SUMMARY: As WR Tyrone Calico enters the final year of his contract, he finds himself fighting for playing time. According to Titans Coach Jeff Fisher, Calico still isn't 100% from a calf injury he suffered last season. "Well, he’s working. He’s still not 100 percent over the calf injury," said Fisher. "He’s working hard and finishing most of the practices. What I hope to see from Tyrone (Calico) is that he will start to separate himself from some of the other receivers. He’s got the running ability, the hands and the play making ability to do that. He needs ample time and opportunity to do that and he has to do that." Fisher also pointed out that Calico still isn't consistent enough to be counted on. "He is still inconsistent," Fisher continues. "The more balls he catches the more consistent he will be. Consistency in practice is one thing. An issue with Ty is a consistency in games. He’s got to carry over practice to the field."
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Translation: he may barely make the squad this year but unless he has over 40 receptions Bye Bye. Man- the 2003 draft class has been a REAL disappointment.
Was Fisher referring to the calf injury from last season? I can't imagine how that could still be lingering on.
I hope this isn't one of those chronic things like we see with some players and hamstring injuries.
I think ty and rich gardner will be pleasant suprises to us all this year....
I kind of feel for the dude. Ever since the cheapshot horsecollar tackle by Roy Williams in the Dallas scrimmage a few years ago....he's pretty much sucked. I think he was going to break out that year.....
dontdraftCutler said:
He's had the drops his entire career. I don't think he makes the squad this year.
I think Calico's contract makes him all but guaranteed to be on the final 53-man roster.
If memory serves, he'd count around $250,000 in dead money if cut from his original signing bonus.
Calico's CAP numbers are not high. He would have to be beat out by Wade or Orr for the last WR spot which probally will not happen.
Read what Fisher said; "He’s got the running ability, the hands and the play making ability to do that." Calico might be the only real deep threat we have.
Hopefully he can work through the calf and start to show something.
Read what Fisher said; "He’s got the running ability, the hands and the play making ability to do that." Calico might be the only real deep threat we have.
Hopefully he can work through the calf and start to show something.
TitanJeff said:
I think that is about right. Wade may actually have a higher CAP number.
Wade does.
In terms of dead money, it doesn't really matter. The Titans wouldn't take any extra cap hit by cutting him.
In terms of dead money, it doesn't really matter. The Titans wouldn't take any extra cap hit by cutting him.
I think it'll shake out as:
Bennett, Givens, Wade, Williams, Roby and Calico. B. Jones will start on the PUP and Orr to the practice squad. I know they talked of Thomas looking good early so the Titans could look to seven WRs as they did a few years back.
Bennett, Givens, Wade, Williams, Roby and Calico. B. Jones will start on the PUP and Orr to the practice squad. I know they talked of Thomas looking good early so the Titans could look to seven WRs as they did a few years back.
Calico will be the 3rd reciever on the depth chart, he will be great at slot, and he is the best deep threat we have.
It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Wade plays well in the pre-season games to give him an extension to lower his cap number. This would lock up our slot guy for 2-3 yrs along with a guy that can return punts. This also woulod avoid going into the offseason with Bennett, Calico, and Wade as UFA.
I think Bennett will want too much money to sign him to an extension now. He will be looking for Givens type numbers. Their production is about equal.
I think Bennett will want too much money to sign him to an extension now. He will be looking for Givens type numbers. Their production is about equal.
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