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TODAY SportsWhen you¡¯ve started 41 straight games for a powerhouse program such
as Ohio State, that¡¯s quite the pride sticker.That¡¯s exactly what Michael Jordan
did for the Buckeyes. A versatile blocker who can play both guard and center,
Jordan¡¯s versatility and complete skill set should make him an appealing option
for any team looking for help on the interior this April.Jordan recently spoke
exclusively with MCM about his experience at the combine, playing both guard and
center and how he feels Ryan Day will do as he tries to fill Urban Meyer¡¯s
shoes.JM: What do you feel is the lasting impression you left on the teams at
the combine?MJ: I think every single team walked away with the impression that
I¡¯m a hard worker. I showed them that I¡¯m willing to do whatever it takes to
help the team win and be successful.JM: What¡¯s your favorite part about playing
on the interior of the offensive line?MJ: The interior is where all of the
physical action goes down. I enjoy being physical. Playing on the interior
allows me to get down and dirty and that¡¯s what I love about this game. Football
games are won in the trenches. I enjoy playing a role in the outcome of the
game.JM: That¡¯s great. You played guard your first two seasons but then moved to
center in 2018. Was that a difficult switch for you?MJ: I didn¡¯t find that
difficult at all. I just had to put my mind to it. Once I did that, I was able
to complete the task.JM: What¡¯s the biggest difference between the two?MJ: You
have to be more vocal while playing center. You¡¯re basically like the second
quarterback of the offense. You have to talk a lot. You have to make sure
everyone is on the same page. You have to be a good and clear communicator. At
guard, you just have to listen and play your role. You¡¯re not talking as much at
guard. You just get your assignment and execute.JM: Which of the two do you
think you¡¯ll play at the next level?MJ: I think I¡¯ll probably play guard.JM: Do
you feel there¡¯s a scheme that fits your style best?MJ: I feel like I can play
in any scheme pretty well. We were pretty versatile at Ohio State. I¡¯m not
worried about my ability to adapt to anything. I¡¯m comfortable with that
thought.JM: You¡¯ve had so many great teammates at Ohio State but if you were
going to war tomorrow and could only bring one with you, who would you bring and
why?MJ: If you¡¯re talking about war and not football, I¡¯d have to bring my boy
Malcolm Pridgeon. Malcolm is like a brother to me. I know I can trust him with
anything. I love his passion. I¡¯d do anything for that guy.JM: That¡¯s awesome.
You¡¯re leaving Ohio State as they go through a bit of a transition. How do you
think Ryan Day will do as he permanently takes over for Urban Meyer?MJ: I think
coach Day is gonna do an excellent job. He handles everything like a pro. We
loved having him around. We saw the potential for him to be a head coach. The
guys respect him and he¡¯s full of innovative ideas on offense. Coach Meyer
choose him. Whenever coach Meyer chooses
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coach Meyer would choose would get the job done.JM: That¡¯s awesome. In closing,
what kind of impact is Michael Jordan gonna make at the next level?MJ: I¡¯m gonna
bring the right attitude and toughness to the next level. I¡¯m a competitive guy
who just wants to help his team win ball games. I love to win. Flat out, I love
to win. The first injury report for the week is out and it¡¯s a mixed bag for the
Titans. DNP: Jack Conklin (concussion), Taywan Taylor (foot), Dane Cruikshank
(knee), Daren Bates (illness)Limited: Derrick Morgan (shoulder), Tajae Sharpe
(ankle)Full: Will Compton (hamstring)Conklin, Taylor, and Cruikshank all left
Monday night¡¯s game against the Cowboys with their injuries and all three missed
practice today. Conklin is in the concussion protocol which can be highly
unpredictable. Just this season we have seen Adoree¡¯ Jackson return to play the
following week while Taylor Lewan and Blaine Gabbert both took two weeks before
returning to action. There really is no set timeline with these injuries, but
given that this is a short week for the Titans, it seems like there is a better
than 50-50 chance that Conklin misses the Patriots game. Dennis Kelly would
start at right tackle in his place
and
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to action this season so the team should be OK with him in there if Conklin
can¡¯t go.Taylor was reportedly wearing a walking boot on his injured foot in the
locker room which certainly doesn¡¯t seem like a good sign for him to be able to
go this weekend either. Taylor has been inconsistent in his second season out of
Western Kentucky, but the Titans already thin receiving corps certainly doesn¡¯t
need to get any thinner. If he can¡¯t go ¡ª and maybe even if he can ¡ª Cameron
Batson seems likely to get the start as Tennessee¡¯s primary slot receiver when
the team is in 11 personnel. The speedy, undersized, undrafted rookie from Texas
Tech caught two passes for 21 yards ¡ª both for 3rd down conversions ¡ª in his
first extended action at wide receiver on Monday night and earned praise from
Mike Vrabel for his work in the game.Cruikshank left the Cowboys game early with
a knee injury and did not return. He is a key part of the Titans highly rated
special teams units and will be missed if he can¡¯t get on the field Sunday.
Another key special teamer, Daren Bates missed with an illness. Most of the time
players with an ¡°illness¡± designation return to practice relatively quickly, but
given the Dennis Kelly experience earlier in the year, I won¡¯t rule anything
out. Missing both Bates and Cruikshank would be troublesome for the Titans
coverage units. Those two guys are frequent playmakers in the third phase.In
better news, Derrick Morgan was a limited participant on Wednesday after missing
the Cowboys game with a shoulder injury. It would be a good sign for his
availability if he¡¯s able to get a full practice or two in before the end of the
week. The Titans didn¡¯t miss him too much against Dallas as they tallied 5 sacks
in the second half, but having another quality pass rusher on hand to chase Tom
Brady is always helpful.Tajae Sharpe was also limited in practice with an ankle
injury that he suffered in pregame Monday night. He ended up playing a heavy
complement of snaps in the game without aggravating the injury so he¡¯s likely
going to be able to go on Sunday barring a setback. Even though he¡¯s more than
likely going to be available, it might behoove the Titans to call up either
Roger Lewis or Devin Ross off the practice squad to boost the numbers at wide
receiver. If Taylor can¡¯t go ¡ª which seems pretty likely at this point ¡ª it
would leave them with just four healthy wide receivers on
Sunday
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Will Compton was a full participant as he gets back in the mix after missing
time with a hamstring injury. His availability will be important if Bates can¡¯t
go for whatever reason as he¡¯s another special teams contributor. As for the
Patriots, they seem to be a team getting healthier at the moment. Guard Shaq
Mason, running back Sony Michel, and tight end Rob Gronkowski all made limited
appearances on Wednesday. Michel (knee) and Gronkowski (ankle/back) both had
limited sessions last week before sitting out their game against the Packers so
they could still end up deciding to let those guys rest through their Week 11
bye. Mason did not practice all of last week and missed the game so his limited
showing marks an improvement for him.The Patriots injury report is always long,
but often veteran guys like Dont¡¯a Hightower are listed as limited all week
before ultimately playing every Sunday. I would keep an eye on Mason, Michel,
and Gronkowski, but they otherwise seem to be a healthy football team.