TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 29: Wide receiver Darius Jennings #10 of the Cleveland Browns returns the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter of the preseason game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cleveland at Raymond James Stadium on August 29, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Iskowitz/Getty Images)

Some notes on the Tennessee Titans and Sunday’s training camp.

Since it is Sunday and the Tennessee Titans had so many players missing I decided to condense the offense and defense into one post.

Here are the notes on the Titans second padded practice.

-The Tennessee Titans missed several players in practice today for different reasons. Corey Davis missed because they are trying to make sure he stays healthy and with an increased work load they decided to take the day off.

Brian Orkapo is still getting time off for his shoulder thing. While Rishard Matthews is dealing with a mystery injury which is becoming more concerning by the day.

The one thing I think that actually could be an issue is that Rashaan Evans missed the end of last practice and today with what everyone thinks is dehydration or a heat issue. Hopefully they are just taking it easy with him and it is nothing too serious.

-Malcolm Butler is really good. There are players who let QBs and WRs get away with little mistakes, but Butler is not one of those players. He had another interception today and day in and day out he is making every practice rep count and you can tell he is on a mission.

I think he is destined for great things in this league and he looks like he is on a rocket, working his way back up to being viewed as one of the best CBs in the NFL. Butler just turned 28 and he will be a lock for this roster for the next three years at least.

With players like Aqib Talib, Casey Hayward, Patrick Peterson, and others all playing at a high level around age 28, there is hope that a long term deal was in the best interest of everyone.

-Harold Landry and Jurrell Casey had a nice play today in team where they both combined for the sack. I can’t tell for sure, but it seems like that was against the first team which is a great sign for Landry who seems to be developing before out eyes.

-Jim Wyatt continues to sing the praises of Darius Jennings and it seems more and more likely that he is just a few preseason plays away from making this roster. I don’t know how many WRs will make this roster, but it seems like Jennings may actually have a better shot than Tajae Sharpe but I think both ultimately make the team.

-Vrabel noted two players as guys without big names that are worthy of more snaps:

Vrabel: Need small victories along the way in developing players, have to give the opportunity to move up and compete. DL Julius Warmsley is one who's worthy of more. TE Anthony Firkser too. Don't want a third team guy hearing praise and getting nothing for the good work. #Titans — Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) July 29, 2018

-Speaking of interesting tweets, two more should probably be talked about:

Just based on performance so far and apparent physical ability, Titans look upgraded fairly significantly at QB2. — Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) July 29, 2018

It looks like Blaine Gabbert is a hit so far, at least as much as a QB2 can be. Just like everyone is saying, it wasn’t a high bar but it is good to know for both the regular season and the preseason (for our enjoyment) the product from the backup QB will be better.

Can i please come to Tennessee as an assistant WR coach specifically for route running/creating separation‼️ https://t.co/vy2vzfkBcs — Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 29, 2018

That is the 2nd time that an “85” has commented that they want an assistant WR job for the Titans. With he and Nate Washington offering, I am all for technicians joining the staff and helping a talented WR group develop. It won’t happen this year I don’t think, but it is an interesting thing to think about long-term.

-Other things that you have heard all camp continue to be true: Mariota looks great and fast, Jurrell Casey is good at football, Jayon Brown is getting more and more reps and making the most of them, and Adoree Jackson is doing really good when lined up against anyone not named Corey Davis.