Locked On Titans - Daily Podcast On The Tennessee Titans - Titans v Colts Crossover Wednesday Special: Roster Moves & Convo w/ Locked On Colts

Episode Date: November 25, 2020

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on Thursday, we could potentially be shuffling around the schedule, and that's exactly what I ended up doing. So today, instead of having our re-watch Wednesday, where we go over all of my schematic additional analysis from re-watching the coaches tape, we are instead going to have on Evan Sidery from the Locked On Colts podcast, just like we did two weeks ago, to help us begin our preparation for this rematch. Obviously, everybody is busy on Wednesday evening into Thursday with the holiday, so for the schedule to work for me and Evan, we had to have that conversation today, and I'm sure that none of you guys are going to be disappointed by the awesome conversation

that we do have. So, back in time, throwing it to the time machine with a crossover Wednesday edition of the Locked on Titans podcast. Excited to get into that conversation with Evan. Before we jump into that conversation though, we need to talk about all of the roster moves the Titans made on Tuesday. It was a slew of transactions, some good, some bad, some interesting, some meh transactions as well.

So we're going to go over all of those and what each of those transactions mean to kick off our show. So we're throwing it back a little way back Wednesday with a crossover Wednesday on the Locked on Titans podcast. Let's get it. While many in the Titans fan base and possibly in the organization are still reveling over the comeback overtime victory against the Ravens this weekend, the NFL calendar does not slow down and that means the Titans have to move on quickly, and they began that process on Tuesday as they started remaking the roster for a rematch that lies ahead against the Indianapolis Colts this weekend.

So let's talk about the slew of roster moves and changes that the Titans did make on Tuesday and what each of those moves mean. So first, the Titans had two key players injured against the Ravens in the game on Sunday. That was inside linebacker Jayon Brown, who suffered a dislocated and fractured elbow, and then also offensive tackle Ty Sambrello. And both of those injuries are reported to be very severe and keep both of those players out for the rest of the season, and that would be confirmed by them being both moved to injured reserve on Tuesday.

The Titans also cut punter Trevor Daniel, which most in the fan base will be very, very excited for, and defensive back Greg Maben from the 53-man roster. In some positive news for the Tennessee Titans, pununter Brett Kern, the all-pro, the pro-bull punter, and rookie cornerback Christian Fulton and depth cornerback Ty Smith were all designated to return from injured reserve, which means they have a 21-day window to get back into practice and not count against the roster. But after that 21-day window, they will have to be activated, and if not, they will be placed back on injured reserve, or the Titans could do as they have with Adoree Jackson, activating those players back to the 53-man roster, but still keeping

them inactive as they heal from their injuries, but that's great news, and then on the flip side of that, two players cut from the Titans practice squad were punter Ryan Allen and kicker Giorgio Tavecchio. So when you think about what's taken place here, punter Trevor Daniel is cut from the 53-man roster. Punter Ryan Allen is cut from the practice squad. Brett Kern is designated to return from IR. Seems like there is a very, very good chance that the Titans will be

getting back their all-pro punter Brett Kern this weekend. As for the two cornerbacks, Christian Fulton and Ty Smith, we will wait to see exactly what the Titans' plans are for those players, but it looks very promising to get all three of these players back by the end of the week. To fill those two practice squad spots, though, left by Ryan Allen and Giorgio Tavecchio, we have another kicker in Sam Sloman and also veteran quarterback Deshaun Kaiser. Last week, quarterback for the Titans Trevor Simeon, who's been on the practice squad throughout the season, was actually stolen away off the Titans practice squad by the New Orleans Saints because the Titans decided last week not to shield Trevor Simeon from being poached by another team.

A curious decision, but clearly they didn't think that Simeon was anything that they couldn't replace. And on Tuesday, the Titans went ahead and replaced Simeon by adding quarterback Deshaun Kaiser, which makes the four practice squad protected players much more important this week. Now when you see what can happen to the Titans in terms of losing Trevor Simeon. So the Titans are protecting four practice squad players this week. Linebacker Will Compton, who will have an increased role now that Jayon Brown is on IR. And that's basically what that means.

The Titans will need to use Will Compton much more on rundowns. They'll need to use Kenny Vaccaro when he gets back healthy as a linebacker in passing situations to take over that Jayon Brown role, and we should get a lot more Imani Hooker taking the Kenny Vaccaro role at safety on passing downs. So that's how the Titans will deal with that, so Will Compton apton a critical player for them also center Daniel Murner is going to be protected the Titans are obviously having major issues along the offensive line with injuries so that makes sense long snapper Matt Overton will be protected the Titans don't have a long snapper currently on their roster so it

makes sense that Overton would be protected and then linebacker Tazar Skipper who is an edge rusher outside linebacker, he'll be protected as well. The Titans clearly don't have a lot of depth at edge, so it makes sense to protect him as well. So the Titans have begun preparing their roster for a critical matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. And now it is time for us to begin our preparation for the Indianapolis Colts

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We will have a re-watch segment going over some schematic information I picked up from rewatching the coaches tape multiple times from the game against Baltimore. We'll probably do maybe a little which Titans player is which Thanksgiving food. I always enjoy that. New team, new year, new Thanksgiving. Could jump into that. Either way, we're going to have a lot of fun and I'm going to have a podcast up there for you in the morning on Thursday so you have something to listen to during your holiday commute. So just wanted to give you guys a little bit of a schedule update before we get into that crossover conversation with Evan. Before we do get into that conversation though, I want to tell you guys about Echelon.

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I am Evan Sire, the host of Locked On Colts, joined by Tyler Rowland, the host of Locked On Titans. Two teams kind of arguably their biggest wins this season, and overtime too. The Titans over the Ravens 30-24 in Baltimore, and the Colts 34-31 over the Green Bay Packers in overtime as well. Tyler, how are you doing today on this Thanksgiving week? I'm doing fantastic. It's nice to talk to you again, you know, just two weeks later.

And you're right. Coming off two just incredibly monstrous wins for both teams in the middle of this playoff hunt. So, really exciting football. I'm sure both fan bases are really feeling great right now. Yeah, definitely want to hit on that, of course, because both teams are now 7-3. The Colts hold the official tiebreaker right now with their win last Thursday over the Titans, 34-17.

But a huge one upcoming on Sunday at Lucasville Stadium because it's going to be one where if the Colts win that one tie, it's going to be tough selling for the Titans to win this AFC South or the Titans win that one. It's going to be really a race to the finish between both these teams to get that AFC South divisional crown. But let's start off before we dive for the Titans to win this AFC South or the Titans win. It's going to be really a race to the finish between both these teams to get that AFC South divisional crown. But let's start off before we dive into the Titans' schedule and the rest of their season.

We're going to do the same thing on the Colts' side as well. But that 30-24 win in Baltimore for the Titans over the Ravens, the Colts struggled mightily against Baltimore. Tennessee really had a solid game plan throughout and ended up winning that game in overtime. What was your overall assessment of that game? Because from the Colts' side of things on their offense, they couldn't do much at all against Baltimore, but the Titans really could do almost everything. Well, the Titans did have

certain struggles against Baltimore, especially early in the game. They really kicked it on in the second half and scored 20 of their 30 points in the second half. So they really kicked it on. But what basically happened was the Titans started wearing down Baltimore's defense. They had some injuries up front. So throughout the course of the game, you know, it's the old cliche. The Titans are a heavy-handed puncher. They're throwing body blows all game. And then eventually Derrick Henry knocks you out at the end.

Well, basically the Ravens defense just got tired at the end of the game. And they just couldn't hold up against the Titans physicality anymore. That's why you saw A.J. Brown at the end of the game run through four Ravens for 12 yards for a touchdown and then Derrick Henry trot for 30 yards for the game winner so the Titans just wore down the Ravens defense who quite frankly was missing a lot of their talent especially up front with Brandon Williams and Calais Campbell but also that was a weakness of the Ravens that the Titans exposed last year. Maybe the Titans are just the perfect kryptonite for Baltimore. At least it seems like that.

Yeah, it really does. Just the toughness on both sides of the ball for Tennessee really showed through on Sunday. And you have to think, Mike Vrabel knew this game plan from last January. It kind of meant the same thing. Well, everyone's copied it this year. That's the thing. Every other team that's played against the Ravens has copied.

Even Lamar Jackson has had quotes after losses saying they're basically doing what the Titans did. I mean, the book is kind of out on the Titans as well, but the book is out on the Ravens for certain. Yeah, absolutely. They're going to be a team, obviously, to watch for later on between both the Colts and the Titans to be closer to January football.

Let's head on the Titans schedule the rest of the way, Tyler, because winner or loss, the Titans are still going to be heavy in the playoff race here. I think they're going to be, if not the AFC South winner, they will be a top wildcard team. This Colts game on Sunday, of course, is a huge one for both teams, the biggest of the year as far as implications go for the division. But look at their last five after that. Home against the Browns at Jacksonville, home against the Lions at Green Bay at Green Bay and then at Houston is just a dumpster fire this year I'm only seeing maybe two loss on the schedule the rest of the way if all goes well for Tennessee Tyler how big is this

game upcoming on Sunday for them against the Colts because if they were to beat Indianapolis they could be at 13 and 3 12 and 14 maybe with a two or three seed you know what's crazy is that the Titans and the Colts are just in such similar positions except for the Colts won that first matchup. So imagine just, I don't think this will be the case and we can talk about that, but imagine the Titans win against the Colts on Sunday. Well, now we both have five games left.

You guys have the Raiders and then the Steelers in week 16, which is really a really tough game. The Titans have the Browns right after, which is kind of like their Raiders matchup. And then they have the Packers in week 16, which is really a really tough game. The Titans have the Browns right after, which is kind of like their Raiders matchup. And then they have the Packers in week 16, which is the really, really difficult matchup against a good team. So it's almost like, you know, the Titans and the Colts are in very similar spots in terms of the strength of schedule that they have going forward. So that makes this matchup even more critical. But yeah, I think the Titans, although the Browns are a very good team I think the Titans match up really matchups make fights as they say

in boxing to bring a second boxing analogy into the segment but matchups makes fights and I think the Titans actually match up very well against the Cleveland Browns so I feel really good about that game the Packers although they are a really good team they're nowhere near as good as the Pittsburgh Steelers and they're definitely a beatable team, as you guys proved over the weekend. So I feel really good about the Titans' ability to win the division if they're able to beat this game or win this game. But I don't feel great about this matchup, about the Colts. And quite frankly, I haven't felt great about the matchup

against the Colts for 20 years. Yeah, that's very true. The Colts, I think, have won 20 of the last 24 matchups against the Titans. It's unbelievable, man. It's one of those things. They're the big brother in the division. You kind of got Ed, Edd, and Eddie with the Texans, the Jags, and the Titans, and they're all just sitting there maybe hoping they can take down big brother. And year after year, even when the Titans look like they have the Colts right where they got them, the Titans lose at home, maybe their worst game of the season, completely botch it, special teams errors, miscommunications on defense. Their least disciplined game of the year

came in their biggest game of the year against the freaking Indianapolis Colts. So yeah, this game is obviously so big, but the Titans schedule and the Colts schedule going forward look similar and look pretty soft. Last one I have for you, Tyler, before we dive into some Colts discussion about this game, and of course we'll get our predictions at the end of the show as well for this really huge game on Sunday. Hopefully they flex it. I don't think they're going to do that at this point, Tyler.

But let me ask you just about the Titans hierarchy in the AFC right now. You, of course, have the Steelers and the Chiefs in their own tier right now. But that tier two, you have the Colts, you have the Titans, you have the Ravens, the Bills. It feels like to me, Tyler, I mean, you have the Colts, you have the Titans, you have the Ravens, the Bills. It feels like to me, Tyler, I mean, of course, the Colts did show up against Baltimore a little bit, but that was after a really solid first half and after the offense just died off a little bit.

The Titans, of course, beat Baltimore, and the Colts beat the Titans. So it feels like those three teams, maybe you can include Buffalo too if you want to. It feels like, honestly, the winner of this game on Sunday between the Colts and the Titans could have the top spot of being that third best team AFC right now. Yeah, I think so. I, especially from the Titan side,

obviously you're paying attention to all the tiebreakers and everything on the Colts side, but the Titans already beat the bills. So if they can find a way to beat the Colts and then have similar records going down the stretch, the Titans have beaten the Texans and the Jags in their opening matchup. So, you know, I would expect the Titans to win those games again, or they should. The Colts still have some division games to play as well. So I think if the Titans can win this game against the Colts with the tiebreaker over the Bills and the Browns on their schedule, and I think the

Colts will beat the Raiders, so that would help the Titans in theory I think if the Titans win this game they do get the third seed in the AFC but on the flip side of that the Colts would have pretty much the division in a chokehold if they win the game and I think that they're a better team overall than the Bills so in my opinion I would see the Colts ending up with the third seed as well which will be critically important going forward. Yeah, a huge game coming on Sunday here. We're going to head on the cold side of things now with Tyler asking me some questions here. We're going to take a quick word from our sponsors. The geniuses over at Bilt Bar have done it again.

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Just wanted to dive into the schedule. I talked a little bit. Well, I guess before we get into the schedule, I wanted to ask you about that thrilling win against the Green Bay Packers. Kind of a similar situation to the Titans. You get down early, you fight back, you get into overtime, and you come through with a victory. So maybe just a quick synopsis of how they got down, how they came back, and how you feel about the team coming out of what could be their best win

of the season. Yeah, what a hell of a game that was on Sunday. Entertaining, too. It was great from the outside perspective. So entertaining entertained just because you have hot rod roger gil bling should make that game one in overtime but that defense we talked about before weeks ago they just shut down aaron rars in that second half and that just goes to show you just how impressive my d-reflux in that defense is they can adjust in the fly and just

really choke hold of teams out of it we saw against tennessee now we see it in green bay incredible stat here tyler in the last two weeks've played against the Titans and the Packers. The Colts have outscored both teams 41-3 in the second half, which just shows you just how dominant they are in the second half right now. And really, Phillip Rivers, too. I give him credit as well. Michael Pittman Jr. is sending his number one wide receiver right now. But also, Phillip Rivers is keeping the ball out of harm's way.

He's being very efficient, which he has been almost throughout the whole season outside of that Cleveland game where it really cost them the game. But I really think it was just a solid effort all around, and mostly due to the defense. They had a really poor first half there, but the adjustments that Iberclou spent on the fly really was helpful. And we saw the Colts really start to gain momentum in the second half thanks to those plays on the defensive side.

Michael Quibman Jr., that touchdown at the beginning of the game, I think he's starting to really ascend, as we saw against Tennessee as well, into their number one receiver. So I think really it was an all-around effort. But that defense, I'd be shocked. I mean, maybe it's more offense versus defense nowadays, Tyler, where these guys don't get jobs to defense a coordinator. But I'd be shocked if Matty Rufus does not get looks for a head coaching job

this offseason. Well, to me, I agree 100%. And the thing that stands out to me most about the Colts is the consistency. It's every single play, every single week. They don't always play great, but they're always consistent in their keys. It's just they're always in the right gap on defense. They don't blow a lot of coverages. They don't make a lot of communication mistakes.

Everyone seems to be on the same page. And when you can execute at a high level like that because you consistently rely on your teammates, and then you start mixing in some of the exotic stuff we've seen from them this year, just a fantastic defense, a fun team to watch. Quite frankly, I hate that it's the Colts, but they are a fun team to watch with how consistent they are on defense. But that kind of leads me, we get an idea of the team that leads me into a big picture view of the Colts here, taking a look at their schedule going forward as I kind of teased earlier they have the Titans game coming up but after that it's a game against the Texans a game in Vegas against the Raiders which could be kind of tough

then at home against the Texans then a game in Pittsburgh against the Steelers which could be very difficult but if the Steelers have the number one seed wrapped up two weeks out, that could be an easy win going up against the JV Steelers. And then you finish out the game or the season with the Jags. So how do you feel about the Colts' chances in the AFC? I mean, is it possible for them to maybe even make a run at the Chiefs if they can beat the Titans on Sunday? I think it's very possible, Tyler.

That Steelers game in December is going to really decide whether Pittsburgh's playing or not. I like how they match with Pittsburgh, but this Titans game on Sunday is really going to decide everything for me just because I hyped it up to our audience on Locked on Colts that this last few weeks is murder's row for them. Just you go against the Titans twice, you go against the Packers. If they come out of that 3-0,

I maybe honestly would have thought 1-2 would be okay just as far as playoff odds go. But if you go 3-0 against those two teams, that just speaks a lot to the way this team is turning the corner right now. It almost reminds me of 2018 when Andrew Luck was still the quarterback for those Colts teams. They're off 1-5, and they go on a huge run just playing complimentary football

all around. And that really is what this 2020 Colts team is reminding me of as well, Tyler, because the offense is really clicking right now. Phillip Rivers, I think it's obvious now after a couple weeks that he needed some time to gel with this new team with no OTAs, no training camp, no on-field activities. He's really starting to show that he's a very good fitness offense over the last couple weeks.

The defense, of course, after that really horrible week one in Jacksonville, Gardner Minshew tore them up. They've been an elite defense the rest of the way. They're really starting to ascend as well. Julian Blackman, I think, should be a defense rookie of the year. Yes, he's been so good. It's unbelievable how clutch he is, too. He seems to make the big play every week. It reminds me of Eddie Jackson from the Bears earlier in his career when he was a young guy and just seemed to make every play and always force a big turnover. Yeah, I think Julian Blackman, I think I've been saying this as well.

I think a lot of Colts fans would agree. He's probably the most impactful rookie they've had since Darius Leonard in 2018 on the defensive side. It really goes to show the building blocks they've in place on defense. And of course, the special teams we saw in Tennessee last year, Vinatieri missed a couple kicks, even though he still won. Rodrigo Blankenship has been a huge up-and-comer for Vinatieri at this point of his career. Of course, Vinatieri is now retired, I have to imagine. He has not been signed anywhere else at age 47. But Blankenship is really starting to come to his own over the last couple months. I love him.

I just want to say that out loud. I have him. I'm in five fantasy leagues against my will. All five, I have Rodrigo Blankenship. He is a stud. Yeah, hey, hey, yeah, respect the specs like he says. Respect the specs, man. I dig it.

Yeah, I know. Listen, maybe it's just the Titans kicking situation over the last few years but do you hear how my heart just absolutely begs for a good kicker I just see them and they're just beautiful models out in the pasture I can't help it so I have to admire from afar unfortunately yeah it reminds me honestly just not to get off too off topic here but the kicking situation at times reminds me of the Colts last year I mean we have been a Terry missing a lot of kicks and surprisingly enough Gostkowski a future hall of famer himself is now missing those kicks but something that Tennessee's

got to watch for later on the season of course but this cold schedule you have Tennessee okay let's say they win against Titans for example Tyler you play against the Texans who are no slouch because the Colts in Texas always have good games Deshaun Watson can never count out but this year just seems like the Texans are just really in the dumps right now, waiting to get that new coach on board, new GM on board. So I really see – and like you mentioned, the Vegas game can be tough on December 13th at 4.05 Eastern time. I really think that can be a tough game for the Colts,

but I think the Buccaneers showed earlier on this year when they went to Vegas it's kind of the blueprint team should use is run down their throat, some play-action passing game, and they really came out and just whooped the Raiders in that. So I think the Colts very well with Las Vegas. And then you have the Steelers game, of course, which really will decide if the Colts can run this table or not. But I think coming out of this, this Colts looks like a 13 and three, 12 and 14 at worst 11 and five. This Titans game is really gonna be the measuring stick for the rest of the way, because if they do win this game, Tyler, they're going to have that string of all in the division. And it really will be tough for the Titans to get back into it.

They'll have to run the table, you know, the Colts lose one or two. Yeah, yeah, I absolutely agree with your assessment based on the schedule and the way they've been playing. I don't see why any of that couldn't possibly take place. Well, before we get into our score predictions and we get out of here and send you off into the holiday, I just want to take a moment, Evan, although we are battling it out and one of the teams is going to win the division, one of the teams isn't. Can we just take a moment and appreciate the fact that we aren't the Texans or the Jags. We're the two teams that are battling it out at the top, not at the bottom.

It feels nice, doesn't it? It does. It's been a long time since we've seen a Colts-Titans rivalry, but the last three or two, it really seems like this is starting to be the rivalry near the AFC in South, which is really fun. Yeah, and it's a good time. It makes for good football. But let's get into those game score predictions here

before we head off into our turkey days. I will start off here. I wish that I could be more optimistic, but I've talked about the consistency that the Colts have in the first matchup. I thought it could be close. I even said that I could see the Colts winning 27-21, even though I predicted a Titans victory because I was worried. I see what the Colts have.

I see what they're putting together, and they're hitting their stride at the right time in the season and playing in Indianapolis after a tough game against the Ravens and the banged-up nature of the Titans roster right now. I think that the Colts do win this game, and I think they have a pretty good handle on it. I'm going to say 31-21, the Colts win. Okay.

I'm going to give the Titans a little bit more benefit of the doubt here. With the way they played in Baltimore, I'm going to go the Titans a little bit more benefit of the doubt here. With the way they played in Baltimore, I'm going to go with a closer score in this one. I'm going to go 24-23, the Colts win with another hot rod game winner. I think this is going to be one of those games where it's going to be very close. The Titans are going to adjust. I imagine they're really going to adjust the special teams too because, honestly, Tyler, that game could have gone Tennessee's way

if not for the special teams blunders they had. If not for A.J. Brown dropping the ball, if the Titans go up 14- nothing late in the first quarter, I think the game goes different. But that's why you play. There's every NFL game you go, if he did this and he dropped that and you just got to get it done. The Titans after that game completely over –

well, now they have overhauled what they're doing. The Titans should have their all-pro punter Brett Kern back. So hopefully, you know, that eliminates that as a risk, but the reality is the Colts play great special teams balls, so who's to say they don't find some other way to change the game on special teams in a different, you know, area of opportunity, so I think that although it may not be the punting team, the Colts have a clear advantage on special teams and you can't count out them using that advantage to change the game so that's where I see I see a big time play for the Colts special teams whether it's a return or a block or a fake onside or a fake punt something like that a big special teams play will turn this ball game for the Colts and allow them to to have things in hand

so we're both going with a Colts victory in this one to really put the Colts and the Catbirds seed, so to say, for the AFC South. The Titans are at the really tight end at that point after getting swept. So that's going to do it for this episode. Our crossover special between Locked on Colts and Locked on Titans. Colts fans, if you want to go listen to Tyler's analysis on the Titans, go follow and subscribe to Locked on Titans, whatever platform you're listening to.

And same for Titans fans out there. If you want to get more Colts analysis, just go follow us and subscribe where we're listening to at Locked on Titans whatever platform you're listening to. And same for Titans. If you want to get more Colts analysis, just go follow us and subscribe where you're listening to at Locked on Colts. Tyler, appreciate your time, man. And have a happy Thanksgiving. Yeah, you too as well.

That's all I want to say is a happy Thanksgiving to all the Colts fans out there. Obviously, a happy Thanksgiving to all my Titans listeners and a happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well. I always appreciate our conversations.

Well, that was an excellent crossover conversation with Evan. I hope you guys really enjoyed that. Going to be back with you tomorrow for a happy Thanksgiving. And certainly I hope if any of you guys are doing any traveling on Wednesday or have any holiday activities today, that you are safe and sound and having a good time with your family and friends while you do that. But I will be back with you guys tomorrow for Thanksgiving. We're going to go over some rewatch information, going to have a little bit of fun with some random segments, some Thanksgiving-inspired segments as well.

So it should be a pretty good time. I want to have something for you guys, just a quick short podcast to help out during that holiday commute. So I'll be talking to you all tomorrow on Thanksgiving. Stay safe. Stay happy, my friends. As always, I am your host, Tyler Rowland, and this was Locked on Titans. you