Mawae, NFLPA president, to retire after 16 seasons
(Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:39:46 PDT)
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer

Titans Team Report
(Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:40:23 PDT)

A lot of the Tennessee Titans' success or lack thereof this season will still be dictated by how Chris Johnson plays.

Johnson rushed for 2,006 yards last season, becoming only the sixth player in NFL history to do so. Now, he wants to do more, and this Sunday against the Oakland Raiders might be a good place to start. The Raiders have lost at least 11 games each year since going to the Super Bowl in the 2002 season.

However, defensive tackle Richard Seymour told Nashville radio station WGFX-FM that the Raiders believe they can hold Johnson in check.

Johnson's response was, "They must be dreaming."

The Titans' star should get plenty of opportunities to prove the Raiders wrong on Sunday, getting the football both running and receiving.

Memorable 'liar, liar!' moments in sports
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:12:00 PDT)
Pete Carroll talks with Taylor Mays in 2009. (Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) Whether Taylor Mays lines up against...

Will Witherspoon excused from practice after his mother dies (The National Football Post)
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:22:00 PDT)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Will Witherspoon has been excused from practice this week following the...

A Tennessee Titans stadium guide for fans and visitors in Nashville, Tennessee (Associated Content)
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:15:04 PDT)
The Tennessee Titans are a professional football team in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 1998, the Titans have become one of the main entertainment venues in Nashville. This is a stadium guide designed to give Titans fans and visitors a better understanding of how to prepare for a Titans game, whether you're a tailgater or attending the game. Tennessee Titans parking An official Tennessee Titans parking map can be found here . After coming off of I-24, you'll need to take the exit to James Robertson parkway or Shelby Street.

Ravens' Ray Rice looks forward to Jets
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:11:41 PDT)
OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Ray Rice was hardly even bruised during the pre-season as the Baltimore Ravens preserved their all-purpose running back for the regular season.

Raiders hold Bush out of practice
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:03:34 PDT)
Despite missing most of the preseason with a hamstring injury, Oakland running back Darren McFadden is likely to get the majority of work this week when the Raiders play at Tennessee.

Ravens' well-rested Rice looks forward to Jets
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:01:39 PDT)
Ray Rice was hardly even bruised during the preseason as the Baltimore Ravens preserved their all-purpose running back for the regular season. The Pro Bowl runner only touched the football 13 times during the preseason, rushing eight times for 30 yards and catching five passes for 56 yards. Now, a well-rested Rice figures to be heavily involved as the Ravens prepare for Monday night's season...

Mother of Titans LB dies unexpectedly
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:01:29 PDT)
Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher said Will Witherspoon's mother died unexpectedly and that the Titans' starting linebacker has been excused from practice this week. "He's going through a really tough time," Fisher said Thursday. "He lost his mom Tuesday, and ... it was sudden. It was unexpected so we got him to the airport Tuesday afternoon and communicated with him last night.

Ray Rice not worried about being rusty (The National Football Post)
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:58:00 PDT)
OWINGS MILLS, Md.– Ray Rice isn't worried about being rusty. Rice was hardly even bruised during the...

Adrian Peterson: Chris Johnson doesn't do anything better than I do
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:53:00 PDT)
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson believes he's still the No. 1 running back in the NFL — ahead of record-setting Tennessee Titans rusher Chris Johnson. Peterson said in a radio interview with Dan Patrick he respects Johnson and he once encouraged Johnson to believe he could be the best. In Peterson's mind, though, Johnson hasn't surpassed him. "I play this game to be the best player, and that doesn't change my mindset at all," Peterson told Patrick.

Shutdown Corner predicts the 2010 NFL season
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:12:34 PDT)
After 213 long nights of waiting, professional football is finally back. To prepare for the upcoming 2010 NFL...

Britt says message received from Fisher to focus
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:42:11 PDT)
When Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher told Kenny Britt that he could be hurting the team, the Titans wide receiver said it shot right through him. Now Britt says he's focused on work and his personal life won't distract him anymore. Britt dropped two passes and was flagged for a false start in the Titans' final preseason game, prompting Fisher to bench him.

NFL preview: Vikings vs. Saints (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:58:41 PDT)
'Lombardi Gra' is over, and now the New Orleans Saints begin the difficult task of defending their Super Bowl title when the NFL season kicks off on Thursday.

PFW's preseason draft board (ProFootballWeekly.com)
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:54:06 PDT)
The draft board below will be updated until the start of the regular season. Quarterbacks Rk.

Source: Ravens tried out DLs Ra'Shon Harris, Joe Joseph (The National Football Post)
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:30:00 PDT)
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens auditioned two free agent defensive linemen this week, taking a look...

Shanahan: Haynesworth will be with team Sunday
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:10:11 PDT)
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan has had his issues with defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth this...

AccuScore: Saints, Chargers have best playoffs odds
(Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:42:00 PDT)
The '09 postseason participants are heavy favorites to win their divisions and get back to the playoffs.

NFL Power Poll: Packers' expectations soar, but Jets still No. 1
(Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:25:00 PDT)
NFL Power Poll: Packers' expectations soar, but Jets still No. 1 Green Bay is the smallest market in the NFL, but no team has created more buzz over the past month. Although last season's 7-1 finish has played a part, the attention is largely based on the unstoppable preseason performance of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the offense. The players have accepted the high expectations without letting the hype get to them. "I don't see a problem with it," tight end Jermichael Finley said.

Reality TV over, the real NFL season begins
(Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:13:34 PDT)
By now, anyone with premium cable knows more about Rex Ryan and his band of merry Jets than they should. The way Ryan took to reality TV, there's surely a season on "Survivor" or even "Dancing with the Stars" in his future should the football thing not work out.

Shanahan guarantees Haynesworth will be with Skins Sunday (The National Football Post)
(Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:20:00 PDT)
If the Washington Redskins wind up trading Albert Haynesworth before Sunday’s season opener with the...