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What Titans coach Jeff Fisher said in passing after Friday morning's practice may have offered a bit of insight about veteran linebacker David Thornton.
For the first time, Fisher acknowledged that there is a chance Thornton might not be ready to start the season against Oakland, even though a few days ago Thornton was confident he would go on Sept. 12.

“If Dave's not ready, it's going to be different, but Spoon [Will Witherspoon] is doing a great job, Tully [Stephen Tulloch] is having a great camp, and we have to play that spot,” Fisher said.

Thornton, on PUP all camp, is coming off shoulder surgery for a torn pectoral muscle and also has had hip issues dating back to last year.

The Titans currently have Colin Allred, Jamie Winborn and rookie Rennie Curran battling for the third linebacker spot with Gerald McRath’s four-game suspension looming.