Titans Team Report
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST)

Last year, the Miami Dolphins introduced their Wildcat formation to the NFL, a scheme that in reality is a throwback to days of the single-wing or the wing-T of the 1920s or '30s.

And in a copycat league, other teams have starting using their own versions of the offense for gimmick and gadget plays.

But the Tennessee Titans, since reinserting Vince Young as their starting quarterback, have gone a different direction, using Young and lightning-fast running back Chris Johnson to run the option.

Normally, NFL coaches and personnel people scoff at the option as strictly a college offense, correctly pointing out that NFL linebackers and defensive backs are too fast and shrewd for it to work.

But when a team has a mobile quarterback like Young, whose legs are...

Chris Simms's long road back could lead to first NFL start since 2006
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:21:00 PST)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Chris Simms' comeback is nearly complete.

Linebacker's words may stir up rivalry with Texans
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:48:43 PST)
The fans in Houston always have hated the Titans as the team that left town without looking back. Now Tennessee linebacker Keith Bulluck may have stirred up things between the players. Bulluck said Thursday the Texans treated their 34-31 win over Tennessee like the AFC championship game than Week 2 of the regular season.

Young returns to hometown to face Texans
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:44:21 PST)
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer

Simms gearing up for 1st start since '06 injury
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:46:54 PST)
Chris Simms' comeback is nearly complete. The backup quarterback for the Denver Broncos took the snaps with the starters again Thursday, making it increasingly likely he'll start against San Diego on Sunday in place of Kyle Orton, who hasn't practiced since spraining his left ankle last week at Washington.

NFL Capsules: Tennessee at Houston
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:48:58 PST)
Monday, Nov. 23 TENNESSEE (3-6) At HOUSTON (5-4) 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN OPENING LINE -- Texans by 3 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD -- Tennessee 4-5; Houston 5-3-1 SERIES RECORD -- Titans lead 11-4 LAST MEETING -- Texans beat Titans 34-31, Sept. 20, 2009 LAST WEEK -- Titans beat Bills 41-17; Texans bye, lost to Colts 20-17 in Week 8 TITANS OFFENSE -- OVERALL (20), RUSH (2), PASS (26) TITANS DEFENSE -- OVERALL...

Thursday's National Football League Capsules
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:45:56 PST)
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AP IMPACT: Nearly a fifth of 160 NFL players hid effects of concussions
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:00 PST)
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.

Patriots determined to leave emotional loss to Colts behind and prepare for Jets
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:02:00 PST)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Bill Belichick has heard enough about his fourth-down decision that failed. So has Tom Brady.

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST)
Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

Fewell picked to replace Jauron as Bills coach
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:19:26 PST)
The Buffalo Bills promoted coordinator Perry Fewell to take over as interim head coach after Dick Jauron was fired on Tuesday. Bills owner Ralph Wilson ran out of patience with Jauron, who ran out of time to build a contender or come up with a way to fix an offense that sputtered even with the addition of star receiver Terrell Owens.

Risky call puts Belichick in bad company
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST)
Bill Belichick isn't the first Super Bowl-caliber coach to make such a crucial jaw-dropping decision.

Titans want to be in playoff talk 1 way or another
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:50:44 PST)
Listen to the Tennessee Titans talk, and it's clear their swagger is back. So what if they're 3-6? Chris Johnson talks about Tennessee winning out after an 0-6 start. Linebacker Keith Bulluck says the team once again feels it can beat anyone in the NFL, the same feeling it had when it started last season 10-0.

Titans owner Bud Adams flips off Buffalo sideline
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:28:05 PST)
Kenneth Stanley "Bud" Adams, Jr (that's him on the right). is one bona-fide pro football legend.

'Salute' by Adams deserves a reprimand
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:13:00 PST)
Titans owner Bud Adams should be punished for openly flashing his middle fingers at Sunday's game.

Johnson scores 2 TDs, Titans win 3rd straight since 0-6 start by beating Bills 41-17
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:02:00 PST)
NASHVILLE - Chris Johnson got his Terrell Owens' jersey Sunday without having to buy it through the receiver's website.

Britt gets 1st start for Titans with Gage out
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:13:58 PST)
Tennessee receiver Kenny Britt will make his first NFL start Sunday against Buffalo, replacing Justin Gage who was deactivated. Gage has several broken transverse process bones in his lower back from a leaping catch a week ago in a win at San Francisco. Britt is the Titans' first-round draft pick out of Rutgers.

Bills hope to mimic Titans' rebound off bye week
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:06:33 PST)
The Buffalo Bills are hoping to follow Tennessee's example in how to bounce back into the win column coming off a bye. The Titans (2-6) have won two straight since their bye, a much-needed break from six straight losses to open the season. Buffalo coach Dick Jauron can't remember having a bye this late and his Bills (3-5) could use another break to heal up a bit more.

Speedy Johnson putting up eye-popping numbers
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:06:32 PST)
Chris Johnson is flashy, from his gold-capped teeth to his iridescent pink BMW. He admires friend Chad Ochocinco and receiver Terrell Owens as football entertainers, lunches with the likes of country singer Faith Hill, and mentions NBA stars Kobe Bryant and LeBron James when he talks about making plays.