During the Tennessee Titans’ final game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, quarterback Ryan Tannehill revealed he contemplated deviating from the game plan, akin to the New Orleans Saints’ Week 18 strategy. Tannehill acknowledged considering going “rogue” to assist his teammate, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins had $750 thousand in incentives riding on the game, requiring 7 catches for 39 yards with 2 touchdowns to activate three distinct $250 thousand season-long incentives.
Aware of Hopkins’ financial stake, Tannehill expressed his intention to get him the ball, even if it meant going against the planned plays. Fortunately, Tannehill didn’t have to take matters into his own hands and manipulate the game. Ultimately, he aided Hopkins in securing $500 thousand by ensuring the receiver caught 7 passes for 46 yards, falling just one touchdown short of the trifecta.
#Titans Ryan Tannehill jokes that he almost “went rogue” to get DeAndre Hopkins the ball at the end of the game to hit contract incentives.
“I’m out anyway. I’ve got nothing to lose.” pic.twitter.com/l4oQtIPk9U
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) January 7, 2024
Tannehill, a one-time Pro Bowler, highlighted that he had nothing to lose, as he was not returning to the Titans for the next season. This context likely influenced his willingness to consider a more unconventional approach. The quarterback’s admission coincided with the firing of Titans head coach Mike Vrabel just days later, adding a layer of significance to the unusual contemplation of going “rogue” during the game.
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