TTN Daily Links: 6/12/13

Not a huge day in the NFL, but there is still some news to cover!

• Receiver Nate Washington joined NFL Network and covered the Titans with their 32 in 32 series the other. From the sounds of it, the receivers understand that they are the key to opening up the run game for Chris Johnson, who has the ability to rush for 2,000 yards again, according to Nate Washington.
• Many Titans fans, including myself, were excited about the news that Ravens fullback Vonta Leach was close to being released. Now, he has been released by Baltimore; however, he is not likely to be a Tennessee Titan. The three-time Pro Bowler has expressed a desire to play for Houston but is scheduled to visit Miami.
• Rex Ryan still has an obsession with Mark Sanchez, who has been taking all of the first-team reps for the Jets. That marks one win for the Titans in 2013.
• The Jacksonville Jaguars claimed former Eagles and Patriots backup quarterback Mike Kafka off the waiver after the signing of Tim Tebow to the Patriots. Kafka has the opportunity to start for the Jaguars in 2013, as the team does not have a starter-quality quarterback on the roster.

OTA Update (6/10/13)

Jim Wyatt of the Tenessean and Titan Insider has published a report from Monday's OTA:

-Jake Locker and Nate Washington seem to be improving their chemistry. The two hooked up for a couple of nice passes in the practice today.

-Chris Johnson seems to be on the right track for 2013 after breaking out for a big run during today's practice. He appears to be in great shape, which is probably a result of attending the team's OTAs, unlike how he used to work out privately in Florida before he got his new contract. 

-Fullback Colin Mooney has benefitted from the absence of fullback Quinn Johnson. Mooney could easily upset Johnson as the starting fullback in 2013. 

-Receiver Michael Preston has been very impressive with 2nd round draft pick our of the University of Tennessee, Justin Hunter, being out with an injury. Look for Preston to be a surprise and take one of the last spots on the 53-man roster at the end of the Preseason. 

-New Tennessee Titans middle linebacker, Moise Fokou, who was arrested earlier in the year on the suspicion of a DUO, has been taking reps with the 1st team over 2012 team captain Colin McCarthy, who spent much of the season hampered with injuries. Fokou may be taking reps with the 1st team because of McCarthy's injury or possibly because his playing ability may be superior. The motive for starting Fokou during the OTAs is unclear, but it will be resolved soon. 

The rest of Wyatt's report can be read on Titan Insider:

http://blogs.tennessean.com/titans/2013/06/10/observations-from-mondays-ota/