NASHVILLE – The Titans lost to the Patriots 22-17 in preseason game No.2 on Saturday night.
Here's a look at six things that stood out from the game as we begin to turn our attention to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who visit Nissan Stadium on Sunday in preseason game No.3:
Flipping QBs?
Yes, it's now Steelers week, so quarterback Marcus Mariota's flip into the end zone against the Patriots brings me back to a memorable flip made by late Titans quarterback Steve McNair way back in 1999. Anyone else remember that one? It happened in November 1999 – just a few weeks after McNair had returned from back surgery. McNair flipped over teammate Kevin Long and into Steelers defender Lance Brown at the pylon, which was good for a touchdown. Mariota's flip happened on a two-point conversion, when he was hit by Patriots defensive back Duron Harmon. The snapshots reflect the competitive nature of each QB, past and present.
McNichols Surging
Sure, McNichols had a highlight-reel leap as well on Saturday night. But what impressed me even more was his 33-yard touchdown run that was nullified by a penalty. McNichols later reached paydirt on the 15-yard pass from quarterback Ryan Tannehill, after he went airborne. Is McNichols flying up the depth chart? Well, there's only so high he can go with Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis on the roster. But I'll say this: McNichols has taken advantage of the extra work with Henry and David Fluellen out with injuries, and he might be worth keeping. Don't sleep on Akeem Hunt either. He's making up for lost time himself -- he had some nice runs and a big play on special teams vs. the Pats.
Mack truck
Chattanooga's Isaiah Mack continues to make a pretty good case for himself. The 6-foot-1, 299-pounder physically looks a lot like another Titans defensive lineman: Jurrell Casey, who is 6-1, 305. Mack has been making plays in camp, and he made another one on Saturday night when he busted through the line for a sack. Mack also showed up with few plays in the preseason opener at Philadelphia. Mack still has some work to do to make the roster, but he's giving himself a chance.
David Long Jr.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel gave Long props on Sunday for his instincts and tackling ability after racking up a team-high eight stops against the Patriots. Long enjoyed a solid training camp, and he's now carried it over into preseason games. While Long is going to have a hard time getting on the field in the defense with inside backers Rashaan Evans, Jayon Brown and Wesley Woodyard on the team, it looks like Long might have a chance to be productive on special teams as a rookie. I like his energy, too.
Solid Back-up
The only negative that's come with bringing Ryan Tannehill aboard this offseason? He's given national observers a reason to talk about a "quarterback controversy" in Tennessee. That never happened when Matt Cassel or Blaine Gabbert were signed to back up Mariota, but it's happening now. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. Tannehill has looked good in his two preseason games, completing 19-of-27 passes for 214 yards and three TDs, with a 130.8 rating. If something happens to Mariota this season, the Titans will be in good hands with Tannehill.
Delanie's Back
I was standing in the tunnel when veteran tight end Delanie Walker took the field on Saturday night, and it was very clear what his return meant to him after missing last season with the ankle injury. The Titans likely would've opted to sit Walker in Week 2 of the preseason, but Walker wanted no part of being a spectator – he made it clear to Vrabel and his coaches he wanted to play. Walker's 11-yard touchdown catch served as a reminder of how much he was missed in 2018 – and how much he'll help in 2019.
The Tennessee Titans take on the New England Patriots in the second preseason game Saturday night at Nissan Stadium. (Photos: Donald Page)

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)











Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) flips into the end zone as he converts a 2-point conversion against the New England Patriots in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) flips into the end zone as he converts a 2-point conversion against the New England Patriots in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes as he is pressured by New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) flips into the end zone as he converts a 2-point conversion against the New England Patriots in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) flips into the end zone as he converts a 2-point conversion against the New England Patriots in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans running back Jeremy McNichols (30) scores a touchdown as he is defended by New England Patriots linebacker Calvin Munson (48) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)





NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans






NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans


NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - The Tennessee Titans vs the New England Patriots during preseason at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) plays against the New England Patriots in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

New England Patriots offensive tackle Cedrick Lang (77) watches Tennessee Titans linebacker LaTroy Lewis (45) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

New England Patriots defensive back Duke Dawson (29) defends against Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)


Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scores a 2-point conversion against New England Patriots defenders Calvin Munson (48) and Duron Harmon (21) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) takes his son, Greyson, 5, from the stands in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) calls a play against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Patriots won 22-17. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a pass as he is defended New England Patriots defensive back J.C. Jackson (27) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans running back Jeremy McNichols celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, 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 New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Patriots won 22-17. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel answers questions during a news conference after a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Patriots won 22-17. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

New England Patriots center Ted Karras (75) prepares to snap the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Running back Jeremy McNichols #30 of Tennessee Titans talking to Titans Radio after the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of Tennessee Titans giving high fives to fans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 of Tennessee Titans signing autographs for fans after the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Tight end Cole Wick #89 of Tennessee Titans breaking a tackle during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Tight end Cole Wick #89 of Tennessee Titans breaking a tackle during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Linebacker Daren Bates #53 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Running back Jeremy McNichols #30 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - August 17, 2019 - Running back Jeremy McNichols #30 of Tennessee Titans scores a touchdown during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - August 17, 2019 - Tight end Delanie Walker #82 of Tennessee Titans scores a touchdown during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Tight end Cole Wick #89 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Alison P. McNabb/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - August 17, 2019 - Running back Jeremy McNichols #30 of Tennessee Titans scores a touchdown during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - August 17, 2019 - Linebacker Daren Bates #53, Outside linebacker Sharif Finch #56, and Defensive tackle Isaiah Mack #79 of Tennessee Titans tackle the Patriots running back during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Defensive end Amani Bledsoe #95 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Running back Jeremy McNichols #30 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Alison P. McNabb/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Running back Jeremy McNichols #30 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Alison P. McNabb/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Outside linebacker Kamalei Correa #44 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Alison P. McNabb/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - August 17, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of Tennessee Titans takes the snap from Center/guard Corey Levin #62 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Head coach Mike Vrabel of Tennessee Titans calling a two point conversion during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Running back Jeremy McNichols #30 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Alison P. McNabb/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Running back Jeremy McNichols #30 of Tennessee Titans stretches for a touchdown during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Head coach Mike Vrabel of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of Tennessee Titans completes a tackle during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - 100 year anniversary patch during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Running back Alex Barnes #39 of Tennessee Titans carries the ball during the second quarter of the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Offensive lineman Austin Pasztor #68 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Alison P. McNabb/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of Tennessee Titans celebrating after a tackle during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Running back Jeremy McNichols #30 of Tennessee Titans running the ball during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Head coach Mike Vrabel of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Tennessee Titans Defensive line during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Running back Dion Lewis #33 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Quarterback Logan Woodside #5 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Alison P. McNabb/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - August 17, 2019 - Running back Alex Barnes #39 of Tennessee Titans finds a hole during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Head coach Mike Vrabel of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Defensive end Matt Dickerson #92 of Tennessee Titans celebrating during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Defensive end Brent Urban #96 of Tennessee Titans talking after the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Quarterback Logan Woodside #5 of Tennessee Titans running the ball during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Outside linebacker Derick Roberson #50 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Linebacker David Long Jr. #41 of Tennessee Titans making a hit during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Running back Jeremy McNichols #30 of Tennessee Titans running the ball during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Kicker/punter Austin Barnard #3 of Tennessee Titans punting during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Running back Jeremy McNichols #30 of Tennessee Titans breaking a tackle during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Quarterback Logan Woodside #5 of Tennessee Titans running the ball during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Running back Jeremy McNichols #30 of Tennessee Titans running down the field during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Defensive tackle Isaiah Mack #79 of Tennessee Titans celebrating during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of Tennessee Titans shakes hands with Tom Brady during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Linebacker David Long Jr. #41 of Tennessee Titans making a hit during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Linebacker David Long Jr. #41 of Tennessee Titans making a hit during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Linebacker Rashaan Evans #54 of Tennessee Titans walking off the field after the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans talking after the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Head coach Mike Vrabel of Tennessee Titans shakes hands with Tom Brady during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 of Tennessee Titans signing autographs for fans after the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of Tennessee Titans shakes hands with Tom Brady during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Tennessee Titans Radio microphone after the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans