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Cecil catches DC job in Tennessee

12 February 2009

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The Titans have finally found a worthy successor to their departed former defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, albeit several weeks later then expected, in Chuck Cecil, who has spent the past eight seasons as the defensive secondary coach in Tennessee. The team will make the announcement at a press conference later today, according to Jim Wyatt [...]

Haynesworth to Tampa a realistic scenario

11 February 2009

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According to Stephen Holder (St. Petersburg Times), Tampa Bay has emerged as a likely destination for Titans DT Albert Haynesworth, should Tennessee fail to reach an agreement with him on a contract extension before the start of free agency. The Bucs would love nothing more than to get their hands on Haynesworth, who has become [...]

Titans looking to lock up Haynesworth

27 January 2009

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According to John Clayton (ESPN), the Tennessee Titans have made significant inroads towards a new contract with free agent DT Albert Haynesworth. Both sides seem to be amicable to a deal taking place, although the Titans will definitely have to pony up some serious cash to make it happen, given Haynesworth’s status as the premier [...]

Collins staying put as the starter in Tennessee

25 January 2009

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Citing a source close to the team, ESPN is reporting that Titans head coach Jeff Fisher has already told QB Kerry Collins that he is their choice to be the starter at quarterback next season, and hopes to re-sign him to a new deal soon. Obviously this move underscores the team’s lack of faith in [...]

Titans roundup – Monday

12 January 2009

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There were a number of news items on Tennessee that hit the desk today, and after their crushing loss at home to the Ravens, it’s comes as little surprise. Here they are in no particular order: QB Kerry Collins wants to come back as the Titans starter next season, but it’s doubtful that the team [...]

Lions coaching rumors – Sunday

11 January 2009

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11:45 pm: The Lions would like to speak with San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera about their head coaching vacancy, according to Adam Schefter (NFL.com). Rivera was widely praised for the job he did in turning around the Chargers defense in the middle of the season, and should get a few looks around the [...]

Williams jumps to the head of the pack in New Orleans

11 January 2009

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According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is now the frontrunner to take the same position with the Saints. Williams could also end up in Green Bay or Tennessee, if Titans DC Jim Schwartz takes a head coaching job elsewhere. Williams would be a good fit with any of [...]

Quick Hits – Ravens steal one in the Music City

10 January 2009

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Who wants to play a playoff game against Baltimore? Tony Sparano? Not a chance. Jeff Fisher? Hell no. The Titans players certainly don’t, and after fumbling away home field advantage and the AFC’s top seed today against the Ravens, I don’t blame them. Baltimore pulled off yet another stunner today in Tennessee, winning a war [...]

Injury Report – Ravens @ Titans

9 January 2009

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Here’s the latest injury run down for the divisional playoff match up between Baltimore and Tennessee tomorrow. I’ll have the game time inactives up tomorrow, as soon as they’re available. Baltimore Ravens LB Antwan Barnes (Chest) – Out] DT Justin Bannan (Foot) – Questionable TE Todd Heap (Back) - Questionable LB Jarret Johnson (Calf) - Questionable WR [...]

Mawae out against the Ravens?

9 January 2009

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Friday – 01/09/09 The Titans have officially ruled Mawae out of Saturday’s game against the Ravens. Tuesday – 01/06/09 Depending on who you’d like to believe, Titans Pro-Bowl center Kevin Mawae may not be playing when Tennessee takes the field on Saturday against the visiting Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. Mawae [...]

Lions targeting Schwartz, Mularkey

4 January 2009

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Sunday – 01/04/09 Pro Football Talk is reporting that the Lions are interested in speaking with former Baltimore Ravens head coach Brian Billick about their coaching vacancy. It’s not known if Billick would have any interest in taking a Detroit job that would require a major time commitment to rebuild. Saturday – 01/03/09 The Lions [...]