Make Harper FB, cut Q. Johnson and Mooney, give RB Reynaud roster spot

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  1. Titans2004

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    Thanks for those videos...not just a one hit wonder...

    Here is the formation that I think would give major matchup problems...

    Britt and Cook split out wideto oposite sides, Reynaud in the slot on Britt's side and Stevens lined up at TE on Cooks side. CJ as the single RB. The defense will be in a base defense because of the 2 TE set. We have a power look to the Stevens/Cook side for the quick toss to CJ. We have Britt and Cook who both have great size and speed. A tough matchup one on one for any CB. You figure one safety has to worry about Britt. The other safety has to be concerned about the power run to his side as well as helping on Cook deep. This leaves Reynaud running a similar route as in the video with a LBer trying to drop back in coverage with him.
     
  2. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Maybe, but I actually watched Harper play FB and it's funny. He's a terrible lead blocker, he can't be kept as a FB. Not a traditional FB anyways. If he makes the switch, he'll have to be a receiver option half the time.

    I thought he could maybe play FB because he's big and athletic, but it's that big part thats misleading. No part of his game involves his size. He's getting cut IMO if he doesn't man up.
     
  3. RollTide

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    Why Ringer and not Harper? We had a short yardage play in our last game and Harper got stopped cold. If he doesn't run like big back then why have him around if we have other backs who are better?
     
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  4. Soxcat

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    Sproles signed a 4 yr/$14 mil contract so I don't think anyone would say Reynaud (who we got off the street) is as good as Sproles but he can bring some of the same type utility for sure.

    By watching his returns, both pre-season and with the Vikings, it is obvious he has natural return ability with vision, explosiveness and lateral quickness. But his biggest surprise has been his ability to run the ball from scrimmage. I'd imagine the Titans brought him in to be insurance as a return guy if Mariani got hurt and they are as surprised as the fans at what he has done.

    I don't think the Titans will have enough confidence in Reynaud or Harper to let Ringer go this year. Ringer is still CJ's primary backup.
     
  5. CJtheBeast

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    I don't consider him a thumper. I just look at him as a RB. I feel that he's a better RB with more upside than Ringer. It's still close between the two but I'd go with the younger guy.
     
  6. CJtheBeast

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    I don't consider him a thumper. I just look at him as a RB. I feel that he's a better RB with more upside than Ringer. It's still close between the two but I'd go with the younger guy.
     
  7. costarica2

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    WOW this guy is getting WAY to much hype in here.Is getting really annoying I want him to make the team but saying he is like Sproles is pretty sad and its wishful thinking.

    Only loser fans like the raiders put to much stock on preseason games.

    Raynaurd should make the team as a special teams players cutting Wes Welkers......I mean Mariani.And that's it even munch talk about in his interviews Mariani might not get cut at first because of the Britt thing but once Britt comes back he is gone.
     
  8. JCBRAVE

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    Preseason games aren't a complete waste of time. Since there's very little coaching involved, most of what we see is just how good of an athlete a guy really is.
     
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  9. Soxcat

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    Nobody saiid he was as good as Sproles. Only that he could be used in the same way.
    I still say Marinai might make the team but it would mean eventually cutting someone like Hawkins. He has shown he can be a decent WR. At worst we might consider getting something in a trade for one of them.
     
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