The Tennessee Titans closed out their preseason on Saturday night against the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium but fell just short of a perfect exhibition record after falling to their opponent, 27-24.
The Titans deployed the vast majority of their starters on defense in the first two drives, but only a few key starters on offense saw the field for what was the final tune-up ahead of the 2021 campaign.
This game was more about getting a look at some of the younger players, who were either vying for a role or a roster spot ahead of final cuts on Tuesday, Aug. 31.
While some players helped their cause, like quarterback Logan Woodside and running backs Mekhi Sargent and Brian Hill, others like quarterback Matt Barkley and wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick hurt theirs.
After the game, several players and coaches took to the podium to share their reaction to the final preseason contest. Here’s what they had to say: