The Titans finished up their third day of OTA’s at Saint Thomas Sports Park during this offseason.
Here are some observations from today’s practice.
Receivers making plays, but Robiskie expecting more
The Titans wide receiver group has stood out over the last couple days of practice, and that only continued today.
The most notable play came from Titans 2016 leading receiver Rishard Matthews bursting downfield on a “Go” route past defenders to the end zone. Young rookie Taywan Taylor took notice of the veteran receivers earlier play, and completed a similar catch of his own to close out practice.
“I am just thinking I want to make every play that I can,” said Taylor on the catch. “I don’t want to make any mistakes, even though I know that will come in the process.”
Despite the big plays in practice, Coach Robiskie said he wants his receiving group to embrace the mindset of the Titans running game in the passing game.
“We gotta get that mindset of ‘I don’t care what the coverage is one of us is going to win.’ We are going to throw and we are going to catch it,” said Robiskie after practice. “We got to get that dominating mindset.”
Davis is “full-go”
Wide receiver Corey Davis was held out of team periods and 7 on 7 in Tuesday’s OTA, but was participating in most drills out on the practice field today.
“It feels good,” Davis said of being more involved. “I could play a game right now if need be.”
Davis leaped into the air and snagged a ball one-handed along the sideline during individual periods. The rookie said it has not taken too long for him to get used to the NFL atmosphere.
“The first time I was in the huddle I was like ‘Wow I’m actually here,’ said Davis. “But you can’t really dwell in it too long. It feels good. I am here. I am ready to make plays and do whatever I can to help this team out.”
Mariota’s detail
Coach Robiskie said his quarterback is continuing to work on developing chemistry with his receivers. Mariota wants to make sure the receivers are in the exact right spot.
“He made a couple throws in the bubble, and a few guys were off their spot. It is kind of like throwing darts at a bullseye,” said Robiskie. “He knew immediately, ‘hey, you are supposed to be there’… Even though Marcus isn’t able to run around and do all of these things, his connections and communication with the guys has been fantastic.”
Robiskie said the detailed instruction helps the receivers to see on film where they can correct.
“You know, when Marcus immediately tells a guy to move over to the left. When a guy sees that on tape, they are like ‘Wow, I was off my target. I was out of line. I should be a little bit to the right,’ or whatever it is,” he said.
“For them to see how important that is for Marcus, that they need to be exactly where they are supposed to be at that time and that spot. That is very important.”
