"He is smart, and he is one of the most competitive guys on the team," Jones said. "Whether he is playing video games, shooting basketball, if he's playing cards he wants to win. And he just gets the done. It might not look pretty, but he is going to get it done no matter what and he takes pride in that. And that's what we want over there, somebody who is going to get it done."

Conklin, who started all 16 games for the Titans during his rookie season, has been working alongside the other returning offensive line starters in training camp.

After last season, Pro Football Focus named Conklin the best right tackle in pro football following a season when he allowed only two sacks and received just two penalties this season. The Titans allowed just 28 sacks as a team in 2016, during a year when they finished with the NFL's third ranked-rushing attack. In addition to Conklin and Jones, guards Quinton Spain and Josh Kline return, along with Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan.

Conklin's mindset: Don't be the weak link.

"I was a rookie (last year), and it's the NFL," Conklin said. "There's a whole lot to learn, a whole lot of technique I have to work on. Luckily I have a bunch of older guys (around me) who are very good players who can help bring me along.