Titans Analyze 53 Man Roster
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 2:07 am
http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-53-Man-Roster-Analysis/ed7bab04-8294-4356-9255-22cf9efd4804
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —The Titans trimmed their roster to 53 players on Saturday.
The players released included receiver Hakeem Nicks, receiver Tre McBride, tackle Byron Stingily, guard Josue Matias, guard Will Poehls, receiver Jacoby Ford, receiver Rico Richardson, quarterback Alex Tanney and running back David Fluellen. The Titans also placed linebackers Zaviar Gooden, J.R. Tavai and Yawin Smallwood on Injured Reserve.
A quick look at the numbers reveals the team kept four receivers, and five tight ends. Clearly, players were rewarded for strong training camps, and in some cases, their ability to help on special teams.
A total of 10 rookies made the initial 53-man roster. Changes, of course, could still come before the Titans face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13.
But for now, here’s a look at where the team stands numbers-wise at each position, and an analysis….
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —The Titans trimmed their roster to 53 players on Saturday.
The players released included receiver Hakeem Nicks, receiver Tre McBride, tackle Byron Stingily, guard Josue Matias, guard Will Poehls, receiver Jacoby Ford, receiver Rico Richardson, quarterback Alex Tanney and running back David Fluellen. The Titans also placed linebackers Zaviar Gooden, J.R. Tavai and Yawin Smallwood on Injured Reserve.
A quick look at the numbers reveals the team kept four receivers, and five tight ends. Clearly, players were rewarded for strong training camps, and in some cases, their ability to help on special teams.
A total of 10 rookies made the initial 53-man roster. Changes, of course, could still come before the Titans face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13.
But for now, here’s a look at where the team stands numbers-wise at each position, and an analysis….