Can Titans WRs at least make it appear they want to go get a ball?

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  1. NewsGrabber

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    Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky

    NASHVILLE - Justin McCareins and Justin Gage each had a chance to change opinions in the first half. Instead they reinforced them.

    McCareins probably wasn't going to catch a deep ball down the middle from Vince Young. But he had a step on Rashean Mathis, couldn't take it to another gear to catch up to it and after stumbling a bit he didn't even bother to put his arms up or attempt to reach for the ball. Incomplete.

    Just before Chris Johnson went out of frame to pull in a short pass and then gathered himself to get it to the end zone, Gage was the target on a short ball up the left side. Again, he probably wasn't getting it considering the coverage. Again, a complete give-up.

    If you're watching those two plays, you can't help but wonder: How much of an effort does it take to raise your arms, consider a jump or a stretch and show a willingness to look like you actually want to go make a catch?

    Just after a 33-yard catch put the Jaguars in a great spot, Jacksonville's Matt Jones went in the air after an uncatchable ball inside the 5-yard line and actually got a hand on it. What does it say about the Titans top two guys that Matt Jones is showing more effort than they are?

    Maybe we just saw some progress. On their final possession of the half, Gage chased a ball he couldn't reach up the left side and did extend his arms. Perhaps on his next chance he can combine raised arms with a leap, stretch or even acceleration,

    Halftime catch-count with the Titans up 10-7: Running backs 4, receivers 2, tight ends 1.


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  2. TitanJeff

    TitanJeff Kahuna Grande Staff

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    I can't argue with this though, if Young could throw it in the zip code, might get more effort from his receivers.
     
  3. guitarjunkie

    guitarjunkie We're Screwed...

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    Yep, and people will still wonder why Vince sits on the bench with his head in his hands.......not immaturity, futility.....
     
  4. The Playmaker

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    If our WR's actually made an effort. Why can't they raise their arms? Maybe a nice little dive. If we gave him a good WR then it would be different.
     
  5. PickledMidget

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    Justin McCarrens had a VERY poor performance today.
     
  6. vslyke

    vslyke In Dinger We Trust

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    I think it would be a great boost to VY's confidence if he saw WRs going for the ball. He needs a go to guy badly, so one he can trust. Hopefully, Crumpler turns out to be the guy.
     
  7. Fry

    Fry Welcome to the land of tomorrow!

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    would you trade michael griffin, chris henry and paul williams for calvin johnson?
     
  8. Deuce Wayne

    Deuce Wayne NOW Y'ALL GET THE MESSICH?!

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  9. Puck

    Puck Pro Bowler

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    no

    with the ineptitude at 1/4-back it wouldn't matter if we had Jerry Rice
     
  10. Puck

    Puck Pro Bowler

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    btw, it seems like Kuharsky could possibly garner a spot as his own blogginess
    kind of sad to see the neg-rep when I feel PK beats out fairly solid blogs

    ahhh, screw it, I'm gonna give the grabber a +1
    on the title alone !!!
     
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