Gray hints again at cornerback rotation

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    Titans defensive coordinator Jerry Gray said he hopes Tommie Campbell keeps his mind right despite losing out on the race for a starting cornerback spot.

    Because if something happens to Alterraun Verner on Sunday in Pittsburgh, Campbell’s the guy who would replace him, Gray said.

    Gray also dropped a hint that Campbell could potentially be used at right cornerback for the team’s second game, against the Texans. He didn’t mention Texans receiver Andre Johnson by name, but said a more physical cornerback could be needed against a bigger receiver.

    “I hope he is ready to go on Sunday,” Gray said of Campbell. “Tommie is going to get a chance to play, and not due to injuries… He can get his hand on big wide receivers, and we know who we’ve got coming up in a week. And this guy is a really good wide receiver, and one of the best in the league. That may be best for us.”

    Asked why Campbell didn’t win the job out of training camp, Gray again hinted at a possible rotation.

    “If you take a look, he’s 6-foot-3, runs a 4.3, but you know what? There’s some things God didn’t give him, and there’s some things God gave Vern. And you know what? Whatever fits Vern is best for this game, and whatever fits Tommie, hopefully next week, may be best for Tommie.

    “We have to do what’s best for this team.”

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  2. Fry

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    The last two offseasons have been a lot of time and energy wasted on a guy that immediately plummets on the depth chart once the season starts.
     
  3. Titanup1982

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    The last thing this team needs is a CB by committee :disappointed:
     
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  4. sikwiddit

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    Only in Tenn can you be the fifth corner one week do absolutely nothing, then become #2 corner the next week...:gaah:
     
  5. CJtheBeast

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    I'm glad to see him still in the mix. Maybe he does well in press man against bigger guys.



    Whatever gives us the edge. Nobody will be complaining if he shuts down Andre next week.
     
  6. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Campbell is the back-up RCB

    so if he's 5th on the depth chart so be it, he's still going to see time.
     
  7. Deuce Wayne

    Deuce Wayne NOW Y'ALL GET THE MESSICH?!

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    I don't think people get that. 5th sounds bad, but that's only because he's not playing 3 of the other positions.
     
  8. Ghost

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    I really wish Gray would hint at retirement.
     
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