Titans QB Jake Locker might not play against the Colts [Merge]

[MTC]

Jake Locker could hardly grip the ball at the end of the game, per Whisenhunt. Had an MRI this morning

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports)

September 22, 2014

 

Whisenhunt said he's unsure about Locker's availability for Sunday's game vs Indy #Titans

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports)

September 22, 2014

 

Charlie Whitehurtst is the back QB. 

[TKnight24]

Another divisional blowout coming?

[Superman]

Wow. That dude cannot stay healthy.

[SteelCityColt]

Wow. That dude cannot stay healthy.

Surely this is his make or break season. If the Titans carry on as they have and they've got a high pick surely they blow it up at QB? What is to it cut him next season 4 Mill in dead money?

[Superman]

Surely this is his make or break season. If the Titans carry on as they have and they've got a high pick surely they blow it up at QB? What is to it cut him next season 4 Mill in dead money?

 

This is his last year under contract. Four year rookie deal. And the Titans declined his 5th year option.

 

He was good in Week 1. Regressed mightily the past two games, and maybe that's due to injury, I don't know. But at this rate, he's not a Titan after this year. A shame, too, because he has talent, and he's super athletic.

[jvan1973]

Here comes Charlie Whitehurst

[SteelCityColt]

This is his last year under contract. Four year rookie deal. And the Titans declined his 5th year option.

 

He was good in Week 1. Regressed mightily the past two games, and maybe that's due to injury, I don't know. But at this rate, he's not a Titan after this year. A shame, too, because he has talent, and he's super athletic.

Talent, super athletic, can't stay healthy... Sound like another young QB you know?

I'm sure if the Titans let go someone will pick him up as a backup at the very least, hard to get injured on the bench!

[Le Neon]

https://twitter.com/jwyattsports/status/514150695864643584

https://twitter.com/jwyattsports/status/514150897790619648

Charlie Whitehurtst is the back QB.

According to Wikipedia, Whitehurst played for the San Diego Chargers. Twice.

As long as their Colts kryptonite didn't rub off on him, we're golden.

[chad72]

Good time to own the Colts' defense in fantasy football, which I do .

[Bluefire4]

Good time to own the Colts' defense in fantasy football, which I do .

Same here. Did great for me last week.

[HtownColt]

Can't even remember Locker playing against the Colts the last two years

[snkdy]

What about Mettenberger?

[SteelCityColt]

What about Mettenberger?

He looked good in preseason, why not give him a whirl.

[MTC]

What about Mettenberger?

He's been inactive the past few games.

[TKnight24]

He's been inactive the past few games.

He'll be active Sunday if Locker doesn't go

[krunk]

Locker seems to always be hurt for the Colts game every year except for one that I remember.

[Dark Superman]

Did anyone tell Locker that Mathis isn't playing?

[oldunclemark]

Locker not playing is a bad break for the Colts

[Jhaze55]

Inability to grip the ball and soreness..?

 

I don't know about football, but in baseball, those are signs of ligament damage. Tommy John surgery time..?

 

Kinda confusing. Don't think i've ever seen that in football

 

Edit: or maybe it's just nerve damage. Either way, stinks for Locker

[Synthetic]

Locker is a bust anyway. it's going to be a blowout with the Colts racking up big points despite whoever is starting.

[New Zealands #1 Colts Fan]

Good time to own the Colts' defense in fantasy football, which I do .

 

Im happy owning the chargers versus jags this week. ( nice bye week replacement for my bengals D )

[1959Colts]

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With Jake Locker potentially out for the immediate future, backup Charlie Whitehurst could get a chance to show what he can do for the Tennessee Titans.

 

aka. Clipboard Jesus

[SilentHill]

I don't think this will happen. It's a bluff by the Titans.

 

Albeit a good bluff, because Locker has always done well against us.

[DougDew]

Did Locker get hurt again?   I seem to recall that Whitehurst is one of those backups that can string a few good games together.

[CR91]

I dont get why they dont just see what they got in their rookie QB methinburger or what ever his name is

[jvan1973]

I dont get why they dont just see what they got in their rookie QB methinburger or what ever his name is

Methinburger sounds like a terrible option at a white trash restaurant

[CR91]

Methinburger sounds like a terrible option at a white trash restaurant

 

[SkyBane]

Did Locker get hurt again?   I seem to recall that Whitehurst is one of those backups that can string a few good games together.

Yeah, Locker suffered a wrist injury in the Cincy game. The reason Whitehurst might start is due to questionable injury status. If Locker misses significant time to injury again, however, he is likely done in Tennessee.

[sfergson727]

Well, that's not good.  If our past teaches us anything, it's that we have a tendency to let backup quarterbacks have career days.  I guess it's all part of hoosier hospitality, sometimes our good will towards others comes back to bite us in the butt. 

 

Dear Colts,  it is acceptable and appropriate to make a back up quarterback cry, no need to boost their confidence by blowing the game...okay?

[CroatianColtsFan21]

Methinburger sounds like a terrible option at a white trash restaurant

I'm out of likes, but this deserves a "comment of the year" award! I loled

[ProblChld32]

Methinburger sounds like a terrible option at a white trash restaurant

 

*Rimshot* 

[chad72]

I don't think this will happen. It's a bluff by the Titans.

 

Albeit a good bluff, because Locker has always done well against us.

 

Locker has also turned it over at crucial times against us, so I don't think it is a bluff. You don't lose at home 10-26 vs the Cowboys' D that timidly. Locker is a big part of their problems right now. He had a good game 1 but has been regressing progressively.

[ColtsLegacy]

Did Locker get hurt again?   I seem to recall that Whitehurst is one of those backups that can string a few good games together.

 

Locker injured his pride on account of his terrible play. He's taking it day-by-day.

[jskinnz]

I don't think this will happen. It's a bluff by the Titans.

 

Albeit a good bluff, because Locker has always done well against us.

 

By always do you mean the 1 career game Locker played in against Indy?  That one game in which he quite possibly threw the worst INT I have ever seen that Vaughn returned 3 whole yards for an TD?

[John Waylon]

I doubt it will happen.

Like someone said, any time a backup QB plays (and it's not just against us. It happens all the time throughout the league. See: Kirk Cousins) they usually fare well. Defenses don't know what to expect from them because they haven't been preparing for them.

[Smonroe]

We went to the Thursday night game in Tenn last season.  I bought a gameday pin and jokingly asked the lady at the counter if they'll be selling the Locker jersey's half price when he's gone next year.

 

She said "I hope so."

 

We are blessed.

[SkyBane]

I doubt it will happen.

Like someone said, any time a backup QB plays (and it's not just against us. It happens all the time throughout the league. See: Kirk Cousins) they usually fare well. Defenses don't know what to expect from them because they haven't been preparing for them.

http://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2014/9/22/6829195/jake-locker-injured-hand-vs-bengals-status-for-sunday-unknown

 

of note, Whizenhunt state that Locker was barely capable of gripping a football at the end of the game on Sunday. Whitehurst is a real possibility if the MRI comes back badly.

[Nobody]

Locker can't even grip the football. And Whisenhut has said he'd start Clipboard Jesus, so that's what I expect to happen.

[NewEra]

I thought tenn was supposed to be good. But from what I saw from watching them play the Cowboys at home they are jags horrible.

[NewColtsFan]

It's not clear that Locker will start or play against us Sunday.

 

Hurt his wrist last week.

 

If he can't go,  Charlie Whitehurst gets the nod.....

 

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000399100/article/jake-locker-underwent-mri-week-4-status-uncertain