spain Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...334/1328/SPORTS Saturday, 03/31/07 Chargers RB Turner is on Titans' short list Staff Writer Nearly a month after losing Travis Henry in free agency, the Titans still haven't signed a running back. For now they have LenDale White and a player to be named later. That player could be Chris Brown, who finished last season third on the depth chart and remains unsigned. But it also could end up being San Diego's Michael Turner, a restricted free agent whose work has been overshadowed by MVP LaDainian Tomlinson. The Titans and Bills are among the teams interested in Turner, who rushed for 502 yards and two touchdowns last season while averaging a whopping 6.3 yards per carry. He won't come cheap. The Chargers tendered him at $2.35 million, with first- and third-round draft pick compensation. For the Titans to get Turner, they'd have to sign him to a new contract. If the Chargers don't match it, the Titans would potentially have to compensate San Diego with at least one early draft pick. The deadline for another team to sign a restricted free agent is April 20. Agent Bus Cook, who represents Turner, refused to discuss what kind of interest the Titans might have in his client. The Titans also have spoken to the agent for another restricted free-agent back, San Francisco's Maurice Hicks, but for now they appear to have their sights on Turner or Brown. Brown's agent, Wynn Silberman, said that if Brown returns to Tennessee, it could be for a one-year deal. A few weeks ago, Brown visited the Bills, who remain interested. "There's about four teams we are considering and Tennessee is right in the mix,'' Silberman said. As for unrestricted free-agent running backs, veteran Corey Dillon is still available. Nickey back: The Titans have agreed to terms with safety Donnie Nickey on a one-year contract. A fifth-round pick by the Titans in 2003, Nickey has been a big contributor on special teams. Last season he played in all 16 games and tied for third on the team with 16 special-teams tackles. "He has played an important role in the past and he certainly has the potential to do that in the future,'' Titans General Manager Mike Reinfeldt said. Meachem visits: Former Tennessee Volunteers star Robert Meachem, regarded as one of the top receivers in the draft, recently visited the Titans. The Titans, scheduled to pick 19th in the first round, are in desperate need of a receiver. Meachem also is scheduled to make pre-draft visits to Buffalo, New England, St. Louis, Minnesota, San Diego, Kansas City and San Francisco. Titans eye Pope: The Titans attended a workout Friday for Howard defensive back Geoff Pope, who's no longer flying under the radar after recently being clocked at a 4.27 in the 40-yard dash. The Colts also attended Friday's workout, and Pope is scheduled to work out for the Patriots and Redskins this week. The Bengals and Panthers also have expressed interest in Pope, who attended the combine last month. The Colts last year drafted Howard safety Antoine Bethea, and the Rams in 2005 drafted Howard defensive back Ronald Bartell. Not yet: As of late Friday, the Clark County, Nev., district attorney's office had not received the Las Vegas police case on Pacman Jones. Earlier this week, police said they were recommending the DA file felony coercion, misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor threat to life charges against the Titans cornerback for his involvement in a Feb. 19 strip club melee that was followed by a triple shooting. Fletcher update: Former Lions cornerback Jamar Fletcher, who visited the Titans a few weeks back, remains unsigned. Reinfeldt has remained in contact with Fletcher's agent. "He is looking at some other teams and I think he is at a certain level that he thinks he needs to be at compensation-wise,'' Reinfeldt said. Tuggle promoted: Tina Tuggle will replace Marcus Robertson as director of player development for the Titans. Robertson, who had held the job since 2003, recently was added to Coach Jeff Fisher's staff as assistant secondary coach. Tuggle has worked behind the scenes since the team moved to Tennessee in 1997. She recently served as executive assistant to former GM Floyd Reese, but she's also worked with Robertson. Tuggle will assist players with career transition into and out of the NFL through continuing education, financial education and programs that deal with family matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Im praying that he end up in Green Bay, although I think he'll be pro bowl caliber wherever he ends up... I think LenDale White is done before he even got started... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Im praying that he end up in Green Bay, although I think he'll be pro bowl caliber wherever he ends up... I think LenDale White is done before he even got started... I cant see them doing it. It cost them a second rounder for him. Plus he did play around 255 in the famous Championship game in college. I do believe he has a weight problem. But when its game day its lights out for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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