Petrus expected to start at LG on Sunday

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    Fernando Velasco is expected to move back to center on Sunday against the Packers.

    With Kevin Matthews out for the rest of the season with a high ankle sprain, the Titans are looking for a new combination in the middle of the line.

    Coach Mike Munchak said on Thursday the team is leaning toward playing Mitch Petrus at left guard, which would result in Velasco moving back to center.

    “There’s a good chance,’’ Munchak said. “We’ll make a decision (Friday) on exactly what we want to do.”

    Velasco started the first 12 games at center before moving to left guard. The Titans claimed Petrus off waivers from the Patriots. When Matthews was injured against the Jets, Kyle DeVan stepped in and finished the game at center while Velasco stayed at left guard.

    Coach Mike Munchak said the Titans are confident in Petrus.

    “He’s been fine. Like I said, it’s not real complicated,” Munchak said. “The team we’re playing, it’s going to be a quick game, it’s going to loud and all those things. As far as assignments, that shouldn’t be a big problem. He’s played, he’s been in quite a few games with the Giants and the Patriots. This guy has been with good football teams, winning football teams. The game is not too big for him by any means.

    “He’s been here a couple weeks now, got the system down kind of like what Deuce (Lutui) had to do when all of a sudden Deuce played. If he’s the guy playing guard, then we feel confident he’ll be fine.”

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  2. corymiller

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    Damn, I guess my resume got lost at BSP.
     
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