Titans coach Jeff Fisher discussed today's OTA sessions and the level of participation from the players. "We’ve had some real good work," said Fisher. "This is our third, or actually our fourth, OTA (Organized Team Activities), and I’m very, very pleased overall with the participation, with the attendance and with the hard work that’s going on. It’s a very well-conditioned team, and they’re having a lot of fun." Fisher went on to discuss TE Alge Crumpler who the Titans signed as a free agent in March. "He has really worked hard since arriving here six to eight weeks ago," said Fisher. "He has gotten himself in real good shape. His weight is down and his knees feel good. He has very soft hands and understands the game. He has been a really good addition to our offense.
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The Titans have been criticized heavily over the past year for having lots of salary cap space and not using it on big-name free agents. But the Titans are hoping to use their remaining 2008 salary cap on many of their own players according to GM Mike Reinfeldt. "The good thing is we're in a position now where we essentially have all of our guys counting under the cap," Reinfeldt said. "There's two guys not signed in Albert (Haynesworth) and David (Stewart). We still have a lot of room we can use to get a head start for next year. That would be important to us." The Titans recently reached a six-year, $43 million deal with Michael Roos.
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White Comments on Newest Titans RB
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May 9th, 2008

Titans RB Lendale White was present at yesterday's OTA session but limited due to recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. White said he's been "rehabbing like crazy'" and the decision to hold him back during minicamp practices was made more for precautionary reasons. He also said he was 5 to 10 pounds from his weight goal. White also seemed excited for what first-round pick Chris Johnson brings to the Titans backfield. "It gives us a one-two punch," White said. "After I bang 'em up for so long, you get him in there and he can run by them. At USC, Reggie ran by them and I ran through them. It was a good one-two combination because you had defenses having to prepare for two different style backs. It was like that with me and Reggie and it can be like that with me and Chris — I feel like with me and him in the backfield, we can get it done."
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Bironas Signs Tender
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May 9th, 2008

Titans K Rob Bironas has signed his one-year tender offer worth $1.47 million. The team remains interested in signing him to a long-term deal. Bironas was named to the Pro Bowl last season after making 35 of 39 field goal attempts. He also set the NFL single-game FGs record with eight (52, 25, 21, 30, 28, 43, 29 and 29 yards) against the Texans. T David Stewart remains the only player who has yet to sign his tender offer.
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Haynesworth Will Not Participate in Titans OTAs
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May 7th, 2008

Titans DT Albert Haynesworth decided he will not participate in the team's OTA beginning this Thursday at Baptist Sports Park. Haynesworth was given the franchise tag this off-season but has yet to sign his one-year tender offer. The Titans have until July 15th to work out a long-term deal with Haynesworth, who has said he wants to remain a Titan. "I'm not really worried about it, I guess I'll have a job next year," Haynesworth said. "Hopefully we can work something out long-term so I can stay here." Haynesworth was selected as an All-Pro and to the Pro Bowl after last season, in which he was a key cog in the Titans’ No. 5-ranked defense. WR Roydell Williams will not participate in OTAs as he is still recovering from a broken ankle suffered in Janauary.
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