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Titans | A.J. Brown a big-play WR in 2019 Thu Jul 2, 03:19 PM
Tennessee Titans WR A.J. Brown recorded six receptions of at least 50 yards in 2019. No other receiver in the NFL had more than four receptions of at least 50 yards.
| Footballguys view: Brown was highly efficient as a rookie year. Most believe he can not possibly sustain that level, but he can improve in his second year and he can also get more volume as the clear #1 receiver going into this season. You'll probably have to spend a third round pick if you want him. |
A.J. Brown player page
Titans | Chris Jackson facing uphill battle Wed Jul 1, 07:35 PM
Tennessee Titans S Chris Jackson likely will need a strong performance during training camp in order to have a chance to make the final roster.
Link to story Titans | Darrynton Evans may be returner Wed Jul 1, 07:29 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Darrynton Evans is expected to compete for the kick returner and punt returner jobs during training camp.
Link to story Titans | Logan Woodside may have edge in competition Sat Jun 27, 02:55 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Logan Woodside may have an edge over QB Cole McDonald for the No. 2 quarterback job because he is more familiar with the offensive scheme, in the opinion of TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt.
| Footballguys view: Woodside has experience while McDonald is the rookie in the mix. McDonald was a gunslinger during his college career at Hawaii, constantly attacking all levels of the field with his arm. Woodside was a seventh-round pick of the Bengals in the 2018 NFL draft. During his college career at Toledo he threw a whopping 73 touchdowns over his final two seasons with the Rockets. We'll see this battle unfold in training camp and the preseason. |
Titans | A.J. Brown in rare air Mon Jun 22, 10:28 PM
Tennessee Titans WR A.J. Brown averaged 12.5 yards per target as a rookie in 2019 - the fifth-best mark for a receiver with at least 40 catches since targets started getting tracked in 1992.
| Footballguys view: Brown is going to go in the top 50 of drafts and potentially even the third round. His numbers with Ryan Tannehill back that up. If pass defenses focus on him, it could be a breakout year for Corey Davis. Brown's efficiency from last year will be tough to sustain, but his volume could take a big enough jump to more than make up for it. |
A.J. Brown player page
Titans | Cole McDonald under contract Mon Jun 22, 04:15 PM
Tennessee Titans seventh-round draft choice QB Cole McDonald agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Titans Monday, June 22. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: McDonald is a player we are watching in deep dynasty formats. During his college career at Hawaii, McDonald showed that he wasn't afraid to attack all levels of the field as a passer. He is confident in his arm and is known as a rhythm passer. McDonald wasn't asked to make full-field reads in college and he'll have to learn how to work better from under center as he primarily operated out of the shotgun. He'll compete for a spot in the pecking order behind starter Ryan Tannehill. |
Titans | Derrick Henry productive after contact Sun Jun 21, 01:25 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry has averaged 4.5 yards per carry after contact over the last two seasons.
| Footballguys view: A lot of that is coming on chunk plays once Henry breaks into the second level of the defense. He could set career highs this year if Ryan Tannehill plays 16 games. |
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Titans | A.J. Brown outstanding on play action Thu Jun 18, 06:45 PM
Tennessee Titans WR A.J. Brown recorded 646 receiving yards on play action passes during the 2019 season, which ranked first in the NFL.
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Titans | Ryan Tannehill deadly over the middle Mon Jun 15, 09:05 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Ryan Tannehill posted an NFL-best passer rating of 154.2 on throws over the middle of the field in 2019, according to Inside Edge NFL.
| Footballguys view: Tannehill works the middle of the field and will pick his spots when to attack down the field. He is helped by a tremendous ground game which opens things up as defenses jam the box to stop the run. Tannehill's primary weapons in the passing game are WR A.J. Brown and TE Jonnu Smith, and they should continue getting targeted early and often in 2020. |
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Titans | Jonnu Smith saw a lot of short stuff in 2019 Sun Jun 14, 07:40 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Jonnu Smith's depth of reception average of 4.9 yards was the fourth-lowest mark by any receiver or tight end with at least 40 targets in 2019, according to Sports Info Solutions.
| Footballguys view: Smith worked well as a security blanket for QB Ryan Tannehill. He took over or Delanie Walker last year as the veteran couldn't stay healthy, and Smith had a career-high 35-catch season. The Titans are a run-first offense, so Smith's numbers could be quite similar this year...making him a low-end TE2 for Fantasy GMs in 2020. |
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Titans | Dennis Kelly may be top option at RT Sun Jun 14, 04:38 PM
Tennessee Titans OT Dennis Kelly likely will be the leading candidate for the right tackle job over OT Isaiah Wilson because he has experience in the offense, in the opinion of TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt.
| Footballguys view: Wilson projects as a long-term road grader at right tackle, but he probably isn't ready for NFL pass rushers yet. The Titans reached a bit for him in the first round, but he is a good fit for their offense. Kelly is a quality swing tackle and has been good when filling in for Jack Conklin and Taylor Lewan since coming over from Philadelphia in the Dorial Green-Beckham trade in 2016. |
Titans | Ryan Succop not a target at this point Thu Jun 11, 06:31 PM
Free-agent PK Ryan Succop (Titans) is not receiving interest from the Tennessee Titans at this point, but general manager Jon Robinson said the team has not ruled out re-signing him at some point.
Link to storyRyan Succop player page
Titans | Jadeveon Clowney still an option Thu Jun 11, 06:28 PM
Free-agent DE Jadeveon Clowney (Seahawks) is still an option for the Tennessee Titans even though the two sides have not talked in a while, according to general manager Jon Robinson.
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Titans | Tennessee talking with Derrick Henry Thu Jun 11, 06:21 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry's agent has talked with the Titans multiple times over the last few weeks regarding a long-term contract for Henry, according to general manager Jon Robinson.
| Footballguys view: Henry signed his franchise tag back in early April. He's now on the books for a one-year, $10.2 million price tag. In mid-July there is a deadline for all franchise-tagged players to reach a new long-term deal. We'll see if the Titans can get something done with Henry to keep him around for years. |
Derrick Henry player page
Titans | Coaches still high on Corey Davis? Sun Jun 7, 09:10 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Corey Davis is still well liked by the coaching staff, according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com, but Wyatt believes Davis is playing for his future with the team in 2020.
| Footballguys view: Davis was outplayed last year by rookie A.J. Brown. His fifth-year option was declined so this is his final season under contract with the Titans. The former first-round pick has talent and is worth taking a chance on late in your draft just in case he puts up good numbers in a contract year. |
Corey Davis player page
Titans | More rush opportunities for Rashaan Evans? Sun Jun 7, 07:31 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Rashaan Evans is a 'star in the making' in the opinion of beat writer Jim Wyatt, who believes he will be given more opportunities to 'get after the quarterback' after logging 2.5 sacks in 2019.
Link to storyRashaan Evans player page
Titans | Adoree' Jackson could see a lot of slot snaps Sun Jun 7, 06:01 PM
Tennessee Titans CB Adoree' Jackson could assume a different role in the secondary in 2020, including the possibility of logging extensive snaps as the nickel in sub packages.
| Footballguys view: The Titans will need to replace Logan Ryan's impactful play from the slot and Jackson certainly has the quickness and speed to match up with slot receivers and experience outside to match up with #1 receivers when they move inside on passing downs. Tennessee is hoping he earns the fifth-year option they picked up for 2021. |
Adoree' Jackson player page
Titans | Jack Crawford to be pushed for starting job Sun Jun 7, 03:03 PM
Tennessee Titans DT Jack Crawford is the leading candidate for one of the starting spots on the defensive line but is expected to compete with DE Isaiah Mack and DT Larrell Murchison for the job. All three probably will receive snaps at the position during the season.
| Footballguys view: The Titans have a hole to fill after trading Jurrell Casey to the Broncos for a seventh-round pick. Casey is 30 and due over 11 million dollars this year, but he is still a top option. The Titans haven't done anything with the extra cap room yet, but some have said they could sign Jadeveon Clowney. |
Jack Crawford player page
Titans | Timmy Jernigan not an option yet Sat Jun 6, 06:21 PM
Free-agent DT Timmy Jernigan (Eagles) has not received any interest from the Tennessee Titans at this point, according to TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt.
| Footballguys view: The Titans have an opening on the line after curiously trading Jurrell Casey to the Broncos for a seventh-round pick with no corresponding move to indicate why they wanted to open up that cap room. Jernigan did not take a physical and was cleared by a spinal specialist after previously having neck issues. The Seahawks could be a landing place for him. |
Timmy Jernigan player page
Titans | Darrynton Evans' role uncertain Sat Jun 6, 06:20 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Darrynton Evans' role will be determined on how much he will be able to handle, according to head coach Arthur Smith. Evans probably will be used when RB Derrick Henry needs a rest.
| Footballguys view: Evans is a hard-charging running back who understands angles and will hit the hole quickly. He's not a power back like Henry, but the rookie from Appalachian State handled a large workload in college and didn't cough up the rock. He had 467 touches over the last two years without a fumble. That reliability means the Titans could count on him when Henry needs a breather. |
Titans | Derrick Henry's carries may vary Wed Jun 3, 06:05 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry's carries will change depending on how each game is going this upcoming season, according to offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
| Footballguys view: Henry is going to be the centerpiece of the offense, and he should be able to post at least RB2 numbers for Fantasy GMs on a weekly basis. He won't be used much as a receiver out of the backfield because that's not his forte. However, he should get a heavy workload as a runner which boosts his fantasy value. |
Derrick Henry player page
Titans | OC expects Corey Davis to improve Wed Jun 3, 04:50 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Corey Davis made some big plays last season and should improve his play in 2020, according to offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
| Footballguys view: Davis was outplayed by rookie A.J. Brown last year. We'll see how he continues to mesh with QB Ryan Tannehill this season and Davis has the talented to be worth taking a chance on late in your fantasy drafts. With improved play, he could climb back into high-end WR3/flex levels for Fantasy GMs in 2020. |
Corey Davis player page
Titans | Two QBs will compete for backup job Wed Jun 3, 04:39 PM
Tennessee Titans QBs Logan Woodside and Cole McDonald will compete for the backup quarterback job during training camp, according to offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
| Footballguys view: Woodside has bounced around the league a bit since the Bengals drafted him in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft. McDonald is the rookie from Hawaii who is a rhythm thrower who loves to take a lot of chances with the football. With only three quarterbacks on the roster, these two should get plenty of work in training camp and the preseason. |
Titans | Amani Hooker an option at nickelback? Mon Jun 1, 06:26 PM
Tennessee Titans S Amani Hooker may be an option at nickelback this upcoming season, in the opinion of TitansWire's Mike Moraitis.
Link to story Titans | Three to compete for backup center job Sat May 30, 06:34 PM
Tennessee Titans OG Jamil Douglas, OG Daniel Munyer and C Aaron X. Brewer will compete for the backup center job during training camp.
Link to story Titans | Derrick Henry broke a lot of long runs Fri May 29, 08:21 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry rushed for at least 10 yards on 42 carries during the 2019 regular season, which ranked second in the NFL.
Link to storyDerrick Henry player page
Titans | Kamalei Correa not resting on his laurels Thu May 28, 10:46 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Kamalei Correa incorporated boxing into his offseason training routine in hopes that he will be able to improve on the 37 tackles, five sacks and seven quarterback pressures he recorded on 507 defensive snaps in 2019.
Link to storyKamalei Correa player page
Titans | Two draft picks officially signed Wed May 27, 05:55 PM
Updating previous reports, Tennessee Titans fifth-round draft choice DT Larrell Murchison and seventh-round draft choice S Chris Jackson officially signed four-year contracts with the Titans Wednesday, May 27. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Titans | Chris Jackson agrees to terms Wed May 27, 04:19 PM
Tennessee Titans seventh-round draft choice S Chris Jackson agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Titans Wednesday, May 27. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Titans | Run blocking was no issue for Jonnu Smith Mon May 25, 10:42 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Jonnu Smith was charged with only one blown block on 331 rushing snaps in 2019, tying him with Kyle Rudolph for the lowest blown block rate among tight ends with at least 200 rushing snaps (0.3).
Link to storyKyle Rudolph player page
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Titans | Derrick Henry unfazed by stacked boxes Thu May 21, 10:56 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry led the league with 106 carries against defenses with eight or more defenders in the box in 2019, according to ESPN's Matt Bowen. Additionally, he ranked third in the league among running backs with 5.4 yards per carry on those rushing attempts.
| Footballguys view: Henry is tough to slow down, stacked boxes or no. The fear with a stacked box is if Henry gets through the first wave then he has the speed to make a house call from anywhere on the field. Good luck stopping him in 2020 as Henry will continue to be the battering ram for the Titans offense. |
Derrick Henry player page
Titans | A.J. Brown in rare company Wed May 20, 09:27 PM
Tennessee Titans WR A.J. Brown in 2019 became the first rookie since Hall of Famer Randy Moss (1998) to have a minimum of 50 catches, 1,000 receiving yards and five touchdowns while averaging 17-plus yards per catch, plus four touchdown catches of 50-plus yards, according to Jim Wyatt of the team's website.
| Footballguys view: The Titans have something special with the 2019 second-round pick. Brown is also the only NFL rookie since 1970 with 1,000-plus receiving yards and an average of 20-plus yards per reception, and he led the NFL with 605 receiving yards over his final six games of the regular season. |
A.J. Brown player page
Titans | A.J. Brown working out with teammate Wed May 20, 07:47 PM
Tennessee Titans WR A.J. Brown said he has been working out with QB Logan Woodside and catches passes from him two to three times a week. Brown planned to work out with QB Ryan Tannehill this offseason before the restrictions.
| Footballguys view: Brown is getting work in with the Titans backup, and he'll get back with Tannehill when restrictions are lifted. The second-year pro should continue to progress as a pro. He just showed us the tip of the iceberg last year as a rookie. This year, Brown could finish as a top-5 fantasy receiver. He was the no.8 fantasy WR last year in standard-scoring leagues. |
A.J. Brown player page
Titans | Jeffery Simmons expects to move around Wed May 20, 03:54 PM
Tennessee Titans DT Jeffery Simmons said he expects to line up at multiple spots along the defensive line this upcoming season like he did in 2019.
Link to story Titans | Three-step drops suit Ryan Tannehill Sun May 17, 05:19 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Ryan Tannehill completed 96 of his 138 pass attempts for 1,356 yards, 12 touchdowns and two interceptions on three-step drops in 2019. Those marks allowed him to post a league-best 123.9 passer rating on three-step drops.
| Footballguys view: Three-step drops allow Tannehill to make quick decisions with the ball. The Titans run the ball really well and that usually makes defenses pay more attention to Derrick Henry. When Tannehill has to throw, the team likes to make things quick and decisive for the veteran quarterback. |
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Titans | Tennessee could look for veteran No. 2 QB Sat May 16, 06:09 PM
Tennessee Titans QBs Logan Woodside and Cole McDonald are expected to compete for the No. 2 quarterback job during training camp, but the Titans could consider signing a veteran backup quarterback if neither of the quarterbacks impress during camp, in the opinion of TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt.
| Footballguys view: The Titans won't add anyone like Cam Newton, who could be a threat to Ryan Tannehill at the top of the depth chart. Instead, look for a veteran like Joe Flacco (when healthy) to potentially be an option for the Titans as they look for veteran experience in the QB room behind Tannehill. |
Titans | Ryan Tannehill excelled on difficult throws Thu May 14, 06:09 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Ryan Tannehill led all qualified passers in 2019 with a completion percentage over expected of plus-8.0 percent, according to Next Gen Stats. The stat measures the difference between a QB's actual completion percentage and expected completion percentage based on the level of difficulty of their throws.
| Footballguys view: Tannehill looked like a different quarterback during his time with the Titans last year. He was able to make difficult throws and receivers like A.J. Brown came through for him in a big way. We'll see if he can repeat and continue his performance this year now that the Titans have paid him a big price. |
Ryan Tannehill player page
Titans | Coach has not talked with Jadeveon Clowney Wed May 13, 05:40 PM
Free-agent DE Jadeveon Clowney (Seahawks) has been linked to the Tennessee Titans, but head coach Mike Vrabel said he has not talked with Clowney this offseason.
Link to storyJadeveon Clowney player page
Titans | Jonnu Smith working out with QB Wed May 13, 03:48 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Jonnu Smith said he has been working out with QB Ryan Tannehill at a local park over the last few weeks so they can improve their chemistry.
| Footballguys view: Smith took over for Delanie Walker for the Titans last year. Walker failed to stay healthy again, and the team moved on from the veteran this offseason. Smith posted career-best numbers in 2019 and could best those totals in 2020. He was the no.17 fantasy tight end last year (standard-scoring leagues) and could break into low-end TE1 range with the role all to himself. His current ADP is TE18 (13.07) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Ryan Tannehill player page
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Titans | Larrell Murchison under contract Wed May 13, 03:11 PM
Tennessee Titans fifth-round draft choice DT Larrell Murchison agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Titans Wednesday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Titans | Johnathan Joseph contract terms Tue May 12, 02:08 PM
Updating previous reports, CB Johnathan Joseph's one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans is worth $2 million, of which $1.5 million is guaranteed.
Link to storyJohnathan Joseph player page
Titans | Ryan Succop could still return Sat May 9, 05:09 PM
Free-agent PK Ryan Succop (Titans) could still be an option for the Tennessee Titans if PKs Greg Joseph and Tucker McCann struggle during training camp, in the opinion of TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt.
Link to storyRyan Succop player page
Titans | Steve Underwood retires Fri May 8, 11:56 AM
Tennessee Titans chief executive officer Steve Underwood told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Friday, May 8, he has retired 'a few days ago' but will remain a consultant to the team. Senior vice president of business operations and chief legal officer Burke Nihill replaces Underwood as the team president.
| Footballguys view: Underwood has been with the team for 40 years, all the way back to the Oilers days. He had four-year retirement from 2011-2015 which he ended to be the team's CEO and President. |
Titans | Big plays buoyed Ryan Tannehill in 2019 Thu May 7, 11:16 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Ryan Tannehill saw his receivers pick up more than 20 yards after the catch on a league-high 4.9 percent of his passes in 2019.
Link to storyRyan Tannehill player page
Titans | Mason Kinsey officially signs Thu May 7, 06:26 PM
Updating a previous story, undrafted free-agent WR Mason Kinsey (Berry) officially signed a four-year deal with the Tennessee Titans Thursday, May 7. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Titans | Cameron Scarlett closes deal Thu May 7, 06:20 PM
Updating a previous story, undrafted free-agent RB Cameron Scarlett (Stanford) signed a four-year contract with the Tennessee Titans Thursday, May 7. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Titans | Tennessee adds five UDFAs Thu May 7, 04:06 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Tommy Hudson (Arizona State), PK Tucker McCann (Missouri), WR Nick Westbrook (Indiana), WR Kristian Wilkerson (Southeast Missouri State) and WR Kyle Williams (Arizona State) signed with the Tennessee Titans Thursday, May 7. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Titans | Kristian Fulton likely to move around Wed May 6, 08:15 PM
Tennessee Titans CB Kristian Fulton is expected to receive some work at outside cornerback as well as nickel back during his rookie season.
Link to story Titans | Derrick Henry makes hay after contact Tue May 5, 10:54 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry is the only running back in the league with at least 500 carries since 2017 to average at least four yards after contact, according to Pro Football Focus.
| Footballguys view: There's no need for advanced data here. Everyone who has seen Henry play one down knows he is tough to bring down when he builds a head of steam. Expect him to put up similar numbers before and after contact in 2020. |
Derrick Henry player page
Titans | Logan Ryan says he's moving on Tue May 5, 03:12 PM
Free-agent CB Logan Ryan (Titans) said on Twitter Tuesday, May 5, he won't be re-signing with the Tennessee Titans. 'My chapter in Tennessee has come to a close,' Ryan wrote.
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