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Mike Vrabel: They had a funeral planned for the Titans, but we’re not dead

The opening match of week 16 ended with a victory of los Titans that brings them dangerously close to the playoffs. After getting his tenth win of the year, coach Mike Vrabel spoke a few words to his detractors.

At a post-match press conference, the Tennessee coach said that after the club’s poor results in recent days (1-2 in his last three games) the Titans were taken for granted and by defeating San Francisco they regain their label as AFC contenders.

“They had a funeral planned for the Titans. It was scheduled for yesterday or today. But we are not dead yet, “he developed.” We will return and our next opponent is the Dolphins. We have 10 days. This weekend will be good. I am happy that the players can have rest after winning. “

It should be noted that from week 9, first matchday the Titans did not have Derrick Henry, Ryan Tanehill had his two best wide receivers intermittently (Julio Jones and AJ Brown) due to injuries.

The absences of the three best elements were reflected in the offensive production. Through the air, the Titans averaged 170.1 passing yards per game and 128.7 on the ground; In perspective, for the first eight weeks they boasted 229.5 yards through the air and 147.6 yards per carry.

Plus, Jones and Brown’s return to business is just some of the good news at Nissan Stadium. Henry is expected to be able to return to action for the playoffs. after undergo foot surgery.

Proud coach

On the other hand, Vrabel was proud of the team he leads and he assured that it is a team that knows how to play physical and are committed to the cause of the Titans, who aspire to get their second division crown in a row.

“We must be willing to be beaten, to bleed, to savor it and fight back. That is why it is an honor to coach this team “, he pointed. “Guys are interested, they do everything they can. It’s not always perfect.”

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