Tennessee Titans
Rusty Smith - #11 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 226 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/28/1987 |
| Birthplace | Jacksonville, FL |
| College | Florida Atlantic |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 6th round, 7th pick by Titans |
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Three
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Three.
Schwartz open for questioning in Lions' loss
Jim Schwartz's end-of-game coaching brings up some issues with the Lions, the Titans win in spite of C.J., plus more from a wacky Week Three.
Titans get first win in wild game vs. Lions
Rob Bironas kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime, and the Titans stopped backup quarterback Shaun Hill on fourth-and-1 to finally pull out a 44-41 win.
Key matchup: Lions run defense vs. Titans running game
Can the Lions keep Titans RB Chris Johnson in check? They have to think they can, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening in today's key matchup.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Titans' outlook appears bleak
With few encouraging signs for the Titans, it might not be too soon for head coach Mike Munchak to consider making changes.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Two
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Two.
Rosario, Chargers roll past Titans
Dante Rosario had three touchdown catches and the Chargers beat the Titans for the ninth straight time, 38-10 Sunday.
Titans' plan at safety puzzling
The Titans have made some questionable decisions at the safety position of late, the way we hear it.
Titans agree with OG Lutui
The Titans have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran OG Deuce Lutui, the team said Monday.
Report: Titans to add OG Lutui
The Titans are signing veteran OG Deuce Lutui, according to PFW correspondent Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week One
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week One.
Pats win ninth consecutive season opener
Tom Brady threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns, and the defending AFC champion Patriots routed the Titans 34-13
Key matchup: Patriots OLT Nate Solder vs. Titans DRE Kamerion Wimbley
PFW's Kevin Fishbain focuses on the Week One battle in the trenches between Nate Solder and Kamerion Wimbley.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Youth under center
PFW's Arthur Arkush sounds off on the young QBs who will be running three-fourths of the AFC South offenses in 2012.
Report: NFL suspends Titans WR Britt one game
Titans WR Kenny Britt will be suspended for the first game of the regular season, according to PFW correspondent Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
PLAYER NEWS
Making his first NFL start, Smith completed 17 of 31 passes for 138 yards and three interceptions during Sunday's 20-0 loss to Houston.|||||||
Smith had a day to forget, and even in the deepest of leagues, should not be relied on for fantasy purposes at this point.
The sixth-round draft pick from Florida Atlantic is about to become the first rookie quarterback from Jacksonville to start in the NFL, not Tim Tebow - who also went to the same big church back home as Smith.|||||||
Smith will start Sunday in Houston against the Texans with Vince Young on injured reserve and needing surgery on his right thumb, and with veteran Kerry Collins recovering from a strained left calf. "He played the pro-style offense, made all the throws. He's a very accurate passer, he has a strong arm. He's tall and he sees well and he's very intelligent," coach Jeff Fisher said.