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Recap: Packers beat Titans 31-17 It’s the preseason Womens Jurrell Casey Jersey , so no true game story tonight. Instead, here’s a collection of takeaways from the first watch of tonight’s game. The Titans lost 31-17. This does not matter at all.Corey Davis did go through warm-ups before the game. He did not play, however. No Rishard Matthews either, as expected. It was Darius Jennings and Taywan Taylor getting the start at receiver. It’s notable that Tajae Sharpe played behind Jennings tonight, just as we have seen in practice. First Team OffenseMarcus Mariota hit Nick Williams out of the slot on a short throw. Williams broke a tackle and got free, flipping the field and getting the Titans in striking distance. Mariota tossed a really nice fade route to Taylor, who tripped. That was an easy six points had Taylor not lost his footing. Mariota came back with a short touchdown pass to Jennings. It was a really nicely designed play, featuring a couple of picks on the inside. Jennings ran a quick inside route and easily scored. Derrick Henry took three carries for 11 yards while Dion Lewis handled one carry for seven yards on the opening drive.Mariota played just one series. He finished 2-3 for 42 yards and a touchdown. He carried the ball once for seven yards.First Team DefenseHarold Landry got the start on the edge in place of the injured Brian Orakpo.That new secondary we were all so excited to see? Well.... not a great start. It was Adoree’ Jackson getting beat a couple of times for short gains, then Malcolm Butler gave up a deep completion to Davante Adams. Butler was in decent position, but the ball was spot on from Brett Hundley.Hundley finished off the drive with a short pass to Jamaal Williams, who capitalized on a missed tackle from Jayon Brown.Other notesRookie safety Dane Cruikshank went down with an injury on punt coverage. He was attempting to recover a fumble when he landed awkwardly on his arm/shoulder.Harold Landry made an impact early. He fired off the left side of the line and dipped under the left tackle, coming free for a sack. He stripped the ball from Hundley in the process. Mike Vrabel chose to go for it on 4th and 4 from the Packers’ 12 yard line in the second quarter. Akrum Wadley was able to convert. Do with that information what you will, but it was nice to see the Titans make such an aggressive move early on. Gimel President was able to get pressure and a hit in on Hundley, forcing a fluttering pass which was picked off by Jayon Brown. LeShaun Sims had a huge first half. After forcing a fumble on a punt, Sims came back and was super active in man coverage. He nearly single-handedly ended a Packers drive with a couple of pass breakups in the endzone. Anthony Firkser didn’t have a great night. He caught a pass in the first quarter with open field in front of him, only to fall down on his own. He backed that up with a drop in the third quarter. Akrum Wadley showed some flashes of ability tonight, but lost a fumble to open the fourth quarter. Cameron Batson handled most of the kick-off returns tonight. Wadley got the last two, taking the last one 50+ yards. Luke Falk missed on a deep attempt late in the game. Devin Ross came free deep, but Falk was a good ten yards short. He followed that up with a nice timing out-route to Deontay Burnett, however. Falk finished the night strong http://www.thetitanslockerroom.com/authentic-jack-conklin-jersey , capping off a touchdown drive with a throw to Tim Semisch.Rico Gafford, Demontre Hurst and Joseph Este had rough nights in the second half. The first five cornerbacks seem firmly set, as expected.Stay tuned to MCM for full coverage as we wrap this one up. If you’re looking for a diamond-in-the-rough prospect in this year’s class of defensive linemen, your search can stop with TCU’s L.J. Collier.One of the nation’s most versatile players at his position, Collier recently spoke exclusively with MCM about what he’s out to prove at this month’s Senior Bowl, his pass rush arsenal and why he can’t wait to sack Baker Mayfield again.JM: Congratulations on your Senior Bowl invite.LJC: Thank you so much. I appreciate that.JM: Where were you when you found about it and what was your initial reaction like?LJC: I had been asking my coaches about it because the invite hadn’t arrived yet. I kept wondering if I was gonna get it or not. I got the NFLPA invite and I heard the Senior Bowl was potentially going to reach out to me. I didn’t believe it ‘til I saw it. When it came in, I went to [head] coach P’s [Gary Patterson] office and he handed it to me. I was actually in the weight room when coach [Gary] Patterson told me he had something for me in his office. I was in the weight room when I got the news about it. I’m super excited about it.JM: What’s the lasting impression you’re hoping to leave on the general managers and scouts in attendance?LJC: I just want them to realize that I’m a hard worker and I can rush the passer at the next level. I play the game with a high motor and I hope they realize that as well.JM: That’s a good impression to leave. You returned for your senior season, how would you say your game improved this year?LJC: I got in better shape this year. I learned some things that I didn’t know last year. I learned that I could do more. I realized that I could play some different positions and get in better shape than I was last year. I became a better, smarter player overall. I’ve tweaked certain parts of my game and became a better pass rusher because of it.JM: What’s one thing that maybe you didn’t know that you learned this year? Something that you think is valuable going forward.LJC: I learned that you can’t take anything for granted. We had a lot of injuries this year. You have to play every game like it’s your last. You can’t go out there and worry about injuries or the NFL. You just have to play your game and the rest will take care of itself. I just go out there and do what the coaches ask of me. You have to follow and understand the scheme. I play every game like it’s my last. That’s what I did this year.JM: How would you describe your pass rush arsenal?LJC: A lot of people describe me as a power guy. I have other things I’m capable of doing though. Power isn’t the only tool in my bag. I can go inside if I want too, in and out. The scheme that we had at TCU, I like to keep outside containment and force the quarterback to get outside of me. I pretty much just worked the bull rush, outside swipe and stuff like that. I’d say my arsenal is deeper than what I’ve put on tape so far, and I plan to show that at the Senior Bowl.JM: How do you counter if your initial move is stopped?LJC: I can counter with a snatch or something inside to get them off their feet. I can use my speed to get up the field or hit them with a spin move. I need to do whatever I can to get the tackle thinking. I can’t let them think they’re only gonna get a bull rush from me. I need to keep them guessing.JM: Speaking of tackles, who’s the best offensive tackle you’ve ever faced?LJC: This year?JM: You can pick from previous years as well.LJC: Yodny Cajuste from West Virginia was pretty good. I played against him this year. He’s getting drafted for sure. Orlando Brown and Bobby Evans from Oklahoma were pretty good as well. The two tackles [Thayer Munford and Isaiah Prince] from Ohio State were also pretty good.JM: That’s a solid list. Is there an NFL quarterback you’re looking forward to sacking?LJC: I’m looking forward to sacking Baker Mayfield again.JM: I like that you said again (laughs). Why him?LJC: He’s a hell of a player, but he’s a cocky guy. You enjoy playing against guys like that though. He’s competitive and that lights a fire under me. I would love to sack him again. He gets you going out there. He knows exactly what to say to piss you off (laughs). You always wanna go up against a guy like that.JM: No doubt. I love how blunt you are. Who are some players you enjoyed watching growing up?LJC: I was a skill guy growing up so I didn’t really watch too many defensive linemen. Since I started playing defensive line, I love watching Khalil Mack. Von Miller and Aaron Donald are a lot of fun to watch. I like watching guys that excel at rushing the passer. James Harrison was a lot of fun as well.JM: Can you believe that Aaron Donald recorded 20.5 sacks from the interior this season? I mean, wow.LJC: That guy’s an animal so it doesn’t surprise me. He still works so hard. He’s an inspiration to me. It was a stacked league this season and the Los Angeles Rams paid him the big bucks for a reason. He’s showing why he got paid.JM: No doubt about that. Do you think your game is more refined as a pass rusher or against the run right now?LJC: I’m more refined as a pass rusher right now. I’m always working on it though.JM: How did TCU prepare you for what’s next?LJC: Coach Patterson has been there developing guys for years. He makes sure our practices are serious and intense. He pushes us hard every day. They never let us settle. I think that helps me understand what’s expected of me at the next level. I’ve never been at a program that let us get away with any silly stuff. We didn’t take days off. They prepared me to always think on the move and to play fast.JM: That’s a great answer. Thanks for your time tonight, L.J. The next chapter is about to be written, what can TCU fans expect from you going forward?LJC: They can expect me to play on Sundays. I’m gonna keep that horned frog in my mind and my heart at all times. I’m gonna play hard and smart until someone takes my cleats away from me.