1 00:00:11,840 --> 00:00:12,840 Speaker 1: This is the ott. 2 00:00:13,280 --> 00:00:17,400 Speaker 2: I'm Amy Wells and I'm joined by Titan Senior writer 3 00:00:17,560 --> 00:00:22,599 Speaker 2: editor Jim Wyatt. Jim, I've brought you outside today, not 4 00:00:23,000 --> 00:00:26,400 Speaker 2: just because it's about one hundred degrees in Nashville and 5 00:00:26,440 --> 00:00:28,680 Speaker 2: that felt like kind of a mean trick, but because 6 00:00:28,720 --> 00:00:31,320 Speaker 2: training camp is just around the corner, and this felt 7 00:00:31,320 --> 00:00:34,160 Speaker 2: like the right place to really get in the mood, 8 00:00:34,240 --> 00:00:36,080 Speaker 2: really feel the vibe. 9 00:00:35,720 --> 00:00:38,640 Speaker 1: Of training camp. But the heat is also a real thing. 10 00:00:39,280 --> 00:00:41,080 Speaker 3: Yes, and if we ruin a phil vibe, we can 11 00:00:41,120 --> 00:00:43,400 Speaker 3: take it out to the fifty, right out and mail 12 00:00:43,520 --> 00:00:45,040 Speaker 3: the sun. You'll do that? 13 00:00:45,280 --> 00:00:46,240 Speaker 1: No, I sure don't. 14 00:00:46,400 --> 00:00:46,600 Speaker 4: Don't. 15 00:00:46,640 --> 00:00:49,320 Speaker 2: I'm not there yet, and I don't think anybody's really 16 00:00:49,360 --> 00:00:51,760 Speaker 2: there yet. You can see behind us. They're mowing the fields, 17 00:00:51,800 --> 00:00:55,560 Speaker 2: they're getting everything ready. There's construction happening around Saint Thomas 18 00:00:55,600 --> 00:00:58,320 Speaker 2: Sports Park, putting up the tents and the bleachers and 19 00:00:58,680 --> 00:01:01,080 Speaker 2: all of the things that you see every year at 20 00:01:01,200 --> 00:01:01,920 Speaker 2: training camp. 21 00:01:02,240 --> 00:01:04,200 Speaker 1: But Jim, can you believe we're really here? 22 00:01:04,760 --> 00:01:06,399 Speaker 3: Yeah, it's hard to believe, you know these You know, 23 00:01:06,640 --> 00:01:09,320 Speaker 3: once they finish Mini camp and you've got the countdown 24 00:01:09,319 --> 00:01:12,120 Speaker 3: to training camp, it always flies by. But yeah, you're right, 25 00:01:12,200 --> 00:01:13,840 Speaker 3: once you see the tents going up. Once you see 26 00:01:13,840 --> 00:01:17,000 Speaker 3: the field being painted, the numbers going in, you know 27 00:01:17,040 --> 00:01:19,319 Speaker 3: it's getting close. More more people in the building now 28 00:01:19,360 --> 00:01:21,720 Speaker 3: than there have been the last couple of weeks, and 29 00:01:22,120 --> 00:01:23,639 Speaker 3: we'll be out here on the field next week. 30 00:01:23,760 --> 00:01:27,240 Speaker 1: We haven't seen a training camp that is this hot. 31 00:01:27,319 --> 00:01:29,040 Speaker 1: I looked at the forecast right before. 32 00:01:28,840 --> 00:01:31,959 Speaker 2: I came down here, and temperatures in Nashville are supposed 33 00:01:32,040 --> 00:01:33,840 Speaker 2: to be in the mid to upper nineties. 34 00:01:33,840 --> 00:01:36,399 Speaker 1: And that's not heat index, that's like air temperature. 35 00:01:36,520 --> 00:01:36,720 Speaker 3: Right. 36 00:01:37,600 --> 00:01:39,600 Speaker 2: How do you think that's going to impact the way 37 00:01:39,680 --> 00:01:42,600 Speaker 2: the Titans are able to work, because it really is, 38 00:01:42,720 --> 00:01:44,560 Speaker 2: I mean at some points a safety concern. 39 00:01:45,040 --> 00:01:47,520 Speaker 3: Yeah, and we'll find out pretty quickly who's in great 40 00:01:47,560 --> 00:01:50,520 Speaker 3: shape and who's been working. Yeah. I do think because 41 00:01:50,520 --> 00:01:52,880 Speaker 3: of the schedule, a lot of eight o'clock practices, we're 42 00:01:52,880 --> 00:01:54,840 Speaker 3: going to really get going and be done by the 43 00:01:54,880 --> 00:01:59,240 Speaker 3: time the real heat gets gets out here. I think 44 00:01:59,360 --> 00:02:01,440 Speaker 3: I don't think it'll be that much of a concern. 45 00:02:01,520 --> 00:02:05,000 Speaker 3: I mean, I think most days it is an eight 46 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:09,120 Speaker 3: to ten fifteen practice and then obviously interviews, you know, 47 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:11,680 Speaker 3: Brian Callahan will be talking to what people are eating, 48 00:02:11,680 --> 00:02:14,880 Speaker 3: their raising brand. I think his press conference starts at 49 00:02:14,880 --> 00:02:16,880 Speaker 3: maybe seven, seven to fifteen in the morning a lot 50 00:02:16,880 --> 00:02:18,880 Speaker 3: of those days, so they can get going early to 51 00:02:18,960 --> 00:02:21,680 Speaker 3: get the gay started. I think heat obviously will be 52 00:02:21,800 --> 00:02:24,120 Speaker 3: an issue for some guys that they have to make 53 00:02:24,120 --> 00:02:27,440 Speaker 3: sure they hydrate, but I think I think guys will manage. 54 00:02:27,480 --> 00:02:29,480 Speaker 3: It'll be good for him. I think the real heat 55 00:02:29,560 --> 00:02:32,280 Speaker 3: will come when we're in Atlanta and in Tampa, because 56 00:02:32,280 --> 00:02:33,840 Speaker 3: I think there's practice a little bit later in the 57 00:02:33,919 --> 00:02:36,080 Speaker 3: day and they know heat down there as well. 58 00:02:36,200 --> 00:02:39,560 Speaker 2: Yeah, it's it's hot everywhere, especially in the South. As 59 00:02:39,560 --> 00:02:42,000 Speaker 2: we're getting ready for training camp and really building up 60 00:02:42,040 --> 00:02:42,400 Speaker 2: to it. 61 00:02:42,919 --> 00:02:44,000 Speaker 1: You mentioned it. 62 00:02:44,040 --> 00:02:46,399 Speaker 2: You can almost feel it in the building that things 63 00:02:46,440 --> 00:02:49,440 Speaker 2: are about to get started. So anything different about maybe 64 00:02:49,480 --> 00:02:51,920 Speaker 2: the vibe or what you're feeling around the building this 65 00:02:52,040 --> 00:02:53,240 Speaker 2: year than in previous years. 66 00:02:53,320 --> 00:02:55,600 Speaker 3: Yeah, I mean, I think the way Brian Kyleahan approached 67 00:02:55,639 --> 00:02:59,480 Speaker 3: the off season, more competition, more togetherness, trying to get 68 00:02:59,520 --> 00:03:02,040 Speaker 3: players to know each other better. I think it's been great, 69 00:03:02,080 --> 00:03:04,480 Speaker 3: and I think the energy throughout the off season was good, 70 00:03:04,600 --> 00:03:07,520 Speaker 3: you know, from from the practice sessions to what we 71 00:03:07,560 --> 00:03:09,400 Speaker 3: saw at the end of practice when they would have 72 00:03:09,480 --> 00:03:12,880 Speaker 3: competitive figures where guys would work against one another in 73 00:03:13,280 --> 00:03:15,680 Speaker 3: groups as he divided up the team. So I think 74 00:03:15,720 --> 00:03:17,920 Speaker 3: the energy has been really good for this team. And 75 00:03:17,960 --> 00:03:20,320 Speaker 3: I think, you know, Dinard Wilson been in year two, 76 00:03:20,320 --> 00:03:23,320 Speaker 3: and Nick Holt's been in year two, and and you know, 77 00:03:23,400 --> 00:03:26,440 Speaker 3: obviously change his own Special Teams John Fossil, the way 78 00:03:26,440 --> 00:03:29,200 Speaker 3: he's kind of conducted things with the Special Teams unit, 79 00:03:29,360 --> 00:03:33,520 Speaker 3: I think there's more confidence, more more togetherness, and feels 80 00:03:33,600 --> 00:03:35,920 Speaker 3: like this team is UH is going to be in 81 00:03:35,920 --> 00:03:37,600 Speaker 3: a better position as we start camp. 82 00:03:37,880 --> 00:03:40,240 Speaker 2: You know, I had the opportunity to talk to Brian 83 00:03:40,360 --> 00:03:45,400 Speaker 2: Callahan on the OTP about competition and where that idea 84 00:03:45,480 --> 00:03:48,240 Speaker 2: came from to really foster a sense of competition and 85 00:03:48,280 --> 00:03:52,960 Speaker 2: everything they do. And he talked about how competition and 86 00:03:53,120 --> 00:03:55,080 Speaker 2: overcoming adversity together. 87 00:03:55,280 --> 00:03:57,240 Speaker 1: Really breeds the culture of your. 88 00:03:57,160 --> 00:04:00,880 Speaker 2: Team, and so he was very intentional about doing that 89 00:04:01,040 --> 00:04:04,960 Speaker 2: during the off season program. What's interesting now is that 90 00:04:05,200 --> 00:04:09,680 Speaker 2: training camp is inherently competitive because this is where jobs 91 00:04:09,680 --> 00:04:10,600 Speaker 2: are won and lost. 92 00:04:11,040 --> 00:04:12,400 Speaker 1: How do you think that's going. 93 00:04:12,200 --> 00:04:16,400 Speaker 2: To carry over where yes, it's competition, Yes we're all 94 00:04:16,440 --> 00:04:18,800 Speaker 2: going up against each other all the time, but we're 95 00:04:18,839 --> 00:04:20,520 Speaker 2: also trying to create a team. 96 00:04:21,000 --> 00:04:24,760 Speaker 3: Yeah, and and certainly you know, training camp does bring 97 00:04:24,800 --> 00:04:27,760 Speaker 3: out the energy and brings out the competition more than 98 00:04:27,760 --> 00:04:29,599 Speaker 3: any other time because you're putting the pads on the 99 00:04:29,600 --> 00:04:32,640 Speaker 3: first time. Some jobs are at stake, so you know, 100 00:04:32,680 --> 00:04:35,680 Speaker 3: I know they always preach about, you know, don't cross 101 00:04:35,720 --> 00:04:38,120 Speaker 3: the line, don't get into fights. But sometimes when you're 102 00:04:38,440 --> 00:04:42,159 Speaker 3: in practice and your jobs on the line and the 103 00:04:42,200 --> 00:04:46,000 Speaker 3: guy against you is is is bothering you? I guess 104 00:04:46,120 --> 00:04:48,240 Speaker 3: the tide of working with them days in a row, 105 00:04:48,279 --> 00:04:51,080 Speaker 3: that's when you'll see some scraps happen. But I think 106 00:04:51,360 --> 00:04:53,960 Speaker 3: they wanted to keep guys keep it in line. Uh, 107 00:04:54,120 --> 00:04:57,360 Speaker 3: you know, support one another. Like you said, we're all 108 00:04:57,360 --> 00:04:58,800 Speaker 3: a team trying to work together. 109 00:04:59,360 --> 00:04:59,480 Speaker 4: Uh. 110 00:04:59,640 --> 00:05:02,280 Speaker 3: But nothing like putting on the pads and the heat 111 00:05:02,279 --> 00:05:04,080 Speaker 3: that will bring out the best in guys. 112 00:05:04,279 --> 00:05:07,159 Speaker 2: Shameless plug If you haven't listened to that OTP with 113 00:05:07,240 --> 00:05:11,039 Speaker 2: Brian Callahan. He talked a lot about the genesis of 114 00:05:11,160 --> 00:05:13,560 Speaker 2: the whole idea of competition and some of the other 115 00:05:13,600 --> 00:05:15,920 Speaker 2: coaches he was inspired by. Be sure to check it out. 116 00:05:15,920 --> 00:05:18,120 Speaker 2: It was posted just a couple weeks ago, so you're 117 00:05:18,120 --> 00:05:21,240 Speaker 2: not behind yet. 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All right, 127 00:05:54,080 --> 00:05:55,040 Speaker 1: let's talk about. 128 00:05:54,800 --> 00:05:57,599 Speaker 2: Some of the position groups that are going to be competing, 129 00:05:57,720 --> 00:06:01,320 Speaker 2: because there's a lot to watch in this training camp. 130 00:06:01,920 --> 00:06:03,600 Speaker 1: I guess the place we. 131 00:06:03,560 --> 00:06:06,000 Speaker 2: Should start are just position groups that are kind of 132 00:06:06,279 --> 00:06:09,000 Speaker 2: still up in the air in terms of open spots 133 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:10,159 Speaker 2: that are really up for grabs. 134 00:06:10,400 --> 00:06:12,000 Speaker 3: Yeah, I mean, I think it's the biggest one is 135 00:06:12,040 --> 00:06:14,560 Speaker 3: inside linebacker. You know, Cody Barton is going to be 136 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:17,320 Speaker 3: a starter. I think he's been really good this offseason. 137 00:06:17,360 --> 00:06:20,880 Speaker 3: Who starts next to him, James Williams, Gray, Otis Reese. 138 00:06:20,880 --> 00:06:22,760 Speaker 3: I think that's a big one. I think Reese. I 139 00:06:22,760 --> 00:06:26,800 Speaker 3: think it's between you know, between Williams and Gray. I 140 00:06:26,800 --> 00:06:29,120 Speaker 3: think throughout the offseason. I'd say probably Gray has the 141 00:06:29,200 --> 00:06:32,880 Speaker 3: league going into camp, but I say Williams has the 142 00:06:32,960 --> 00:06:35,039 Speaker 3: league going into camp. But Gray has a chance to 143 00:06:35,080 --> 00:06:38,960 Speaker 3: certainly win, win, And that's what competition and that's what 144 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:40,840 Speaker 3: training camps all about. That's one of them. A lot 145 00:06:40,920 --> 00:06:42,719 Speaker 3: of other ones. Are you know, who's going to be 146 00:06:42,720 --> 00:06:45,119 Speaker 3: the third tight end, who's going to be the ninth 147 00:06:45,120 --> 00:06:49,000 Speaker 3: and tenth offensive lineman. How are things going to shape 148 00:06:49,000 --> 00:06:51,600 Speaker 3: out in the secondary, and how our guys going to 149 00:06:51,600 --> 00:06:54,720 Speaker 3: be able to stay healthy? I think what happens at 150 00:06:54,800 --> 00:06:56,960 Speaker 3: the receiver position, I know we'll probably get into that 151 00:06:57,040 --> 00:06:59,560 Speaker 3: as well. A lot will hin join how the young 152 00:06:59,640 --> 00:07:03,560 Speaker 3: rookies do. So I would say probably going into camp, 153 00:07:03,560 --> 00:07:05,440 Speaker 3: if you've got a fifty three man roster, I think 154 00:07:05,480 --> 00:07:08,400 Speaker 3: probably you know, GM head coach have a pretty good 155 00:07:08,480 --> 00:07:12,360 Speaker 3: idea on fifty guys, and so you've got three guys 156 00:07:12,400 --> 00:07:16,280 Speaker 3: biling for spots and they'll have to proving help on 157 00:07:16,360 --> 00:07:19,760 Speaker 3: special teams and prove that they're better than maybe a 158 00:07:19,840 --> 00:07:21,840 Speaker 3: fringe guid. Another position group, Well. 159 00:07:21,840 --> 00:07:24,080 Speaker 2: Let's talk about those receivers a little bit, because there's 160 00:07:24,160 --> 00:07:25,600 Speaker 2: thirteen in that room right now. 161 00:07:25,640 --> 00:07:26,760 Speaker 1: That's a pretty big number. 162 00:07:26,880 --> 00:07:30,160 Speaker 2: What do guys have to do to really separate themselves 163 00:07:30,160 --> 00:07:32,600 Speaker 2: from the group. We know Calvin Bridley's going to be 164 00:07:32,640 --> 00:07:36,760 Speaker 2: a starter, but behind him, there's a lot of configurations 165 00:07:36,760 --> 00:07:39,120 Speaker 2: of these guys and ways that it could shake out. 166 00:07:39,440 --> 00:07:41,120 Speaker 3: Yeah, I agree. I mean, I think the only thing 167 00:07:41,160 --> 00:07:43,200 Speaker 3: you know for sure going into camp is that Calvin 168 00:07:43,280 --> 00:07:46,240 Speaker 3: Ridley is the one and expect him to be good 169 00:07:46,360 --> 00:07:48,680 Speaker 3: after that. I mean, you look at Van Jefferson and 170 00:07:48,720 --> 00:07:51,600 Speaker 3: you look at Tyler Lockett. You figure those guys, because 171 00:07:51,640 --> 00:07:54,320 Speaker 3: of their experience, would fall in line at being the 172 00:07:54,320 --> 00:07:55,760 Speaker 3: two and the three. But I don't know that it 173 00:07:55,840 --> 00:07:57,960 Speaker 3: necessarily has to shake out that way. I think that's 174 00:07:58,000 --> 00:08:02,880 Speaker 3: where Shimrie d Kay and Elec eelmannor depending on how 175 00:08:02,920 --> 00:08:05,600 Speaker 3: they do, they could change the peck and gold in 176 00:08:05,640 --> 00:08:07,720 Speaker 3: that group. If one of those guys is really good 177 00:08:07,760 --> 00:08:09,720 Speaker 3: and they feel like they can count on those guys early, 178 00:08:09,760 --> 00:08:12,240 Speaker 3: maybe they move up and are guys that they think 179 00:08:12,280 --> 00:08:16,000 Speaker 3: they can regularly count on to be on the field 180 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:17,360 Speaker 3: as a two or three. So maybe one of the 181 00:08:17,440 --> 00:08:19,960 Speaker 3: veterans slides back a little bit. We haven't seen a 182 00:08:19,960 --> 00:08:22,960 Speaker 3: lot of Tyler Locke at the soft season because he 183 00:08:23,040 --> 00:08:25,520 Speaker 3: was dealing with an injury and had some other stuff 184 00:08:25,600 --> 00:08:29,800 Speaker 3: going on. He had his first child, So I'm anxious 185 00:08:29,840 --> 00:08:32,880 Speaker 3: to see what he looks like when camp starts. I 186 00:08:32,880 --> 00:08:35,760 Speaker 3: think the room certainly probably, I think he's probably been 187 00:08:35,800 --> 00:08:38,559 Speaker 3: impressed by what is around him, so he knows he's 188 00:08:38,600 --> 00:08:42,080 Speaker 3: going to have to get after it. After that. I mean, 189 00:08:42,760 --> 00:08:44,520 Speaker 3: I think Bryce Oliver, because of what we can do 190 00:08:44,600 --> 00:08:47,160 Speaker 3: on special teams, probably has a good shot to make it. 191 00:08:47,240 --> 00:08:50,240 Speaker 3: So that's six. All the guys I've mentioned, I think 192 00:08:50,280 --> 00:08:53,400 Speaker 3: there's potential this team keeps seven. So then you know 193 00:08:53,520 --> 00:08:57,040 Speaker 3: who's the seventh. You know, Xavier Rostreppo has been really 194 00:08:57,080 --> 00:08:59,840 Speaker 3: good the soft season, but you've got Trailing Burkes obviously, 195 00:09:00,080 --> 00:09:02,640 Speaker 3: Jawan Jackson and Mason Kinsey, a lot of other guys 196 00:09:02,679 --> 00:09:06,679 Speaker 3: that they're gonna be bailing out, and so curiously how 197 00:09:06,679 --> 00:09:08,520 Speaker 3: that plays out, and health is going to have something 198 00:09:08,559 --> 00:09:10,599 Speaker 3: to do with it too, because guys get hurt in 199 00:09:10,640 --> 00:09:14,040 Speaker 3: thisspractice time. Just don't know that I meant that I 200 00:09:14,040 --> 00:09:19,960 Speaker 3: even mentioned Trailing Burke's so Trey Lin, I mean, we 201 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:22,080 Speaker 3: haven't seen a lot of him this off season, comes 202 00:09:22,120 --> 00:09:24,720 Speaker 3: back from his ACL so does he have one last 203 00:09:24,760 --> 00:09:27,959 Speaker 3: surge in him to try to say, hey, I'm worth 204 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:30,280 Speaker 3: keeping around, and we'll spine that out. 205 00:09:30,520 --> 00:09:33,480 Speaker 2: The numbers are so interesting too, because, okay, so if 206 00:09:33,520 --> 00:09:36,400 Speaker 2: the Titans end up keeping seven wide receivers, how does 207 00:09:36,440 --> 00:09:38,760 Speaker 2: that impact some of these other groups and the numbers 208 00:09:38,760 --> 00:09:41,599 Speaker 2: they're able to keep. And one of those groups is 209 00:09:41,640 --> 00:09:44,240 Speaker 2: the offensive line that's seen a lot of change, a 210 00:09:44,240 --> 00:09:47,080 Speaker 2: lot of kind of reshuffling of people. There's new faces 211 00:09:47,120 --> 00:09:49,320 Speaker 2: in there. But that's another group where you want to 212 00:09:49,360 --> 00:09:51,560 Speaker 2: have some depth. But who is that going to be 213 00:09:51,600 --> 00:09:52,960 Speaker 2: and how are those numbers gonna work? 214 00:09:53,200 --> 00:09:55,560 Speaker 3: Yeah, And I think the biggest one for me starting 215 00:09:55,600 --> 00:09:58,480 Speaker 3: off is on the offensive line especially is what is 216 00:09:58,559 --> 00:10:01,400 Speaker 3: Lloyd Kushianberry ready for King Camp? Is he how much 217 00:10:01,640 --> 00:10:03,800 Speaker 3: if he's not ready, when does he join the team? 218 00:10:03,840 --> 00:10:07,520 Speaker 3: How much is he able to do? What Dan Moore 219 00:10:07,600 --> 00:10:10,360 Speaker 3: looks like with the pads on at left tackle? How 220 00:10:10,440 --> 00:10:13,559 Speaker 3: Jc Latham you know, adjust with the pads on playing 221 00:10:13,640 --> 00:10:16,199 Speaker 3: right tackle, had a great off season. Avision mentioned who's 222 00:10:16,240 --> 00:10:17,880 Speaker 3: behind him? You know, Corey Levin got to work a 223 00:10:17,960 --> 00:10:20,760 Speaker 3: lot of work at center. I think he's in, you know, 224 00:10:20,840 --> 00:10:25,120 Speaker 3: good shape to be a backup there. Hants obviously a 225 00:10:25,160 --> 00:10:28,240 Speaker 3: swing guy who can play a number of spots. Uh, 226 00:10:28,600 --> 00:10:32,480 Speaker 3: you know, a joke. Wu the team likes him. I 227 00:10:32,480 --> 00:10:34,840 Speaker 3: think he's versatile enough where he can play some. So 228 00:10:34,880 --> 00:10:37,440 Speaker 3: that's eight. So then you're battling for nine and ten 229 00:10:37,600 --> 00:10:40,120 Speaker 3: and you know a lot of guys in that group 230 00:10:40,840 --> 00:10:43,880 Speaker 3: curious to see how how it plays out rupture as 231 00:10:43,920 --> 00:10:47,400 Speaker 3: somebody who's been valuable can play a number of different spots, 232 00:10:47,440 --> 00:10:51,960 Speaker 3: and Mustafer is new and so curiously how some of 233 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:54,280 Speaker 3: these some of these play out. And again, health is 234 00:10:54,280 --> 00:10:55,240 Speaker 3: going to determine a lot. 235 00:10:55,440 --> 00:10:57,160 Speaker 1: Yep, there's a lot to watch for sure. 236 00:10:57,280 --> 00:11:00,280 Speaker 2: While we're talking about the offense, we've made it, I 237 00:11:00,360 --> 00:11:03,440 Speaker 2: mean over ten minutes, and we haven't mentioned the quarterbacks yet. 238 00:11:03,480 --> 00:11:06,000 Speaker 2: So this feels like an appropriate time to bring up 239 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:10,120 Speaker 2: the quarterback of it all. It seems as though all 240 00:11:10,240 --> 00:11:14,280 Speaker 2: indicator's point to cam Ward being the expected number one 241 00:11:14,320 --> 00:11:18,520 Speaker 2: quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. With that in mind, what 242 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:22,800 Speaker 2: does a successful training camp look like for cam Ward 243 00:11:22,960 --> 00:11:26,360 Speaker 2: when it seems like you already know what the expectation 244 00:11:26,800 --> 00:11:28,200 Speaker 2: is when camp is over. 245 00:11:28,400 --> 00:11:32,280 Speaker 3: Yeah, I think just him being more comfortable, not making 246 00:11:32,280 --> 00:11:37,679 Speaker 3: the same mistake twice, not turning the ball over, getting 247 00:11:37,720 --> 00:11:39,840 Speaker 3: on the same page with the receivers. Yeah, I mean 248 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:43,000 Speaker 3: at this point, Cam is expected to be the starter. 249 00:11:43,120 --> 00:11:45,719 Speaker 3: I think based on what he's done, based on what 250 00:11:45,880 --> 00:11:50,400 Speaker 3: they picked him, based on his overall ability, I think 251 00:11:50,440 --> 00:11:52,800 Speaker 3: he's going to be. He's the best quarterback on this team. 252 00:11:53,360 --> 00:11:55,000 Speaker 3: And now he's just got to go out and build 253 00:11:55,120 --> 00:11:57,559 Speaker 3: momentum during the course of camping. And again he's got 254 00:11:57,600 --> 00:12:00,840 Speaker 3: to stay healthy too. But like everything I've seen from Cam, 255 00:12:00,960 --> 00:12:05,080 Speaker 3: you know, so far, from his competitiveness, to his work ethic, 256 00:12:05,200 --> 00:12:08,040 Speaker 3: to his no nonsense approach to wanting to be out 257 00:12:08,080 --> 00:12:10,160 Speaker 3: here every day and if not here in the building 258 00:12:10,480 --> 00:12:13,400 Speaker 3: early in the morning and working during the off season, 259 00:12:14,320 --> 00:12:16,280 Speaker 3: I think they just don't want to have any setbacks 260 00:12:16,280 --> 00:12:19,360 Speaker 3: from him and just want to see his you know, growth, 261 00:12:19,480 --> 00:12:21,360 Speaker 3: just continue to go on an upward trek. 262 00:12:21,640 --> 00:12:27,800 Speaker 2: So knowing that that is all but secure, what then 263 00:12:27,840 --> 00:12:30,800 Speaker 2: does that mean for Will Levis? What does this training 264 00:12:30,840 --> 00:12:33,839 Speaker 2: camp really mean for him as he continues his growth 265 00:12:33,880 --> 00:12:35,360 Speaker 2: as a quarterback in this league? 266 00:12:35,679 --> 00:12:38,080 Speaker 3: Yeah, I mean, I think Will has done everything right too. 267 00:12:38,200 --> 00:12:40,959 Speaker 3: It's a tough spot for Will because this time last year, 268 00:12:41,000 --> 00:12:43,800 Speaker 3: everybody was talking about him being the starter and what 269 00:12:43,880 --> 00:12:47,199 Speaker 3: he has to do to be ready for the season, 270 00:12:47,280 --> 00:12:50,360 Speaker 3: and now he knows that cam Ward was brought Why 271 00:12:50,440 --> 00:12:52,400 Speaker 3: cam Ward was brought in here? And I think Will's 272 00:12:52,440 --> 00:12:55,440 Speaker 3: handled it well. He went to California, you know, work 273 00:12:55,480 --> 00:12:58,319 Speaker 3: with Jordan Palmer. I think he improved his technique and 274 00:12:58,480 --> 00:13:00,559 Speaker 3: proved his accuracy. I think on the field to think 275 00:13:00,559 --> 00:13:03,720 Speaker 3: he's been good this off season, but I think he 276 00:13:03,880 --> 00:13:08,240 Speaker 3: knows that his path is as the team's number two quarterback. 277 00:13:08,800 --> 00:13:11,240 Speaker 3: Uh so he needs to play well. He needs to 278 00:13:11,280 --> 00:13:15,320 Speaker 3: solidify that. With all that said, you know, I know 279 00:13:15,400 --> 00:13:17,720 Speaker 3: other teams are going to be watching the Titans this 280 00:13:17,760 --> 00:13:20,160 Speaker 3: off season when Will Levis is playing. They're going to be, 281 00:13:20,679 --> 00:13:23,240 Speaker 3: you know, having joint practices against the Buccaneers and the 282 00:13:23,240 --> 00:13:27,120 Speaker 3: Falcons and and you know it's not going to surprise 283 00:13:27,240 --> 00:13:30,439 Speaker 3: me if other teams, depending on what happens across the league, 284 00:13:30,760 --> 00:13:34,280 Speaker 3: start making calls to Mike Bragan's and Chad Brinker and 285 00:13:34,280 --> 00:13:38,720 Speaker 3: and inquire about Will Levis. So and you know, I 286 00:13:38,720 --> 00:13:40,439 Speaker 3: think if you get an offer, you can't refuse. You 287 00:13:40,520 --> 00:13:43,040 Speaker 3: gotta you got to consider that as well. So Will's 288 00:13:43,080 --> 00:13:46,280 Speaker 3: playing for his fate on this year's on this team. 289 00:13:46,760 --> 00:13:50,079 Speaker 3: Uh God forbid something happens to cam Ward. You know, 290 00:13:50,120 --> 00:13:52,360 Speaker 3: he's got to put himself into a position where he 291 00:13:52,360 --> 00:13:53,679 Speaker 3: can be the star if it has to be. And 292 00:13:53,800 --> 00:13:57,160 Speaker 3: also we we can't ignore the fact that, uh, that 293 00:13:57,280 --> 00:14:00,880 Speaker 3: things happen in this league that uh, that will surprise sometimes. 294 00:14:00,920 --> 00:14:03,320 Speaker 3: And I'm not gonna be surprised if teams at least 295 00:14:03,320 --> 00:14:05,679 Speaker 3: are inquiring about him as the season approaches. 296 00:14:05,840 --> 00:14:08,160 Speaker 2: And there's two other guys in that room Brandon Allen 297 00:14:08,200 --> 00:14:12,560 Speaker 2: and Tim Boyle both added during free agency. What can 298 00:14:12,600 --> 00:14:16,680 Speaker 2: they do to insert themselves into this conversation and become 299 00:14:16,760 --> 00:14:19,440 Speaker 2: people who are actually thought of as guys who could 300 00:14:19,440 --> 00:14:20,520 Speaker 2: be in that number two spot. 301 00:14:20,600 --> 00:14:22,560 Speaker 3: Yeah, I think Brandon Allen between those two, I think 302 00:14:22,600 --> 00:14:25,280 Speaker 3: Brandon Allen is the guy who would if let's say 303 00:14:25,280 --> 00:14:27,800 Speaker 3: Will EV's not here, brand I think Brandon Allen is 304 00:14:27,840 --> 00:14:30,600 Speaker 3: the number two. And you know, Brian Callahan has worked 305 00:14:30,640 --> 00:14:33,000 Speaker 3: with him in the past. I think he likes his makeup, 306 00:14:33,360 --> 00:14:37,040 Speaker 3: likes his ability, thinks he's capable of being a solid 307 00:14:37,160 --> 00:14:40,840 Speaker 3: number two, you know, who gives you the better chance 308 00:14:40,920 --> 00:14:43,880 Speaker 3: to win games if let's say cams out for an 309 00:14:43,880 --> 00:14:47,080 Speaker 3: extended period of time, that's certainly something you have to consider, 310 00:14:47,120 --> 00:14:50,440 Speaker 3: I think. But I think Brandon Allen's he just needs 311 00:14:50,440 --> 00:14:52,360 Speaker 3: to you know, kind of like will it needs to 312 00:14:52,400 --> 00:14:55,560 Speaker 3: make good decisions. He can't turn the ball over. Got 313 00:14:55,560 --> 00:14:58,560 Speaker 3: to take advantage of all of his reps. Boil probably 314 00:14:58,800 --> 00:15:00,880 Speaker 3: reps will be a little bit more imitated in the camp, 315 00:15:00,880 --> 00:15:07,120 Speaker 3: I would think, but certainly has opportunity himself to stay 316 00:15:07,160 --> 00:15:07,920 Speaker 3: in a conversation. 317 00:15:08,280 --> 00:15:10,520 Speaker 1: Let's take a minute to talk about you, Jim Waatt. 318 00:15:10,560 --> 00:15:15,040 Speaker 2: Because as the quarterbacks are working throughout training camp, you 319 00:15:15,320 --> 00:15:19,280 Speaker 2: chart every single throw that happens on these fields during camp. 320 00:15:19,920 --> 00:15:23,160 Speaker 2: How exhausting is that for you? There are so many 321 00:15:23,240 --> 00:15:25,680 Speaker 2: footballs thrown during training camp. 322 00:15:26,120 --> 00:15:28,040 Speaker 3: Yeah, so you have to kind of stay locked in. 323 00:15:28,120 --> 00:15:29,840 Speaker 3: You know, certainly you can as you know, you can 324 00:15:29,840 --> 00:15:34,480 Speaker 3: get distracted out here and get into conversations, and so 325 00:15:34,520 --> 00:15:37,440 Speaker 3: I try to just stay locked in and make sure 326 00:15:37,440 --> 00:15:39,960 Speaker 3: I'm not missing a throw. I'm trying to keep track 327 00:15:39,960 --> 00:15:42,480 Speaker 3: of who's throwing it, who's catching it on every play. 328 00:15:42,920 --> 00:15:45,720 Speaker 3: And then if you've probably seen my wall in the office, 329 00:15:45,720 --> 00:15:49,320 Speaker 3: I've got everything taped up there that shows accumulative total 330 00:15:49,720 --> 00:15:54,000 Speaker 3: throughout camp, not only for the quarterbacks, but for the receivers. 331 00:15:54,080 --> 00:15:56,240 Speaker 3: You know, if they're any interceptions. I keep track with 332 00:15:56,320 --> 00:15:59,320 Speaker 3: the kicking stats because it kind of helps me looking 333 00:15:59,360 --> 00:16:02,320 Speaker 3: back to see how guys do you know, obviously guys 334 00:16:02,360 --> 00:16:04,960 Speaker 3: are gonna have their ups and downs, but it gives 335 00:16:05,040 --> 00:16:08,520 Speaker 3: me a good idea of maybe what the complete body 336 00:16:08,560 --> 00:16:10,600 Speaker 3: of work looks like when it's all said and done. 337 00:16:10,920 --> 00:16:13,920 Speaker 3: So it is a lot of work, but certainly gives 338 00:16:13,920 --> 00:16:16,280 Speaker 3: me something right about And on a day, you know, 339 00:16:16,320 --> 00:16:18,680 Speaker 3: if I'm watching the I think the day cam Ward 340 00:16:18,840 --> 00:16:21,720 Speaker 3: was twenty one out of twenty two during the offseason, 341 00:16:21,840 --> 00:16:24,680 Speaker 3: completed maybe nineteen twenty passes in a row. If I'm 342 00:16:24,720 --> 00:16:27,000 Speaker 3: not keeping track of that, I'm thinking he had a 343 00:16:27,040 --> 00:16:29,480 Speaker 3: good day. But by keeping track, I know how good 344 00:16:29,480 --> 00:16:33,000 Speaker 3: of a day he had. And and so it's it's 345 00:16:33,000 --> 00:16:34,520 Speaker 3: certainly a lot of work, but it keeps me locked 346 00:16:34,520 --> 00:16:35,800 Speaker 3: into practices even more. 347 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,560 Speaker 1: How many pencils are you burning through? 348 00:16:37,840 --> 00:16:40,720 Speaker 3: Burning through some pencils? Yeah, I've burned through. I've have 349 00:16:40,840 --> 00:16:43,320 Speaker 3: had to buy another box this offseason. 350 00:16:43,600 --> 00:16:46,680 Speaker 1: Get ready I reload the box him? 351 00:16:47,760 --> 00:16:50,400 Speaker 2: It is I mean with it, the amount of things 352 00:16:50,400 --> 00:16:53,640 Speaker 2: that are happening throughout the course of a training camp practice, 353 00:16:54,040 --> 00:16:58,320 Speaker 2: whether it be on the field, different position groups going 354 00:16:58,320 --> 00:17:02,400 Speaker 2: all at different times, different sections of this team working 355 00:17:02,440 --> 00:17:06,800 Speaker 2: out simultaneously, and just like fans, and there's commotion, and 356 00:17:06,840 --> 00:17:10,520 Speaker 2: there's music, and then there's every media member who covers 357 00:17:10,520 --> 00:17:12,520 Speaker 2: this team, and they're all very chatty because we haven't 358 00:17:12,520 --> 00:17:13,879 Speaker 2: seen each other in a while. 359 00:17:13,960 --> 00:17:15,639 Speaker 1: And so there's a lot going on. 360 00:17:15,680 --> 00:17:18,199 Speaker 2: So I've always been very impressed by Jim Whitatt's stats 361 00:17:18,240 --> 00:17:22,040 Speaker 2: throughout training camp because it is an impressive feat that 362 00:17:22,080 --> 00:17:23,439 Speaker 2: you are able to accomplish. 363 00:17:23,520 --> 00:17:24,320 Speaker 3: I appreciate that. 364 00:17:24,840 --> 00:17:28,359 Speaker 2: Hey, Titans fans, with a Kroger Boost membership, you'll score 365 00:17:28,480 --> 00:17:32,520 Speaker 2: big with double fuel points, free delivery, and lots more. 366 00:17:32,920 --> 00:17:36,520 Speaker 2: Go to Kroger dot com slash boost for details. Kroger 367 00:17:36,640 --> 00:17:39,120 Speaker 2: the official grocer of the Tennessee Titans. 368 00:17:39,320 --> 00:17:42,640 Speaker 1: Tighten Up Home is the forefront of all we do. 369 00:17:43,040 --> 00:17:45,679 Speaker 4: It's why we're so committed to caring for the places 370 00:17:45,720 --> 00:17:49,080 Speaker 4: and spaces in which we work and live. Ashley the 371 00:17:49,119 --> 00:17:52,080 Speaker 4: official furniture provider of the Tennessee Titans. 372 00:17:52,640 --> 00:17:56,000 Speaker 1: Now back to the OTP. All right, let's talk about 373 00:17:56,040 --> 00:17:57,640 Speaker 1: this rookie class just a little bit. 374 00:17:57,880 --> 00:18:01,240 Speaker 2: It's safe to say I think that this rookie class 375 00:18:01,320 --> 00:18:04,760 Speaker 2: is going into training camp with some pretty high expectations. 376 00:18:04,760 --> 00:18:05,840 Speaker 1: Do you get that feeling as well? 377 00:18:05,920 --> 00:18:08,400 Speaker 3: I do you know? Starting with the quarterback, obviously, when 378 00:18:08,400 --> 00:18:11,600 Speaker 3: you got a when you got a number one overall 379 00:18:11,680 --> 00:18:14,680 Speaker 3: pick leading the way, certainly that puts a lot of 380 00:18:14,760 --> 00:18:17,639 Speaker 3: emphasis on that class. But it's not just Cam like 381 00:18:17,840 --> 00:18:21,920 Speaker 3: Fimmy old Deejo. UH has a chance to really kind 382 00:18:21,960 --> 00:18:25,560 Speaker 3: of cut some eyes this offseason. Big expectations out of him, 383 00:18:25,760 --> 00:18:28,320 Speaker 3: expect I think they expect him to be a guy 384 00:18:28,359 --> 00:18:31,000 Speaker 3: that's on the field from the very start in week one, 385 00:18:31,640 --> 00:18:33,840 Speaker 3: and Uh he'll have to prove that he's ready in camp. 386 00:18:34,080 --> 00:18:36,439 Speaker 3: We kind of touched on the receivers, but you know, 387 00:18:36,520 --> 00:18:41,760 Speaker 3: the rookie receivers, including Rastreppo, UH, bring a lot of 388 00:18:41,880 --> 00:18:44,280 Speaker 3: attention to this class, and those guys have a chance, 389 00:18:44,680 --> 00:18:48,000 Speaker 3: you know, especially DK and io manor have a chance 390 00:18:48,080 --> 00:18:51,600 Speaker 3: to really make a big impact for this team. Early 391 00:18:52,600 --> 00:18:55,720 Speaker 3: gunner Helm we haven't touched on him yet, but he's 392 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:58,120 Speaker 3: another guy and I'm curious to see when the pads 393 00:18:58,160 --> 00:19:01,879 Speaker 3: come on just how he is able to perform and 394 00:19:01,920 --> 00:19:04,320 Speaker 3: how he's able to kind of hold up day after 395 00:19:04,400 --> 00:19:06,879 Speaker 3: day after day. So and I expect him to be 396 00:19:06,920 --> 00:19:09,800 Speaker 3: able to. So I think there's a really good rookie class, 397 00:19:09,840 --> 00:19:13,040 Speaker 3: a group that UH that has a chance to have 398 00:19:13,080 --> 00:19:15,359 Speaker 3: a lot of guys on the field early this fall. 399 00:19:15,560 --> 00:19:21,680 Speaker 2: After watching everybody work throughout rookie mini camp o t 400 00:19:21,840 --> 00:19:26,239 Speaker 2: as mandatory mini camp. Who in that draft class are 401 00:19:26,280 --> 00:19:29,240 Speaker 2: you most excited to watch make the transition from the 402 00:19:29,280 --> 00:19:31,240 Speaker 2: off season program to training camp. 403 00:19:31,520 --> 00:19:34,199 Speaker 3: Yeah? If I say Cam, is it cheating? Obviously? 404 00:19:34,400 --> 00:19:34,720 Speaker 1: Totally? 405 00:19:36,200 --> 00:19:38,199 Speaker 3: Yeah, I mean, obviously it's got to be Cam. I 406 00:19:38,200 --> 00:19:41,320 Speaker 3: mean I think he I thought again, I thought he 407 00:19:41,359 --> 00:19:44,080 Speaker 3: had a great off season. I thought everything I saw 408 00:19:44,119 --> 00:19:47,280 Speaker 3: from him was good. He turned the ball over handful 409 00:19:47,359 --> 00:19:51,320 Speaker 3: of times. But I think because it's him taking chances, 410 00:19:51,720 --> 00:19:53,720 Speaker 3: you know, whether it's in a red zone period or 411 00:19:54,200 --> 00:19:56,560 Speaker 3: or him getting on the same page if there's receivers. 412 00:19:56,640 --> 00:19:59,560 Speaker 3: So now, how does he take what he learned from 413 00:19:59,600 --> 00:20:03,520 Speaker 3: the office season into training camp and build on that 414 00:20:03,640 --> 00:20:08,200 Speaker 3: and in a large part, in a big way, I 415 00:20:08,200 --> 00:20:10,280 Speaker 3: should say the success of this team is going to 416 00:20:10,359 --> 00:20:13,840 Speaker 3: hinge on how Cam is, especially how he is early. 417 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:17,240 Speaker 3: So I think all eves will be on him. Once again, 418 00:20:17,240 --> 00:20:20,160 Speaker 3: if I have to pick a one B, I think 419 00:20:20,200 --> 00:20:24,200 Speaker 3: it would probably be Fimi, just because again he's making 420 00:20:24,240 --> 00:20:27,560 Speaker 3: a transition to a different position. He's still adjusting to 421 00:20:27,600 --> 00:20:31,840 Speaker 3: that after doing that in college. You know, he's looked 422 00:20:31,880 --> 00:20:33,960 Speaker 3: like he had the pads on out here this offseason 423 00:20:33,960 --> 00:20:36,120 Speaker 3: because of his size and stature, even though he hasn't 424 00:20:36,160 --> 00:20:39,879 Speaker 3: so seeing him in shoulder pads and seeing him ready 425 00:20:39,920 --> 00:20:42,840 Speaker 3: to get after it against some of these offensive lineman 426 00:20:42,840 --> 00:20:44,960 Speaker 3: when they're padded up, curious see how he does. 427 00:20:45,119 --> 00:20:47,880 Speaker 2: Femmi's the one that I was going to say because 428 00:20:47,920 --> 00:20:50,920 Speaker 2: of that position change, And I mean that's saying something 429 00:20:50,920 --> 00:20:53,960 Speaker 2: because I always cheat when given the opportunity. 430 00:20:54,119 --> 00:20:55,600 Speaker 1: So I'm glad you did it for me. 431 00:20:56,240 --> 00:20:59,200 Speaker 2: We haven't talked a ton a ton about the defense, 432 00:20:59,359 --> 00:21:02,760 Speaker 2: and partially that's because we haven't seen him with pads 433 00:21:02,800 --> 00:21:04,840 Speaker 2: on yet, and so there's only so much you can 434 00:21:04,880 --> 00:21:08,240 Speaker 2: do and only so much you can really understand until 435 00:21:08,280 --> 00:21:08,880 Speaker 2: this team. 436 00:21:08,720 --> 00:21:09,439 Speaker 1: Puts pads on. 437 00:21:10,600 --> 00:21:13,399 Speaker 2: What are you most looking forward to or what question 438 00:21:13,520 --> 00:21:16,320 Speaker 2: marks do you maybe still have about this defense that 439 00:21:16,359 --> 00:21:18,720 Speaker 2: you're hoping will be answered once they get pads on. 440 00:21:19,240 --> 00:21:21,480 Speaker 3: Yeah, and uh, And part of it is who wins 441 00:21:21,480 --> 00:21:24,800 Speaker 3: the job next to Barton. That's the biggest h competition 442 00:21:24,880 --> 00:21:28,000 Speaker 3: I think on the team. Another big part for me 443 00:21:28,240 --> 00:21:30,679 Speaker 3: is just how things shake out at cornerback. You know 444 00:21:31,119 --> 00:21:34,520 Speaker 3: Lugeria Sneid and how he what he's able to do 445 00:21:34,600 --> 00:21:38,320 Speaker 3: in camp, whether he's able to build some momentum going 446 00:21:38,359 --> 00:21:41,600 Speaker 3: into you know, the off season. That's that's a big one. 447 00:21:42,440 --> 00:21:45,639 Speaker 3: Build a moment Log just didn't do much. John Austin, 448 00:21:45,720 --> 00:21:47,280 Speaker 3: we saw him out here from time to time. He 449 00:21:47,280 --> 00:21:50,040 Speaker 3: spent most of the time inside and working his way back. 450 00:21:50,600 --> 00:21:53,960 Speaker 3: You know, does he start on pup if he practices? 451 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:57,080 Speaker 3: How much do they manage him? Uh? Because he's going 452 00:21:57,160 --> 00:21:59,479 Speaker 3: to control the pecking order in that group. I mean, 453 00:21:59,520 --> 00:22:03,240 Speaker 3: I think obviously in McCreary and Jarvis brown Lee, this 454 00:22:03,320 --> 00:22:07,440 Speaker 3: team's top three corners. Darryl Baker a good player, gave 455 00:22:07,520 --> 00:22:10,320 Speaker 3: Judy Lyley I think has made some plays. They've got 456 00:22:10,320 --> 00:22:13,080 Speaker 3: some other guys in that cornerback group that are gonna 457 00:22:13,080 --> 00:22:14,920 Speaker 3: be worth keeping eye on. But it all hinges on 458 00:22:14,920 --> 00:22:16,960 Speaker 3: what Sneed's able to do and how much he's able 459 00:22:17,000 --> 00:22:19,800 Speaker 3: to be on the field, So that how things shape 460 00:22:19,800 --> 00:22:23,679 Speaker 3: out at corners. One is there seems like the team's 461 00:22:23,680 --> 00:22:27,200 Speaker 3: a little thin on the defensive line obviously, like devi 462 00:22:27,280 --> 00:22:30,280 Speaker 3: Andre Sweat and Jeffrey Simmons and Bass and Joseph Day. 463 00:22:30,320 --> 00:22:33,040 Speaker 3: But after that, I mean, I think they're still looking 464 00:22:33,119 --> 00:22:37,200 Speaker 3: for guys to kind of step up and play there. 465 00:22:37,840 --> 00:22:42,520 Speaker 3: So that's something I'm watching safety feel good about Amani 466 00:22:42,560 --> 00:22:46,080 Speaker 3: Hooker and Xavier Woods. But Kevin Winston's another guy that 467 00:22:46,119 --> 00:22:49,119 Speaker 3: we have seen out here, maybe on the side field working. 468 00:22:49,240 --> 00:22:52,639 Speaker 3: Is he able to work his way into the mix 469 00:22:53,640 --> 00:22:55,920 Speaker 3: to get himself ready for the season. That's something else 470 00:22:55,960 --> 00:22:57,240 Speaker 3: I'm looking for out of the defense. 471 00:22:57,480 --> 00:23:00,880 Speaker 2: In summary, Jim Whitett is watching the front the middle. 472 00:23:02,280 --> 00:23:04,720 Speaker 1: To touch all all of the parts. 473 00:23:04,880 --> 00:23:08,480 Speaker 3: Yes, but I did not mention that I didn't touch 474 00:23:08,560 --> 00:23:12,760 Speaker 3: on edge much other than Fimy Draymont Jones. I mean, 475 00:23:13,119 --> 00:23:16,480 Speaker 3: he's another guy that, uh you know, Draymond and Arden 476 00:23:16,560 --> 00:23:19,879 Speaker 3: key Uh that way, I'm trying to mention everybody on 477 00:23:19,920 --> 00:23:21,880 Speaker 3: the defense, I love it way. Uh well, I don't 478 00:23:21,920 --> 00:23:24,120 Speaker 3: leave anybody out. But but how those guys do, how 479 00:23:24,160 --> 00:23:26,439 Speaker 3: that shakes out? Again, I have to expect Femmy to 480 00:23:26,440 --> 00:23:29,240 Speaker 3: be on the field a lot from the start, and 481 00:23:29,280 --> 00:23:31,359 Speaker 3: I expect Draymont Jones to be on the field a 482 00:23:31,359 --> 00:23:33,639 Speaker 3: lot from the start. So Arden is going to be 483 00:23:33,680 --> 00:23:37,400 Speaker 3: probably more of a situational pass rusher, but the success 484 00:23:37,440 --> 00:23:39,960 Speaker 3: he has will determine just how much he's on the field. Too. 485 00:23:40,040 --> 00:23:42,040 Speaker 1: If there's anyone you don't want to leave out, it's. 486 00:23:43,800 --> 00:23:45,439 Speaker 3: And thought he had a good offseason I know, and 487 00:23:45,480 --> 00:23:48,480 Speaker 3: I know coaches praised him for just taking Femi under 488 00:23:48,520 --> 00:23:51,600 Speaker 3: his wing and kind of uh being a good leader 489 00:23:51,640 --> 00:23:52,240 Speaker 3: for that group. 490 00:23:52,440 --> 00:23:55,880 Speaker 2: Absolutely, who's a player that fans maybe aren't talking about 491 00:23:55,960 --> 00:23:57,040 Speaker 2: that you think they should be. 492 00:23:58,200 --> 00:24:01,439 Speaker 3: I think Spears Maybe I haven't missed his name yet, 493 00:24:01,480 --> 00:24:04,119 Speaker 3: just because he's gonna have a bigger role this year 494 00:24:04,160 --> 00:24:06,520 Speaker 3: as long as he can stay healthy. Tony Pollard obviously 495 00:24:07,119 --> 00:24:09,359 Speaker 3: was the workhorse last year, in large part because he 496 00:24:09,400 --> 00:24:12,840 Speaker 3: had to be because Taija was dealing with some injuries, 497 00:24:12,920 --> 00:24:15,680 Speaker 3: and I think toward the end of the season he 498 00:24:15,720 --> 00:24:17,159 Speaker 3: was able to kind of get into a little bit 499 00:24:17,160 --> 00:24:19,720 Speaker 3: of a groove and show his potential. So I think 500 00:24:19,760 --> 00:24:23,960 Speaker 3: tai J. Spears is somebody who could generate some buzz 501 00:24:24,080 --> 00:24:26,200 Speaker 3: just because I thought he looked really good, look fast 502 00:24:26,200 --> 00:24:30,359 Speaker 3: this offseason and expect him to be very active in camp. 503 00:24:30,920 --> 00:24:34,720 Speaker 2: What's one storyline that you, Jim Wyatt, are excited about 504 00:24:34,800 --> 00:24:36,520 Speaker 2: watching develop throughout camp. 505 00:24:36,720 --> 00:24:39,159 Speaker 3: I think probably to Andre Sweat and just how he 506 00:24:39,280 --> 00:24:41,480 Speaker 3: shows up here and what he's able to do in camp. 507 00:24:41,880 --> 00:24:45,840 Speaker 3: There's no question that he is very talented and when 508 00:24:45,880 --> 00:24:49,439 Speaker 3: he is playing at a high level, he is he 509 00:24:49,520 --> 00:24:52,520 Speaker 3: can be great, and we saw glimpses of that last year, 510 00:24:52,560 --> 00:24:55,480 Speaker 3: but we didn't see it consistently. And I think a 511 00:24:55,560 --> 00:24:58,880 Speaker 3: lot a lot's going to hinge on just what he's 512 00:24:58,920 --> 00:25:01,879 Speaker 3: able to do in camp. Hope is that he shows 513 00:25:01,960 --> 00:25:03,760 Speaker 3: up in great shape, he is able to practice all 514 00:25:03,800 --> 00:25:05,879 Speaker 3: the way through, They're able to build him up towards 515 00:25:05,880 --> 00:25:10,160 Speaker 3: the season, and he can be a dominant force this fall. 516 00:25:10,200 --> 00:25:12,040 Speaker 3: But that's a lot of that's up to him. 517 00:25:12,280 --> 00:25:15,400 Speaker 2: Devandre Sweat is a veteran player that I'm really excited 518 00:25:15,440 --> 00:25:17,399 Speaker 2: about what he could be able to do in twenty 519 00:25:17,440 --> 00:25:17,960 Speaker 2: twenty five. 520 00:25:18,040 --> 00:25:20,920 Speaker 1: Do you have a player like that that you're excited about. 521 00:25:21,080 --> 00:25:23,320 Speaker 2: Watching what they do in twenty twenty five and maybe 522 00:25:23,320 --> 00:25:24,400 Speaker 2: how they elevate their game. 523 00:25:24,640 --> 00:25:26,320 Speaker 3: Yeah, I think Calvin Ridley. And that's not to say 524 00:25:26,320 --> 00:25:27,880 Speaker 3: he didn't have a good year last year. He caught, 525 00:25:27,880 --> 00:25:29,800 Speaker 3: you know. I think he had one thousand and one 526 00:25:29,840 --> 00:25:32,960 Speaker 3: thousand and seventy nine receiving yards. But just him being 527 00:25:33,000 --> 00:25:34,919 Speaker 3: the leader of that group now, I think he seemed 528 00:25:34,920 --> 00:25:38,800 Speaker 3: like he's has re energized with cam Ward here. He 529 00:25:38,920 --> 00:25:41,560 Speaker 3: knows he's the leader of this group now and some 530 00:25:41,680 --> 00:25:46,960 Speaker 3: young guys around him. So I think Calvin Ridley is 531 00:25:47,000 --> 00:25:50,800 Speaker 3: a guy who's has potential to make more explosive plays 532 00:25:50,840 --> 00:25:53,639 Speaker 3: and to be playmaker week in and week out. There 533 00:25:53,640 --> 00:25:56,119 Speaker 3: were games last year where Calvin didn't get involved in 534 00:25:56,160 --> 00:25:59,600 Speaker 3: the first half, and certainly he expressed some frustration because 535 00:25:59,600 --> 00:26:01,479 Speaker 3: of that. I think they need to make sure they 536 00:26:02,800 --> 00:26:05,120 Speaker 3: they have him and the game plan making plays because 537 00:26:05,119 --> 00:26:06,840 Speaker 3: that opens up things for everybody. 538 00:26:07,080 --> 00:26:08,960 Speaker 1: Jimmy, what's your favorite thing about training camp? 539 00:26:10,200 --> 00:26:13,720 Speaker 3: I think that just the competition and just the count 540 00:26:13,480 --> 00:26:16,679 Speaker 3: down to the season. I mean, it's I like watching 541 00:26:16,680 --> 00:26:18,520 Speaker 3: the off season work, but you know there's going to 542 00:26:18,560 --> 00:26:21,680 Speaker 3: be a pause there before training camp starts. Now every 543 00:26:21,760 --> 00:26:25,080 Speaker 3: day when practice ins or one day closer to preseason 544 00:26:25,119 --> 00:26:27,960 Speaker 3: games and one day closer to the season. So I 545 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,679 Speaker 3: look forward to camp just to see how some of 546 00:26:29,680 --> 00:26:33,200 Speaker 3: these battles shake out, and to see who can stay healthy, 547 00:26:33,600 --> 00:26:36,840 Speaker 3: and to see how this team comes together. As we 548 00:26:36,880 --> 00:26:39,400 Speaker 3: approach week one in Denver, and you're going to see 549 00:26:39,440 --> 00:26:43,800 Speaker 3: a lot of optimism around the league, probably here. You know, 550 00:26:44,080 --> 00:26:47,399 Speaker 3: all thirty two teams certainly in camp feel good about themselves. 551 00:26:47,440 --> 00:26:51,159 Speaker 3: But I think how things go, how players perform, how 552 00:26:51,280 --> 00:26:54,680 Speaker 3: camp does specifically, that makes me excited about camp this year. 553 00:26:54,840 --> 00:26:58,080 Speaker 2: That was a really good answer, Jim, My favorite thing 554 00:26:58,119 --> 00:26:58,760 Speaker 2: is the fights. 555 00:26:58,920 --> 00:26:59,400 Speaker 1: That's last. 556 00:27:00,600 --> 00:27:03,879 Speaker 2: Training camp begins here at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park 557 00:27:03,960 --> 00:27:07,840 Speaker 2: on July twenty third. That is the first official practice 558 00:27:07,880 --> 00:27:10,000 Speaker 2: of training camp. Now, if you want to know when 559 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:12,880 Speaker 2: the open practices are, Tennessee Titans dot Com is where 560 00:27:12,880 --> 00:27:15,040 Speaker 2: you can go to get all of that information. I 561 00:27:15,040 --> 00:27:16,879 Speaker 2: think some of them are sold out, so head on 562 00:27:16,920 --> 00:27:18,879 Speaker 2: over there and check all of it out. If they 563 00:27:18,920 --> 00:27:22,840 Speaker 2: are sold out, don't fear, my friends, there's another opportunity. 564 00:27:22,960 --> 00:27:27,080 Speaker 2: July twenty six is Back Together Saturday. It's at Nissan Stadium. 565 00:27:27,080 --> 00:27:29,440 Speaker 2: It's free to the public. Just go online Tennessee Titans 566 00:27:29,480 --> 00:27:32,320 Speaker 2: dot Com claim your tickets there. We hope to see 567 00:27:32,320 --> 00:27:35,119 Speaker 2: you over at Nissan Stadium. That practice is always so 568 00:27:35,240 --> 00:27:37,720 Speaker 2: much fun. There's a lot of different things going on, 569 00:27:37,800 --> 00:27:39,439 Speaker 2: fun for the whole family. So come on out to 570 00:27:39,520 --> 00:27:41,719 Speaker 2: Nissan Stadium. We would love to see you there on 571 00:27:41,800 --> 00:27:45,520 Speaker 2: July twenty six. For Jim, I'm Amy Wells and this 572 00:27:45,680 --> 00:27:47,000 Speaker 2: has been THEOTV