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PITTSBURGH -- The Tennessee Titans began the season with an embarrassing step back. It merely set the stage for a significant leap forward. Chris Johnson eschewed his usual flash for 70 clock-chewing yards, new defensive assistant Gregg Williams wasted little time working some of his old magic, and the Titans smothered the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-9 on Sunday. Jackie Battle ran for a 3-yard touchdown in the second quarter and Rob Bironas kicked three field goals. Tennessees revamped defence did the rest. "Yes, we were a little sloppy at spots, yes we wish we scored more points," Tennessee coach Mike Munchak said. "And well fix some of those things. But we did what we had to do to win the football game." Pittsburgh managed just 195 total yards and lost Pro Bowl centre Maurkice Pouncey, likely out of the year with torn ligaments in his right knee. Linebacker Larry Foote is also done after rupturing his right biceps. "Weve got a lot of work to do," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. "Nobody cares about our problems. Theyre glad weve got them. We need to understand that. We need to stick together and persevere." Pouncey is the linchpin of a retooled offensive line; Foote is the wise sage for one of the NFLs best linebacking groups. "Anytime you lose guys that are key contributors to your game, its frustrating, but thats the business were in," Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel said. "Someones got to step up." Better hurry. The Steelers hadnt lost a home opener in a decade and figured to have little trouble against the Titans, who gave up more points than any team in the NFL last season and brought in Williams as an assistant. A year removed from his role in the bounty scandal with the New Orleans Saints that to a league suspension, the former defensive co-ordinators impact was immediate. While Munchak stressed co-ordinator Jerry Gray is in charge of the play calling, theres little doubt Williams presence has keyed an attitude shift in a unit that took the brunt of the blame for a 6-10 season. Aggressive from the opening snap, Tennessee forced two turnovers, limited the Steelers to 32 yards rushing and didnt allow a touchdown until garbage time. "Were working much more together now," defensive tackle Jurrell Casey said. "Nobodys pointing fingers at anybody else and nobodys being selfish. We have to work as a unit, and thats what we did today." The Steelers came in with 10 straight victories in home openers, the longest streak in the league. They went winless in the preseason, but stressed they were fine. Doesnt look like it. Following a bumpy off-season in which Mike Wallace, James Harrison and Casey Hampton departed, Pittsburgh insisted it was not rebuilding. Maybe, but the refurbishing project is going to take some time. Running back Isaac Redman fumbled twice, including once deep in Tennessee territory. The defence limited big plays, but failed to generate a turnover or a momentum-swinging sack. The Titans didnt dominate. They didnt have to. Content to work between the tackles with Johnson and Battle, Tennessee controlled the clock. The Titans held the ball for over 34 minutes and asked quarterback Jake Locker to do little more than avoid mistakes. Locker completed 11 of 20 passes for 125 yards, but led Tennessee on a lengthy scoring drive early in the fourth quarter that gave the Titans a 13-2 lead and sent most of the crowd streaming toward the exit. The Titans needed 42 carries to run for 112 yards, but what their runs lacked in pop they made up for in persistence. "I think coming in we were going to run it, we felt we had to," Munchak said. "We had to get a lot of touches. Its like a boxing match. Its a lot of (little) runs, but we felt we were wearing them out by doing that." The subdued ending hardly seemed possible after one of the more memorable opening weekend flubs by Tennessee kick returner Darius Reynaud. Shaun Suishams squib kick was fielded at the Tennessee 1. Reynaud shuffled into the end zone and dropped to a knee. Officials originally called the play a touchback, but referee Jerome Boger signalled a safety after ruling the ball never actually crossed the goal line. "I know I was in the end zone," Reynaud said. "I did not know where the ball was. Thats something I need to work on." Pittsburghs euphoria lasted all of eight plays. The Steelers were driving following the free kick when guard David DeCastro fell on Pounceys right knee. Pouncey laid on the ground for several minutes before being taken off on a golf cart. Kelvin Beachum stepped in for Pouncey, but the drive ended when Redman -- the de facto starter with rookie LeVeon Bell sidelined by a sprained right foot -- fumbled into the end zone. The unusual 2-0 lead held up for until safety Alterraun Verner intercepted Ben Roethlisberger at the Pittsburgh 49 and the Titans reeled off a 12-play drive. Battle finished it by plowing 3 yards with 46 seconds left in the half. NOTES: Roethlisberger became the 35th quarterback over 30,000 career yards passing. Hes now at 30,035 yards in 10 seasons . Tennessee RB Shonn Greene left with a knee injury in the second quarter . Pittsburghs last loss in its home opener came in 2002 against Oakland. Brad Marchand Jersey . -- Ben Martin made his way through most of the TPC Louisiana course with the type of sparse gallery one would expect for a player who had missed seven cuts in his previous nine starts on the PGA Tour. Ray Bourque Bruins Jersey . PAUL, Minn. http://www.thebostonbruinshockey.com/da ... -jersey/.J. Watt is a unanimous selection as The Associated Press NFL Defensive Player Of The Year for 2014. Cam Neely Jersey .com) - Max Pacioretty scored the games only goal with 1:52 remaining in overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens past the Washington Capitals 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. Matt Beleskey Jersey . -- After losing home-ice advantage on the final day of the regular season, the Montreal Canadiens couldve found satisfaction in splitting the first two games at Tampa Bay Times Forum.PEORIA, Ariz. - Jesus Montero was visibly nervous Wednesday as he apologized to his Seattle Mariners teammates and their fans. The catcher-turned-first baseman was joining the team at spring training for the first time since receiving a 50-game suspension after being connected to baseballs Biogenesis performance-enhancing drug investigation. "I want to apologize to the whole organization and all my teammates for what I did last year," Montero said, his voice tinged with emotion. "I know I made a bad mistake last year and I dont know what I was thinking. But Im here right now this year to be better and to help the team to win." Montero is coming off a rough 2013. The catcher was a prized acquisition via trade with the New York Yankees in 2012 but struggled last year with his hitting and defence and was sent down to Triple-A Tacoma, where he was moved to first base. Then came a torn meniscus that required season-ending knee surgery and the suspension. "This was the first time that happened to me. I had six good years in the minor leagues and one good year in the big leagues," Montero said. "Then this happened and it was hard for me and my family. But thank God its in the past already and Im here to move forward and here to be better every day.dddddddddddd" Montero, 24, is on the Mariners 40-man roster but is not guaranteed a spot on the major-league roster going into this season. He said his knee feels much better, but hell have work to do to make the big-league club, or potentially start the year in the minors. Before his statement, several teammates approached Montero in the clubhouse to greet him and welcome him back. "I have to prove to myself, first of all, that I want to be in the big leagues," he said, pledging to continue to learn to play first base and play wherever the organization wants him. "My teammates, theyre really important to me. I want them to be comfortable with me. I dont want them to be mad or be upset. I want everybody to know Im a good person." NOTES: Former Tampa Bay Rays closer Fernando Rodney was in the clubhouse Tuesday morning awaiting a physical. He remained officially unsigned pending the results and had yet to be listed on the teams spring training roster. . Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik, team President Kevin Mather and infielder Robinson Cano are in the Dominican Republic for Thursdays opening of the clubs baseball academy there. The academy sits on 24 acres in the town of Boca Chica. 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