Day 1 of the Tennessee Titans mandatory minicamp is in the books. After a couple of weeks of voluntary organized team activities (OTAs), the remainder of the Titans’ roster made their way to Nashville.
Among those in attendance who weren’t at OTAs were running back Derrick Henry and outside linebacker Harold Landry. Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons was also present after sitting out voluntary OTAs, but did not participate in practice.
Wide receiver and 2022 first-round pick Treylon Burks did not participate in practice, as well, which was his second straight absence from an open practice.
Titans’ defensive coordinator Shane Bowen was among those who spoke on Tuesday, indicating that Landry will be expected to continue to perform at a high level.
“Do everything he did last year and more. The expectations are going to be as high as ever for him,” Bowen said.
Here is what else the Titans said on Day 1 of minicamp, which will be the only session of the three-day event open to the media.
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#Titans‘ Aukerman: Very excited about Trenton Cannon, not only as a return guy but as a gunner.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 14, 2022
#Titans special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman on Trenton Cannon:
“I got a big smile on my face about that right there. Obviously, we’re excited about Trenton.”
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
Titans ST coach Craig Aukerman on Trenton Cannon: “Dynamic, one-cut, kickoff returner that’s going to get north and south very quickly.” Loves his value as gunner as well. #Titans
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) June 14, 2022
.@Titans ST coach Craig Aukerman: Fired up about the addition of special teams ace Trenton Cannon. Said he’s a dynamic, one-cut returner who is going to get north and south quickly.
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 14, 2022
#Titans ST coach Craig Aukerman loves him some Trenton Cannon pic.twitter.com/vM0XibG4S8
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) June 14, 2022
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#Titans‘ Aukerman: Loves Randy Bullock, had a consistent season last year … Always looking to get better from a range of 40-49 yards.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 14, 2022
.@Titans ST coach Craig Aukerman: Happy @randybullock28 is back. As a coach, he’s put a focus on kicks from 40-49, what he calls the ‘money zone.’
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 14, 2022
#Titans special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman on the return of K Randy Bullock and what he needs to be better at:
“We’re always looking to get better at a range from 40-49 yards. That’s what we call our money zone. We really put a focus on that in the offseason.”
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
Aukerman on getting Randy Bullock back for another a season and the “money zone” pic.twitter.com/ZBV4dKdV5X
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) June 14, 2022
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.@Titans ST coach Craig Aukerman: @kylephilips17 gets vertical as a returner, has great instincts
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 14, 2022
#Titans‘ Aukerman: Kyle Philips brings a lot of good things. What we liked about his returns at UCLA is he’s good at catching the ball, making one cut and getting vertical.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 14, 2022
#Titans special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman praising Kyle Philips’ ability to “get vertical” with the football, especially as a returner.
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
Aukerman said he liked the way Kyle Philips caught the ball and got upfield at UCLA as a punt returner.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) June 14, 2022
On Kyle Philips’ as punt returner, Aukerman says he likes how 5th rounder gets vertical quickly. Doesn’t spend too much time dancing around. #Titans
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) June 14, 2022
Craig Aukerman on Kyle Philps. #Titans pic.twitter.com/juVhuw9hiH
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) June 14, 2022
Tennessee Titans offensive skill assistant Erik Frazier tries to punch the ball away from wide receiver Mason Kinsey (12) during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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.@Titans ST coach Craig Aukerman on which players will be in the mix at punt returner and kick returner. pic.twitter.com/Vrtm7WsyWw
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 14, 2022
#Titans‘ Aukerman: Kinsey, Philips, Hooker could be involved in punt return … Cannon, Reggie Robertson, Philips, McMath could all be involved in kick return.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 14, 2022
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Aukerman says UDFA K Caleb Shudak won’t practice today. Got banged up at the last open OTA last week.
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) June 14, 2022
#Titans‘ Aukerman: Caleb Shudak not practicing today after getting injured in last OTA open to media. Looking forward to his return, though it’s uncertain when.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 14, 2022
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Todd Downing on what Derrick Henry looked like when he returned to the building this Week: *jokes* Looks really out of shape to me tbh
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) June 14, 2022
Downing on how Derrick Henry looks. #Titans. pic.twitter.com/4c9u7GjjIF
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) June 14, 2022
With a smile, @Titans OC Todd Downing said @KingHenry_2 looks great. Saw him when he reported Monday. Said he’s taken to his own offseason program.
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 14, 2022
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“Our identity doesn’t change because of who’s in the game. We play a certain brand of football. Having Derrick is a luxury that we’ll take advantage of.”#Titans OC Todd Downing on how the offense will be w/ Derrick Henry returning.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) June 14, 2022
#Titans OC Todd Downing on the importance of offensive identity:
“It helps you rely more on your identity and your process than who’s playing. If you can chase consistency in that identity, then you can deal with some of the ebs and flows of injuries and personnel changes.”
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
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.@Titans OC Todd Downing: @ChigTweets has done a nice job. We’ve thrown a lot at him, and he’s handled it well.
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 14, 2022
OC Todd Downing on #Titans WR Kyle Philips:
“He has a really good feel for coverages and understanding where he fits in different zones. Kyle’s a competitor”…”He’s got a good football IQ.”
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
.@Titans OC Todd Downing: Hassan Haskins (@H2_3125) has done a nice job of not making the same mistake twice. He’s making strides
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 14, 2022
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Shane Bowen said Monty Rice is trying to come back from an Achilles injury
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) June 14, 2022
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#Titans DC Shane Bowen mentions how impressed he is with the team’s depth on defense:
“I think across the boards defensively, there’s going to be a lot of competition at training camp at every position.”
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
Bowen: Yeah, we’re going today. Put the ball down and go (with the guys that haven’t been here).
Basically: it’s on them to know what to do
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) June 14, 2022
More from Shane Bowen on the #Titans defense and embracing competition: pic.twitter.com/Erl68lcLU5
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
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#Titans DC Shane Bowen on the front four:
“Those guys developed a really good chemistry up front. they understand each others skillsets. hopefully theres some confidence and familiarity there.”
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
#Titans DC Shane Bowen on Bud Dupree. pic.twitter.com/rpJfL2F53n
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) June 14, 2022
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#Titans DC Shane Bowen on the young and talented secondary:
“They’re a little bit more poised. Being a younger group, I think they’ve really matured in that aspect. They understand what we’re asking them to do and understanding the scheme.”
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
Bowen likes the way the young CBs on the #titans roster have settled in: “More poised” pic.twitter.com/PtmlpcvPF6
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) June 14, 2022
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#Titans‘ Shane Bowen: Challenge for Harold Landry is “do everything you did last year and do more.”
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 14, 2022
Bowen on what he wants to see out of Harold Landry this year: “Do everything he did last year and more. … The expectations are going to be as high as ever for him.”
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) June 14, 2022
DC Shane Bowen on his message to #Titans Harold Landry:
“Do everything you did last year and do more. Last year was not a one hit wonder.”
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
.@Titans DC Shane Bowen on @HaroldLandry: The expectations will be as high as ever for him. He just needs to do everything he did last year and more
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 14, 2022
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On Jeffery Simmons not practicing, Mike Vrabel says he was just “unavailable.”
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) June 14, 2022
#Titans‘ Vrabel: Simmons was “unavailable.” Asked it it’s a contract deal, Vrabel says just unavailable.
Also says Burks was “unavailable.”— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 14, 2022
Vrabel on Simmons. #Titans pic.twitter.com/KYAPW5d7zx
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) June 14, 2022
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.@Titans HC Mike Vrabel said the rookies will train for a few weeks at Saint Thomas Sports Park at the conclusion of this week’s minicamp. Conditioning is key, he said
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 14, 2022
Mike Vrabel pointed out that the rookies are a few weeks behind from being in the draft. Vrabel said they’ll have the rookies after minicamp and focus on working in the heat, conditioning, etc. #Titans
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) June 14, 2022
Syndication: The Tennessean
.@Titans HC Mike Vrabel: @ryantannehill1 has come back with great energy, great excitement, great leadership this offseason. Said he’s communicated well with everyone.
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 14, 2022
Mike Vrabel on Ryan Tannehill and the #Titans bouncing back from last season:
“I think it was difficult for everybody. Ryan has come back with great energy, great excitement, great leadership. His communication has been really good and I hope that continues.”
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
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.@Titans HC Mike Vrabel: Glad to have @Bud_Dupree back in building.. Came in with a great attitude
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 14, 2022
Syndication: The Tennessean
.@Titans HC Mike Vrabel said WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has made strides. Looks better than he did last year.
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 14, 2022
Mike Vrabel on the #Titans WR core:
“I think they’re working hard. They compete, have good size, and guys are taking advantage of their opportunity.”
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
Vrabel: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine probably looks better than he did at this point in time last season
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) June 14, 2022
#Titans‘ Vrabel: Mentions that WR Josh Malone took advantage of some opportunities today, caught some touchdown passes.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 14, 2022
Vrabel said Dez Fitzpatrick has had a good off-season and knows the expectations going into camp
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) June 14, 2022
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Derrick Henry says he talked to Ryan Tannehill in March about how he was in a dark place after the Bengals loss. Henry feels the only way to push through is to use it as fuel. #Titans pic.twitter.com/giMCK6ZByv
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) June 14, 2022
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#Titans Derrick Henry says he looks to his daughter for motivation on his hardest days, but loves getting in the gym:
“I love working out. I love being fit.”
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
#Titans Derrick Henry has been working out 2 times a day, he’ll usually take Sundays off 👑😳
— Kayla Anderson (@KaylaAndersonTV) June 14, 2022
Derrick Henry on his decision to workout at home instead of attending #Titans voluntary OTAs:
“In 2020 when COVID hit, we had to train by ourselves. I really enjoyed that. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.”
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 14, 2022
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Derrick Henry on a possible new deal: “It’s always good to get a promotion in your job. … That’d be great.”
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) June 14, 2022
Derrick Henry on potential for a contract extension. (Current deal runs through 2023.) #Titans. pic.twitter.com/BD1cHqcB0u
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) June 14, 2022
