NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has played three series with the first team offense so far in the preseason, and the group has produced two touchdowns.
Mariota played two series against the Buccaneers, completing 4-of-7 passes for 80 yards and one touchdown with a passer rating of 136.9. His touchdown pass was a 47-yard screen pass that receiver Taywan Taylor took to the house.
Mariota's two-game preseason totals include six completions, 122 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions and a 142.5 passer rating on 10 passing attempts.
At his press conference on Sunday, Titans coach Mike Vrabel said the offense didn't get off to the start it wanted against Tampa Bay, but it closed well. It was one of a number of hot topics discussed the day after Saturday's 30-14 loss to the Buccaneers.
"It kind sputtered a little bit, and then we came back," Vrabel said. "Marcus was able to put some plays together, get us lined up, and obviously those explosive plays whether it be Taywan or Dion (Lewis) go a long way. So it was good to see that."
Vrabel singled out good blocks by receiver Nick Williams and guard Josh Kline on Taylor's touchdown.
Some of the other topics discussed on Sunday...
Defense vs Jameis Winston
Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston entered the contest in the second quarter on Saturday, and ended up putting up some big numbers.
Winston completed 13-of-18 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns working against Titans reserves.
On Sunday, Vrabel wasn't making any excuses.
"We didn't cover good enough, we didn't rush good enough, we didn't coach how to rush good enough, we didn't coach how to cover good enough," Vrabel said. "That's how it goes.
"… You saw a couple of play extensions where (Winston) was able to keep the play alive, get a touchdown, or is able to take advantage of an isolation coverage over the top, and they hit a big play. We just need to limit the big plays and penalties which leads to usually scoring opportunities for the offense."
Vrabel complimented for rookie edge rusher Harold Landry, who forced a holding penalty on a rush.
Praise for Jayon Brown
Titans second-year linebacker Jayon Brown played 46 snaps against the Buccaneers, and he was productive.
Brown recorded a team-high seven tackles, and he also had a sack. He also knocked a ball down in coverage.
"I think that Jayon continues to improve," Vrabel said.
Vrabel said there are some things that need to be corrected in the run game, but he said Brown "is active and he has a skill set which allows him to run."
Dion Lewis value
Running back Dion Lewis made an impact on Saturday night, catching two passes for 26 yards.
It was quick work, but he showed why the Titans signed him in free agency.
"That's a matchup we have to take advantage of, and the other team is trying to take advantage of us, too," Vrabel said. "We have to have a guy who can cover that guy and also tackle them when they run it.
"There's a niche for guys like that, defensively and offensively."
Lowering the helmet rule
The Titans were flagged a few more times under the NFL's "lowering the head to initiate contact" rule, including a hit by safety Kenny Vaccaro. Williams was penalized on special teams.
Vrabel said the Titans will continue to practice scenarios where a flag could be thrown. Vrabel said he's not sure Williams even made contact.
"We'll turn these into (the NFL), and they'll explain to us, and we'll show them to the team, show them to the players," Vrabel said. "We'll keep coaching, keep stressing it, and hopefully it doesn't lead to injuries or cost us yards."
Playing time vs Steelers?
The Titans face the Steelers in preseason game No.3 on Saturday.
In Week One, the starters played just a series against the Packers, and the group played two series against the Buccaneers.
Vrabel didn't offer up any hints on what playing time might look like for the starters vs. Pittsburgh.
"I would anticipate the guys that are healthy to be ready to play, and we'll see how long they end up playing as the week goes on," Vrabel said. "The ones that aren't ready, hopefully they're working hard to get back and be available as soon as they can.
"We'll make a decision … on how much they play, how little they play, whether they travel, or whether they don't. Hopefully we can get everybody back and then have the opportunity to make those decisions."
Spain holding it down
Vrabel he's enjoyed getting to know Titans left guard Quinton Spain, and pushing him to improve.
Spain has started 27 games over the past two seasons, and he's been holding his own in camp while looking for ways to improve, Vrabel said.
"Q has been out there every day, and he's working," Vrabel said. "We are pleased with where he's at right now."
The Tennessee Titans take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2 of the 2018 preseason on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at Nissan Stadium. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball past Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Vinny Curry (97) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball past Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick plays against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs ahead of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Justin Evans (21) as Taylor scores a touchdown on a 47-yard pass play in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick plays against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) passes as offensive tackle Brad Seaton (60) blocks Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))
Officials break up Tennessee Titans linebacker Jayon Brown, left, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Ryan Jensen, right, in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis, left, pushes Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Brent Grimes (24) away in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) calls a play in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans defensive end Julius Warmsley (72) blocks a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter argues a call in the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes as he is pressured by Tennessee Titans defensive end Julius Warmsley (72) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, center, argues a call in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota sits on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel walks on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston looks to pass as he is pressured by Tennessee Titans defensive end Julius Warmsley (72) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis, left, pushes Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Brent Grimes (24) away in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback De'Vante Harris (27) tries to stop Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) talks to quarterback Marcus Mariota in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Williams (14) loses his helmet as he tries to bring down Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Shaun Wilson, right, in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback De'Vante Harris (27) tries to stop Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan walks on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Griffin, right, is hit by Tennessee Titans linebacker Josh Carraway, left, in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Justin Watson (17) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Tennessee Titans cornerback Kenneth Durden (38) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) catches a touchdown pass in front of Tennessee Titans defenders Kendrick Lewis and Kenneth Durden (38) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (27) gets past Tennessee Titans defensive back Kendrick Lewis (28) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston looks for a receiver as he scrambles in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback De'Vante Harris, left, tries to stop Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, shakes hands with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Griffin (4) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Griffin, right, is hit by Tennessee Titans linebacker Josh Carraway, left, in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry sits on the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry sits on the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) is tripped up by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Will Clarke, right, in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, shakes hands with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston leaves the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) meets with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston after a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, shakes hands with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) meets with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston after a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, meets with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston after a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota leaves the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel answers questions during a news conference after a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel answers questions during a news conference after a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) passes as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Pat O'Connor (79) pressures him in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk (11) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota sits on the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota answers questions during a news conference after a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) passes as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Pat O'Connor (79) pressures him in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Beau Allen (91) talks with Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Bennie Logan (96) after a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota sits on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota walks on the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) sits on the bench in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert rolls out in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
The sun shines off of Nissan Stadium before a preseason NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, center, watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Josh Carraway rides a bike on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel talks with head line judge Kent Payne (79) and field judge Dave Meslow (118) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) shakes hands with Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) after a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, left, talks with Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) after a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, center, watches from the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) watches from the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers won 30-14. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Kendrick Lewis (28) leaves the field after being injured in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) stands on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans helmets sit on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Aaron Wallace (52) takes a break in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan stands on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota talks on a phone in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Aaron Wallace takes a break in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) carries the ball against Tennessee Titans cornerback LeShaun Sims (36) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis runs a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, left, and Tennessee Titans, right, shake hands before a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski))
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota passes in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
