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Mike Moraitis

Biggest takeaways from Titans’ final practice of OTAs

The Tennessee Titans took part in their final session of organized team activities on Wednesday, apparently ending things one day earlier than originally planned, at least according to the original offseason schedule.

Nevertheless, with OTAs in the books, the Titans will get a long break between now and training camp, which head coach Mike Vrabel revealed would begin on July 25, the date when players have to report.

In what was no doubt the biggest occurrence of the day, cornerback Kristian Fulton, who didn’t report until mandatory minicamp, was on the field, although he only took part on a limited basis.

Fulton said his lack of participation in minicamp was not injury-related but rather him getting in some extra work in the training room. He also says he’ll be a full go for training camp.

Fulton’s showing was just one of many takeaways from Wednesday’s voluntary practice. Here’s a look at the rest of them.

Wesco, Fulton return, but lengthy absence list

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Malik Willis outperforms Will Levis

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Via Paul Kuharsky:

Levis is going to be the second quarterback behind Tannehill barring injuries. He does need a moment to arrive in camp, however, that allows Vrabel, Tim Kelly and Charles London to flip him into that second position on merit rather than on draft status, potential and planning. Since neither of the two has been great so far so they maintain the status quo as the coaches can’t simply anoint a guy who’s not outplayed the guy ahead of him.

So Levis will have to uncomplicate that.

Sure, Willis has played better than he did as a rookie, but that’s an awfully low bar. There are still moments of indecision, slow decisions that are frustrating. But he is processing faster, you just wonder if that will translate to a game situation.

Via Jim Wyatt of Titans Online:

Quarterback Malik Willis ended his offseason on a high note. Willis connected with Kinsey and Whyle on passes in an early unscripted period before throwing a touchdown pass to receiver Tre’Shaun Harrison, who made a nice catch on a ball that was tipped by defensive back Alonzo Davis. Willis also connected with Kinsey and tight end Alize Mack for late practice touchdowns. I must say Willis impressed me this offseason – he’s improved from a year ago.

Quarterback Will Levis had some bad luck, but he also made some mistakes that resulted in balls being intercepted. Levis saw two of his passes go through the hands of receivers Reggie Roberson Jr. and Mack (the pass was high). But later, a deflected pass was intercepted, along with another that was also batted at the line of scrimmage.

Plays of the Day

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Two UDFA CBs stands out

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The kickers

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From Wyatt:

Kicker Caleb Shudak was 6-of-8 in a kicking period, and I charted him at 20-of-23 in the open periods this offseason. Kicker Trey Wolff, an undrafted free agent from Texas Tech, was a perfect 7-of-7 on Wednesday, and I charted him at 36-of-39 during the open periods this offseason.

Training camp report date is July 25

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