NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)?aThe Tennessee Titans havent observed a lot of rookie quarterback Jake Locker(notes). Thats not stopping his new teammates from thinking the eighth pick general could be their starter whenever the NFL starts enjoying again.
Locker worked out with his new teammates Thursday inside a 2nd straight player-organized minicamp at a local high school as the NFL lockout continues. Hes created a sizeable impression on Tennessee veterans in just two days, including Thursday when he finished eight of twelve passes.
He is a great football player. I can see it already, Titans left guard Leroy Harris(notes) said. The sooner we get back again to practices, he is heading to be the general leader. I believe physically he's prepared (to begin). All he has to do is make certain he learns the plays. He has all the equipment to be our franchise quarterback.
The 6-foot-3, 231-pound Locker spoke with reporters Wednesday but politely declined to speak Thursday when about forty Titans worked out for almost two hours at Father Ryan High.
Locker has invested the last 10 days in Nashville remaining with broad receiver Damian Williams(notes) and working out at local substantial school and school fields. Locker was anticipated to return to his house state of Washington later Thursday.
Most of Lockers passes had been fast, short tosses. When he went downfield a few occasions, the passes had been incomplete. His second throw of much more than 20 yards went high and deflected off Williams hands because the receiver going into his second year as being a pro took the blame for dropping the pass.
While praise was substantial for Locker, veteran broad receiver Nate Washington(notes) was a little more hesitant in his evaluation.
He has a good arm on him, however it will probably be a various tale once the coaches get out here, critiquing, get him heading about this, Washington said.
Then that's when we will truly have the ability to assess him. I dont truly believe you can stage out here on this small practice and know whether he's heading to be the greatest or not going to be good whatsoever. The very best thing we have with Jake will be the mindset that he's comfortable us. He's coming in here knowing that he is intended to be here.
Locker, Rusty Smith(notes) and Brett Ratliff(notes) all took snaps at quarterback. Smith will enter his second year with the team, and the sixth-round pick is the only other quarterback currently around the roster with Locker.
The Titans strategy to reduce ties with Vince Youthful(notes) as soon as the lockout concludes both by investing him or simply releasing him. Veteran Kerry Collins(notes) could return to help mentor Locker, but retirement after 17 seasons might be a more powerful choice for the 38-year-old veteran.
It is my task to help this group get much better, Smith stated. If that indicates helping Jake get better so he can be prepared when the time comes, that's my role. But dont believe for a 2nd Im not heading to try to get the starting job. Im not one of these men who's heading to become bitter about the scenario. Im extremely happy to be playing football for my task.
Wide receivers Justin Gage(notes) and Kenny Britt(notes) had been among the notable no-shows on Thursday, together with linebacker Will Witherspoon(notes). Britt hasn't been in attendance either day, active back again house in New Jersey with legal troubles.
The Titans top receiver Britt pleaded guilty to some misdemeanor charge Tuesday from a prior arrest. The first-round pick out of Rutgers in 2009 was arrested once more Wednesday and arrested for resisting arrest following two plainclothes officers suspected he was carrying a marijuana cigar.
It would have certainly been great for him to be here. This can be a location he was supposed to be, Washington said. But I dont know the situation. He has been getting a great deal going on. It is unfortunate, but at the same time it occurs. He is dealing with those things, remaining near to his family. He is attempting to straighten his head out.
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