Tag: Jason McCourty

Jason McCourty: ‘I don’t see the Titans as a contender’ in 2022

Jason McCourty doesn’t see the Titans as a contender in 2022.

Former Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty’s career on “Good Morning Football” is off and running, and he was already tasked with evaluating his old team.

The panel recently discussed teams in the National Football League they view as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. McCourty noted that the Titans were getting superstar running back Derrick Henry back this year but kept Tennessee out of his list of contenders because of the A.J. Brown trade.

“I don’t see the Titans as a contender,” McCourty proclaimed. “You’re getting Derrick Henry back and your thought process is, ‘Alright, here we go. We’re going to win this thing.’ And then you trade away A.J. Brown. For me, for a younger team where you’re still building, you can get the young guy in, bring him along, and he’ll grow with the team.

“But for a team, when you’re ready to win right now, your team is built for that — the No. 1 seed last year — and we get rid of our most productive offensive player… that makes it tough for me to really believe they’re going to be the team that takes it over the top.”

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While McCourty’s points have merit, the Titans secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC despite having to field a record number of players due to injury all over the roster, including at the wide receiver position with Brown.

Despite going half a season without Henry, and with Julio Jones and Brown in and out of the lineup all year long, Tennessee went 12-5 on the season.

Having said that, the Titans go into the 2022 campaign with several question marks on the roster. Wide receiver is atop the list and is largely dependent on the health of Robert Woods and the conditioning of Treylon Burks.

If both have productive seasons, and Henry picks up where he left off before the injury, the Titans should be in a favorable spot at the end of the year. The defense figures to once again be their bread and butter, but quarterback Ryan Tannehill needs to be more consistent this year after a lackluster 2021.

Of course, anything can happen in the postseason (see: 2019), but should the Titans make the playoffs again, they’ll need both sides of the ball to be firing on all cylinders if they want to make a deep postseason run.

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Retired DB Jason McCourty says Tennessee is home: ‘I’m a Titan’

Even though he won a Super Bowl in New England, Jason McCourty says Tennessee will always be home.

Despite playing for other teams during his 13-year career, retired former Tennessee Titans defensive back Jason McCourty says his true home is where it all started: in Tennessee.

McCourty was a sixth-round pick of the Titans back in 2009, and he spent eight seasons with the team before moving on to play for the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins in the years that followed.

And, while McCourty suffered through a lot of losing in Nashville and won a Super Bowl in New England, he still considers the former his home, as he told MMQB’s Albert Breer.

“As any kid can imagine, you have a sibling that’s close in age, let alone an identical twin, and you got to play together and win the Super Bowl together like that. That’s a storybook ending,” he said. “So that was the most fun. But Tennessee is home. If somebody asked me, I’m a Titan. Tennessee was eight seasons, had to endure a lot of losing but felt like we were putting bricks in that building. I got married in Tennessee, had all three of my kids, so that’s home. But Tennessee and New England, those are the two places for me. One was home. One was the most fun I’ve had playing football.”

During his time in Nashville, McCourty, who was a class act the entire way even though he never made the playoffs, ascended from a late-round draft pick to a valuable starter who was as consistent as they come.

He credits two former Titans for helping him get to that point.

“Cortland Finnegan and Chris Hope were my two guys when I got there to Tennessee,” he said. “I probably wouldn’t have made it 13 years without those two guys. I remember having a conversation with Cortland Finnegan when he was done. He was a seventh-round draft pick out of Samford, and I remember him saying like, ‘I can never say anything bad about my career.’ He was just like, ‘I far exceeded any expectation I could have set forth for myself when I first was drafted.’ So for me, sixth round, I thought I’d be an O.K. gunner in the NFL for a season or two. And I far exceeded that.”

When he breaks it all down, it’s easy to see why McCourty has such an affinity for the Titans, and he’ll be remembered by fans as fondly as he remembers his time in Nashville.

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Report: Jason McCourty would’ve only returned with Dolphins

The recovery was going to be too much for him.

Former Miami Dolphins defensive back Jason McCourty called it a career nearly two weeks ago, and he’s already begun the next phase of his life, working on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football.”

McCourty announced his retirement after 13 seasons in the NFL that included a Super Bowl victory with the New England Patriots. However, the last season of his career was spent with Miami, and, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, if McCourty were to have played again in 2022, the aqua and orange would’ve been the only colors for him.

“If he’d come back, it would’ve only been with the Dolphins,” Breer wrote in his Monday Morning Quarterback column this week. “He and his wife had discussed it, and the fact that the defensive staff in Miami survived Brian Flores’s firing in January did make it enticing—McCourty loved playing for those guys. And to keep the door ajar, he and new head coach Mike McDaniel met and kept a dialogue going. In the end, he decided grinding through the first year back off surgery was too much, but that doesn’t mean the chance to stay with the Dolphins wasn’t worth considering.”

McCourty remembers his time in Miami fondly and is genuinely happy about the direction of the team.

“I’m excited for him and those guys down there in Miami,” he said. “I will say, going down there for my last year, some of the best people in football I was able to meet. Obviously, the guys in the locker room, but just everybody within that organization. I was very fortunate to be able to spend my last year down there.”

There aren’t many better people in the NFL than McCourty, and it was a great opportunity for Jevon Holland and Brandon Jones, Miami’s young safety duo, to learn from him in his final year.

He’ll still be great to watch on “Good Morning Football.”

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Jason McCourty on Patriots: ‘The most fun I’ve had playing football’

Jason McCourty’s time with the Patriots changed the trajectory of the franchise.

Jason McCourty had no shortage of chapters during his journeyman career in the NFL. There were the highs: his breakout seasons with the Tennessee Titans and a Super Bowl ring with the New England Patriots. There were the lows: an 0-16 season with the Cleveland Browns.

So McCourty dissected that career during a recent interview with Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. He explained why Nashville — after playing there for eight years — would always be home. But he had more fun with the Patriots.

“As any kid can imagine, you have a sibling that’s close in age, let alone an identical twin, and you got to play together and win the Super Bowl together like that. That’s a storybook ending,” McCourty told Breer. “So that was the most fun. But Tennessee is home. If somebody asked me, I’m a Titan. Tennessee was eight seasons, had to endure a lot of losing but felt like we were putting bricks in that building. I got married in Tennessee, had all three of my kids, so that’s home. But Tennessee and New England, those are the two places for me. One was home. One was the most fun I’ve had playing football.”

McCourty logged a game-saving pass breakup during Super Bowl LIII when the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams. Former Rams quarterback Jared Goff lofted a floaty pass over the middle to receiver Brandin Cooks, who was standing in the middle of the endzone. But McCourty flew across the field to stop what would’ve been the game’s first touchdown.

McCourty cemented his legacy on a team where his twin brother Devin had no shortage of similarly epic moments.

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Ex-Titans DB Jason McCourty officially joins ‘Good Morning Football’

After recently retiring from the NFL, ex-Titans DB Jason McCourty has a new job.

After a recent report suggested recently retired former Tennessee Titans defensive back Jason McCourty was the favorite to land a role on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football,” it has been revealed McCourty officially has the gig.

On Thursday, the NFL made the announcement that McCourty is indeed joining the morning show and will take over the role once held by former NFL wide receiver, Nate Burleson.

Starting on July 25, McCourty will be flanked by new host Jamie Erdahl, who is taking over for Kay Adams, and stalwarts Kyle Brandt and Peter Schrager.

“I’m fired up to join the team at NFL Network because it enables me to step out of one locker room and into another,” said McCourty. “Being able to team up with Jamie, Peter, Kyle and Will gives me new teammates with the common goal of adding to the success of Good Morning Football. I look forward to the early mornings, great debates, laughter, and talking about the game I fell in love with. I know it will be a fun ride filled with fascinating guests and incredible segments. I will take full advantage of learning from my awesome co-hosts and production team. I’m excited to bring an inside perspective of what it’s like to be an NFL player. I’ve had the pleasure to experience it all in the NFL, from being drafted at the end of the sixth round, to being cut, then traded and finally retiring. I’ve endured seasons of 0-16 to hoisting a Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIII. Good Morning Football now gives me the platform to share those experiences and lessons with fans all over the world.”

The announcement comes almost one week after McCourty retired from the NFL after 13 seasons, eight of which were spent with the Titans.

McCourty, who was drafted by Tennessee in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL draft, exceeded all expectations and went on to have a fine career, which also included a Super Bowl during his three seasons in New England.

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NFL Network adds Jason McCourty to GMFB team

Former Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty will be part of the regular cast on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football”

Jason McCourty recently announced his retirement from the NFL, but he won’t remain out of work. NFL Network announced on Thursday that McCourty has been added as a co-host of “Good Morning Football,” joining a team that features Peter Schrager, Kyle Brandt, Will Selva and Jamie Erdahl.

McCourty played 13 seasons in the NFL, spending three seasons with the Patriots where he played alongside his twin brother, Devin. The two won a Super Bowl together in 2018, and Jason finished his career last year with the Dolphins.

Here’s what McCourty said about joining the GMFB team.

“I’m fired up to join the team at NFL Network because it enables me to step out of one locker room and into another,” said McCourty. “Being able to team up with Jamie, Peter, Kyle and Will gives me new teammates with the common goal of adding to the success of Good Morning Football. I look forward to the early mornings, great debates, laughter, and talking about the game I fell in love with. I know it will be a fun ride filled with fascinating guests and incredible segments. I will take full advantage of learning from my awesome co-hosts and production team. I’m excited to bring an inside perspective of what it’s like to be an NFL player. I’ve had the pleasure to experience it all in the NFL, from being drafted at the end of the sixth round, to being cut, then traded and finally retiring. I’ve endured seasons of 0-16 to hoisting a Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIII. Good Morning Football now gives me the platform to share those experiences and lessons with fans all over the world.”

Nate Burleson was previously a host on GMFB, providing valuable analysis as a former NFL player. Now McCourty will hope to do the same, drawing on his decade-plus of experience as an NFL defensive back.

Report: Retired DB Jason McCourty the favorite for ‘Good Morning Football’ role

Recently retired DB Jason McCourty is reportedly a favorite to land the role once held by Nate Burleson.

Shortly after announcing his retirement from the NFL on Friday, it was reported that former Tennessee Titans defensive back Jason McCourty is a favorite to land a job on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football.”

The news comes from Andrew Marchand and Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post, who note McCourty would be taking the role once held by Nate Burleson, who moved on to “CBS This Morning” last August.

Along with Burleson’s departure, the show has also lost host Kay Adams, who is being replaced by former CBS sideline reporter, Jamie Erdahl. Two of the originals on the show, Kyle Brandt and Peter Schrager, remain.

A former 2009 sixth-round pick of the Titans, McCourty became one of the better defensive backs in the NFL during his 13-year career, exceeding all expectations for a late-round selection.

After eight seasons in Nashville and one year in Cleveland, McCourty, who was always a class act, made a home for himself in New England over three seasons there, winning one Super Bowl in 2018. He closed out his career with the Miami Dolphins in 2021.

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Ex-Titans DB Jason McCourty announces his retirement

Former Titans DB Jason McCourty is hanging up his cleats after 13 seasons in the NFL.

Former Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots defensive back Jason McCourty has announced his retirement from the NFL.

McCourty took to social media on Friday to make the announcement, which he recorded while sitting in front of a picture of himself in a Titans uniform.

“These past 13 seasons have been one hell of a journey,” McCourty said. “As I reflect and look back on my career, I have far surpassed any and every expectation I set for myself back in 2009.”

A 2009 sixth-round pick, McCourty indeed surpassed all expectations, as he became a very good player and key member of Tennessee’s defense over eight seasons in Nashville.

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After his stint in Tennessee ended, McCourty spent time with the Cleveland Browns, Patriots and Miami Dolphins. He ended up winning a Super Bowl with New England during the 2018 campaign.

McCourty has been and will continue to be an inspiration for all late-round picks who are trying to make it in the NFL. We wish him the best in his post-career endeavors.

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Former Patriots CB Jason McCourty announces retirement with awesome video

Jason McCourty announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons, including three with the Patriots

Former New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, calling it a career after 13 seasons. He played three years with the Patriots from 2018-2020, teaming up with his twin brother Devin in New England’s secondary.

McCourty, 34, began his career with the Titans as a sixth-round pick in 2009, working his way up to a full-time starting role in 2011. He then spent one year with the Browns in 2017 before joining the Patriots in 2018, winning a Super Bowl with New England in 2018.

McCourty capped off his career with the Dolphins this past season, playing seven games and starting four, recording two passes defensed.

He announced his retirement with an awesome video narrated by his kids.

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With the Patriots, McCourty played 44 games, made 33 starts, picked off two passes and made the play that may have saved the Super Bowl for New England. He broke up a deep pass intended for Brandin Cooks, who looked to be wide-open in the end zone.

The Patriots were leading 3-0 at the time and it was late in the third quarter, but McCourty’s deflection prevented the Rams from going up 7-3. New England, of course, went on to win the game, 13-3.

McCourty’s time with the Patriots was rather brief, but it certainly was impactful.

Former Dolphins OL Richie Incognito, DB Jason McCourty announce retirement

Two former Dolphins call it a career.

On Friday, former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito and defensive back Jason McCourty announced their retirement from the NFL.

Incognito spent four seasons as a member of the Dolphins from 2010-2013, starting 55 games during his tenure and making it to one Pro Bowl. He also spent time with the St. Louis Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.

While Incognito was notorious for his ferocity in the trenches, he’ll likely always be remembered for the bullying scandal that he was involved in during his time with Miami.

McCourty spent just 2021 with the Dolphins, and, although it was just one season that he missed half of due to injury, he was able to make an impact on his teammates, as he was voted team captain last year.

His leadership and experience helped a guy like Jevon Holland get acclimated to the NFL and rise to the level that he reached as a rookie. For that, his teammates and the fans of Miami are thankful.

Here’s McCourty’s retirement video:

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