CB Rod Hood has been a quick study in the Tennessee defensive scheme, learning enough to be put in the starting lineup last week against Jacksonville and picking off a pass that led to a field goal in the Titans' 30-13 victory, their first after six straight losses. "I think we're very fortunate to get a guy that's got that type of experience as well, who has played on some good defenses and has been to two Super Bowls," Titans defensive backs coach Marcus Robertson said. "Getting somebody like Hood as our second or third corner, we're in a good place now at corner, and we don't have to put those rookies out there before they're ready." Hood, who put in extra time during the bye week to get up to speed, said he knew he could still play, but simply needed the opportunity to show that. "It never had anything to do with talent. I always knew that. It was always about the opportunity, and at that particular time, the opportunity wasn't in my favor," Hood said. 1//5/2009

Hood, a starter for Arizona in last season's Super Bowl, has been released by the Cleveland Browns.
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