APOne day after blaming the media for his blowing his one day absence from training camp, Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan came clean.
“I first want apologize to Jim Wyatt (of the Tennessean) and the media for this tirade of events that’s happened. It has been nothing but a distraction to the team that was not needed,’’ Finnegan said Monday. “When I was talking with my agent, because I wasn’t happy with some of the things said I let the emotions get the best of me and I had to take a step back personally and regroup.”
Florio wrote last night that Finnegan’s words made little sense. The cornerback tried to say he was out of camp because of a personal matter the team knew about, but the Titans made it clear he left without telling them.
The Titans and Finnegan’s agent have been negotiating a possible extension. Finnegan repeatedly expressed regret over his actions and tried to stress he wants to remain with the team. Titans coach Mike Munchak indicated the team plans to fine Finnegan, although we can’t imagine that will affect their desire to sign him long-term.
“I took the negotiations personally and I shouldn’t have and it affected everyone in the community and the team and I deeply regret that,” Finnegan said. ”I want to be here long-term.”
Finnegan can look at the bright side: At least the Titans are negotiating with him, unlike Chris Johnson.
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I still put my money on Andre.
What a punk.
someone called andre johnson to knock some sense into him
This guy can’t think right after Andre Johnson beat his ass.
grow up immature attention needy punk
They should definitely be negotiating with CJ and not this tool..Once again he shows him self to be a punk.
Phew. Thank god. The medias good name has been restored. I will sleep well tonight.
This guy’s an a-hole, and Andre Johnson would have kicked his a** all the way back to Nashville.
I’d pay him the minimum, no more.
One of the dirtiest mouth pieces in the NFL. Every player with class in the league grinned a little bit I’m sure when AJ finally gave the guy what was comin to him.
Little Corty reminds me of a twisted, sort of Irish Chihuahua. Very bold and brave but not very bright.
Why does this guy get the attention???
He is a little fighter Ill give him that but.. he is a #2 at best…
Its Cortland Innegan – Because Andre beat the F out of him.
what a female dog
Andre Johnson must’ve slapped some humility into this kid.
I don’t care about Wunderlic scores but I would be interested in seeing the IQ of every NFL player.
I think there would be a solid 70% of jaw dropping lows.
I thought he left practice because someone told him Andre was coming for round 2. They shouldn’t fine him for that, he was scared.
It’s my birthday today.
At least now there is no doubt he is a douche on and off the field.
The guy apologized. Next!! Hail!!
He may be a lousy NFL player, but he might have a future as a punching bag in the UFC. He does, after all, have prior experience.
His parents should be fined for naming their son Cortland.
Called it. “Family Issues” is the lamest excuse ever. Way to use your family as a cover for your own immature behavior, jackass.
He’s a nobody. Cut him. Next man up.
I don’t know whether Finnegan is or is not all the things which everyone says he is, but I kinda like him. Watching him play is like watching a mischievous little puckety: you never know when he’s going to cause havoc.
What is a “tirade of events”?
Cortland is a punk but that being said he is a pretty good defensive back and NFL teams need athletes like that on their defenses. CJ is a stud but running backs are depreciating assets in the NFL. These days, having a probowl cornerback on your team is a much greater value than having a probowl running back.
Example, the defending Superbowl champions.
There once was a corner named Finnegan
Who got burned by wide receivers again and again
Despite his propensity to boast
He reminds me of burnt toast
So the Titans traded him for a used Volkswagen.
Does this ass clown realize he’s forever linked to the business end of Andre Johnson’s fist?
Can’t wait for the first Texans/Titans game.
Oh, and Bud Adams is a dumbass old coot.
Okay, that just about does it.
Hate on Finnegan all you want, but at worst he’s a SOLID player. He can play on my team any day.
I thought they changed his name to Innegan since Andre beat the F outta him.
You know what would be funny is if someone referenced his fight with Andre Johnson in their comment.
Obviously needed to change his tampon.
ANDRE JOHNSON! CLAP CLAP, CLAP CLAP CLAP
F’ Finnegan.
Shut up and play ball or just disappear. You had you 15 minutes of fame.
Family issues? No worse than VY getting his momma to call Fisher and say “my boys gone and he’s gotta gun”
Good for him. Way to man up Courtland. That shows character when you admit your mistakes, ask for forgiveness, and take responsibility for your actions. The rest of the league could learn from him. Now go see Munch get your punishment and get back on the field, your gonna have a big year.
whitemike55:
Did you play ball @LCS?
I’m not a Titans fan, but I have a couple things to say.
1) It takes a big man to apologize and admit he is/was wrong. As fans, we always ask athletes to be honest and when Finnegan does, all of you bash him?
2) He should fire his agent. What kind of agent tells a player exactly what is being said in negotiations? I’m not an agent, but shouldn’t that be agenting 101? Give your player the info he needs and keep the personal stuff between you and the team.
U might not respect his game he is a solid player that is very emotional.. I can respect how he apologized for his obvious mistake a lot of player do worst in the community then lie about how he left work! Somethin easy to move on from! Wouldn’t be a mistake to resign him imo..
I say we talk about Andrew Johnson……….. dude was a bad president am I right?
What a worthless tool.
Tirade of events? Book him on phonics before I go on a cascade.
Finally. A guy who fessed up to telling a lie.
Didn’t say his phone got stolen.
Nobody hacked into his Twitter account.
Didn’t blame his wife, agent, members of his posse.
Got to give him credit for being truthful.
Rare quality.
People always talk about how athletes, or the media, are dumb; there are a lot of dumb fans. Read these posts, lets be honest.