NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Observed and heard in the locker room after the Tennessee Titans' 16-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at LP Field.
Highly critical: Free safety Michael Griffin played one of the most productive games of his career last week. He was outspoken about his poor showing in this week's game, speaking softly as he said he was sorry.
Griffin gave up a 59-yard catch-and-run to tight end Clay Harbor early on and failed to secure the late onside kick that gave the Jaguars a chance at a game-winning field goal.
“I played like crap, no excuses, got to play better than that, got to apologize to my teammates,” Griffin said. “I need to make those plays. ... Right now I am down on myself, I feel like I almost cost my team the game. I’ve got to work harder this week in practice and bounce back next week.”
Big block: After Griffin failed to collect the onside kick, the Jaguars moved to the Tennessee 37-yard line and tried a 55-yard field goal with Josh Scobee.
“I had that sinking feeling, just because of what we went through last week, I’ll be honest with you,” Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt said, referring to the Titans’ blown 25-point lead in a loss to Cleveland.
But Sammie Hill got his hand up and blocked Scobee’s low kick to ensure the Titans' victory over the Jaguars.
Hill said he felt like he had a chance on a Jaguars extra point earlier.
“I kind of felt a little soft edge on the other side of the center,” Hill said. “I told them if I get another chance I was going to go up a little bit harder than I did the first time. Just got good push and got my arm up.”
Cornerback Jason McCourty said he let out a sigh of relief when he heard the “thump-thump” that comes when a kick is blocked.
McCourty said he was surprised it was Hill.
“The odds were not very high. He’s a big, round guy, so you don’t expect him to get his hands up,” McCourty said. “But I love for that to happen for us.”
Meaningless socks: Daimion Stafford pulled on a pair of green socks with the Boston Celtics logo on them but said he’s not a fan of Boston basketball and that they were just socks.
Pictures: Check out my Instagram account for some post-game videos and pictures, including a big smile from Avery Williamson as he reviewed his big play.
