NASHVILLE – Titans receivers coach Rob Moore spent time critiquing his pupils before one of the team's minicamp practices last month, sharing strengths and weaknesses of all of them.
When the subject turned to Taywan Taylor, Moore talked about chances when asked what the third-year receiver needs to do to improve.
"I think Tay has done a solid job for us," Moore said. "Honestly, I just think we need to give him more opportunities. Give him more opportunities to showcase what he can do and I think he'll take advantage of his opportunities."
Taylor, meanwhile, has spent most of his time critiquing himself.
A third-round pick from Western Kentucky, Taylor has flashed in his first two NFL seasons, but he wants more. Being consistent is key, he said.
"Every day I am critiquing myself, and coach says you have to be the best critic of yourself as possible – that's where it starts," Taylor said. "Every day is an opportunity to get better. You want to key in on what you have to get better at because we can all get better at something.
"For myself, I want to get better at everything, from preparation to route running to catching the ball, to tucking the ball. Being precise with detail, releases. I have to keep getting better to be the best I can be."
A year after catching 16 passes for 231 yards and a touchdown in his rookie season in 2017, Taylor doubled his production in 2018 despite playing in three fewer games.
Taylor caught 37 passes for 466 yards and a touchdown in 13 contests last fall, and he now has 53 catches for 697 yards and two scores in his first two NFL seasons.
Taylor said he feels more comfortable heading into his third NFL season. He said plays in the offense have "been coming a lot faster."
Now, with some new faces around him, he wants to take the next step.
The Titans are counting on him, among others.
"Coach (Mike) Vrabel and Coach Moore emphasize: There's no point in being out here if you're just going through the motions," Taylor said. "Everybody's days are numbered in the NFL, and we are all thankful to be out here. I don't want to be complacent. You have to keep getting better so you can help the team."
TitansOnline.com looks back at wide receiver Taywan Taylor's 2018 season. (AP Photos)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) scores a touchdown ahead of Houston Texans defensive tackle Brandon Dunn (92) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) in the first half during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs a route while Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones (31) defends during the first half of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The Tennessee Titans won 28-14. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs the ball past New York Jets cornerback Darryl Roberts (27) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 26-22.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs with the ball as Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds tries to bring him down during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor avoids a tackle by Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor catches a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) gains yardage after catching the ball in an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) gains yardage after catching the ball in an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) and wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) warm up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs a route while Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones (31) defends during the first half of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The Tennessee Titans won 28-14. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor gives a thumbs up during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens defeated the Titans, 21-0. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) gains yardage after catching the ball in an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor avoids a tackle by Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) in the first half during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) gains yardage after catching the ball in an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor(13) celebrates the Titans victory during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor(13) celebrates the Titans victory during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) in the first half during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor plays against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) drops a pass while defended by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby (21) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Eagles 26-23 in overtime. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Titans won 9-6. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor plays against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) gains yardage after catching the ball in an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) makes a move upfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Eagles 26-23 in overtime. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) gains yardage after catching the ball in an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) catches the ball in an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) catches the ball in an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back A.J. Bouye (21) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) catches the ball in an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) makes a reception while defended by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby (21) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Eagles 26-23 in overtime. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) drops a pass while defended by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby (21) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Eagles 26-23 in overtime. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) scores a touchdown ahead of Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) takes a picture with his hands during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Eagles 26-23 in overtime. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor, left, makes a reception as he is guarded by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back A.J. Bouye during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Titans won 9-6. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel celebrates with wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) after Taylor scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) during an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won, 16-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) scores a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) during an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won, 16-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
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)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) during an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won, 16-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor, right, makes a reception in front of Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back A.J. Bouye during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) on the line during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday Aug. 25, 2018, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 16-1. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor plays against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs with the ball during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday Aug. 25, 2018, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 16-1. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) during an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won, 16-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
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 head coach Mike Vrabel celebrates with wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) after Taylor scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 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 wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs a route against Houston Texans defensive back Johnathan Joseph (24) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Houston Texans defensive tackle Brandon Dunn, left, and Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor, right, trade jerseys after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 20-17. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs a route against Houston Texans defensive back Johnathan Joseph (24) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor plays against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 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 wide receiver Taywan Taylor celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (NFL Photos via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor plays against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receivers Corey Davis (84) and Taywan Taylor (13) plays against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamar Summers (30) after an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won, 16-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) scores a touchdown ahead of Houston Texans defensive tackle Brandon Dunn (92) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Houston Texans defensive tackle Brandon Dunn, left, trades jerseys with Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor, right, after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 20-17. (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)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) shakes hands with wide receiver Corey Davis (84) before a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) scores a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receivers Taywan Taylor (13) and Tajae Sharpe (19) greet each other n the field, before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor scores a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
