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Can Tennessee Titans' Chris Johnson Avoid the Running Back Curse?

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Jacob Sommers commented on Can Tennessee Titans' Chris Johnson Avoid the Running Back Curse?

A fine article, although I question the timing of such article. Wait a few years, through a third season or so. Maybe he gets figured out...

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  Thanks, man. Yea, I realize it was a bit early, but I gave in to temptation...
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  Well they way he's looked, this may not be even close to a career day when...

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Robert Rees commented on Can Tennessee Titans' Chris Johnson Avoid the Running Back Curse?

It's crazy and hard to understand. Even Curtis Martin fell off sharply after that 1700 yard season

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  Yep, no middle ground at all, lol

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Eddie Garrison commented on Can Tennessee Titans' Chris Johnson Avoid the Running Back Curse?

Nice write up Dave. One thing that could hurt Johnson is the Titans right now. In most of their games, they get behind early and big...

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  I agree; any rebuilding effort has to center around him.
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  Totally agree with that as well Dave. It has to centre around your best player and...
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New Article: Can Titans' Chris Johnson Avoid The Running Back Curse?

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So far, so good. With his stellar performance this year, Titans running back Chris Johnson has proven that his prolific rookie campaign wasn't a fluke...

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Teddy Mitrosilis commented on Titans-49ers: Can Tennessee Keep the Momentum Going in San Francisco?

Nice rundown Dave. I don't see the Titans going west and knocking off the Niners. I have to say that Young was better than I thought...

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  Yea, chances are, he'll struggle a bit, given Singeltary's knack for finding weaknesses. I HOPE I'm...
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Leroy Watson commented on The Almost All-Time Tennessee Titans Defense

As usual, I enjoyed the work-up tremendously, and see multiplr guys who aren't in Canton and I shake my head thinking "WTF does it take?" Childress,...

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  There are no doubts in my mind that Earl Campbell would have quite literally run wild...
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  have to agree, he loved the bright lights of the big stage

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Ray Tannock commented on The Almost All-Time Tennessee Titans Defense

Excellent work as usual man, especially the mention of White Shoes. this is the first time I didn't recognize very many players which is pretty cool...

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  I'd love to see White Shoes get his respect and induction into Canton I have profiled...

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Hotnuke commented on The Almost All-Time Tennessee Titans Defense

Fabulous stuff, JW. Even though I'm not a fan of the Oilers/Texans, remembering some of the great players who played for them is fun. Billy "White...

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  speaking of your Phins, I just finally got a long awaited e-mail from Csonka on something...
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Jonathan Mathis commented on The Almost All-Time Tennessee Titans Defense

Good stuff, as usual, JW! Come join me at Sportsnation, I love to have you on my team.

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  cool, I'd love to help any way I can

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Dennis Towle Jr. commented on The Almost All-Time Tennessee Titans Defense

Wow, I'm amazed that I actually remember these players and their carreers: Ray Childress, Robert Brazile, Gregg Bingham, George Webster, Zeke Moore, Billy Johnson, and of...

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  guess it was a salary reason the Pack let him go kind of funny he and...

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George Peterson commented on The Almost All-Time Tennessee Titans Defense

Great work once again. I especially like the info on players before my time. Can't get over Webster chasing Bob Hayes down from behind. It's too...

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  yeah, that blows me away too bet it was one of the few times the Bullet...

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