Alterraun Verner News

Alterraun Verner spoke with Titansonline.com about how the upgrades in the passing game will benefit the CBs who have to go against them day in and day out.

"It's all different, when, what I like to say, when it gets 'real,' " Verner said.

What made Tennessee's two young corners, Alterraun Verner and Jason McCourty , so darn good in 2011? Last time, I tried to stress the importance of gaining yards after the catch as one of the key indicators of an offense's explosiveness and effectiveness, so naturally it should be equally as important to defense to stop receivers from running in ... (more)

Most of the free agents on the market have been signed, and the draft has already came and went, but free agency isn't over until it's over, and there are still some players that could really improve some rosters.

Cortland Finnegan has left Tennessee for St. Louis, and Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner thinks he's the man to replace Finnegan.

The Tennessee Titans lost a team leader in Cortland Finnegan. It's a good sign that they are content with their depth at nickel corner, as the only player they've added in free agency and the draft was a cornerback selected on the third day of NFL draft weekend.

Tennessee Titans cornerback cornerback Jason McCourty, left, is congratulated by Cortland Finnegan as he returns an interception 87 yard for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Houston Texans at LP Field on Sunday, Dec.

While some people will point out that the draft was only a month ago, I have a different view: it's only 11 months until the next draft.

It remains to be seen whether the Titans add depth in the defensive backfield, but it looks like the team is short on experience at present.

One of the most commonly used words in referencing cornerback Tommie Campbell last season was "raw." A seventh-round pick out of little-known California University of Pennsylvania, Campbell was drafted primarily because of his tremendous athletic skills and possible upside.

The NFL draft has been over for a few weeks now, but that doesn't mean that Tennessee Titans brass is done trying to improve the team's roster.

Dec 24, 2011; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Andre Goodman hits Buffalo Bills running back Tashard Choice and knocks the ball free during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Veteran cornerback Drayton Florence was released by the Buffalo Bills last week and is now poised to start his free agency tour with a stop in Tennessee .