Johnson gets new deal for ‘10

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has agreed to a new deal for the 2010 season.

The new deal is expected to pay Johnson about $2.5 million this season, enough to get him into training camp.

Johnson still wants a revised long-term contract as well, but is willing to accept the new deal until after the season.

The amended contract means Johnson will no longer be the lowest paid running back on the roster. ( Read More…)

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 4:37 pm by steve

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Bo rips Young

Former MLB and NFL star Bo Jackson had some critical comments directed toward Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young.

Jackson said he was concerned and disturbed when Young told an interviewer that nobody could tell him what to do.

The former running back said that Young’s attitude is what caused his recent brawl at a strip club. ( Read More…)

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 7:02 pm by steve

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Johnson holding out for new deal

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson will not show until training camp as he tries to get himself a new contract.

Johnson believes he has already greatly outperformed his current deal, and who can argue with that?

Former star running back Marshall Faulk is encouraging Johnson to stick to his holdout to get more money.

After all, there are only a select few running backs who have ever rushed for 2,000 yards in a single season.

It will be interesting to see how the Titans are able to handle this distraction and if they will reward Johnson for his play.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 3:09 pm by steve

Titans select Morgan at No. 16

The Tennessee Titans selected Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan with the No. 16 overall pick.

The Titans made upgrading their pass rush a priority, especially after some of the offseason losses.

Tennessee was hoping to grab Jason Paul Pierre, but the New York Giants took him one spot before them.

Morgan is definitely the more polished of the two defensive ends, but he does not have the same upside.

Either way, the Titans should at least get some kind of solid production out of Morgan, who can come in and start immediately.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 6:05 pm by steve

Titans trade White to Seahawks

The Tennessee Titans have traded running back LenDale White to the Seattle Seahawks for draft picks.

The Titans said the trade wasn’t really made because of issues with White’s attitude despite the fact he was known for being late to team meetings.

Head coach Jeff Fisher said that it was clear that White wanted more playing time but really wasn’t going to get it behind star Chris Johnson.

The coach went on to say that he thought White handled everything pretty well given the circumstances of losing his starting job and significant playing time.

White will now have a chance to go out to Seattle and be productive while reuniting with former college head coach Pete Carroll.

Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 6:20 pm by steve

Tennessee Titans schedule released

The Tennessee Titans 2010 schedule has been released, and it looks like last year’s near miss of the playoffs could be made up for this season.

The Titans started off 0-6 last year, but it would be the biggest surprise in the NFL if that happened again.

The Titans open up the season at home against Oakland, which almost completely eliminates any chance of another dreadful start. The Pittsburgh Steelers then come to town without Ben Roethlisberger, which is a gift from the scheduling Gods.

Things do get tougher during the middle of the season with a stretch at Dallas and Jacksonville, home against Philadelphia, and then back on the road against San Diego and Miami.

It also doesn’t help that four of the team’s final six games are against division rivals Jacksonville and Indianapolis. However, that could work in their favor if they fall behind in the divisional race, as it will give them a chance to catch up to the leaders.

Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 7:34 pm by steve

Johnson skipping voluntary workouts

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson is not attending the team’s voluntary offseason workouts.

Johnson also did the same thing last year and seems to believe the extra rest is the key to his big numbers.

The star running back has also already begun to express interest in receiving a new contract.

Johnson isn’t causing a big stir yet, but that could be something to watch out for in the future.

Fellow running back LenDale White has not signed his tender and is also not taking part in the workouts.

Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 8:58 am by steve

Titans bring in Babin

The Tennessee Titans have brought in defensive end Jason Babin after the Philadelphia Eagles failed to match their offer for the pass rusher.

The Titans like Babin because he can pressure the quarterback and has a non-stop motor. In many ways, he seems like the perfect guy to fill the void left by Kyle Vanden Bosch’s departure.

Babin was a first-round pick back in 2004 and has played with several different teams during his relatively short NFL career.

He played in 12 games for the Eagles last season, but registered just 2 1/2 sacks. Despite that, the Titans do not appear concerned about the pressure he can put on the quarterback.

The defensive end is very excited to join the Titans because he likes the style of defense that they play. Then again, I’m sure he liked the style of defense played by the Eagles as well.

Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 6:05 pm by steve

Titans sign Witherspoon

The Tennessee Titans have signed linebacker Will Witherspoon to a three-year contract worth $11 million.

The veteran Witherspoon, who is now 30, will be joining his third team in less than a year.

He began last year with the St. Louis Rams before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, who waived him to avoid paying a roster bonus.

The Titans have some questions at linebacker with Keith Bullock and David Thornton both coming off of significant injuries.

Witherspoon has missed just four games in his eight-year career and believes he has a lot of years left in him.

Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10:06 pm by steve

Bulluck believes time with Titans is over

Tennessee Titans veteran linebacker Keith Bulluck believes his time with the franchise is coming to an end.

Bulluck tore his ACL last season and his contract is up, which is a very bad combination for the linebacker.

He said he hasn’t heard from the Titans since the end of the season, leading him to believe his career is over in Tennessee.

The veteran made it clear that he would love to return to the Titans and finish out his career with the team.

Despite the serious knee injury, Bulluck should generate significant interest on the free agent market.

Friday, February 26, 2010 at 10:31 pm by steve