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Examining the Chris Johnson Holdout, and Who’s Side to Take

Posted: 21st June 2010 by Chad Minton in NFL
If the Chris Johnson holdout wasn't national news then it certainly is now. An exclusive interview by ESPN with Johnson outlined his frustration with the Titans over his current contract that currently only calls for him to make $550,000 next season. Johnson told ESPN that, "I wanna be one of the highest paid offensive players in the league." Johnson did come this close to setting the single-season rushing record last season, but ...

Let The Competition Begin for Chris Johnson’s Backup

Posted: 10th May 2010 by Chad Minton in NFL
The Titans' backfield has suddenly gotten a little crowded after selecting LeGarratte Blount and Stafon Johnson in last month's draft. This is a good dilemma to have, but the Titans' coaching staff will have their hands full on sorting out all of these very talented running backs. Currently there are six running backs not named Chris Johnson on the Titans' roster, and one of those will basically be the replacement of recently ...

Parts of LP Field Under Water

Posted: 3rd May 2010 by Chad Minton in NFL
 The flood that Middle Tennesseans will never forget has now affected the Tennessee Titans as flood waters have been reported to reach the third row of bleachers in LP Field. These flood waters are coming from the Cumberland River, which is still currently rising as we speak and not expected to stop until later tonight. Some high ranking officials within the organization, including Jeff Fisher, aren't too worried ...

Former Vanderbilt Stars Shine on Monday Night Football

Posted: 29th December 2009 by Chad Minton in NFL
You have to look long and hard to find Vanderbilt alums in the NFL. That is, unless you're looking at the Chicago Bears' roster. The Bears currently have five players on their roster that suited up for Vanderbilt once upon a time. Unless you're a die-hard Vandy fan, the only one you probably know is Jay Cutler. The others are Earl Bennett, Hunter Hillenmeyer, D.J. Moore, and Chris ...
Vince Lombardi once said, "perfection is unattainable, but if we chase perfection, then we can catch excellence." If that's the case then the Colts and the Saints have already caught excellence. All of this talk of perfection has gotten me thinking that there's not as much parody in the NFL as there once was. There's a reason why this is the first time in NFL history that two teams have ...

Favre Returns to Lambeau In Triumphant Fashion

Posted: 2nd November 2009 by Chad Minton in NFL
To my surprise, Brett Favre returned to Lambeau Field on Sunday to an overwhelming amount of boos. You heard a few claps here and there, but it sounded more like a WWE event than it did an NFL game. Needless to say, Favre was the villain. And after laughing off the boos, and even a few middle fingers, the villain won. The Packers are now 0-2 against their ...

Fisher’s Stunt Comes At Worst Possible Time

Posted: 22nd October 2009 by Chad Minton in NFL
Virtually every Titans fan had to hear of Jeff Fisher's little stunt he pulled at a charity event at Lipscomb University on Tuesday by pulling his button-up shirt off and revealing the enemy: a Peyton Manning Colts jersey. Now I understand that Fisher was just kidding and that it was all in good fun.á Former Colts coach Tony Dungy was there and it was a charity event.á However, Fisher ...

Tennessee Titans Lose the Opener, But Not Without Heart

Posted: 10th September 2009 by Chad Minton in NFL
No football fan likes watching their team lose the first game of the season. Nothing is worse than being all pumped up about the season getting underway just to watch your favorite team fall. Titans fans, let me just tell you: it will be okay.The NFL got its season underway Thursday night with the Titans and the Steelers doing battle. This is easily the NFL's newest rivalry.Many probably think this rivalry ...

Tennessee Titans Lose the Opener, But Not Without Heart

Posted: 10th September 2009 by Chad Minton in NFL
No football fan likes watching their team lose the first game of the season. Nothing is worse than being all pumped up about the season getting underway just to watch your favorite team fall. Titans fans, let me just tell you: it will be okay.The NFL got its season underway Thursday night with the Titans and the Steelers doing battle. This is easily the NFL's newest rivalry.Many probably think this rivalry ...