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MCM Radio Previews the Buffalo Bills

Jimmy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:25:34 -0000

MCM Radio Previews the Buffalo Bills

Join August, Brian Galliford of Buffalo Rumblings, and I as we preview this Sunday's game against the Bills. Show starts at 9 central.

Tennessee Titans Running Back Success Rates Against San Francisco

Jimmy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:31:17 -0000

Explanation:

Each individual rush is considered on it's own, and measured by it's "success." A run is considered successful if it gets 40% of the yardage needed to move the chains on first down, 60% of the yardage needed on second down, and 100% of the yardage needed on third or fourth down. This is a much more accurate overall picture of how well a running back does in a game than just the total yardage or ypc averages because it ignores big run outliers that can skew those kinds of stats

Stats after the jump.

Chris Johnson

vs SFX / 11.8.09	Rushing				Receiving
	Rush	Yards	Avg	TD	Rec	Yards	Avg	TD
Chris Johnson	25	135	5.4	2	3	25	8.3	0

Another solid day for CJ (not like you needed to see this to know that).

LenDale White

vs SFX / 11.8.09	Rushing				Receiving
	Rush	Yards	Avg	TD	Rec	Yards	Avg	TD
LenDale White	4	3	.800	0	0	0	0	0

Not LenDale's best effort, but it is nice to see his carry number this low in a win.

Monday Night Football Open Thread

Jimmy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:22:34 -0000

Monday Night Football Open Thread

Should be one of the better match-ups of the season between the Steelers and Broncos. Discuss the game here.

Titans 34 49ers 27: Winning is More Fun

Jimmy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:31:25 -0000

More photos » by Ben Margot - AP

Back to form. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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To say I am shocked by the turn around this team has made would be an understatement. After the debacle that was the Patriots game, I really thought 2 wins was best case scenario for this team. I didn't think we would see them play inspired football again until 2010. I knew a switch to Vince Young was imminent, but I really didn't think it would make a difference. Being wrong has never felt so good.

Yesterday's win was a good one. The 49ers are a solid team, and that west coast trip has been a nightmare for even the best Titan teams. The best thing about these past two games has been the return to the type of football that this team was designed to play, and a lot of that has been due to the play of Vince Young. VY has been everything Kerry Collins was supposed to be and more. He has been efficient, 12 of 19 yesterday, has taken care of the ball, 0 interceptions and fumbles in his 2 starts, and has made plays with his legs to help the team. Just look at yesterday's 7-yard touchdown run. That dimension gives teams one more thing to guard against in the red zone.

And, of course, there is Chris Johnson. This guy is having a special season and has a legitimate shot at 2,000 rushing yards. T-Rac's Posse doesn't think it will happen, and while I will give him that it is a long shot, the Titans have three games left against team with rush defenses ranked 27^th or worse.

You can make the argument that he single-handedly won the game yesterday when he scored on that option play on 4^th and inches. Pretty funny that Peter King gives Mike Heimerdinger coach of the week because if CJ doesn't get in there the Titans probably lose the game and all the talk here would be about Dinger's terrible play calling (and it was a TERRIBLE call).

How about the return of 12 Gage?!? Justin Gage has to be the most frustrating wide receiver in the league. It seems like in his 3 years here he has been everything from a legitimate #1 receiver to the one of the worst receivers in the league every single season. When he is playing well, like he is right now, he gives this team a solid possession guy and a deep threat that makes plays like this:

The biggest turnaround has come from the defense and it is my opinion that most of that is because the secondary has gotten healthy. The only time a receiver was downfield all by himself yesterday was the touchdown right before the half, and that looked to me to be because Cortland Finnegan left his assignment because Alex Smith looked like he was going to run. While those types of things still really need to be fixed, I will take one a game over the 42 we saw each game earlier in the season.

The defense has also done something else that was a foreign concept earlier in the season, force turnovers. Yesterday they picked Smith off three times and forced three fumbles. From the why did it take them 5 weeks to sign this guy file, Rod Hood had his second interception in as many games. Frank Wycheck said on the radio this morning that Nick Harper will get his spot back when he is healthy. I think the next MCM petition might need to be one that demands Harper remain on the sideline.

Things are starting to look better around these parts. The Titans have a game they should win this weekend when Buffalo comes to town before running the @ Houston, Arizona, @ Indy gauntlet.

Food for thought/discussion; these two wins have come in large part due to a couple of things/people that make Jeff Fisher look bad in the form of VY and Hood, so while it obviously benefits Fisher's job security to get these wins does it hurt him at the same time because he didn't make these moves earlier?

Titans 34 49ers 27: Open Game Thread Roll Call

Jimmy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:15:43 -0000

Stats after the jump

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Total Users: 59
Total Posts: 942
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mattd97	1
Rustmeister	1

Last night's MCM Radio

Jimmy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:24:29 -0000

Last night's MCM Radio

Titans 34 49ers 27: Quick Recap

Jimmy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:33:43 -0000

More photos » by Marcio Sanchez - AP

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Having the secondary healthy/competent makes a big difference. The Titans still had one bad breakdown in coverage today, but overall they have played a lot better the past 2 games and it makes the whole defense look better.

Vince Young was efficient once again finishing 12-19 for 172 yards including a beautiful deep ball to Justin Gage. He really looks like he has taken the time to grow in this offense and understand what the coaches expect from him. He isn't making any stupid throws like he did in the past, and today he did it against a good defense.

And what can you say about Chris Johnson? He had another huge game today with 25 carries for 135 yards and 2 touchdowns. He made the second touchdown run on his own after a stupid play call on 4th and inches.

This is what a win streak looks like. August and I will have a lot more to say about this game tonight on MCM Radio at 9 p.m. Click here to join the fun.

Wonder if mmamcneill will come back to take his medicine..

Titans @ 49ers Second Half Game Thread

Jimmy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:29:16 -0000

How many lapses in coverage can we see in one season?

Continue the discussion below.

College Football Saturday Open Thread

Jimmy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:57:59 -0000

College Football Saturday Open Thread

Here is your place to discuss whatever game it is you are watching today.

Titans Release Chris Davis....Again

Jimmy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:30:10 -0000

Titans Release Chris Davis....Again

Apparently Pearman will handle the return duties. It is expected the Titans will bring up Velasco from the practice squad because of the injuries to Big Country and Mike Otto.