Professor

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

Titans, Thornton agree on five-year deal; Givens visits team


March 13, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms Monday on a five-year deal worth more than $22 million with Indianapolis linebacker David Thornton.

Thornton was scheduled to meet with three other teams but after visiting with the Titans coaches, decided to play for Tennessee.

"He fell in love with them and the city," his agent Brian Mackler told The Associated Press. "I think they understand the value David brings and what he does."

Thornton, a fourth-round pick in 2002, became a starter in his second season and was one of the team's most visible players in the community. Last year, he was the team's fifth-leading tackler (96), had two sacks, forced two fumbles and was a key player on special teams.

Mackler said Thornton told him more than a year ago he wanted to stay in Indianapolis, but when things didn't work out, they looked elsewhere.

The Titans, with money to spend in free agency for the first time in several seasons, needed to boost a defense that was among the NFL's worst last season. Thornton will provide some much-needed speed opposite Keith Bulluck.



Updated on Monday, Mar 13, 2006 3:00 pm EST

MickeyG

This deal almost hurts the Colts more than it helps the Titans. Last year the Colts had such a great defense, but they have already lost a few big pieces.

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Professor

colts are getting thinner on the defensive side. I wonder if this means shootouts again.

bigboy

I actually thought the Colts brough him back, but this is a nice start and he's an above average player who can do a lot and Tenn. has a nice D-line coming together as well.

I wonder too....