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Titans vs. Jaguars: Keys to victory

The heated race for the coveted AFC South crown begins with a matchup between the Titans and the Jags. Both teams live and die by the physical nature of their play and on Sunday, expect a lot of bumps and bruises when they quarrel.

Here are a few keys to a Titan victory this weekend.

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Total Titans questions about the Jaguars

Titans fans, you enjoyed the series of question and answer exchanges we did with writers from the other side last year, so we’re planning to do that again this year. We kick off the season with Tim McClellan of Jaguars Journal. I’ve submitted four questions to Tim about the game this Sunday. Those questions and Tim’s answers follow below. Tim has also sent me four questions of his own. I’ll post those, along with my answers to them, tomorrow.

Total Titans: I believe I reflect the feelings of most Titans fans when I say that Richard Collier is in our thoughts and prayers. It’s good to hear that he seems to be doing better. What effect do you think his shooting will have on the Jaguars?

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Why the Titans won’t win 10 games in 2008

Rather than replicate a lot of what Drexel said in his preview, or what we’ve said in other posts here, I’ll be a negative nelly, and tell you why I don’t expect the Titans to win 10 (or more) games in 2008.

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A look at the Colts from the Titans’ perspective

Total Titans finishes its look at the Titans’ 2007 AFC South rivals with a look at the Indianapolis Colts. Please also take a look at our previews of the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars if you haven’t already. The Colts are the reigning kings of the division, having finished in first place each of the last 5 years, but repeating will likely be their toughest task since they dethroned the Titans in 2003.

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Injury Report: Week 1

It’s the regular season, which means it’s finally time to find out which players are injured. Here’s the latest information on the Jaguars and Titans:

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Out: OT Richard Collier [gunshot wound], C Brad Meester (knee)
Did not participate in Wednesday practice: DT Derek Landri (quadricep), WR Reggie Williams (hamstring)
Limited participation in Wednesday practice: TE Greg Estandia (knee)
Full participation in Wednesday practice: WR Jerry Porter (hamstring), CB Scott Starks (pectoral), G/OT Maurice Williams

TENNESSEE TITANS
Limited participation in Wednesday practice: DE Jason Jones (elbow), WR Justin McCareins (illness)

Contrary to my fears, it seems like both Thornton and Bulluck should be good to go on Sunday. We will update you later in the week with the latest injury status.

My thoughts on the 2008 Tennessee Titans

A loss to the Chargers on that rainy January day in Southern California ushered in the seemingly eternal offseason. Free agency marked the return of former Titans such as  “The Freak” and Justin McCareins. Newcomers such as Alge Crumpler and Jake Scott were also brought into the fold.

Visions of playmaking and touchdowns emerged as a result of the team’s decision to draft speedy RB Chris Johnson. He wasted no time putting his rare abilities on display as he teased the fans with his electric 66 yard touchdown run in the preseason.

The offseason has finally ended and we’re only days away from the beginning of another NFL season. Let’s take a look at what 2008 may have in store for the Titans.

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Did the Titans screw up by cutting Roydell Williams?

It happens every year. When NFL teams make their final cuts to get down to the league-mandated 53-player limit, there will be conflicting opinions by fans. Should so-and-so have been cut? Why did what’s-his-name make the team? It’s often a difficult decision, to be sure, for the GM and coaching staff, particularly with the last few cuts.

Drexel examined the possibility of Roydell Williams being cut a week ago. I also wrote about the receivers who might or might not make the roster. Thanks to all of you for your comments on both articles, voicing your opinions. We had some good discussions.

Although Roydell has been slow to recover from his broken ankle, I feel the Titans should have kept him. Read the rest of this entry »

Who will be the gameday inactives?

Now that the Titans have finalized the 53-man roster, or at least what will likely be the 53-man for Week 1 against the Jaguars, the next number that matters is the 45-man active roster teams are allowed on gamedays? So, which Titans might be expect to see on the sidelines but not in the game?

Assuming everybody is healthy, here are the 8 players I expect to see inactive initially:

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Eight signed for Titans practice squad

The Titans have signed eight players to their practice squad, reports ESPN’s Paul Kuharsky. The names are familiar:

WR Biren Ealy
DB Tuff Harris
DT Antonio Johnson
QB Ingle Martin
OL Jason Murphy
TE Jamie Petrowski
OL Fernando Velasco
CB Cary Williams

I’m mildly surprised they didn’t sign Marquice Cole or Tony Joiner.

No word yet on any waiver wire pickups.

Which Titan will be cut next?

We now have our “final” 53-man roster, at least for a few hours. The Titans have traditionally picked up a guy or two off the waiver wire the day after final cutdowns. The players they pick up don’t usually make much of a contribution, if any, but occasionally they get a good one, such as Eric King two years ago.

Earlier this morning, Drexel looked at some players who the Titans might pick up.

Here’s what I’m wondering. If the Titans get one player off the waiver wire, who gets cut to make room for him? Who’s the second guy who will get the axe if the Titans pick up two new players? Read the rest of this entry »