Hot Topics With Titans HC Mike Vrabel From the NFL Combine
-Vrabel was requested if the crew would be open to perhaps drafting a QB in this year’s draft: “I am heading to say this for each player: I am open up to incorporating fantastic players to our roster, no matter if that is at quarterback, which is at working back, which is at defensive line, corner. I do think that we have some demands and some holes. I’ve questioned (scouts) to look for gamers who have an factor of pace, violence and versatility. … Glance for offensive linemen that can guard the quarterback, regardless of whether which is Ryan (Tannehill), whether or not that’s Malik (Willis), no matter whether that is Josh Dobbs, whoever that may stop up remaining. Individuals are matters we have to do a improved position at.”
-Vrabel explained he has a fantastic, open partnership with left deal with Taylor Lewan, who was unveiled previously this month. Vrabel mentioned the dialogue will continue being open about Lewan and irrespective of whether he could return at some position. Suitable now, Lewan is concentrating on finding healthful. “I want him the ideal,” Vrabel mentioned of Lewan. “Like I advised him: We’ll see exactly where you are at (later), and if you nevertheless want to perform. If it appears like he does, we could normally revisit that. But those people are not conversations we’re possessing appropriate now.”
-Vrabel stated linebacker David Prolonged Jr., who is scheduled to grow to be a no cost agent future month, has meant a good deal to the group “and I know we are going to have conversations with him about coming back again to our football workforce.”
-Vrabel explained commencing places throughout the offensive line are large open up, “and I know we are likely to discover guys that exhibit the way we want to engage in in just the framework of the guidelines and they complete and they worth keeping amongst their man and the quarterback and they finish more time than the dude with the ball. (They have) a degree of longevity, they can stay on their ft, and they can discover and comprehend what we have to do, and there is certainly some instincts there.”
-Vrabel stated assistant Luke Steckel, who moved from tights finishes mentor to operate match analyst previously this offseason, has acknowledged a task with the Chicago Bears. Vrabel claimed he’ll get started the approach of looking for his substitution. Previously, Titans assistant special teams coach Chase Blackburn acknowledged a work as unique groups coordinator with the Rams. Vrabel stated new managing backs mentor Justin Outten will be a great addition to the team though raving about his means to hook up with players. “Good football mentor, good trainer,” Vrabel reported of Outten, who previously served as offensive coordinator with the Broncos. “He turned down some other prospects and I am thrilled (to have him).”
-The Titans included “Assistant Head Coach” to the title of assistant Terrell Williams, the team’s defensive line mentor. “He’s very precious,” Vrabel said. “You know how I come to feel about Terrell and what he has intended to our software because I have been below, the consistency on and off the soccer discipline, the romantic relationship and connection he is created with each defensive lineman. … He is a precious member of our workers and we are blessed to have him.”