TR Note: "Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher sent a clear message to the cornerbacks as they began Organized Team Activities. The starting spot opposite Cortland Finnegan was wide open and the battle started immediately. The Titans have put together a group of veterans and youth to create the training camp competition the defensive staff wanted. The team re-signed Rod Hood and brought in five-year veteran Tye Hill during free agency. Jason McCourty and Ryan Mouton come off their rookie seasons, and Tennessee used a fourth round pick on UCLA's Alterraun Verner in this past April's draft."
About how they won't post an official depth chart until August at the earliest, Jeff Fisher said:
''We're going to have to take advantage of the preseason reps. I don't think it's going to a case where we make a decision right away. We'll probably wait, but if someone really steps out and shows us, then maybe middle of the preseason or the last game, you make that decision.'' (TR)
TR Note: "McCourty has continued to take the first-team reps during April and May mini-camp, but coaches have said Mouton has the potential needed to become a starter in the league. Confidence seemed to be the biggest issue with the Houston native after he began his rookie season with a handful of sub-par games, but Mouton said a full offseason to reflect on 2009 performances has allowed him to mature on the field."
About what he needs to do to earn the starting CB job, Ryan Mouton said:
''I just have to prove that I'm accountable. Prove that my other teammates can trust me and prove that I can get the job done. You come out and compete every day. Try to get better and let the rest handle itself. You know [the opportunity] is there. You have to just go out and do what you have to do. You have to take the reps that you get and just run with it.'' (TR)
About taking most of the starting CB reps, McCourty said:
''It's almost like encouragement to keep doing what you're doing. Continue to be here working out, getting better. You can't worry too much about where you're at [in the practice rotation] because the season is so far away.' 'The main thing that I'm keeping in my mind is that I will continue to work because there are about four or five guys on this team that are capable of being that starter. You've really got to work to try and become the guy.'' (TR)
Happy with how their CBs are competing for the starting spot, Fisher said:
''It's a good group. The draft choice can play out there as well, he showed some really good things...We're just rotating and giving them opportunities and it's very competitive.'' (TR)
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