Starter at CB Remains Unnamed

I say C. Finnegan and M. Griffing will be sharing that spot a lot if eveything goes well!

 

I would say that Finn should start on the outside. However, that said, Griffin needs to be on the field too. Griffin has not lined up at the nickel much. In order to get both on the field at the same time, I could see Fisher starting Griffin and playing Finn in the nickel. Having both out there at the same time excites me.

 

I could see Finny starting and then moving inside in some nickel situations. I could also see Griffin getting some reps in our normal set especially if we are having trouble stopping the run.

 

I think we'll see Griffin get eased into things... he definitely needs to be in the game and making plays, but he's also still got a lot to learn. He'll rotate in - I'm sure we'll see some Harper/Griffin/Finny packages, with either Finny at nickel or Griffin blitzing. We've got 1 week to iron out any kinks against the pass - we'll see lots of scary 3/4 receiver sets in weeks 2 and 3. It'll get ugly at times, but as long as they can hold in the red zone we'll have a chance.

 

just read this on the tennessean website:

"SECONDARY

BREAKDOWN: Nick Harper is locked in at left cornerback and rookie Michael Griffin is likely the man on the right side. Cortland Finnegan is expected to return to the nickel back role he excelled at last season. Strong safety Chris Hope showed in his first season with the Titans he can be a rock. In his second season, Hope should be even more comfortable in the system, whether it's Calvin Lowry or someone else beside him at free safety. Depth, particularly at corner, shouldn't be the issue it's been in recent years with players such as Vincent Fuller, Kelly Herndon and Reynaldo Hill ready to jump into action."

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070906/SPORTS0101/709060339/1027/SPORTS01

 

Obviously by "eased into things" I meant he'll be starting right away... :banned:

 

That makes sense. The Jags have tipped their hand in pre-season to trying to get Matt Jones matched up in the slot and I think Finnegan is a good match up with Jones.

 

i think the coaches realize that they want both finnegan and griffin on the field at the same time, but they painted themselves into a corner not giving griffin reps at FS. moving finnegan back to NB and having griffin at CB is their only option now.

 

I would rather go with Finnegan for now.