Tennessee Titans 2022 second-round pick and cornerback Roger McCreary was thrust into a major role in his first season, with the Auburn product playing 100 percent of snaps.
While he certainly had his fair share of struggles, McCreary also showed some flashes, giving hope that he can turn into a real impact player for Tennessee in his second season and beyond.
McCreary recently explained he has spent the offseason watching “a lot” of film, but mostly the bad plays, which he believes helped him, according to Jim Wyatt of Titans Online.
“I spent a lot (of time) just watching over the last games – the bad plays, the good plays,” he said. “First, starting off with the bad plays, I paid attention mostly to that. Me, playing in the slot, that was something different for me, so I felt like that was something I needed to focus on and look and see what I need to improve at that the most. I feel like I see it, and I know what I need to work on this offseason.
“I feel like I wasn’t at the top of my game at the nickel. So, I feel like it would be great just to work on how they want me to play the nickel, everything. Literally from off, to press, to knowing the plays to better, reactions, to knowing how the game speed goes. I feel like it was great to see myself on tape.”
With the year under his belt and film study during the offseason, McCreary feels like he’ll be much more comfortable in Year 2.
“Now, I feel like I know a lot. I feel like I know what is coming at me now,” he said. “Just going over the plays, I just feel confident. I feel comfortable that I know what I am doing. I did it before, so I just have to keep improving no matter what.”
McCreary also touched on new cornerbacks coach Chris Harris and revealed he was working with safety Kevin Byard prior to reporting for voluntary workouts. You can check out clips of those comments below.
#Titans CB Roger McCreary on new Defensive pass game coordinator|CB coach Chris Harris: @RamonKaylaWill pic.twitter.com/UtCgttSqn3
— Kayla Anderson ✨ (@KaylaAndersonTV) May 3, 2023
Roger McCreary worked with Kevin Byard before OTAs. Asked if he’s missing him now. #Titans. pic.twitter.com/lb0UJooy89
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) May 3, 2023
