Our Hawks wrapped up a physical joint practice against the Tennessee Titans on Friday, and while both sides got some valuable reps, there’s one play that’s gonna stick with us: Titans DB Alontae Taylor snagging a pick-six right off Sam Darnold. It was a productive session overall for both offense and defense, with everyone taking a step forward in regular-season preparation, but that turnover is a tough pill to swallow for the Emerald City faithful.
Our QB Faced a Sticky Secondary
Man, you gotta give it to Taylor. He was sticky in coverage, straight up ball-hawking on Friday. The Titans’ secondary, which apparently had a rough go against the San Francisco 49ers last week, really came to play against us. For Darnold, it was a tough moment, giving up that pick-six during what was otherwise a solid performance for the Titans’ offense, led by Cam Ward. You never wanna see your guy throw a pick, especially a pick-six, in any kind of prep. It’s a sharp reminder that even in practice, every single snap counts, and a veteran like Taylor will make you pay.
Titans’ O-Line Stood Up Against Our D
Beyond Taylor’s big moment, the Titans’ squad looked sharp, showing some real growth over the week. Their offense, led by Ward, was efficient for the most part, even with his own turnover. And their offensive line? Against what we know is a solid front, our guys on defense, they held up really well. The Titans’ O-line protected their quarterbacks and even opened up some holes for Tony Pollard and their other backs against our stout defense. It means our Hawks’ defense faced a real challenge, and for us to be ready when the regular season kicks off, we need to be winning those matchups more consistently.
These joint practices are all about sharpening up for the regular season, right? The Titans apparently took some big steps forward and made a much better showing than they did in their last joint practice with the 49ers. For our Hawks, it’s about taking those lessons from facing a physical opponent like the Titans. Every rep matters in building that chemistry and getting everyone locked in before the real games start. We gotta keep pushing and tightening things up, making sure we bounce back stronger and cleaner next time out. That’s how you get ready for Sundays!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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