Observations From Day 1 of Titans Rookie Minicamp on Friday
Key Points:
- The Titans' drafted rookies, including first-round pick Carnell Tate, focused primarily on conditioning during their initial practice sessions, with limited on-field highlights as the team eased them into their NFL careers.
- Quarterbacks Derek Robertson, Kaidon Salter, and Cade McNamara participated on a tryout basis, with Robertson showing accuracy early on but also experiencing interceptions later in the session.
- Undrafted free agent receiver Tyren Montgomery made a strong first impression despite some drops, standing out among the rookies during their first day on the field.
- Veteran receiver Xavier Restrepo participated in the rookie minicamp, displaying improved conditioning and making multiple impactful plays against the rookies, raising questions about his roster status.
- Coaches, including head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, were actively engaged during practice, with assistant head coach John Fassell emphasizing agility through specialized drills.