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Friday
Mar222013

Titans' Chris Johnson Questions the Team's Signing of Shonn Greene

Andy Lyons/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson doesn't seemed too pleased he'll be sharing carries with newly signed running back Shonn Greene.

Recently, the team signed the former Jets' running back to a three-year deal worth $10 million. While he likely won't get the bulk of the carries, Johnson isn't a big fan of losing touches.

"I have never been a big fan of the two-back system, so I don't know how we plan on using him," Johnson told The (Nashville) Tennessean. "I'm not afraid of competition, but I was thinking we'd maybe get a draft pick for the other back. And you don't give a guy that kind of money to be just a goal-line guy and in tough-yardage situations. So we'll see what happens."

Johnson has let it be known that his goal for 2013 is to regain his spot at the top of the running back food chain. In 2009 Johnson ran for 2,009 yards, but has yet to eclipse more than 1,364 yards in the last three seasons.

Meanwhile, Greene has spent his entire four-year career with the Jets. Last season he scored a career-high eight touchdowns and a career-high 1,063 yards on the ground.

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Tuesday
Mar192013

QB Matt Hasselbeck Signs With Indianapolis Colts

Wesley Hitt/Getty Images(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Free agent quarterback Matt Hasselbeck agreed to a contract with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after the Tennessee Titans released him. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The 37-year-old Hasselbeck is expected to back up starting quarterback Andrew Luck.

The three-time Pro Bowler spent the previous two seasons with the Titans, where he tossed 4,938 yards and 25 touchdowns against 19 interceptions.

Hasselbeck spent 10 years with the Seattle Seahawks, from 2001 through 2010, passing for 29,434 yards along with 174 touchdowns and 128 interceptions. He led the Seahawks to an appearance in Super Bowl XL, where they loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 21-10.

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Tuesday
Mar192013

Titans Sign Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick

Al Pereira/New York Jets/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick didn't stay unemployed very long as he has been signed by the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN.

On Monday, the Titans released backup quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, so the team had been in the market for a quarterback. Fitzpatrick is expected to backup starter Jake Locker.

The former Harvard quarterback spent four seasons in Buffalo, but fell short of expectations. In 2011, Fitzpatrick was having a career season when he signed a six-year deal worth $59 million. Once he received the extension, he struggled to keep performing at a high level, as well as the rest of the team.

His contract and price tag were the main factors that determined his release. In four seasons with the Bills, Fitzpatrick went 20-33 as a starter. He also threw 80 touchdowns and 64 interceptions.

Locker was the eighth overall pick in the 2011 draft, and the team is hoping that 2013 is the season that Locker takes a firm hold on the starting job.

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Monday
Mar182013

Titans Release Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck 

National Football League (NASHVILLE) --  The Tennessee Titans have released quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, the team announced Monday.

The 37-year-old Hasselbeck was set to make a $5.5 million base salary in the final year of his contract.  He would have counted $7.5 million against the team's salary cap this season with bonuses included.

"I want to thank Matt for his contributions to our team over the last two years," Titans general manager Ruston Webster said in a statement. "He was an important part of the transition process.  He was a pro at every turn and he provided an example to the rest of the team. I know that we are a better team for his being here and we wish him the best."

The three-time Pro Bowler is currently fourth among active quarterbacks in career passing yards.  He has thrown for 34,517 yards, 201 touchdowns, and 147 interceptions in 14 NFL seasons.

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Thursday
Mar142013

Shonn Greene Agrees to Join Titans

NFL via Getty Images(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- The Tennessee Titans now have two 1,000 yard rushers in their backfield.

The Titans agreed to a three-year, $10 million deal with running back Shonn Greene Wednesday, according to ESPN.

“He is a nice complement to Chris (Johnson) and an accomplished back in his own right,” said Titans general manager Ruston Webster.  “He is a tough and physical runner who has rushed for 1,000 yards each of the last two years.”

Greene rushed for a career best 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns for the New York Jets last season. His new teammate Chris Johnson ran for 1,243 yards last season, his fifth straight season with at least 1,000 yards rushing.

Greene was drafted in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. In four NFL seasons Greene has rushed for 3,423 yards, averaging 4.2 yards per carry while scoring eight touchdowns.

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Friday
Mar082013

Titans Agree to Two-Year Deal with Kicker Rob Bironas

National Football League(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- Kicker Rob Bironas is staying in Tennessee.

Bironas agreed to a two-year deal with the Tennessee Titans Thursday, worth around $6.7 million, according to The Tennessean.

Bironas has spent his entire eight-year NFL career with the Titans, connecting on 85.6 percent of his kicks, the third-highest conversion percentage in NFL history.

The 35-year-old Bironas holds the NFL record for most field goals made in a game with eight and has kicked 11 game-winners throughout his career. He is also the franchise's second-leading scorer behind Al Del Greco.

Last season Bironas racked up 110 points while hitting 25 of his 31 field goal attempts.

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Wednesday
Mar062013

Vince Young Apologizes to Jeff Fisher 

Michael Kovac/Wireimage(NEW YORK) --  Vince Young wants another shot in the NFL.

Young announced on Wednesday that he will work out for scouts at the pro day at the University of Texas on March 26 in an attempt to prove that he can still play in the league.

Before he can accomplish that, Young wants a clean slate with the demons of his NFL past.

The 29-year-old recently sent a letter to St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher, who coached him when they were both with the Tennessee Titans, apologizing for his behavior when they were together.

"I definitely wanted to apologize for the things that I did, letting him know about the frustration, a lot of different things that was going on in my life at the time, and want him to know that I really did appreciate him trying to make me become one of those type of leaders on the team, a successful quarterback," Young said.

Young was cut by the Buffalo Bills before the 2012 season began and has yet to sign with a team since.

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Thursday
Feb072013

NFL Reinstates Gregg Williams

NFL via Getty Images(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- After being suspended for his role in the Saints bounty scandal, the NFL reinstated defensive coordinator Gregg Williams on Thursday.

Upon his reinstatement, the Tennessee Titans hired Williams as their senior assistant coach for its defense.

"He will bring a great deal of defensive knowledge and energy to our staff. The decision to bring him here only came after going through a thoughtful and thorough process," Titans coach Mike Munchak said in a statement.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement that Williams has accepted his responsibility for his role in the bounty scandal and pledged he would not be involved in another pay for performance again.

Goodell also said Williams will be under "periodic monitoring to confirm his compliance."

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Monday
Jan282013

ESPN: Titans to Hire Gregg Williams

NFL via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- ESPN is reporting that after a year away from the NFL, former New Orleans Saints head coach Gregg Williams is set to join the Tennessee Titans coaching staff.

Williams has already met with the Titans and is expected to become the Titans' assistant head coach. Before Williams can officially join the team's staff, he must be reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. ESPN is also reporting that Goodell could reinstate Williams as early as this week.

Williams was suspended by the NFL for all of last season for his role in the team's bounty program. Saints head coach Sean Payton, who was also suspended the entire 2012 season, was recently reinstated by the NFL.

This will be a reunion for Williams and the Titans. Williams worked with the Titans from 1993-2000. He has already reportedly met with Titans officials as well as head coach Mike Munchak.

Munchak is more than familiar with Williams. When Munchak was playing for the then-Houston Oilers back in 1990, Williams was an assistant coach with the team. They also worked together on the team's coaching staff together in 1994.

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Tuesday
Dec182012

Titans Force Turnovers, Beat Jets

Andy Lyons/Getty Images(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- It has been long known that the Tennessee Titans were not going to the playoffs. Now the New York Jets are in that group.

Mark Sanchez threw four interceptions, Chris Johnson broke a 94-yard touchdown run and the Titans defeated the Jets 14-10 on Monday night to knock New York out of the playoffs.

"Obviously, it's a devastating loss, out of the playoffs, and it hurts beyond belief," Jets coach Rex Ryan said. "I think the thing that really hurts the most is we've got no one to blame but ourselves."

New York (6-8) took over at the Titan's 25 yard line after a shanked punt with a under a minute to, but Sanchez fumbled away for the Jet's fifth turnover to seal the game. Sanchez went 13 of 28 with the four picks and one touchdown. 

For the Titans (5-9), they rode Johnson to a victory. His 94-yard scamper in the second quarter was the longest run in the NFL since 2006.

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