Week One: Titans @ Saints

MatthewT · 09-01-2023, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Hadn't seen it mentioned anywhere but blockzilla (Trequan Smith) had surgery last month & is expected to be out several weeks.

Source - Jeff Duncan

What isn't this guy on IR?

I am sure he will be placed on IR soon, I would also not be surprised if Miller lands there too.

AsylumGuido · 09-01-2023, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Hadn't seen it mentioned anywhere but blockzilla (Trequan Smith) had surgery last month & is expected to be out several weeks.

Source - Jeff Duncan

What isn't this guy on IR?

Logically because they expect him to be back sooner than week five. Also, don't forget there is a limit to how many players you can recall from IR. You don't want to use those on a WR5 when you may need them for a starter later.

AsylumGuido · 09-01-2023, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

I am sure he will be placed on IR soon, I would also not be surprised if Miller lands there too.

See reply above. They are not going to use IR unless it is absolutely necessary because of the limited number of recalls available. They brought this up last year concerning a couple of players that weren't placed on IR.

K Major · 09-01-2023, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

I am sure he will be placed on IR soon, I would also not be surprised if Miller lands there too.

Maybe. I'm not a doctor but this guy may have a sports hernia

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Promote someone (special teamer/LB) who can actually help you on next Sun.

Jaylon Smith comes to mind. Titans are a old school Power I running type team. We need to clog up as many run lanes as possible. Henry only needs a crease and he's off.

AsylumGuido · 09-01-2023, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Maybe. I'm not a doctor but this guy may have a sports hernia .

Promote someone (special teamer/LB) who can actually help you on next Sun.

Jaylon Smith comes to mind. Titans are a old school Power I running type team. We need to clog up as many run lanes as possible. Henry only needs a crease and he's off.

I was thinking Jaylon for that same reason.

K Major · 09-01-2023, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by papz

I have a feeling we're going to miss Kaden Elliss this game. Playing against run oriented teams, we need to play more 7 man fronts with a true 3rd linebacker instead of an undersized nickel/safety.

Would you elevate Jaylon Smith vs Titans ?

IMO is a solid #3 option and plays well against the run.

papz · 09-01-2023, 10:33 AM

If they deem him ready, yes. 4-2-5 will definitely continue to show our deficiencies in stopping the run game. We need to find a good balance here. It's unfortunate injuries zapped Jaylon's athleticism but his football IQ alone should be able to help us. But who knows, maybe the light turns on for Baun like it did for Elliss last season.

K Major · 09-01-2023, 10:43 AM

Facts

rezburna · 09-01-2023, 11:41 AM

They’re a tough, gritty team. A physical game would be in their favor. We have to jump out on them quick and make them abandon the run game. Make them show us Tannehill can win the game for them. Lattimore should be able to keep Hopkins in check. Henry…thats a different story.

jnormand · 09-01-2023, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Maybe. I'm not a doctor but this guy may have a sports hernia .

Promote someone (special teamer/LB) who can actually help you on next Sun.

Jaylon Smith comes to mind. Titans are a old school Power I running type team. We need to clog up as many run lanes as possible. Henry only needs a crease and he's off.

I thought Jaylon Smith was gonna make the 53. Maybe they put the cut slip in the wrong “Smith’s” locker.

09-01-2023, 09:16 AM	#11
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,706	Re: Week One: Titans @ Saints Originally Posted by K Major Hadn't seen it mentioned anywhere but blockzilla (Trequan Smith) had surgery last month & is expected to be out several weeks. Source - Jeff Duncan What isn't this guy on IR? I am sure he will be placed on IR soon, I would also not be surprised if Miller lands there too. K Major likes this.

09-01-2023, 09:55 AM	#12
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,395	Re: Week One: Titans @ Saints Originally Posted by K Major Hadn't seen it mentioned anywhere but blockzilla (Trequan Smith) had surgery last month & is expected to be out several weeks. Source - Jeff Duncan What isn't this guy on IR? Logically because they expect him to be back sooner than week five. Also, don't forget there is a limit to how many players you can recall from IR. You don't want to use those on a WR5 when you may need them for a starter later. Rugby Saint II likes this.

09-01-2023, 09:58 AM	#13
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,395	Re: Week One: Titans @ Saints Originally Posted by MatthewT I am sure he will be placed on IR soon, I would also not be surprised if Miller lands there too. See reply above. They are not going to use IR unless it is absolutely necessary because of the limited number of recalls available. They brought this up last year concerning a couple of players that weren't placed on IR.

09-01-2023, 10:09 AM	#14
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,068 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Week One: Titans @ Saints Originally Posted by MatthewT I am sure he will be placed on IR soon, I would also not be surprised if Miller lands there too. Maybe. I'm not a doctor but this guy may have a sports hernia . Promote someone (special teamer/LB) who can actually help you on next Sun. Jaylon Smith comes to mind. Titans are a old school Power I running type team. We need to clog up as many run lanes as possible. Henry only needs a crease and he's off. AsylumGuido and Rugby Saint II like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,395	Re: Week One: Titans @ Saints Originally Posted by K Major Maybe. I'm not a doctor but this guy may have a sports hernia . Promote someone (special teamer/LB) who can actually help you on next Sun. Jaylon Smith comes to mind. Titans are a old school Power I running type team. We need to clog up as many run lanes as possible. Henry only needs a crease and he's off. I was thinking Jaylon for that same reason.

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09-01-2023, 10:23 AM	#16
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,068 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Week One: Titans @ Saints Originally Posted by papz I have a feeling we're going to miss Kaden Elliss this game. Playing against run oriented teams, we need to play more 7 man fronts with a true 3rd linebacker instead of an undersized nickel/safety. Would you elevate Jaylon Smith vs Titans ? IMO is a solid #3 option and plays well against the run. Rugby Saint II likes this.

09-01-2023, 10:33 AM	#17
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,698	Re: Week One: Titans @ Saints If they deem him ready, yes. 4-2-5 will definitely continue to show our deficiencies in stopping the run game. We need to find a good balance here. It's unfortunate injuries zapped Jaylon's athleticism but his football IQ alone should be able to help us. But who knows, maybe the light turns on for Baun like it did for Elliss last season. Rugby Saint II and K Major like this.

09-01-2023, 10:43 AM	#18
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,068 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Week One: Titans @ Saints Facts

09-01-2023, 11:41 AM	#19
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,679	Re: Week One: Titans @ Saints They’re a tough, gritty team. A physical game would be in their favor. We have to jump out on them quick and make them abandon the run game. Make them show us Tannehill can win the game for them. Lattimore should be able to keep Hopkins in check. Henry…thats a different story. MatthewT likes this.

09-01-2023, 12:12 PM	#20
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,530	Re: Week One: Titans @ Saints Originally Posted by K Major Maybe. I'm not a doctor but this guy may have a sports hernia . Promote someone (special teamer/LB) who can actually help you on next Sun. Jaylon Smith comes to mind. Titans are a old school Power I running type team. We need to clog up as many run lanes as possible. Henry only needs a crease and he's off. I thought Jaylon Smith was gonna make the 53. Maybe they put the cut slip in the wrong “Smith’s” locker. Rugby Saint II and K Major like this.