Haye Less vs. Hayes More

check out the links:

http://www.tennessean.com/article/2...RTS01/Expectations+weighed+down+Titans+tackle

http://blogs.tennessean.com/titans/2010/05/21/haye-lighter-but-hayes-is-bigger/

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nice read. I actually really liked the part talking about Haye's work ethic - seems he picked up a bit from KVB

Some good points:

Hayes - "I am definitely a lot stronger, and the thing that’s big for me is I like to do a lot of bull rushing, and I don’t think I’ve had the weight and the power to do that in the past like I’ve wanted to. I don’t think I’ve lost any speed, but I’ve gained a lot more power.’’

Haye - "This year he is way more explosive, and that will help him a lot more as a pass rusher as well. Last year he was more of a run stopper, but this year's he'll be more diverse. He is definitely a different player right now. -- '' No one will outwork Haye, Washburn said. "He's as hard a working defensive tackle as we've ever had, and he's a great leader. He's a joy to be around, and a really strong influence for the guys,'' Washburn said.


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every year you hear about some people changing their playing weight. As the nfl moves to higher speeds, it seems like a good idea for what these guys are doing. Its interesting really, that our DT is getting smaller and DE is getting bigger - but if it makes them more aggressive off the snap than i'm all for it.

Im starting to wonder if we are changing a 4-3 philosophy (not to 3-4 but just its ideals if you will.) if Jones/Haye/Brown are playing inside, it appears that we have a very capable trio of DT's that can get the QB and already proven ends at stopping the run - the unit as a whole from outside to inside being more diverse. No longer is the interior push all and outside speed all you need - the whole line needs to be capable of everything.

Ohh yeah and just keep these new guys practicing against our OL and i guarantee that eventually they will step up. practice helps to perfection and now that we have a solid line w/ some consistency (on both sides) up front things should look up.

Ford was a nobody - he played alot against Stewy/Roos (im sure they moved him around in practice) and now he is arguably our best DE and very capable to surprise with a 10 - sack season this year.

Hayes/Haye have both been here for only a year. they know our system now and are gettin more practice against an unquestionable top 5 (IMO top 3) o-line and coached by the best guy in the league - dont listen to what the press is saying this unit should be much improved.