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2009 NFL Draft: First Day Recap

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I knew Darrius Heyward-Bey was good enough to play for the Tennessee Titans. Unfortunately, so did the Oakland Raiders.
But after witnessing today’s inexplicable draft decisions by the Raiders, I am glad I am not a fan of the silver and black.
After the Raiders reached and drafted Heyward-Bey with the seventh overall [...]

Heyward-Bey a perfect fit for Titans

Back in January, I drooled over the prospect of former Florida Gator Percy Harvin becoming a Tennessee Titan.
Harvin reminds me of Titans running back Chris Johnson, and I wondered what it would be like to have two Chris Johnsons on the Titans offense.
Percy Harvin may well be available when the Titans pick at number 30 [...]

Titans 2009 Draft: Fisher’s Draft History

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In my last post, I concluded the Titans will draft either a wide receiver or a cornerback in this year’s draft.
Let’s take a look at Head Coach Jeff Fisher’s draft history and see if it might shed light on whom the Titans will chose in the first round.
Prior to 2009, Fisher [...]

Titans face tough tests early in season

We will know whether or not the 2009 Tennessee Titans are for real early this season.
The 2009 NFL Schedule was released on April 14. Before the Titans’ week seven bye week, they face the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers, all three AFC South division opponents, the New England Patriots, and the New York Jets.
Two of the critical division [...]

Cutler on the trading block

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Jay Cutler’s days as a Denver Bronco are numbered.
In a story infinitely more compelling than the Titans’ decision to sign the much-maligned cornerback DeMarcus Faggins, Broncos President and CEO Pat Bowlen issued a statement which unequivocally begins the separation process between the Broncos and disgruntled quarterback Jay Cutler.
“Numerous attempts to contact [...]