NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Titans coach Mike Vrabel held a press conference on Monday at Saint Thomas Sports Park, coming off the bye weekend and as the team begins preparations for next Monday night's game vs the Cowboys.
Here's a look at some of the hot topics:
Turning Page to Cowboys
Vrabel said the Titans did some self-scouting during the bye week, and on Monday the team met to review things that needed improvement.
The Titans are 3-4 at the bye, ranked 30th in the NFL on offense, and 11th on defense.
"We worked on all the phases of our football team today against each other, and tomorrow morning when they come in we'll transition to Dallas and the problems they pose with Dak (Prescott) and Ezekiel (Elliott) and the receivers and tight ends and offensive line," Vrabel said of the Cowboys.
"Defensively, they are doing a lot of things well – No.(3) in the league in defense. So it will be another big challenge."
Vrabel said the Titans will add some new things in the coming weeks, but the focus will be on doing things better. The coaching staff worked on Sunday to get ready for Dallas, Vrabel said.
Trading Deadline
The NFL trading deadline is on Tuesday.
Vrabel was asked about the possibility of any moves. He deferred to general manager Jon Robinson.
"Until I hear otherwise from Jon, I wouldn't know," Vrabel said. "Jon handles. … I don't sign or trade players."
Vrabel said if the Titans made a move, they'd get the player up to speed quickly.
"It happens all the time," Vrabel said. "We've signed guys on a Tuesday before, and had him get ready for a game. When I was coaching in Houston, we signed a guy on a Tuesday and he played in a Thursday night game, lining up next to J.J. Watt. It is just kind of what happens.
"If you sign a guy you have to get him ready to go. … But I wouldn't know who to get ready to go because I am not determining if there is a trade or not."
Adding Fowler
The Titans signed fullback Jalston Fowler on Monday morning, and he practiced with the team later in the day.
It's Fowler's second stint with the Titans. Fowler played with the Titans from 2015-2017.
"We were looking for somebody who could help us in that role, somebody that could come in and help us run the football, help is offensively," Vrabel said. "We'll take a look at him moving forward and if he can help us, just like everyone else, he'll get an opportunity to play."
Mariota Review
Seven games into the season, Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has completed 99-of-150 passes for 1,030 yards, with a passer rating of 78.5. He's thrown three touchdown passes, and been intercepted five times.
Vrabel was asked to critique Mariota's performance so far.
Vrabel said he's "highly rated in the fourth quarter, so we have to find ways to recreate the fourth quarter passing."
"I think he is maybe 24 for 32, 120 rating off the top of my head," Vrabel said of Mariota's fourth quarter passing. "We have to recreate that type of mentality throughout the team, and throughout the first three quarters of the game."
Mariota said the Titans have to be able to run the ball better to open up play-action, which would create more success throwing the football.
Health Update
Safety Kenny Vaccaro, linebacker Derrick Morgan, linebacker Will Compton and guard Quinton Spain all missed the Chargers game with injuries.
Guard Josh Kline left the contest late with an injury.
Vrabel said Kline didn't practice Monday, but is improving.
"Health-wise, we should be close to healthy by the time Dallas ends up rolling around," Vrabel said.
TitansOnline.com looks back at the all-time series against the Dallas Cowboys. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)


Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher, left, talks with quarterback Steve McNair on the sideline during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002 in a game with the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas won, 21-13. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)

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Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) is hit by Tennessee Titans defensive end Jaqua Thomas (94) as Cowboys fullback Robert Thomas (44) defends in the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002 in Irving, Texas. Dallas won, 21-13. (AP Photo/Steve Hamm)

Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck (89) stands all alone in the end zone as he pulls in a one-yard touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) grimmaces after being sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Ellis (98) for the second time in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002 in Irving, Texas. Dallas won, 21-13. (AP Photo/Steve Hamm)

Dallas Cowboys running back Eddie George (27) is grabed by Tennessee Titans' Rocky Calmus (54) during the first quarter of pre-season play in Irving, Texas, Monday, Aug. 30, 2004. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyrone Calico (87) lands with the receiption under Dallas Cowboys defender Tony Dixon (24) in the first quarter of pre-season play in Irving, Texas, Monday, Aug. 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) prepares to pass during the a pre-season NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Irving, Texas, Monday, Aug. 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Dallas Cowboys running back Eddie George (27) hugs former teammate Tennessee Titans' Brad Hopkins (72) after their pre-season game in Irving, Texas, Monday, Aug. 30, 2004. The Cowboys won 20-17. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

FILE Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) drops back to pass as teammate Benji Olson (75) looks to block Dallas Cowboys' Leonardo Carson (91) in Irving, Texas, Aug. 30, 2004. McNair said Friday, April 8, 2005 that he will return for his 11th season after an injured sternum plagued him for most of 2004. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson (19) is wrapped up by Tennessee Titans safety Tank Williams (27) after the reception in the first quarter of pre-season play in Irving, Texas, Monday, Aug. 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys game at LP Field in Nashville, TN on October 1, 2006.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Drew Bennett (83) tries to keep Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Henry (42) at arm's length in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/ John Russell)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens, left, wears a bandage on his injured hand as he talks with Tennessee Titans linebacker David Thornton, right, after the Cowboys defeated the Titans, 45-14, on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/ John Russell)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) is pressured by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis (98) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, in Nashville, Tenn. It was the first start for rookie quarterback Young. The Cowboys defeated the Titans, 45-14. (AP Photo/ John Russell)

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) gets tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) and defensive end Marcus Spears (96) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 10, 2010.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 10, 2010.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 10, 2010.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 10, 2010.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 10, 2010.

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 10, 2010.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 10, 2010.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 10, 2010.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 10, 2010.

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 10, 2010.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 10, 2010.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) during the second half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Alan Ball (20) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) takes a snap during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) runs against the Dallas Cowboys defense during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)

Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) runs for yardage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. The Titans won 34-27. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)

Tennessee Titans safety Chris Hope (24) tackles Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. The Titans won 34-27. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) throws for yardage during the second half of an NFL football game against theDallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. The Titans won 34-27. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) and fullback Ahmard Hall (45) celebrate Britt's touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. The Titans won 34-27. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) catches a pass in front of Dallas Cowboys defensive back Sterling Moore (26) on a 61-yard touchdown scoring play in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at LP Field on September 14, 2014 in Nashville, Tenn. Photos by Donn Jones Photography.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) calls a play against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans center Brian Schwenke (62) gets ready to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage in the third quarter of an NFL football game between the Titans and the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at LP Field on September 14, 2014 in Nashville, Tenn. Photos by Donn Jones Photography.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) calls a play against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones applauds as tight end James Hanna (84) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo hands off to running back Joseph Randle (21) in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick (72) gets set to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) celebrates after making a play against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans on a 3-yard run in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Hunter (15) is brought down by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain (55) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Ropati Pitoitua, right, recovers a fumble as linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59), linebacker Zaviar Gooden (50), and Dallas Cowboys tight end James Hanna (84) and guard Ronald Leary (65) also dive for the ball in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray fumbled the ball. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) is hit by Dallas Cowboys defenders J.J. Wilcox, left, and Rolando McClain (55) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) for a 12-yard loss in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) runs for a touchdown on a 61-yard pass play against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at LP Field on September 14, 2014 in Nashville, Tenn. Photos by Donn Jones Photography.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at LP Field on September 14, 2014 in Nashville, Tenn. Photos by Donn Jones Photography.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at LP Field on September 14, 2014 in Nashville, Tenn. Photos by Donn Jones Photography.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at LP Field on September 14, 2014 in Nashville, Tenn. Photos by Donn Jones Photography.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at LP Field on September 14, 2014 in Nashville, Tenn. Photos by Donn Jones Photography.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at LP Field on September 14, 2014 in Nashville, Tenn. Photos by Donn Jones Photography.

Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys at LP Field on September 14, 2014 in Nashville, Tenn. Photos by Donn Jones Photography.