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The Titans returned to the practice field on Tuesday to mix the 2019 rookies with the veteran players for the first time.
The practice session, which ran from 11:35AM to 12:50PM local time, was closed to the public but open to the media. And the media got plenty of videos from today’s practice.
It’s just OTA’s, and this is the most optimistic time of the year, but it’s great to see the guys out there running around again, especially players who finished the season injured, like Delanie Walker and Marcus Mariota.
Check out some highlights from practice below...
.@delaniewalker82 was back on the field on Tuesday. Here’s a look from the @Titans OTA. pic.twitter.com/YC6ZtEs36Q
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 21, 2019
Delanie Walker looks explosive coming off his gruesome leg injury suffered in Week 1 last season.
I thought @delaniewalker82 looked really good considering where he’s coming back from. #Titans pic.twitter.com/is0fFoViEc
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) May 21, 2019
Delanie Walker during individual period. He looks good considering the ankle injury he’s coming back from. #Titans pic.twitter.com/OGRTomYrto
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) May 21, 2019
Here’s a clip of the running backs working on reads for the zone running scheme:
Running back juke drills ♂️ ♂️ @KingHenry_2 @DionLewisRB @DavidFluellenJr #Titans pic.twitter.com/bedqxlOKWO
— AtoZSports Nashville (@AtoZSports) May 21, 2019
Working on footwork also:
.@KingHenry_2 back in action for the @Titans. pic.twitter.com/iQTGRfKQHm
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 21, 2019
Here’s the receivers doing individual drills:
.@Titans receivers in Tuesday’s OTA. pic.twitter.com/KNUNzDEnl4
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 21, 2019
#Titans WRs getting work. pic.twitter.com/Wu5GkuWwvn
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) May 21, 2019
1️⃣6️⃣ seconds of 1️⃣1️⃣’s day. @Brown1arthur @Titans pic.twitter.com/C8WD31xood
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 21, 2019
Mariota getting his arm loose:
You’re obligatory Marcus Mariota throwing video #Titans pic.twitter.com/tEYmqcu5rT
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) May 21, 2019
Receivers working with quarterbacks:
#Titans WR @TheCDavis84 with the post from Mariota pic.twitter.com/YX0wEFjKOA
— AtoZSports Nashville (@AtoZSports) May 21, 2019
Mariota showing off superb downfield accuracy on these corner-post double moves.
New #Titans WR @adamhumphries13 catches in stride at OTA’s today pic.twitter.com/SxMfkyNWtV
— AtoZSports Nashville (@AtoZSports) May 21, 2019
Ryan Tannehill to AJ Brown. #Titans pic.twitter.com/kncsLiqeCr
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) May 21, 2019
#Titans QBs Ryan Tannehill & Marcus Mariota - Mariota with a jump in his step & zip on his pass pic.twitter.com/WahYK87TF3
— AtoZSports Nashville (@AtoZSports) May 21, 2019
Another look at Marcus Mariota. #Titans pic.twitter.com/fdFBxgCiek
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) May 21, 2019
The defense was out there working, too, of course.
I see your @Brown1arthur one-handed catch from rookie mini camp and a raise you a @JayonBrown12 one hander from OTAs. #Titans pic.twitter.com/RNQXKabmec
— Emily Proud (@emily_proud) May 21, 2019
Cameron Wake making an early impact.
Cameron Wake is large & in charge.
— Emily Proud (@emily_proud) May 21, 2019
The "large" part is pretty self-explanatory, but today he took charge and did a lot of teaching. He's an asset in more ways than one for the #Titans. pic.twitter.com/i68wHaaiOd
The end of practice wasn’t the end of the day for everyone, as Corey Davis and A.J. Brown stayed on field after everyone else working on releases.
Corey Davis and AJ Brown getting extra work in after practice together #Titans pic.twitter.com/p8hv1ntsfv
— AtoZSports Nashville (@AtoZSports) May 21, 2019
Last two to leave the field. https://t.co/mqRY9kQnQK
— Mickey Ryan (@MickeyRyan1045) May 21, 2019
A handful of players did brief on-field interviews with media right after practice, including Brown, Walker, Adam Humphries and Taylor Lewan.
“You gotta pay the cost to be the boss” - @Brown1arthur
— AtoZSports Nashville (@AtoZSports) May 21, 2019
WRs A.J Brown & @TheCDavis84 got 30 minutes extra work in together after practice... #Titans pic.twitter.com/JykdBxj7In
.@delaniewalker82 on his return to @Titans practice. Said he’s in the 85 percent range. pic.twitter.com/jmNIJ58oUs
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 21, 2019
.@adamhumphries13 is excited to work with new OC Arthur Smith and see what the can accomplish this season #Titans pic.twitter.com/iZIcTfI3HE
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) May 21, 2019
.@TaylorLewan77 loves @BussinWTB almost as much as he loves @AtoZSports pic.twitter.com/wUP0jcAqSa
— AtoZSports Nashville (@AtoZSports) May 21, 2019
Wake, Mariota, and head coach Mike Vrabel held formal press conferences after practice.
Cameron Wake on fitting in with the @Titans. pic.twitter.com/WQX7QhGcWd
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 21, 2019
.@Titans QB Marcus Mariota on his offseason focus: Building chemistry with his targets pic.twitter.com/BMKeMvne5T
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 21, 2019
Mariota protection solid after practice: From what I could tell everyone was approachable by media except Ryan Tannehill (maybe injury exceptions). We’ve yet to hear from new backup, who will speak formally next week. #Titans MM spoke of RT. pic.twitter.com/2n0qScGekQ
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) May 21, 2019
“Other people’s opinions don’t matter to me.” -Marcus Mariota
— AtoZSports Nashville (@AtoZSports) May 21, 2019
Mariota on if he has to change his approach going into 2019... pic.twitter.com/9AVIJdRXiJ
.@Titans coach Mike Vrabel on offseason depth chart and deciding on which guys work early in drills. pic.twitter.com/sZyzRyw4xI
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 21, 2019
.@CoachVrabel50 on what he looks for out of a “new” offense at this time of year #Titans pic.twitter.com/Z7iySi57XP
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) May 21, 2019
Interestingly, Vrabel made a statement about how ridiculous it was to even suggest that Mariota is anything but the starting quarterback.
Two strong comments from HC Mike Vrabel on @Titans QB Marcus Mariota after today's OTA:
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 21, 2019
On his commitment/character: "I love him as a person, and I love him as a player."
On if Ryan Tannehill's presence pushes Mariota: "His job is not in jeopardy." pic.twitter.com/gRYkCLcsFv
Jim Wyatt brings you his observations from Tuesday’s session...
Observations from Tuesday's @Titans OTA, which included the first look at @delaniewalker82 in uniform since last September.
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 21, 2019
So, what else happened?
READ https://t.co/BKTClauxHr pic.twitter.com/TB6AqXf9OQ
And Luke Worsham of AtoZ Sports has an interesting piece on the budding relationship between A.J. Brown and Corey Davis...
#Titans receivers @TheCDavis84 and @Brown1arthur look to be developing a bond, as seen in their post-practice work today.
— Luke Worsham (@luke_worsham) May 21, 2019
That's a very good development.https://t.co/zPTYnUjYH3
OTAs will continue this week at Saint Thomas Sports Park. Stay tuned...