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Questions and thoughts about a potential new stadium for the Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Amy Adams Strunk expecting a new stadium being part of her plan for the Titans in Nashville.

She said that in the summer of 2019 and it was clear as the Titans started talking about stadium renovations with the city.NissanStadiumNight

But as talks between the team and Nashville advanced, per Thursday's report from Nate Rau of Axios, it became clear that a renovation the scope of what’s necessary for Nissan Stadium would be so expensive that an entirely new stadium may be the way to go. [Unlocked]

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The Titans need to think about A.J. Brown the way the Rams think about Cooper Kupp

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – En route to becoming Super Bowl MVP, Cooper Kupp was force fed the football during the Rams' great run.

Matthews Stafford threw him the ball seven times in the Wild Card-round win against Arizona, 11 in the divisional round at Tampa Bay, 14 in the NFC Championship game against San Francisco and 10 in the Super Bowl win over Cincinnati.A.J. Brown

Kupp completed what ranks among the greatest receiving seasons of all time by hauling in 45 of those passes for 625 yards and seven touchdowns, including the game-winner in the title game.

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Titans broadcast rewatch: What's next?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- We were due for a get-together to catch up on some of the most recent developments and a look forward at what's ahead in the short term for the Titans.

Titans MuralSo I decreed a broadcast meeting of the membership to be held Tuesday evening to sort through all these matters. 

We covered a great deal, with a lot of angles regarding Ryan Tannehill, how the Titans compare to the champion Rams and some of their clearest paths to improvement for the upcoming season.

You can rewatch on the private Facebook page or below.

If you're not set up for the text alerts that come before such a show, head below to do so.

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Mike Vrabel scores a big win, and stands atop the AFC South

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Mike Vrabel won NFL coach of the year in voting by a panel of 50 sportswriters selected by the Associated Press, it was revealed at NFL Honors here Thursday night.

Mike Vrabel

“The honor is a reflection of our football team and our staff, which I think is amazing,” Vrabel said. “I love our staff. It’s loyal. They are great teachers, they are great developers, they try to make a connection and an impact on players. I understand that players will come and go, I understand the nature of the National Football League, I played it in for 14 years. I think you can still make a connection, you can still try to care about guys off the field.”

The Titans announced Wednesday that Vrabel and Jon Robinson had agreed to contract extensions. Vrabel’s original five-year deal was through 2022. [Unlocked]

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Toughest ballot yet: How I voted for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

LOS ANGELES – The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 includes a short-career offensive tackle, an inspirational inside linebacker, two tremendous interior defensive linemen, and, for the sixth consecutive year, a safety.Hall of Fame Final Vote

With 15 modern-era finalists that included no-clear cut first-ballot newcomer, the selection committee of 49 -- of which I am honored to be one -- chose Tony Boselli, Sam Mills, Richard Seymour, Bryant Young and LeRoy Butler.

Cliff Branch was elected as the senior candidate, Art McNally as the contributor and Dick Vermeil as the coach to round out the class of eight.

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Jon Robinson and Mike Vrabel get what they deserved

Jon Robinson and Mike Vrabel got what they deserved.

Tuesday, the Titans announced contract extensions for their general manager and coach. The lengths are unknown, but the duo had deals that ran through 2022.

Jon Robinson and Mike Vrabel

Amy Adams Strunk is wise to make the move, which was a no-brainer and never seemed in doubt. The two bring the franchise excellent stability.

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Tim Kelly addition shows again Mike Vrabel's willingness to supplement staff

LOS ANGELES -- A year after Mike Vrabel supplemented his defensive staff with an extra coach to serve as a resource for his defensive coordinator, he’s going a bit further on the offensive side of the ball.

While Vrabel never said much about the role of senior defensive assistant Jim Schwartz, Shane Bowen said Schwartz was an “invaluable resource” to him.Tim Kelly

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Now Vrabel is bringing in Tim Kelly on the offensive side, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Per Chase McCabe of 102.5 The Game, he will be “senior offensive assistant/ passing game coordinator.”

That’s obviously a more precise and substantial title than Schwartz's.

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