.html
They'd probably be less but he'd get sacks and maybe an INT....it's been two years and he barely played OLB so I'd expect him to stay inside.How would this effect his tackle numbers, which were trending up after this year?