Titans Secondary Prepared for Blake Bortles Following
Napsal: pát 30. lis 2018 3:30:57His play through the air helped secure a 31-20 victory over the New England Patriots. The Jaguars were eager to avenge their AFC Championship loss against the Patriots DaQuan Jones Jersey , and did so without RB Leonard Fournette. Bortles big day through the air was a big reason why - combined with some fantastic receiver play from Keelan Cole and Dede Westbrook. Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY SportsBortles went for over 370 yards on 64% of his throws, adding three touchdowns to one interception. The last time Bortles threw for over 370 yards, the Jaguars lost to the San Francisco 49ers 44-33. The following week, Bortles disappointed by following his 382 yard performance with a 158 yard performance - throwing zero touchdowns and two interceptions. He completed only 44% of his passes. The Jaguars would lose that game by a final of 15-10 - to the Tennessee Titans.Fournette-Less Jags More DangerousOffensively, the Jaguars are more explosive without RB Leonard Fournette in the lineup - but that ultimately hinges on which Bortles shows up.The Jekyll-Hyde dilemma that the Jaguars have on their hands with Bortles is what contributes to the teams inconsistency. In games where Bortles is off, it helps having a guy like Fournette in the lineup to take the majority of the offensive workload. It takes the ball out of Bortles hands and prevents the likelihood of turnovers from taking place. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsAgainst the Patriots, Bortles impressed with his accuracy. Again, the play he received from his pass catchers helped ensure a big day through the air. The Titans had the Jaguars number all last season. Historically, the Titans have had the Jaguars number dating back to the 1999 season. Defeating the Jaguars in the 1999 AFC Championship marked the third loss for Jacksonville that season - all at the hands of the Titans.MMCNBThe MMCNB crew continue to gel after two weeks into the regular season. Having three interceptions to their credit - two of which came from two offseason additions - is a very promising start. Yes, the aggressiveness of CB Malcolm Butler has caused him to get beat on the deep ball. Expect the coaching staff to work with Butler in helping him harness his aggressiveness and be more cerebral when attacking the ball early. Adoree’ Jackson - who plucked his first interception of his professional career - has also been giving cushion to receivers that has allowed for easy targets underneath. This is strategic. Here’s why. Jackson’s closing speed is one of the unique attributes of his game. He is essentially trying to bait QBs into making the “safe” throw. As the season progresses, those “safe” throws may be a little more dangerous for QBs. Jim Brown-USA TODAY SportsKevin Byard has yet to record his first interception of the season - but it could happen on Sunday against the QB he last picked off in Bortles.Expect Byard to still help shadow Jackson in coverage and help over the top, but not for much longer. Jackson will eventually earn the coaching staff’s trust to cover the deep ball solo, thus enabling Byard to slide over to assist Butler - who doesn’t have the stride for stride speed - over the top. When that happens http://www.titanscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-quinton-spain-jersey , MMCNB will have evolved to a potent secondary.With the developing dominance of the Titans pass rushers, the secondary will be afforded more opportunity to shine as the weeks go by. If the elusive Texans QB Deshaun Watson had a tough time, Bortles could be in for a long afternoon.Defensive ExecutionThe Jaguars secondary remains the strength of that football team. Corner play from Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye contribute to teams being discouraged to throw the football. The Titans know how to beat the Jaguars. It involves a calculated approach in a game plan that remains centered around the ground game success. A solid game on the ground essentially neutralized the effectiveness of the Jaguar corners. OC Matt LaFleur went into the Houston game with an excellent game plan that included the install of the Wildcat offense. Could we see some more Wildcat looks against Jacksonville?A lot of the game plan is dependent (to a degree) on who will be under center. If Mariota’s health is improved and he can add a few of those “can’t make throws” into his game, he would be a more explosive piece to have in the lineup especially in the Wildcat formation. Remember, Mariota does have a receiving touchdown to his credit when lined up as a receiver. He also provides more of a threat as a runner. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsDerrick Henry and Dion Lewis ARE the offense heading into Jacksonville. The two backs have confidence in each other and the team has shown confidence in each back to get the job done when their number is called. Will the Titans have their bookend tackles suited up Sunday?
That will also become more clear throughout the week. With or without their starting tackles, LaFleur and Keith Carter will make schematic adjustments to fit the personnel that is available on Sunday.It’s also fair to assume the Titans won’t be as cautious with Blaine Gabbert if he gets the start against his former team. Why in the world would the Titans choose arguably the best secondary to let Gabbert loose? Well, Gabbert defeated essentially the same Jaguars secondary last season as a member of a less talented Cardinals team - going for 241 yards with two touchdowns to one interception. Will Gabbert be chucking up the football all game long? Obviously not. But will he have a little more opportunity to make plays downfield - yes.It will be interesting to see how the injury report looks by Friday afternoon. The Titans will be preparing for all possible scenarios.That’s something good coaches do. That helps turn the good coaches into the great ones. Making the most with the personnel available. Julian Edelman has made peace with the fact he won't be playing football for the first four weeks of the regular season.It won't stop the veteran Patriots receiver from preparing like he will be on the field.Edelman made several rounds of apologies to his team and fans following the four-game suspension handed down by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance enhancers. Now he says he plans to use what's left of training camp to make sure his surgically repaired knee will be ready when he is able to return. The 32-year-old receiver missed the entire 2017 season with a torn right anterior cruciate ligament.Working his way back has been a slow process that's just beginning to pick up."It's been a grind," Edelman said Friday. "You're compounding day after day after day after day. ... You're always trying to go out and get better and I have to do a lot better. I feel like I got to get my legs under me a lot more."Edelman will miss a home game against Houston, trips to Jacksonville and Detroit, plus a home game against Miami.He will be eligible to return to the active roster Oct. 1, enabling him to make his 2018 debut Oct. 4 against Indianapolis.Part of the urgency for Edelman is fueled by changes the receiving corps has undergone since the end of last season. It will certainly have a fresh look to it when the season opens thanks to Edelman's suspension, the free agency departure of stalwart Danny Amendola and trade of Brandin Cooks to the Rams.That is compounded even more with the uncertainty surrounding the status of Malcolm Mitchell, who has yet to participate in a full practice after spending last season on injured reserve (knee).It's left openings for someone to earn playing time Cheap Derrick Henry Jersey , and the list of candidates is long.Among those in camp looking to make the roster are Chris Hogan, Phillip Dorsett, Kenny Britt, Cordarrelle Patterson and Braxton Berrios. Free agent Eric Decker signed with the team Friday following the release of Jordan Matthews earlier in the week.Edelman said he is encouraged by the work so far from the group. He was particularly high on Patterson, a trade acquisition from Oakland."He's a great guy to be around," Edelman said. "He works hard, he's very athletic, and he definitely helps push the unit, so I'm happy we got him. He's going to contribute in a whole different other way. He's very versatile, and just from his track record I'm glad we have him."Coach Bill Belichick also has been complimentary of the work Patterson has put in during camp."He has skills in offense and the kicking game in a number of different areas, return skills, coverage skills, blocking skills Brett Kern Jersey , catching skills," Belichick said. "He's got some experience, so he's able to utilize that. He understands his skill set and how it matches up against different types of players."NOTES: Friday marked Tom Brady's 41st birthday and the team gave him a celebration on par with the one for his 40th.There was a balloon figure version of Brady and a giant No. 12 cake. There were also birthday cards set up outside the practice field entrance for fans to sign. Fans serenaded the 19-year veteran with a rendition of "Happy Birthday" after he took the field.His teammates also got in on the act. Following practice, they got together to sing to the reigning MVP. And in a video posted on the team's official Twitter account, safety Duron Harmon proclaimed Friday a national holiday called, "G.O.A.T. Day."Tight end Rob Gronkowski said he continues to marvel at Brady's longevity"It's just unreal. It's remarkable," Gronkowski said. "You just learn from him and you want to get taught from him. You want to be on the same chemistry out on the field because he knows where you need to be. He knows talent around him, he knows guys around him, he's seen talent from the last 15 (or) 20 years on."
That will also become more clear throughout the week. With or without their starting tackles, LaFleur and Keith Carter will make schematic adjustments to fit the personnel that is available on Sunday.It’s also fair to assume the Titans won’t be as cautious with Blaine Gabbert if he gets the start against his former team. Why in the world would the Titans choose arguably the best secondary to let Gabbert loose? Well, Gabbert defeated essentially the same Jaguars secondary last season as a member of a less talented Cardinals team - going for 241 yards with two touchdowns to one interception. Will Gabbert be chucking up the football all game long? Obviously not. But will he have a little more opportunity to make plays downfield - yes.It will be interesting to see how the injury report looks by Friday afternoon. The Titans will be preparing for all possible scenarios.That’s something good coaches do. That helps turn the good coaches into the great ones. Making the most with the personnel available. Julian Edelman has made peace with the fact he won't be playing football for the first four weeks of the regular season.It won't stop the veteran Patriots receiver from preparing like he will be on the field.Edelman made several rounds of apologies to his team and fans following the four-game suspension handed down by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance enhancers. Now he says he plans to use what's left of training camp to make sure his surgically repaired knee will be ready when he is able to return. The 32-year-old receiver missed the entire 2017 season with a torn right anterior cruciate ligament.Working his way back has been a slow process that's just beginning to pick up."It's been a grind," Edelman said Friday. "You're compounding day after day after day after day. ... You're always trying to go out and get better and I have to do a lot better. I feel like I got to get my legs under me a lot more."Edelman will miss a home game against Houston, trips to Jacksonville and Detroit, plus a home game against Miami.He will be eligible to return to the active roster Oct. 1, enabling him to make his 2018 debut Oct. 4 against Indianapolis.Part of the urgency for Edelman is fueled by changes the receiving corps has undergone since the end of last season. It will certainly have a fresh look to it when the season opens thanks to Edelman's suspension, the free agency departure of stalwart Danny Amendola and trade of Brandin Cooks to the Rams.That is compounded even more with the uncertainty surrounding the status of Malcolm Mitchell, who has yet to participate in a full practice after spending last season on injured reserve (knee).It's left openings for someone to earn playing time Cheap Derrick Henry Jersey , and the list of candidates is long.Among those in camp looking to make the roster are Chris Hogan, Phillip Dorsett, Kenny Britt, Cordarrelle Patterson and Braxton Berrios. Free agent Eric Decker signed with the team Friday following the release of Jordan Matthews earlier in the week.Edelman said he is encouraged by the work so far from the group. He was particularly high on Patterson, a trade acquisition from Oakland."He's a great guy to be around," Edelman said. "He works hard, he's very athletic, and he definitely helps push the unit, so I'm happy we got him. He's going to contribute in a whole different other way. He's very versatile, and just from his track record I'm glad we have him."Coach Bill Belichick also has been complimentary of the work Patterson has put in during camp."He has skills in offense and the kicking game in a number of different areas, return skills, coverage skills, blocking skills Brett Kern Jersey , catching skills," Belichick said. "He's got some experience, so he's able to utilize that. He understands his skill set and how it matches up against different types of players."NOTES: Friday marked Tom Brady's 41st birthday and the team gave him a celebration on par with the one for his 40th.There was a balloon figure version of Brady and a giant No. 12 cake. There were also birthday cards set up outside the practice field entrance for fans to sign. Fans serenaded the 19-year veteran with a rendition of "Happy Birthday" after he took the field.His teammates also got in on the act. Following practice, they got together to sing to the reigning MVP. And in a video posted on the team's official Twitter account, safety Duron Harmon proclaimed Friday a national holiday called, "G.O.A.T. Day."Tight end Rob Gronkowski said he continues to marvel at Brady's longevity"It's just unreal. It's remarkable," Gronkowski said. "You just learn from him and you want to get taught from him. You want to be on the same chemistry out on the field because he knows where you need to be. He knows talent around him, he knows guys around him, he's seen talent from the last 15 (or) 20 years on."