We need a miracle... A Music City Miracle (Titans 15 CCM)

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Welcome to my Madden 15 Titans Franchise. For the last couple of days, I've been messing with settings and gameplay to get a feel of the game before I dive in. The plan is to only control my team, but if I feel like things aren't working out well, I'll start controlling the rest.

I'll start with a couple of reserved posts and then get things under way. Enjoy.

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Current Schedule

2015 Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Dec 13	at San Diego Chargers
Sep 13	vs Baltimore Ravens
Sep 20	vs Indianapolis Colts
Sep 28	at Carolina Panthers
Oct 4	vs Jacksonville Jaguars
Oct 11	at Buffalo Bills
Oct 18	vs Atlanta Falcons
Oct 25	vs BYE WEEK
Nov 1	at Jacksonville Jaguars
Nov 8	at Miami Dolphins
Nov 16	at Houston Texans
Nov 22	vs New York Jets
Nov 29	vs Houston Texans
Dec 6	at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dec 20	vs New Orleans Saints
Dec 27	at Indianapolis Colts
Jan 3	vs New England Patriots

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Titans Ownership Officially Announced
July 25, 2014
Following Bud Adams’ death last year, ownership of the Tennessee Titans was put on the Estate of Bud Adams. This was primarily controlled by Adams’ son-in-law Tommie Smith. Also placed within the ownership was Adams’ two children, Susie Smith (Tommie’s wife) and Amy Adams Hunt. Kenneth S Adams IV was also placed on as a board member. It was announced today however that control would be placed in Adams IV name solely moving forward. Tommie and Susan Smith as well as Amy Adams Hunt will still be within the organization in some regard, but that was not announced at this time.

Adams IV has worked for the Titans organization for eight years on the administrative side of the franchise. It has been said that prior to Bud Adams’ passing, Adams IV was being groomed to become the next controlling owner of the franchise. Following the announcement, questions from the media were handled by Adams IV, key questions and answers from the session can be seen below.

Reporter: Mr. Adams, with this announcement coming so close to the start of the preseason, are you expecting to make any front office changes prior to this season?

Adams IV: At this point, I don’t see any changes coming. I’m fully committed to Ruston Webster as our executive vice president and general manager moving forward. I worked with him to some regard over the last nine months and have a great rapport with him.

Reporter: Mr. Adams, do you have any expectations or thoughts on moving the franchise outside of Nashville in the coming years?

Adams IV: No. At this time, we are committed to bringing a Super Bowl to Nashville. In fact, we have already begun discussions with the city to build and updated stadium going forward. More details on that will be coming out when we have them.

Reporter: Expectations of this team by many believe it to be a rocky season ahead for the Titans. What are your thoughts on those beliefs?

Adams IV: It very well may be a struggle. We have a new coaching staff and a change in defense from a 4-3 to a 3-4. Adapting to things like this will take time. However, I believe we have great young team and we may be able to turn some heads this season.

Adams IV expects to be very hands on with the team, making sure GM Ruston Webster and head coach Ken Whisenhunt have whatever they needs to help the team grow. The year 2014 is a new beginning in Nashville and hopes are high going in.

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Titans Agree to Terms With Three Free Agents
August 1, 2014

Roughly a week before the Titans have their preseason opener against Green Bay, Ruston Webster and the Titans have announced three free agent signings.

Former Chief Brandon Flowers was the first player announced. Flowers was released in June by the Kansas City Chiefs, and although sources expected him to sign with the Chargers, head coach Ken Whisenhunt convinced Flowers to come to Tennessee.

Next was running back LaMichael James. James was initially signed by the Titans and then released during his rookie season. He had show signs of brilliance with Tampa Bay, but was overshadowed by Doug Martin.

Finally, outside linebacker Desmond Bishop was brought in to compete for the starting spot on the right side. Bishop, 30, was released last year by the Vikings. All three players announced one year contracts with Tennessee.

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Spoiler

I will not be doing Game-by-Game recaps of the preseason, but merely the events between games with be mentioned in a story.

Following the Titans 21-0 victory over Green Bay, they announced their first round of cuts.

QB Tyler Wilson
HB jackie Battle
TE Beau BrinkleyDT Chigbo Anunoby
CB Micah Pellerin

It was also announced that due to the injury to Charlie Whitehurst against the Packers [broken ribs] he would be inactive against the Saints in week two. Rookie Zach Mettenberger is expected to start and play the first half, with Jake Locker playing the second half.

Shonn Greene will be inactive in week two as well. Sources within the organization say he is recovering from an injury in practice, but many believe it is due to his performance last week in which he averaged less than 2.5 yards per carry. Rookie Bishop Sankey, Leon Washington, and LaMichael James are all expected to see playing time.

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Locker Named Official Starter
Although both Jake Locker and rookie Zach Mettenberger looked impressive despite the loss to New Orleans, head coach Ken Whisenhunt announced today that Locker will be the official starter for the next two weeks of the preseason and also the first game of the regular season. However, who is backup will be is undetermined. Charlie Whitehurst is set to be back next week against Atlanta and will fight for the backup role. It is expected by many that the Titans will carry three quarterbacks on their roster. Whisenhunt stated that Whitehurst will have ample opportunity to make a case for himself as the number two behind Locker.

Greene Back in Lineup
Shonn Greene who sat out last week's game will be back in the lineup this week. Greene will be slated as the number two back behind rookie Bishop Sankey and will be given a number of carries in the second half. Greene has struggled this preseason and will be fighting for a starting role with the Titans. Leon Washington will be the third back on the depth chart with LaMichael James unlikely to see much time.

Rookie Lewan to Start
Titans first round pick, offensive tackle Taylor Lewan is expected to start over veteran Michael Oher for the last two weeks of the preseason. "Lewan has impressed us these last two weeks and we want to see how he performs with the first team offense and against a first team defense." Whisenhunt stated following the announcement.

Another Round of Cuts
Another week of cuts have gone by and the following players were let go.
SS Marqueston Huff
CB Marc Anthony
LB Mose Fokou
DE Lavar Edwards
OT Byron Stingily
WR Marc Mariani - Unfortunate that a fan favorite like Mariani is cut, but the Titans have great depth in the return game and Mariani has struggled as a receiver.