In the final preseason game of 2021, the Tennessee Titans fell short to the Chicago Bears, 27-24, at Nissan Stadium on Saturday night.
The final score may not matter in the grand scheme of things, but this final dress rehearsal for the regular season is a crucial time for general manager Jon Robinson and head coach Mike Vrabel’s evaluation of who should make the initial 53-man roster.
The Titans have next week off because there are only three preseason games this year due to the 17th game being added to the regular season. Despite not having a game next week, the team will be extremely busy, as they must get the roster down to 53 by Aug. 31.
Although many of the starters didn’t play, particularly on offense, there were still plenty of noteworthy position battles going on in this one.
During the game, there were plenty of opinions floating around as to who helped or hurt their stock. Let’s take a look at some of the reactions circulating across Titans Twitter.
So it appears the #Titans' preseason-game winning streak will come to an end at 3 (dating back to 2019).
Rest easy, Ravens.— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 29, 2021
As far as I'm concerned, Woodside doesn't need to do anything else. He has this wrapped up, but it would be a nice cherry on top to pull off a game-winning drive here.
— The Titans Wire (@TheTitansWire) August 29, 2021
Can Batson will not go quietly. Touchdown Titans
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) August 29, 2021
Logan Woodside🚀
Cam Batson🧤
Dez Fitzpatrick😔— Football & Other F Words (@FWordsPod) August 29, 2021
🛑 @JayonBrown12 & @GrindSimmons94
📺: Watch #CHIvsTEN on @WKRN & @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/tON4vQwOIV
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) August 28, 2021
There goes another one of those throws by Matt Barkley that make a coach take his hat off and slam it on the ground. Can't be late, especially on an out-breaking route. That should have been picked off. #Titans
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 29, 2021
One thing we haven't said this preseason because…it's preseason – but Todd Downing is running a nice offense right now. Obviously it's not the same as the regular season but you have to be happy with this as a fan #Titans
— Canadian Titan #Elite (@Canadian_Titan) August 29, 2021
#Titans Defense on 🔥 so far
— JLoz32 (@TitanUpinTx) August 28, 2021
Ola Adeniyi with the sack on 3rd & 4. I said last week in my notes that he's been pretty impressive coming off the edge. #Titans force a punt. Derick Roberson was in on the sack too.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 28, 2021
Logan Woodside has put up 14 points between both teams. Barkley only has 3 #Titans pic.twitter.com/YNRVaDACAq
— Broadway Sports (@BroadwayTN) August 29, 2021
Cam Batson with the TD on the fade. Did a very good job adjusting to the ball. Turned his body to the outside and got his feet down for the catch. That dude simply won't go away. Going to be tough sorting through all of these WRs. #Titans
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 29, 2021
Wonder if everybody is sleeping on Cam Batson's chances to make this #Titans team. This is Year 4 for him and all he's ever done is overcome adversity. He's shining on this drive right now.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) August 28, 2021
50-yard pick up from Khari Blasingame!
📺: #CHIvsTEN on @NFLNetwork (or check local listings)
📱: https://t.co/fuBaH7nb4O pic.twitter.com/S7oyeLuO8D— NFL (@NFL) August 29, 2021
Saw a lot of presnap instruction from Elijah Modlen on that last series for the #Titans. He was giving signals to the CB behind him vs. bunch so they know how to switch off. Saw him tell one of the CBs to go in motion w/the WR on another play. Been doing this in practice too.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 29, 2021
Rashad Weaver continues to impress. He’s a guy that the Titans desperately needed and getting him in the 4th is a steal.
— Mike Herndon (@MikeMiracles) August 29, 2021
Man, I love @ElijahMolden24. He’s going to be such a good football player in Tennessee
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) August 28, 2021
Previous tweet is not suggesting anything good about Hill, who's walking off field now. He's just a guy, I think. As I said. Sargent may stick. Good hard-nosed guy. Hype for him is a bit over the top, tho. Like old days with any WR who showed anything. #Titans
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 29, 2021
Dillon Radunz has played every snap & I can’t recall 1 bad play he’s had. Much better from him tonight 🤙🏼#Titans
— Wes on Broadway (@TitansDraftTape) August 29, 2021
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