Fisher Defends Move Of Wearing Colts Jersey

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(AP) NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Titans coach Jeff Fisher's attempt at levity and a bit of humor by donning Peyton Manning's No. 18 jersey at a charity fundraiser isn't being received well by fans upset over Tennessee's 0-6 start.

The coach isn't backing down.

Fisher said Wednesday he wanted to bring some levity to his introduction of former Colts coach Tony Dungy at a fundraiser for a Christian teen center. Fisher said he thinks it went over well. He said he cannot help if anyone was offended, and he would do it again.

The Titans are coming off a 59-0 rout by New England that matched the biggest NFL loss since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970.

Manning just heard about Fisher's move, and he said it would be ridiculous for Fisher to catch any heat for trying to have fun with a speech.