McCarthy set to man middle for Titans: Titans coach Mike Munchak said he believes linebacker Colin McCarthy is ready to start in the middle of the team's defense in 2012. "We thought he came on in a big way last year," Munchak said. "When he came in we thought he would be more of a special teamer for sure and maybe help us with some depth at the inside positions at the will and the mike linebacker. But we had some injuries and he came in and played. You saw he made plays. He found a way to knock the ball loose, create some fumbles, some interceptions, took control and didn't act like a rookie out there. He has some learning to do – he’s a young man – but we’re excited about his progression, the way he finished the season and the energy he brings to the defense." (Updated 02/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/26/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Playing in the Titans' last eight games, McCarthy totaled 63 tackles with two forced fumbles, an interception and four passes defensed. He has the makings of a great middle-round sleeper in IDP drafts. (Updated 02/23/2012).
Colin McCarthy is a good sleeper for Fantasy owners as he prepares to man the middle of the Titans defense in 2012. In seven starts last season in place of vet Barrett Ruud, McCarthy totaled 68 tackles with three passes defensed, two forced fumbles and an interception. More of the same is expected for the former Miami Hurricane -- consider him a good No. 3 Fantasy linebacker with some excellent potential. He can probably be had with a middle- to late-round pick. (Updated 4/25/12)
