Titans left tackle new $43 million man
Michael Roos handles his business quietly. Even after signing a new six-year, $43 million deal, the left tackle didn't start bragging to his fellow Tennessee linemen. They had to read about his big deal in the newspaper. Not that they mind. "You have to be happy for him," veteran center Kevin Mawae said. "He deserves it, and there's no doubt he'll outplay that contract. [Link]
Minicamp Insider 1.0
In his latest column, Scout.com's NFL insider Adam Caplan breaks down several story lines. Who is player the Kansas City Chiefs targeted in the Jared Allen trade? Why did the Green Bay Packers target a receiver in the second round and where will he fit in long-term? What is the future of Darren Howard? We also have more exclusive details on Brady Quinn's contract and whole a lot more inside. [Link]
Who's going to be NFL's biggest comeback?
Jay Cutler had a tough 2007 and has been diagnosed with diabetes. It's why he's on Alex Marvez's list of comeback award hopefuls. [Link]
7 Points: Jones-Drew is a Little Big-Man
Ed Thompson points out why Maurice Jones-Drew can scoff at his former critics — and why Miami rookie WR Davone Bess should be able to do the same in a few years. Arizona WR Larry Fitzgerald, former Raider Duane Starks, a smart personnel move by the Colts and more are all in today's 7 Points feature. [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents: Offense
Here's an updated look at the best available NFL free agents from the offensive side of the ball. The running back position clearly has decent talent that could come in and contribute right away. [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents-Defense
Here's an updated look at the best available NFL free agents from the defensive side of the ball. There are still some quality defensive tackles available who could come in and help a team. [Link]
Kearse: Chip on his shoulder now boulder of motivation
Jevon Kearse stops to imitate what he calls the full Southern drawl and says, "Welcome back, welcome back." He can't sneak into a restaurant for a quick bite or a store to pick up something without people recognizing him and letting him know just how happy they are to see him back with the Tennessee Titans. Not that Kearse minds. The player cut by Philadelphia in February is determined to revive his career after a serious knee injury in 2006. [Link]
Kearse: Chip on his shoulder now boulder of motivation (AP)
Jevon Kearse stops to imitate what he calls the full Southern drawl and says, "Welcome back, welcome back." He can't sneak into a restaurant for a quick bite or a store to pick up something without people recognizing him and letting him know just how happy they are to see him back with the Tennessee Titans. [Link]
Stewart Signs Offer
Offensive Tackle David Stewart agreed to terms with The Titans and becomes the final restricted free agent to return for this year. [Link]
Tomlinson wary of window closing (Yahoo! Sports)
LaDainian Tomlinson discussed his desires to win a title and several other issues during a recent Q&A. [Link]
Bironas agrees to terms
Pro Bowl Kicker Rob Bironas agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans this week. [Link]
AFC South Draft Summary
JagNation provides a quick snapshot of the AFC South acquisitions from the 2008 NFL Draft. [Link]
Titans' White said he played all season on bum knee (Yahoo! Sports)
LenDale White says his surgically repaired left knee feels fine as he took part in organized team activities… [Link]
Does Being Number One Really Matter?
When compared to their draft class peers, there was no one statistically better at running the ball, intercepting passes, throwing passes or sacking the quarterback than these players. But did it pay off for them on draft weekend? Scout.com's Ed Thompson takes a look. [Link]
Mini-Camp Report
Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher talks about mini-camp. [Link]
AFC Draft Recap - Tennessee Titans
Another team that the Jaguars will have to contend with is the Tennessee Titans, who split the season series with Jacksonville last year, and earned a playoff berth of their own. JagNation is going to take a closer look at what the Titans did in their draft. [Link]
Kearse blames scheme for lack of production with Eagles (Yahoo! Sports)
Jevon Kearse is back on the field with the team that originally drafted him, the Tennessee Titans , after what… [Link]
No 1st-round receiver? Young: No problem
The Tennessee Titans have been criticized for not drafting a wide receiver in the first round to help Vince Young. Asked for his thoughts on that subject, the quarterback said Friday he has enough help. Now the challenge is for him to improve. "If I don't pay attention, that's my fault. [Link]
No 1st-round receiver? Young: No problem (AP)
The Tennessee Titans have been criticized for not drafting a wide receiver in the first round to help Vince Young. Asked for his thoughts on that subject, the quarterback said Friday he has enough help. Now the challenge is for him to improve. "If I don't pay attention, that's my fault. If I do, with the talent that I have and the chemistry I have and all the guys and the weapons I have around me,… [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents-Defense
With the NFL draft behind us, here's an updated look at the best available free agents from the defensive side of the ball. [Link]
Haynesworth Stays Home
Albert Haynesworth has decided to forego minicamp this week while he works out on his own. [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents-Offense
Here's a post-draft look at the best available NFL free agents from the offensive side of the ball. [Link]
Haynesworth working on his own, won't be at Titans minicamp
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans will be holding a minicamp without defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. [Link]
Haynesworth won't be at minicamp
The Tennessee Titans will be holding a minicamp without defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. The Titans are due to hit the field Thursday and Friday as part of their on-field training, but they will not have arguably their best defensive player with them. "Albert is continuing to work out on his own," agent Chad Speck said in an e-mail. The Titans tagged Haynesworth as their franchise player in February to keep him from leaving as an unrestricted free agent. [Link]
Haynesworth, Titans still don't have long-term deal
The Tennessee Titans will be holding a minicamp without defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. The Titans are due to hit the field Thursday and Friday as part of their on-field training, but they will not have arguably their best defensive player with them. "Albert is continuing to work out on his own," agent Chad Speck said in an e-mail. The Titans tagged Haynesworth as their franchise player in February to keep him from leaving as an unrestricted free agent. [Link]
This NFL offseason has been anything but uneventful
Who says nothing happens in the NFL offseason? Peter Schrager hands out some awards after a seriously hectic couple of months. [Link]
This NFL off-season has been anything but uneventful
Who says nothing happens in the NFL off-season? Peter Schrager hands out some awards after a seriously hectic couple of months. [Link]
News analysis: Titans RB situation
The Titans recently selected East Carolina running back Chris Johnson with the 24th pick of the 2008 NFL Draft. [Link]
News analysis: Ravens QB situation
Move over Kyle Boller, there's a new quarterback in town. [Link]
Pro Football Scout of the Year
Former pro scout Tom Marino took a look at the often unheralded pro scouts in the NFL and selected one as his "Professional Football Scout of the Year." Find out who he picked, and why, in this Scout.com feature. [Link]
Little: Fisher's faith motivates him for return
Rafael Little doesn't feel comfortable yet even though he has a locker and a spot with the Tennessee Titans. A torn-up knee does that to a running back. "I guess when I get back out there, I'll see what I really can do," Little said. That won't be any time this year, not realistically for a running back who tore his left anterior cruciate ligament at the Senior Bowl in January and was on crutches during the NFL combine in February. [Link]
Little: Fisher's faith motivates him for return (AP)
Rafael Little doesn't feel comfortable yet even though he has a locker and a spot with the Tennessee Titans. A torn-up knee does that to a running back. "I guess when I get back out there, I'll see what I really can do," Little said. That won't be any time this year, not realistically for a running back who tore his left anterior cruciate ligament at the Senior Bowl in January and was on crutches… [Link]
Keglar can help this year
Purdue LB Stanford Keglar should be able to help the Titans this season. [Link]
Titans sign 10 Free Agents
The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with 10 undrafted free agents for mini-camp. [Link]
NFL Draft: 2009 Mock Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft is behind us, but it doesn't mean we can't have a little fun and take a look at the 2009 draft. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber releases his first 2009 mock draft and includes draft-eligible underclassmen. [Link]
Titans hope speedy Johnson can boost offense
Lavelle Hawkins saw Chris Johnson's speed up close at the Senior Bowl. Linebacker Stanford Keglar got a glimpse himself Friday. As Johnson zipped past him. The Tennessee Titans put the smallest rookie class in team history on the field Friday as part of their three-day orientation, and Johnson was the player everyone wanted to watch run. Keglar, one of Tennessee's trio of fourth-round draft picks, said he tried to cover Johnson. "He has amazing speed. [Link]
Titans hope speedy Johnson can boost offense (AP)
Lavelle Hawkins saw Chris Johnson's speed up close at the Senior Bowl. Linebacker Stanford Keglar got a glimpse himself Friday. As Johnson zipped past him. The Tennessee Titans put the smallest rookie class in team history on the field Friday as part of their three-day orientation, and Johnson was the player everyone wanted to watch run. [Link]
Vince Young & Titans about wins, not stats (SportingNews.com)
Vince Young receives an awful lot of criticism about his statistics, but he doesn't get enough credit for the most important stat of all: wins. [Link]
Pressing needs for every NFL team
The draft can't fix everything (see the Jets' and 49ers' QB quandaries). Alex Marvez runs down every team's pressing needs. [Link]
Report: Alleged shooter says Pacman framed him
A man charged with shooting three people outside a Las Vegas strip club has denied he was involved and accused Adam "Pacman" Jones of ordering the shooting and framing him to avoid identifying the real shooter. Arvin Kenti Edwards of Renton, Wash., is being held in a Washington state jail on $1 million bail pending extradition to Nevada. He talked with WTVF-TV in Nashville by phone for a report that aired Wednesday. [Link]
Scout.com NFL Draft Report Card
Only five NFL teams earned an "A" in last weekend's NFL Draft according to former pro scout Tom Marino. Was your favorite team one of them? Or was it one of the handful who earned a failing grade? Check out Marino's grades for all 32 teams in this Scout.com feature. [Link]
TE Stevens may prove to be great selection
Cal TE Craig Stevens may prove to be a very sound selection for the Titans with his excellent blocking skills and mean streak. Read what he has to say about becoming a Tennessee Titan. [Link]
News analysis: Pacman traded to Cowboys
The drawn-out trade of Titans cornerback Pacman Jones to the Cowboys finally came to pass last week when the Cowboys agreed to send a fourth-round draft pick in 2008 and a sixth-round pick next season to the Titans in exchange for the troublesome defensive back. [Link]
Hayes happy to be a Titan
Defensive End William Hayes is very happy to be a Titan and ready to get started in Nashville. [Link]
Former Titan faces indictment on DUI charges
Former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyrone Calico faces indictment on drunken driving charges after a judge Tuesday sent his case to the grand jury. The 2003 second-round pick never lived up to the promise of his 6-foot-4 size and 4.34-second speed in the 40 because of injuries. He was released by the Titans in 2006. Calico was arrested just before 3 a.m. on Feb. 20 and charged with drunken driving and implied consent. [Link]
Former Titan Tyrone Calico faces indictment on DUI charges (AP)
Former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyrone Calico faces indictment on drunken driving charges after a judge Tuesday sent his case to the grand jury. The 2003 second-round pick never lived up to the promise of his 6-foot-4 size and 4.34-second speed in the 40 because of injuries. He was released by the Titans in 2006. [Link]
On the Clock: 15 prospects for '09 NFL Draft
With the '08 draft in the books, who's ready for next year? Peter Schrager gives you his draft wrap, complete with names for '09. [Link]
2009 NFL Draft: Steuber's Big Board
With the 2008 NFL Draft complete, it's never too early to take a look at the top senior prospects that will be available for the 2009 NFL Draft. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber debuts his Big Board of the Top 19 seniors who will be available in 2009. [Link]
NFL Post-Draft Insider 1.0
Scout.com's NFL insider Adam Caplan gives you the inside skinny in what went behind the selections of eight teams in this post-draft update. Caplan also breaks down how some of drafted players will fit in with their new teams. [Link]
Even with no-names, Titans say draft was successful (Yahoo! Sports)
Fans wanting the Tennessee Titans to pick a receiver early in the NFL Draft are probably disappointed about now. [Link]
