The Tennessee Titans took part in their latest practice of training camp on Friday, which was also the team’s fourth padded session.
Like yesterday, the weather wasn’t working in the Titans’ favor, as rain fell throughout. However, without any lightning popping up, Tennessee was able to keep the session outdoors this time around.
And that was bad news for the offense, which saw the quarterbacks have issues throwing the ball, and wide receivers have issues catching it.
Obviously that’s not ideal, but these are the types of things teams have to practice in order to prepare for the inevitable game or games where the weather doesn’t hold up.
On top of the rain and offense’s performance, there was some injury news to talk about, as three players did not participate in practice, while two others left early.
Check out those takeaways and more from the Titans’ latest training camp practice on Friday morning.
3 absent, 2 leave early
Not seen at today’s practice: Amani Hooker, Naquan Jones, Corey Levin.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) August 4, 2023
#Titans OT John Ojukwu limping inside. Looks like a left ankle or foot.
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) August 4, 2023
#Titans TE Alizé Mack goes inside mid practice with a trainer
Mack came up hobbling after being targeted down field. Looks to be lower body
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 4, 2023
Punt returners
#Titans punt return options today:
Kyle Philips
Mason Kinsey
Kearis Jackson
Gavin Holmes
Eric Garror— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 4, 2023
Tough day in the rain for the offense overall
The #Titans’ offense didn’t do particularly well in the rain. Let’s of drops.
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 4, 2023
Two-minute drill with Ryan Tannehill and the first-team offense aided by a PI call against Kristian Fulton, but stalls and ends in a missed 55-yard FG by Trey Wolff. Wide right. #Titans
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 4, 2023
This was during team period. All three QBs have had some issues throwing in the rain today. https://t.co/AtmBU9nngC
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 4, 2023
Rain is really coming down here at #Titans training camp. Team is doing 1-on-1s and these footballs are slippery.
Burks, Hopkins, and Philips all with some open drops after good routes. Conditions are rough for WRs.
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) August 4, 2023
Hopkins had the same thing happen to him. Then he hilariously punted the ball. Guys are having some fun with the rain
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 4, 2023
Secondary making plays
Via Jim Wyatt, Titans Online: “Kristian Fulton twice broke up passes intended for recevier DeAndre Hopkins in the 1-on-1s, once with Hopkins trying to go up high to catch the ball with one hand. Fulton has not backed down in this competition. Tre Avery won twice in this period, and so did Sean Murphy-Bunting, Kevin Byard, Otis Reese IV, Anthony Kendall and Monty Rice.”
Wyatt: “Defensive back Elijah Molden showed a lot of spunk on the final play of the 1-on-1s, as he wrestled the ball out of Okonkwo’s hands as the two fell to the ground. Both players slid across the wet grass, onto the sidewalk, and nearly into the feet of fans on hand watching under a tent.”
Malik Willis to Treylon Burks a bright spot
On a wet and sloppy day where we haven’t seen the prettiest offense, Malik Willis and Treylon Burks connected for a big gain in team period, the longest completion of the day. In-breaking route from Burks. Cheers from the fans here. Nice ball placement and a great grab.
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 4, 2023
Willis had a better day than Levis
Wyatt: “Quarterback Malik Willis completed a beautiful deep ball to Burks during a late team period, and he was victimized by a McMath drop on a strike across the middle. I had Willis at 4-of-9 on the day in 7-on-7 and team periods combined, and I have him at 40-of-69 in six days of camp in 7-on-7 and team periods combined.”
Wyatt: “Quarterback Will Levis started out practice wearing gloves on each hand, but by the end of practice he was glove-less. Like the other QBs, the conditions weren’t kind to Levis, and he finished the day 3-of-9 in the 7-on-7 and team periods combined. I have Levis at 38-of-64 in the 7-on-7 and team periods so far in camp.”
Wyatt: “Levis earned some praise from running back Derrick Henry during a late two-minute period. After an inside run by Levis, Henry stepped in from behind and gave Levis a hand slap, and words of encouragement. Through his ups and downs, Levis has shown some spunk, and I think his teammates have noticed.”
Kicker update
Wyatt: “Kicker Trey Wolff was 6-of-7 in a field goal period, with makes from 33, 40, 47, 52, 33 and 43 and a miss from 46, Wolff misfired on a 55-yarder to end a two-minute drill, which made him 6-of-8 on the day. Wolff is now 32-of-36 in camp. Kicker Caleb Shudak didn’t kick in the team period today and he’s 27-of-29 in camp.”
Some positive reps for Dillard, Brewer, Skoronski
A couple of good 1 on 1 reps from Andre Dillard. Got into his drop quickly and took on Arden Key's speed rush. Then held his own on a bull rush from Denico Autry.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 4, 2023
Aaron Brewer vs Teair Tart. Took on the bull rush, dropped his anchor and didn't give ground.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 4, 2023
Peter Skoronski just had a solid rep vs Denico Autry in 1 on 1s. Good push to drive him back on what would have been a run play.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 4, 2023
Azeez Al-Shaair shines again
Wyatt: “Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair keeps earning mentions in here because he keeps making plays on the practice field. Al-Shaair met Henry in the backfield on one play, and then he met Hassan Haskins in the backfield on another. Al-Shaair was once again around the football all day.”
Jonathan Ward standing out
#Titans RB Jonathan Ward has quietly had a solid camp. He's stood out every time during 1 on 1s.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 4, 2023
Practice videos
A look at #Titans OT Chris Hubbard: pic.twitter.com/e4UOX8RyIw
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 4, 2023
Malik Willis & Will Levis working play action #Titans pic.twitter.com/ycC9nUw9gw
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 4, 2023
#Titans Josh Whyle getting physical! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/B0sMnJE6gY
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 4, 2023
@seanbunting_ Pass, ball, bingo. #Titans pic.twitter.com/Cb9hLBdxEK
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 4, 2023
Another rainy day practice for the #Titans — gloves for @will_levis. pic.twitter.com/WTEQE9yjQz
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 4, 2023
A look at Tre'Shaun Harrison, Gavin Holmes, Reggie Roberson and Colton Dowell #Titans pic.twitter.com/ivguOXOifI
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 4, 2023
DeAndre Hopkins in individual drills at #Titans training camp today: pic.twitter.com/jol9X3q8xW
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 4, 2023
Third-round pick Tyjae Spears. #Titans pic.twitter.com/Q1EOncO6Nu
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 4, 2023
QB mesh points and rollouts. #Titans pic.twitter.com/r6GDwBERFn
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 4, 2023
Kyle Philips with the short out route. #Titans pic.twitter.com/PRGsNwgvmW
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 4, 2023
#Titans QBs on Friday. pic.twitter.com/vWSogNZLpu
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 4, 2023
Player, coach comments
Mike Vrabel on the decision to release Jamarco Jones. #Titans pic.twitter.com/fkIpsyVoq8
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 4, 2023
Mike Vrabel speaks highly of #Titans OT Chris Hubbard. pic.twitter.com/bdIp17vpxk
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 4, 2023
Mike Vrabel on Reggie Roberson and Kearis Jackson emerging in the #Titans WR rotation. pic.twitter.com/4reyoaCt6u
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 4, 2023
Sean Murphy-Bunting on the #Titans secondary: pic.twitter.com/NrtcSumTfq
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 4, 2023
Good answer from Sean Murphy-Bunting on whether or not he's comfortable playing outside as opposed to nickel. pic.twitter.com/mlx5a4a48L
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 4, 2023
Peter Skoronski likes getting to go against Denico Autry, Teair Tart and Jeffery Simmons in practice. Mentioned how the guard position is gaining value with how so many interior pass rushers are getting paid and how important it is to establish a pocket from inside out. pic.twitter.com/7nJuUKub5s
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 4, 2023
An update from #Titans WR Kyle Philips on his weight gain and practicing in the rain. pic.twitter.com/yr9lV5DlHN
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 4, 2023
Knowing all three WR positions has helped #Titans WR Chris Moore get increased reps. He said getting the scheme down quickly has helped him play fast right away. pic.twitter.com/wFXwY2MpgD
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 4, 2023
