Colin McCarthy excited for 'audition'

In some ways, Colin McCarthy feels like he’s starting from scratch.

So the final preseason game, at Minnesota on Thursday, is huge for the Titans linebacker. He missed the first three games because of a hamstring injury.

“I am hoping to play a lot. This is an opportunity to audition for all 32 teams,” McCarthy said. “I haven’t played since Jacksonville (Nov. 26, 2012) so I have to prove to all 32 teams that I am back and ready to play.’’

McCarthy, a fourth-round pick in 2011, is in no danger of being released even though he lost his starting job for the regular season opener to Moise Fokou.

Still, he feels he has something to prove after missing nine games last season with an ankle injury and a concussion. He returned to practice from the hamstring injury last week.

“I want respect throughout the league,” he said. “I am excited about the opportunity. I feel great, like I haven’t missed a beat. I feel fresh and light on my feet, which is nice, and am ready to go out there and play.”


(tennessean.com)