Gray: Johnson, Babineaux not competing for spot

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    Over the last few weeks, Robert Johnson and Jordan Babineaux have alternated at safety opposite Michael Griffin.

    But asked to evaluate what appeared to be a competition between the two, Titans defensive coordinator Jerry Gray gave an interesting response on Monday.

    “The good thing is (Babineaux and Johnson) play different positions so that doesn’t matter,” Gray said. “We’re going to have a lot of different guys in there. Babineaux is going to start, Griffin is going to start and so is RoJo, so we’ve got some guys that are going to start (at different times). It just depends what package we’re going to put out there on the football field during the regular season.”

    Johnson made his second straight start last Thursday and made one big mistake, allowing Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald to get behind him for a 53-yard completion. But Gray said he liked the way Johnson responded following the play.

    “I think the first thing is that he came over and owned up to it,” Gray said. “A lot of guys would (say), `Well I … .’ He said, ` I screwed up,’ and that’s the first sign of a guy growing. He made a mistake. Now can you go out and play against another team and not make the same mistake?

    “No one is going to play perfect, but can you not make the same mistake that got you beat on a 53-yard pass? It shouldn’t have happened, but sometimes when you put young guys out there, that’s the risk you take. But those are things you learn from and you grow and you keep going.”

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    #1 Titans Insider, Aug 27, 2012
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    Pretty interesting. Titans are asking a lot of Griffin to swing between the two positions to allow RoJo or Babs on the field depending upon match ups. Sounds like Babs will get running downs while RoJo plays in passing situations.
     
    #2 Code, Aug 27, 2012
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    This seems weird. One thing thats important with secondary is continuity. Knowing what other guys will do in your unit in certain situations. Similar to the OLine. Seems like this would be difficult with interchanging pieces
     
    #3 Architect, Aug 27, 2012
  10. The Playmaker

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    I really can't wait to see Jerry Gray's defense, I have no problem with rotating the safeties in and out for different situations. We're going to see a lot of different looks this season.
     
    #4 The Playmaker, Aug 27, 2012
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    Griff is the only one changing positions so it might not be too bad. Sometimes we make this too much like rocket science. The bottom line is that everyone knows what to do and does it. The other guys can't assume someone is going to out of place. You assume everyone knows where they should be. Each guy needs to focus on their own responsibility. I'd be more concerned RoJo doesn't do his job like letting Fitz behind the defense. Continuity isn't going to help that.
     
    #5 Soxcat, Aug 28, 2012
  16. TorontoTitanFan

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    This is a storyline that I don't think we are paying enough attention to. Rotating in all three safeties throughout the season depending on the situation and the opponent could be pretty interesting.
     
    #6 TorontoTitanFan, Aug 28, 2012
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    Jerry Gray is going to be a head coach in this league, and soon. I'm beginning to hope that it is here, and not somewhere else. Not bashing Munch at all, but I like this guy's creativity.
     
    #7 TitansWrath, Aug 28, 2012
  22. Titans2004

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    It won't surprise me at all to see us go with a 3 safety package against the Pats. Babs will replace Witherspoon and give us a better coverage guy against their TE sets. We will give up a little against the run, but improve our pass defense. We will have Griffin and RoJo covering the deep halves of the field.

    I think we will try to hit Brady early taking a few chances with some blitzes.
     
    #8 Titans2004, Aug 28, 2012
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