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San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Titans revamp their offensive line to protect No. 1 draft pick Cam Ward
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Trying to fix the offensive line was this offseason's top priority for the Tennessee Titans even before quarterback Cam Ward became the No. 1 overall pick. Only four NFL teams allowed more sacks in the 2024 season than Tennessee and that was a reason why the Titans won only three games in coach Brian Callahan's debut season. New general manager Mike Borgonzi signed Dan Moore Jr. as the Titans' left tackle along with veteran Kevin Zeitler as a right guard. JC Latham, their first-round pick a year ago, has switched ends to right tackle. Protecting the quarterback better is a priority. That's why offensive line guru Bill Callahan has taken his linemen back to fundamentals this offseason. 'I think we have a good vision,' Callahan said Tuesday. 'I think we'll have a better idea as it unfolds here in training camp.' The Titans have plenty of room for improvement with only Houston (54), Seattle (54), Cleveland (66) and Chicago (68) giving up more than Tennessee's 52 sacks allowed. Center Lloyd Cushenberry, who missed eight games with an Achilles' tendon injury, is busy rehabbing along with Zeitler. Brian Callahan said that's by design as the Titans try to manage the 35-year-old Zeitler. 'Don't need to see a lot of Zeitler at the moment," the Titans coach said. "He's pretty proven at this point in his career. So more just about being smart than anything else. But he's here, he's participating, he's around, he's in meetings and he's with us.' The Titans made a beeline for Moore in free agency. The Pittsburgh left tackle got a four-year deal worth $82 million and $50 million guaranteed as a rare starting offensive tackle available in free agency. 'It's hard to find, you know, quality tackles any more in free agency because everybody's keeping them,' Bill Callahan said. The 6-foot-5, 315-pound Moore's best ability might be his availability. He started all 66 games he's played, including 17 last season. His arrival helps Tennessee try to fix right tackle where four different players started last season. Moore's big contract is a sign the Titans see beyond the NFL-high 12 sacks along with 41 quarterback pressures allowed by Moore, according to Pro Football Focus. Moore said he thought he played well last season and expects to improve his game with Bill Callahan's help. "All I'm looking forward to is the future,' Moore said. Latham has spent the offseason losing weight after getting up to 370 pounds at the end of his rookie season with the added heft slowing him down. He met with his position coach and worked with the Titans' nutritionist and his own chef to cut down his food. That is why Latham showed up for the third phase of the offseason program at 337 pounds, and he is working to get closer to 325 or even 320 as he settles back in the position he played in college at Alabama. Latham said he'll play wherever the Titans want him. The Titans linemen hope to build on chemistry started this offseason working out at offensive line coach Duke Manyweather's gym in Texas. Moore was there with Latham and left guard Peter Skoronski, going into his third NFL season with yet another left tackle. Skoronski, the 11th pick overall in 2023, said he'll miss Latham but sees Moore's experience as being helpful. 'He's got a great attitude and works super, super hard," Skoronski said of Moore. "So we already gel pretty well. And you always want to have a great relationship with your left tackle. So I think we're off to a good start with that.' ___
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Titans revamp their offensive line to protect No. 1 draft pick Cam Ward
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Trying to fix the offensive line was this offseason's top priority for the Tennessee Titans even before quarterback Cam Ward became the No. 1 overall pick. Only four NFL teams allowed more sacks in the 2024 season than Tennessee and that was a reason why the Titans won only three games in coach Brian Callahan's debut season. New general manager Mike Borgonzi signed Dan Moore Jr. as the Titans' left tackle along with veteran Kevin Zeitler as a right guard. JC Latham, their first-round pick a year ago, has switched ends to right tackle. Protecting the quarterback better is a priority. That's why offensive line guru Bill Callahan has taken his linemen back to fundamentals this offseason. 'I think we have a good vision,' Callahan said Tuesday. 'I think we'll have a better idea as it unfolds here in training camp.' The Titans have plenty of room for improvement with only Houston (54), Seattle (54), Cleveland (66) and Chicago (68) giving up more than Tennessee's 52 sacks allowed. Center Lloyd Cushenberry, who missed eight games with an Achilles' tendon injury, is busy rehabbing along with Zeitler. Brian Callahan said that's by design as the Titans try to manage the 35-year-old Zeitler. 'Don't need to see a lot of Zeitler at the moment,' the Titans coach said. 'He's pretty proven at this point in his career. So more just about being smart than anything else. But he's here, he's participating, he's around, he's in meetings and he's with us.' The Titans made a beeline for Moore in free agency. The Pittsburgh left tackle got a four-year deal worth $82 million and $50 million guaranteed as a rare starting offensive tackle available in free agency. 'It's hard to find, you know, quality tackles any more in free agency because everybody's keeping them,' Bill Callahan said. The 6-foot-5, 315-pound Moore's best ability might be his availability. He started all 66 games he's played, including 17 last season. His arrival helps Tennessee try to fix right tackle where four different players started last season. Moore's big contract is a sign the Titans see beyond the NFL-high 12 sacks along with 41 quarterback pressures allowed by Moore, according to Pro Football Focus. Moore said he thought he played well last season and expects to improve his game with Bill Callahan's help. 'All I'm looking forward to is the future,' Moore said. Latham has spent the offseason losing weight after getting up to 370 pounds at the end of his rookie season with the added heft slowing him down. He met with his position coach and worked with the Titans' nutritionist and his own chef to cut down his food. That is why Latham showed up for the third phase of the offseason program at 337 pounds, and he is working to get closer to 325 or even 320 as he settles back in the position he played in college at Alabama. Latham said he'll play wherever the Titans want him. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The Titans linemen hope to build on chemistry started this offseason working out at offensive line coach Duke Manyweather's gym in Texas. Moore was there with Latham and left guard Peter Skoronski, going into his third NFL season with yet another left tackle. Skoronski, the 11th pick overall in 2023, said he'll miss Latham but sees Moore's experience as being helpful. 'He's got a great attitude and works super, super hard,' Skoronski said of Moore. 'So we already gel pretty well. And you always want to have a great relationship with your left tackle. So I think we're off to a good start with that.' ___ AP NFL:
India.com
31-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
WATCH: Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill's cold exchange sparks buzz IPL 2025 Eliminator
Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya share an awkward moment during the toss(X) New Delhi: The Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya had an unusual chat with Shubman Gill during the eliminator toss at IPL 2025. When Pandya won the toss, he briefly attempted to shake Gill's hand, but Gill was hesitant and neither shook the other's which was all very visible on the TV screens. Afterward, an unusual silence hung between Hardik and Shastri, as Hardik bypassed the usual handshake and approached Shastri directly. Shubman gill involved in ego war with Hardik Pandya 🤪 Hardik tried to shake his hands but Shubman didn't because of his fragile ego that too in front of the one who made his t20 career. — Crasher🤴🏾 (@lmao_crx3r) May 30, 2025 Following the coin toss, Mumbai Indians' batting coach, Kieron Pollard, demonstrated a firm handshake with captain Hardik Pandya, seemingly offering an example of proper sportsmanship. Hardik Panda won the toss and elected to bat for his team in Mullanpur. Mumbai Indians' openers, Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow, capitalized on the powerplay, providing a solid foundation for their innings with scores of 81 and 47 runs respectively. At the end of 20 overs, Mumbai Indians reached a massive score of 228 runs at the loss five wickets. Despite several errors in both batting and fielding, the Titans' strong performance, particularly Sudharsan's impressive 80 runs from 49 balls, allowed them to remain competitive until the very end. However, their final score of 208 for six proved insufficient, resulting in their elimination from the tournament. Mumbai Indians secured key moments in their match, advancing them to Qualifier 2 against the Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
The Advertiser
30-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Gold Coast Titans sign young gun to long-term deal
Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gold Coast Titans sign young gun to long-term deal
Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. "Family is very important to Keano and he and his partner have just welcomed their first child and it's great that they'll be able to continue to raise their family here on the Coast."
