Vrabel/Titans Part Ways With Ryan Allen

[Ian]

This move was surprising. They cut him in favor of a guy on their practice squad after a pretty good performance over the weekend, which given his chemistry with Gostkowski as a holder, you would think they would have kept him:

Titans release punter Ryan Allen in puzzling move

The Tennessee Titans announced on Tuesday that they have parted ways with punter Ryan Allen, who filled in for injured punter Brett Kern during the team's Week 9 victory over the Chicago Bears. In that game, Allen punted eight times for an average of 50.5 yards per…

titanswire.usatoday.com

Very odd.

 

[jmt57]

Very odd. Those back-to-back punts were the turning point in Tennessee's loss to the Colts, and it may end up costing the Titans the division.

Why would you even consider cutting a veteran that just averaged 50.5 yards per punt, in favor of a guy who has only played two games between three teams over the last two years?

 

[jah]

If a reason they were keeping him was his chemistry with Gostkowski, maybe this means they're getting ready to cut Gostkowski too.

 

[p8ryts]

I thought Ryan Allen was really good with the Pats. Why is he unwanted by anyone?

 

[sb1]

 

[PP2]

Very odd. Those back-to-back punts were the turning point in Tennessee's loss to the Colts, and it may end up costing the Titans the division.

Why would you even consider cutting a veteran that just averaged 50.5 yards per punt, in favor of a guy who has only played two games between three teams over the last two years?

Reportedly was very good in practice, but obviously whiffed big time in a division game.

But still no reason to release Allen- completely baffling.

 

[PP2]

Pretty dumb.

 

[sb1]

Pretty dumb.

Kinda vague but at least it's not bench-Butler-and-blow-the-Super-Bowl vague.

 

[Kontradiction]

Kinda vague but at least it's not bench-Butler-and-blow-the-Super-Bowl vague.

You’re going to trigger some people with that one.

 

[Family]

Who is making these final decisions in Tennessee?

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Strange indeed. If not for drafting an excellent punter on a cheap deal I still considered Allen a strength here

 

[bresna]

Allen gets vet minimum of $1.05 Million. The rookie is on a practice squad salary of $107K. Money maybe?

Also, maybe Vrabel is worried that when his punter comes off IR next week, he'd have a problem?

 

[tasmlab]

I thought Ryan Allen was really good with the Pats. Why is he unwanted by anyone?

I never saw why the team made it a priority to replace him. (I'm perfectly happy with Bailey and don't disagree with the decision to have him)

 

[brdmaverick]

I suppose Tennessee has buyer's remorse when it comes to picking up the Pats' kickers

 

[Joker]

Really have to wonder what the hell was going on when the Patriots passed on DJ Metcalf....WTF did they think was wrong with this stud?

 

[bresna]

Really have to wonder what the hell was going on when the Patriots passed on DJ Metcalf....WTF did they think was wrong with this stud?

And this has what to do with Ryan Allen and the Titans??

And if you're talking about DK Metcalf, just remember he was the 64th pick and the 9th WR picked.

 

[Joker]

And this has what to do with Ryan Allen and the Titans??

And if you're talking about DK Metcalf, just remember he was the 64th pick and the 9th WR picked.

yeah..wrong thread...and I DID mean DK...please forgive me

 

[Chevy]

Can he rush the passer?

 

[DarrylS]

Can he "stretch the field"??

Can he "take the top off the defense"??

Inquiring minds want to know..

 

[p8ryts]

Really have to wonder what the hell was going on when the Patriots passed on DJ Metcalf....WTF did they think was wrong with this stud?

couldn't kick for distance.