QBs Smith, Young work their way back
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:56 PST)
Alex Smith and Vince Young have crossed paths on several occasions at NFL functions. They've offered each other some encouraging words during the difficult times, like after each lost his starting job. The once highly touted quarterbacks' NFL fates have taken a similar bumpy road, and now they're both back behind center, ready to square off Sunday when Young's Tennessee Titans come...
Titans Team Report
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST)
Forget Cash for Clunkers as a means for jumpstarting the automobile industry.
Car dealers in the Nashville area need to root for Titans running back Chris Johnson to pick up his already blistering pace this season.
That's because Johnson revealed Wednesday that he plans to buy a car for each of his five offensive linemen if he reaches his goal of gaining 2,000 yards on the ground this season.
Johnson leads the NFL with 824 yards rushing after a franchise-record 228 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. With that, Johnson is averaging 117.7 yards on the ground through seven games, but would need to average 130.7 yards over the Titans' final nine games to gain the remaining 1,176 yards to reach 2,000.
If Johnson can reach the milestone, he would...
Patriots release G Kendall Simmons after using him in 1 game this season
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:14:00 PST)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots have released guard Kendall Simmons.
Patriots running back Morris expected back in two weeks
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:31:25 PST)
New England Patriots running back Sammy Morris has been out since Week 6 when he exited the game against the...
NFL Team Reports: AFC South
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:16:41 PST)
Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.
Week 9 picks: Eagles, Cowboys battle for NFC East lead
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:44 PST)
Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the...
Sizzling fast Johnson leading NFL in rushing
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:02:45 PST)
Tennessee cornerback Cortland Finnegan is fast, very fast. And he refuses to even think about racing teammate Chris Johnson. Not even for fun. "There's some things you just don't do," Finnegan said with a smile. "A Ferrari and a Toyota Corolla will not race. I feel like I'll be a Toyota Corolla.
Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST)
Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.
Mock draft: Despite suspension, Bryant goes No. 1
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:16:01 PST)
Here's a look at the first 16 picks in the NFL draft, as projected by Sporting News' War Room scouts .
Chris Johnson: Titans Can Finish 10-6
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:16:05 PST)
The Tennessee Titans just got their first victory of the season in Week 8, beating division rival Jacksonville .
Tennessee Titans head coach Fisher could in final season
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:37:16 PST)
Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher has had a nice long run with the team and owner Bud Adams but it's...
NFL's most clutch quarterbacks
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:41:00 PST)
Which signal callers are the best in tough situations in the fourth quarter?
NFL Power Poll: Texans gaining playoff momentum
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:11 PST)
The second half of the season could be historic for the Houston Texans . They have a chance to make the playoffs...
Young auditioning to determine future with Titans
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:39:43 PST)
Vince Young says the year of watching Kerry Collins from the bench helped him grow and mature. One stat from his first start since the beginning of the 2008 season appears to back that up. It was his first NFL game without being sacked or intercepted. Young helped the Titans (1-6) win their first game of 2009, a 30-13 rout of Jacksonville on Sunday that snapped an eight-game skid dating back to Dec.
Yesterday's five most valuable players: Hello, Vince Young.
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:56:52 PST)
Vince Young, Quarterback, Tennessee Titans . I wouldn't say that Vince Young was the reason that the Titans...
Favre not alone in getting measure of redemption
(Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:06:00 PST)
Brett Favre was among several players that got some form of retribution by helping their teams to victory.
Jags sit Mathis, Titans deactivate Harper, Kearse
(Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:11:44 PST)
The Jacksonville Jaguars deactivated cornerback Rashean Mathis against Tennessee as expected Sunday with his broken left finger. The Titans are sitting cornerback Nick Harper as he recovers from a broken right arm. Tennessee also deactivated defensive end Jevon Kearse for a third straight game, and this time Kearse is a healthy scratch after practicing the past couple weeks.
Detroit Lions hope to extend St. Louis Rams' 17-game losing streak
(Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:33:00 PST)
DETROIT - Somebody's got to win, right?
Titans turn to Young trying to snap winless start
(Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:01:16 PDT)
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer
On the Corner, podcast #29: The undefeated and the oft-defeated
(Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:47:32 PDT)
On this football Friday, Danks and I look at the undefeated teams in the NFL -- the Colts, Broncos and Saints --...
Titans' head coach Fisher prefers Collins over Young at QB?
(Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:56:12 PDT)
Vince Young will be the starting quarterback this Sunday when the Tennessee Titans take on the Jacksonville...
Owner gets what he wants as Fisher finalizes switch from Collins to Young
(Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:07:13 PDT)
NASHVILLE - Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams wants more of Vince Young. He's getting just that with his winless team switching from veteran Kerry Collins back to the 2006 Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Injured back puts Ringer in hospital for night
(Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:11:49 PDT)
Tennessee running back Javon Ringer watched practice Thursday after a night spent in a hospital with an injured back, and coach Jeff Fisher says they are optimistic the rookie won't miss a lot of time. Ringer was hurt after catching a pass Wednesday and was in such pain he had to be carted off the field.
