The preseason is over, and for several of the Titan rookies, so too is their tenure with the Titans. There have been plenty of opportunities to prove themselves worthy. So, here are my final PASS / FAIL ratings for the Titan rookies of 2010.

Time is running out for Titan rookies to make an impression and the final roster. Here is where they stand after Saturday’s tilt against the Carolina Panthers.

In continuation of a four-part blog series, I’ll post individual, cumulative grades for the Titans’ rookies.  The grades are based upon their performance, progress, and potential for making the final 53-man roster.

Derrick Morgan (DNP) – Again the calf injury kept Morgan in street clothes on Monday night.  However, Dave Ball, Jason Babin, Raheem Brock, and company harassed each and every Cardinal quarterback.  Take your time Derrick, things seem under control.
Damian Williams (B+) – Showcasing great hands, Williams had a field day (4 receptions, 40 yards) against the Arizona secondary, finding space all over the field to run.  His [...]

For someone his coaches and teachers describe as quiet, Alterraun Verner sure has made a lot of noise. As a Bruin, he dazzled fans before they even learned how to pronounce his name.  As a Titan, his playmaking in practice has landed him in the starting lineup for tonight’s nationally televised preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.  Like a quarterback he’s just picked off, he will amaze you before you even know what hit you.
In his very first game as a true freshman for the Bruins, he jumped a route beautifully and picked off Utah Utes’ quarterback Brett Ratliff [...]

Following each preseason game, I’ll post individual grades for the Titans’ rookies based upon their performance, progress, and potential for making the final roster.

Derrick Morgan (DNP) – A calf injury is apparently going to postpone his coming out party for at least another week.  I’m anxious to see how NFL-ready Morgan is, but I have to admit I’d rather the Titans continue to play it safe.
Damian Williams (DNP) – Fresh off the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list, I’m not sure that I ever saw Williams on the field.  However, he’d better get healthy quick or he’ll find himself battling Marc Mariani on [...]

The Tennessee Titans are suing USC football coach Lane Kiffin and the school for “maliciously” luring away running backs coach Kennedy Pola just one week before training camp, The Tennessean first reported Monday.

Running backs coach Kennedy Pola is leaving the Tennessee Titans to become the offensive coordinator at USC — a move that surprised and dismayed Jeff Fisher.

Fisher, the Titans’ coach and a former Trojans player, told The Tennessean on Saturday that USC coach Lane Kiffin didn’t contact him during the hiring process. Fisher also said he learned of the move from Pola, who had only been with the Titans since January.
“I am very disappointed in Lane Kiffin’s approach to this,” Fisher said. “Typically speaking when coaches are interested in hiring or discussing potential employment from coaches on respective staffs there is [...]

Veteran linebacker Keith Bulluck and the New York Giants have agreed to a one-year contract that could be worth up to $2.5 million, a source close to the player said Saturday.  Bulluck appeared in 157 games during his career with the Titans, registering 18 sacks and 19 interceptions. He was a Pro Bowl selection following the 2003 season. (Courtesy of NFL.com)
I must say that this news surprises me,  As a fan base we expect certain things to happen, and as Americans we are taught that hard work is rewarded by success which is also interpreted in monetary gain.  So, [...]

Any chance that Chris Johnson will hold out of Tennessee Titans training camp ended Monday, Many of you may be wondering what to look for now that the fire has been contained so to speak. First, I would expect for the Titans to concentrate on shoring up players that they want to bring in as a depth or possible starter capacity such as Kevin Mawae (still unsigned) and Keith Bulluck (has yet to work out for a team and thus still unsigned).

Only 4 Tennessee Titan players have overall ratings in the 90s in this year’s Madden NFL 11, and 3 of them are on offensive side of the ball (Chris Johnson, Michael Roos, and Rob Bironas). In real life, the Titans did little to inspire confidence with the EA games analysts, finishing with the 28th ranked defense. So how accurate are their preseason ratings this year?