Biggest takeaways from Titans GM Jon Robinson’s first training camp presser
On the same day the last of the Tennessee Titans players reported to training camp, general manager Jon Robinson met with the media and discussed a number of topics.
All of Tennessee’s players are now in the building after rookies and injured players reported on July 23, and the rest of the team on July 26. The Titans will hold their first practice of training camp on July 27.
Robinson wasn’t the only Titan to speak on Tuesday. Both head coach Mike Vrabel and vice president of player personnel Ryan Cowden also talked to the media.
You can check out the highlights from Vrabel’s presser right here.
Robinson spoke about defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons’ contract, wide receiver Treylon Burks’ conditioning, and much more. Here’s a look at the biggest takeaways from Robinson’s presser on Tuesday.
No update on Jeffery Simmons' contract
AP Photo/Matt Durisko
#Titans' Robinson: Re Simmons, I talk to agents about a lot of our players. We have an understanding of where we're at. Jeffery is excited to be back … Doesn't say whether there might be a new contract in the works.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) July 26, 2022
Treylon Burks passed conditioning test
Syndication: The Tennessean
Robinson on Treylon Burks' conditioning: He did a nice job in the conditioning test and has been running around here the last couple of days. We're excited about the trajectory he is on.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) July 26, 2022
#Titans' Robinson: Burks admitted to team that there were some things he needed to do better with Titans than he did in college — indicates that it was conditioning related.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) July 26, 2022
Jon Robinson asked if Treylon Burks has to replace AJ Brown: Treylon has to get open, catch and block.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) July 26, 2022
Striking a balance with Derrick Henry
Syndication: The Tennessean
Jon Robinson said Derrick Henry is "a volume guy. He wants the ball. That's his mindset. He likes it when we give it to him." That said, Robinson said you have to strike a balance with reps.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) July 26, 2022
Caleb Shudak is coming along
Syndication: HawkCentral
#Titans' Robinson: Says K Caleb Shudak (on PUP list) is coming along, doesn't sound as if adding another K to compete with Bullock is imminent.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) July 26, 2022
Confidence in Ryan Tannehill
AP Photo/Mark Humphrey
Robinson says he's had convos with Ryan Tannehill since playoff loss to Bengals. "At some point, you have to move on." Says he's confident in where Tannehill's head space in at, based on the "juice" and leadership interacting with teammates he's had
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) July 26, 2022
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine a spring standout
Syndication: The Tennessean
.@Titans GM Jon Robinson: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine had an "outstanding spring"
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 26, 2022
Malik Willis off to a good start
Syndication: The Tennessean
.@Titans GM Jon Robinson: @malikwillis has worked hard in the offseason, and he's had a couple of good days since reporting with the rookies
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 26, 2022
