The Tennessee Titans opened their training camp up to the media for the first time this year on Friday, and we got a look at players going through drills during practice, among other things, in what was the first full-squad practice of the year.
Long story short: it feels so good to be watching real live football again, even if it’s just practice without pads. By the way, padded practices begin on August 17.
Before we get to the video, here’s a look at news about some of the players who didn’t participate or left practice early, as well as notes on other things that went down on Friday.
News and Notes
- Running back Dalyn Dawkins, defensive back Dane Cruikshank and outside linebacker Kamalei Correa were absent from practice, but it isn’t clear exactly why (John Glennon).
- Wide receiver Corey Davis, who was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list at the start of camp, was on the a side field working on light route running (Turron Davenport, ESPN).
- Outside linebacker Vic Beasley, who is currently on the NFI list, also worked on a side field (Terry McCormick, Titan Insider).
- Safety Kenny Vaccaro left the field early with a trainer, but there’s no word on why (John Glennon).
- Kickers Greg Joseph and Tucker McCann both went 4-of-5 on field goals (Paul Kuharsky).
- The Titans sang “Happy Birthday” to head coach Mike Vrabel, who turned 45 on Friday (John Glennon).
- During punt return drills, wide receivers Rashard Davis, Cameron Batson, Adam Humphries, Mason Kinsey and Kalif Raymond all saw work (Turron Davenport, ESPN).
- ESPN’s Turron Davenport had this observation of outside linebacker Harold Landry: “Harold Landry looked explosive off the ball. He flashed a swift spin move and an inside counter to his outside speed rush.”
Photos and Videos
One of the precautions the Titans are taking due to COVID-19 is to give each running back their own ball for drills.
Each RB has his own ball with his number on it. I can only assume that’s a COVID addition. #Titans pic.twitter.com/ersk30Eml4
— Emily Proud (@emily_proud) August 14, 2020
As is tradition, the Titans started off practice by playing Sir Charles Jones’ “Friday” — and helmet on a stick is back!
Welcome to #Titans training camp 2020. Beneath a cloudy sky, the team has its first full-squad practice this afternoon at Saint Thomas Sports Park. Media’s first look at the team this year.
Sir Charles Jones’ “Friday” helping to give today some semblance of normalcy. pic.twitter.com/om9M1pWh3N
— Erik Bacharach (@ErikBacharach) August 14, 2020
Here’s a look at some of the Titans’ rookies putting work in. One thing of note here is the progress 2020 seventh-round pick Cole McDonald has been making with his throwing motion.
First look at #Titans second-round pick Kristian Fulton. pic.twitter.com/a2JmUKw0Pj
— Erik Bacharach (@ErikBacharach) August 14, 2020
#Titans rookie CB Kristian Fulton goes against Cameron Batson in a drill pic.twitter.com/4uAbaimsa6
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) August 14, 2020
#Titans rookie CB Kristian Fulton — pic.twitter.com/J88aHc9sJD
— Emily Proud (@emily_proud) August 14, 2020
#Titans RB Darrynton Evans with a flash of his explosiveness. Strong move here gets ILB David Long to miss on a tackle during 1-on-1s. pic.twitter.com/3dGiZjRwoG
— Erik Bacharach (@ErikBacharach) August 14, 2020
Our first look at #Titans rookie running back Darrynton Evans in today’s open training camp practice pic.twitter.com/x0ukIrVGiv
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) August 14, 2020
#Titans rookie QB Cole McDonald — pic.twitter.com/0DMcYNNp3j
— Emily Proud (@emily_proud) August 14, 2020
Here’s a short collage of #Titans OT Isaiah Wilson. 🐼 pic.twitter.com/eacupQZHUC
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 14, 2020
Now here’s a look at some of the veterans in action, including running back Derrick Henry and quarterback Ryan Tannehill, as well as some of the team’s most notable defenders.
Some Tannehill, some Henry. #Titans. pic.twitter.com/sNU47TIb4U
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 14, 2020
Titans’ Henry looking full of energy today … pic.twitter.com/zpyxngVzAH
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 14, 2020
#Titans WRs pic.twitter.com/eDwmzDnSc0
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 14, 2020
Here's a look at some of the #Titans safeties and CBs. pic.twitter.com/UncHc5WdPD
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 14, 2020
RBs. pic.twitter.com/JPNErvTxl4
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 14, 2020
Future slot corner? Titans’ Adoree Jackson works in early individual drill. pic.twitter.com/Zk62MXR59u
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 14, 2020
Tannehill to Firkser: Pure magic. pic.twitter.com/09HKUVd1fG
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 14, 2020
Jeffery Simmons is at about 310 pounds, down from ~320 last season. Looks leaner, more cut than a season ago. Also, nothing on his left knee. #Titans pic.twitter.com/Qbbm37UKng
— Erik Bacharach (@ErikBacharach) August 14, 2020
Ryan Tannehill to Jonnu Smith: the #Titans pandemic connection from this spring and summer. pic.twitter.com/xh6UApZEwX
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) August 14, 2020
This drill always gets players fired up. Here, Cam Batson tries to squeeze past Malcolm Butler. pic.twitter.com/gzBQIedUPF
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 14, 2020
Kalif Raymond vs Johnathan Joseph with Tannehill at QB. The Tannehill-Raymond deep ball connection picking up where it left off last year. #Titans pic.twitter.com/ELubCgNJ3l
— Erik Bacharach (@ErikBacharach) August 14, 2020
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