While one half of the duo formerly known as “Smash and Dash” smashes NFL records, LenDale White wasn’t even allowed to play Sunday.
White was a surprise inactive, and now we know why. Jim Wyatt of the Nashville Tennessean reports that Chris Johnson’s backup was late for Saturday’s walk-through practice.
After the game, coach Jeff Fisher called the benching a “coach’s decision.” White didn’t talk either: “I don’t know. You’ll have to ask Jeff. Ask Jeff,” White said.
The Titans didn’t miss White. Johnson gained 186 yards from scrimmage, while Javon Ringer replaced White and gained a yard on his only carry.
Johnson’s emergence as one of the best players in football has rendered LenDale as frivolous as a tequila diet.
White has only 61 carries after topping 200 carries the last two years.