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The Tennessee Titans were sure to take advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,Authentic Joshua Garnett Jersey, Monday's solar eclipse.
and at 1:22 p.m.,With their Nashville training facility well within the eclipse's "path of totality,Womens Arik Armstead Jersey, coaches, head coach Mike Mularkey blew the whistle to let the players know it was time to look skyward.," the team decided to put practice on pause for a few minutes and take in the wonders of the natural world and the celestial bodies of the universe. The team got protective glasses for all the players, and staff
The team seemed to enjoy the occasion, as The MMQB shared through Instagram.
The team also go a bit festive with their celebration, playing Bruce Springsteen's "Blinded by the Light" as the eclipse passed through their view.The Titans players seemed pretty impressed with the event.
" said offensive tackle Taylor Lewan,"It feels like we're dreaming, according to The MMQB.
"That's pretty dope," added tight end Delanie Walker.
For those that got to see the eclipse in its totality, it certainly was.
Titans see blueprint for season in how they beat Panthers
Marcus Mariota thinks the Tennessee Titans gave a glimpse of just how they can play this season in their second preseason game.
Run hard, throw the ball efficiently and take the ball away from the opponent as much as possible.
and Mariota said that absolutely set the path for Tennessee.,The Titans did all three, with some big plays on special teams thrown in Saturday, as they beat the Carolina Panthers 34-27 on a steamy day
" said Mariota,"I think that was the blueprint for how we can be successful this year, who was 6 of 8 for 61 yards and a touchdown. "All three phases played really well. We just got to kind of follow that course and continue forward."
they scored 17 within the first quarter and never trailed,Womens Rashard Robinson Jersey,The Titans (1-1) managed only a field goal to open the preseason with a 7-3 loss to the Jets on Aug. 12 . Against the Panthers, taking advantage of the first of three turnovers forced. Tennessee also held the ball for more than 34 minutes.
the 2015 NFL MVP,Womens DeForest Buckner Jersey,Carolina played without quarterback Cam Newton,Authentic Will Redmond Jersey, tight end Greg Olsen and center Ryan Kalil.
The Titans sat Pro Bowl running back DeMarco Murray as a precaution as he recovers from a hamstring injury that occurred the first week of training camp along with wide receivers Eric Decker (ankle) and rookie Corey Davis, the fifth pick overall in April. Wide receiver Rishard Matthews was not at the game for personal reasons.
Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Orakpo called it a confidence-boosting win.
" Orakpo said. "There's a lot of great teams out here,Womens Will Redmond Jersey,"To know that we can compete with the high-level teams, and like I said, and we want to be one of them.", go out there and make plays and do the best we can, compete in the league
Coach Mike Mularkey still has plenty to target in practice. The Titans were flagged 11 times for 93 yards but converted all three fourth downs, including a fourth-and-2 in the first quarter where Derrick Henry picked up 4 yards. Mariota capped the drive with a pass to a wide-open Delanie Walker for the touchdown and a 10-0 lead.
Mularkey said he didn't want to kick a field goal at that point.
"I trust our guys to make it happen," Mularkey said.
The Panthers tied it up at 27 with 3:51 left and outgained the Titans 386-360 in total offense. Aaron Wallace forced the final turnover with a sack and strip of the ball that Jimmy Staten recovered. That set up the winning touchdown.
" Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey said of the Titans' backups.,Authentic DeForest Buckner Jersey,"As long as they keep on doing that and building on their own, we can be looking to a bright future, hopefully
Several younger Titans gave proof of what they can offer to earn roster spots.
the 18th pick overall,David Fluellen, made a key special teams tackle and broke off a run for 53 yards. Rookie tight end Jonnu Smith had a team-high five catches for 47 yards. Adoree Jackson, fighting for the No. 3 running back spot, Womens Joshua Garnett Jersey,returned a punt for a would-be touchdown only to have it wiped out by two penalties to make himself the leading candidate for punt returner.
but we haven't had a punt return for a touchdown with penalties since I've been here,Authentic Rashard Robinson Jersey,"I know we had penalties on the play,Authentic Arik Armstead Jersey," Mularkey said. "That was good to see. I saw that we had the ability to be explosive in that area."
With training camp over, the Titans will have a regular game week before hosting Chicago on Aug. 27 and wrapping up the preseason Aug. 31 at Kansas City.
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