Vince Young, Tennessee Titans / Photo: Newscom

But it wasn’t merely that Vince led the Titans to the win, as impressive as that was. It’s the manner in which he did it. Down 17-13 with 2:37 to play, Vince took the Titans on a 99-yard journey that concluded with a 10-yard touchdown pass to rookie receiver Kenny Britt with no time left on the game clock. Vince converted three 4th down plays (all passes) on the game-winning drive and finished the day with a career best 387 yards passing. I never thought I’d see the day Vince Young would throw for close to 400 yards.

Source: TitansOnline.com

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Vince Young, Titans Continue Win Streak

Vince Young, Tennessee Titans / Image: Zuma Press

But one thing’s for sure right now. After a thrilling 20-17 win over the Houston Texans last night, Vince Young has the hot hand and the Titans are 4-0 with Vince as the starting quarterback. Whether or not he’ll ever fulfill the expectations that come with being the third overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft remains to be seen. But it’s pretty clear the 21 games he spent “riding the pine” had a positive impact both on and off the football field.

Source: TitansOnline.com

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Vince Young Leads Surging Titans

What’s with “the finger” anyway? It’s like the Jerry Seinfeld joke. It seems like such an arbitrary, ridiculous thing to just pick a finger and show it to someone. It’s a finger. What does it mean? Who invented this as an obscene gesture? Someone shows me one of their fingers and I’m supposed to feel bad. I don’t get it. Nevertheless, it is considered to be negative in our society and it’s kind of a trashy thing to do, so…

Mr. Adams apologized with the following statement today:

“I need to apologize for my actions yesterday near the end of the game. I got caught up in the excitement of a great day, but I do realize that those types of things shouldn’t happen. I need to specifically apologize to the Bills, their fans, our fans and the NFL. I obviously have a great deal of respect for Ralph Wilson and the history we have shared. I also understand there will probably be league discipline for my actions and I will accept those.”

Well, that about sums it up. It was a stupid thing to do and he apologized. End of story.

UPDATE: Mr. Adams was fined $250,000 for his obscene behavior.

Source: TitansOnline.com

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Bud Adams Shows Bills His Middle Fingers

Vince Young, Tennessee Titans / Image: Zuma Press

So, where does the team go from here? Well, for starters, they can keep handing the ball to Chris Johnson. Chris had a franchise record 228 yards with two touchdowns today. That makes Vince’s (or any quarterback’s) job a lot easier. And with a favorable schedule the rest of the way (five of their upcoming opponents have losing records)—I’m not saying the Titans have any shot at the playoffs—but maybe they can make this thing respectable. And rediscover their franchise quarterback in the process.

Source: NFL.com

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Vince Young is Back, Titans Win First Game

Vince Young, Tennessee Titans / Image: Zuma Press

But coach Fisher insisted any quarterback decision will be made between owner and coach:

“We’ve been communicating through the whole process, and we don’t have any issues. Despite what you hear, despite what you read, the decisions we make are collective decisions.”

The Titans are pitiful. And Kerry’s numbers aren’t far behind—he only has five touchdowns to eight interceptions with a horrible quarterback rating of 62. So as far as any kind of change in Tennessee is concerned—if not now, when? I don’t think Vince will fare much better, but any chance to spark the team is worth a shot at this point.

Source: NFL.com

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Titans Owner Wants Vince Young to Start

Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans / Image: Zuma Press

Chris amassed 197 rushing yards, 87 receiving yards, and three touchdowns in a 34-31 loss. Amazingly, however, he was snubbed for the Week Two Offensive Player-of-the-Week award—which went to Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub. Chris was good enough for the Pro Football Hall of Fame but not good enough for Player-of-the-Week honors? Hmm. Nothing against Matt. He had a great game, but…

Source: Twitter.com/ProFootballHOF

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Chris Johnson Momentos Headed to HOF

 Tonight’s festivities will get started with “NFL Opening Kickoff 2009 Presented by EA Sports,” a free concert open to the public in Pittsburgh’s Point State Park that will feature three-time Grammy Award-winning artists Tim McGraw and The Black Eyed Peas. There will be simulcast coverage of the 30-minute pregame show which will air from 8-8:30 p.m. ET on NBC and NFL Network.

Also, on the eve of the eighth anniversary of 9/11, the NFL and Steelers will pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives on that tragic day. Members of 40 families who lost loved ones on Flight 93, which crashed in nearby western Pennsylvania, will be on the field for the tribute. They will wear number 93 Steelers jerseys with the name of their loved ones on the back. In addition, the Steelers will salute their Super Bowl XLIII team with a special on-field moment. Steelers great and recent Hall of Fame inductee Rod Woodson will participate in the coin toss ceremony. And Harry Connick Jr. will sing the national anthem from Heinz Field.

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Steelers, Titans Kickoff 2009 NFL Season

Steve McNair / Image: Zuma Press

This is just an incredibly sad and gruesome account of a situation gone terribly wrong. Interviews with friends revealed that a distraught Ms. Kazemi was making payments on two cars, her rent was doubling and she suspected Steve was having a second affair with another young woman. Nashville police chief Ronal Serpas said Ms. Kazemi was “spinning out of control” leading up to the incident:

“We do know that she was clearly sending a message during the last five to seven days of her life that things were going bad quickly.”

Source: NFL.com

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Police Confirm Steve McNair Murder-Suicide

Steve McNair, 1973-2009 / Image: Zuma Press

Titans owner Bud Adams released the following statement upon hearing the news:

“We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair’s passing today. He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they deal with his untimely passing.”

Police said an autopsy would be performed today that would begin to make sense of exactly what happened yesterday. But as disturbing and sad as the news is in itself, the details—which are still unclear—are beginning to take shape in various media reports. CNN claimed Kazemi was Steve’s girlfriend. The Nashville City Paper reported that Steve’s murder was preceded by a warning that he would be killed. And now The Tennessean is calling the incident an apparent murder-suicide.

Sources: NFL.com, TitansOnline.com

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Steve McNair Found Dead, Details Unclear

LenDale White, Tennessee Titans / Image: Zuma Press

It might be because this is a contract season for LenDale, but he is showing a new level of commitment:

“I am not going to let it all go to waste, not the way I feel. My body feels good — my knees, my ankles, everything feels great out there. And I am trying to keep it that same exact way. So whatever I have to do, I am going to maintain. And when I check into camp (my weight) won’t be nothing over 230.”

Source: Tennessean.com

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LenDale White Wants to Keep the Weight Off