 Should out acquaintance be forgot Never bought to mind Should out acquaintance be Touchdown Titan! Welcome home! For old lands I have my job Randy Mollack to attempt Cast the Titan! Get it done! Again! This week on Titans All Access It's a Hap-Hap-Happy New Year! It may be 2022 on the calendar But the Titans are still working to complete A successful 2021 season General Manager John Robinson stops by to talk ball From Jack Rabbits interception to AJ's return Beneath the surface with Coach Mack Covers the biggest plays From last week's Thursday Night Thriller Plus Morgan Cox is new to the Titans But not new to Tennessee The long snapper is this week's Nissan Insider And the mayor of Murfreesboro is a Pro Bowler once again But it's what Kevin Byer does away from the field That really makes him special All of that and so much more As we ring in the new year Coming up on Titans All Access The monster! Derek Henry! Welcome to the Bet MGM Studio And Titans All Access I'm Mike Keith Amy Wells will join me in the next segment But to open this program We're talking ball with Titan's General Manager John Robinson presented by Duncan And John, I gotta ask you first Now I know it's been over a week Since the San Francisco game But we haven't talked since then So you gotta tell me What jumped out to you from that big win Over the 49ers? Yeah Mike, I think it was our overall You know, how much we stressed the keys Throughout the course of the week A short week coming off that Pittsburgh game About taking care of the football Offensively and finding ways To create turnovers on defense We were able to do that offensively Take care of the football We cost three fumbles They didn't quite balance our away But we got two picks Which really helped push us over the edge And play really good football Especially in the second half But Dupri has had Saxon back to back game Since coming off the injured reserve What does Dupri bring to the defense? Yeah, I think he's got excellent size He's got excellent power He plays hard You know, when he gets back there He's trying to dislodge the football He's trying to create a turnover He gives good chase on the backside of plays He's strong at the point You know, he just continues to refine The details of his game Specific to his position But he has a really good snaps Force of late It was great to see A.J. Brown Back out there He is so impactful What is it about his game That adds such explosion To the Titans offense? Well, I think he's got great chemistry With Ryan, obviously Ryan trusts in the ball to him He's got routecraft He's savvy He sets his breaks up really well He's a big strong, powerful receiver He's really good with the ball And his hands after the catch Either pull away from traffic Speed-wise or run through tackles Because he is so strong We're certainly going to need To continue to stack those types Of games together down the stretch We've talked so much about The free agents that you signed And how successful they are Fitting in I want to talk about Morgan Cox He's going to be our Nissan Insider later in the program And he's a long snapper But John, he's really a lot more Than that to this football team Why was signing Morgan Cox Such a priority for you last year? Yeah, I think we were looking For a snapper Morgan and Brett Kern They knew each other He's from Memphis He wanted to be a little closer To home It really worked out well for us Those long snappers Their job kind of goes unnoticed Unless it's a bad snap So you don't really notice Morgan a lot But he's got good speed To get down the field on a coverage Unit He's a smart football player He's just a really steady presence In the special teams' units For what he brings to the team Talk to me if you would About these Miami Dolphins Who started one in seven They were completely left for dead And now they're in the playoff hunt What gives with Miami's big resurgence? Yeah, they're playing really good Right now, Mike I think defensively There's a lot of pressure They blitz a lot They try to cause as much disruption Up front with that front seven As possible Whether it's Wilkins Whether it's Phillips off the edge Baker at linebacker Roberts at linebacker The secondary is really, really good With two pro bowlers And Jones and Howard The safety tandem The rookie Hollins Playing outstanding football Out of Oregon And then offensively You've got weapons at receiver You've got speed at receiver With Waddle and Wilson Giusecchia Titan is an excellent He's a big target It's a younger offensive line That's playing pretty good And two is playing good football You know, he's playing good football Right now and moving him down the field Let's talk about Tungavilo And what he has done in year two Since he's come back from injury A few quarterbacks in the league Have been more sort of proficient At just running the offense Where has he improved the most In year two? I think he looks more comfortable Mike, he looks poised back there You know, he doesn't really get rattled His completion percentage is up He's thrown for 14 touchdowns He just looks more comfortable In the offense He doesn't get rattled He's got good arm strength He's mobile in the pocket He can get himself out of trouble And scamper for a few yards If he needs to run But I think just his overall Familiarity with the offense And with the guys he's thrown to It certainly made him, you know Take a step in the right direction What do you want to see more of From your Tennessee Titans Sunday against the Dolphins? Well, I think we got to build off That second half we had In the San Francisco game Like, you know, converting passes Moving the football down the field Playing complimentary football In all three phases Continue to take care of the football I think when we take care of the football When we play smart When we can get some turnovers And get the ball back to our offense You know, that's our style You know, we play gritty These games are close As you get down in late December As your every team is making A push for the playoff So if you can play clean football You got a chance You know, you got a chance We want to see us continue to build off What we did in the second half John, go get a win on Sunday And thank you Let's do it, Mike All right, John Robinson with us Talking ball presented by Duncan When we come back, Amy Wells is here So you can stay with us Because I promise she's coming Next on Titans All Access We welcome you to the Bette MGM Studio once again And as promised, Amy Wells is here She's new to this show But she's not new to this show She's on every wing Well, you know who else is new to Tennessee But not new, new to Tennessee Who? Morgan Cox Morgan Cox, of course Yeah, of course So I mean, it's good for him to be back in a place But he's kind of already familiar Very much so He's from Collierville, Tennessee Just outside of Memphis He snapped for the University of Tennessee And then went on to the Baltimore Ravens And went to four Pro Bowls But exciting to have him back As he means a lot to the Tennessee Titans 2021 And it's good to be back In his own part of the country So Morgan, you spent 11 seasons with one team And then you move on to a different team How hard is it to make a change Especially when you have a job That's so regimented, so routine Right And it's the same Over and over and over and over again Yeah, I mean, so I was in Baltimore For 11 years, nine of which I spent with the same two people Two kickers and funner And, yeah, we did We had our routine every single year Spring training camp You know, all the way through the season Everything It was definitely a change But, you know, I've enjoyed Getting to find a new routine With Brett and with Randy Did you ever take a minute to think After you were informed That you weren't going to be coming back With Baltimore to be a Raven again You know, I've won a Super Bowl I've gone to the Pro Bowl I've been named all pro Maybe this is it Like, maybe I'm done Did that thought ever occur to you? No, it really never did I just love what I'm doing And I knew That the Tennessee spot might be open I had maybe put in a word with Brett Right after it happened And I knew that was a possibility Growing up a Titans fan There's no way I could have thought about that So, yeah So, Tennessee calls Is it an immediate yes Or do you have to say Maybe I'll look around Play the field a little bit Well, I leave that stuff up to my agent I know if it was me I definitely would have jumped on it a lot faster But I think we slow played it a little bit But, yeah I was definitely thrilled When we got the call And that was a possibility Who was more excited to come to Tennessee You or your family? Oh, gosh That's a tough one Like I said I'd grown up a Tennessee Titans fan You know, I came to a game And with five of my other high school buddies And we did the Titans across our chest It was like the middle of December So, I was a die-hard fan Back in the day But my parents have come to every game I'm two and a half hours away From everybody in Memphis And going to school in Knoxville I'm so close to everybody That I spent so much time with So, I don't know That's a toss-up It's got to be good To be out of kind of the northeast And that sports world And back in SEC country Back in Voll Nation Yeah, yeah, yeah I mean, there's got to be a lot of things That just feel good about being home I see a heck of a lot more power tees Around town than I did up in Baltimore There'd be the occasional one But even now, I'm still getting used to Like, you know, oh, there's a power tee Like I said, for 11 years That was such a big deal If I saw one around Baltimore But yeah, it definitely feels like home Now, you knew Brett Kern a little bit From being at Pro Bowls together What made you the most excited About coming to Tennessee And being able to work with him? You know, Brett, like you said We were at a Pro Bowl together But I followed Brett's career And just how great of a punter he's been In his career I was excited to come And be able to contribute here And help the special teams here Be as great as it's been in the past And help contribute as however I could So I was excited to work with him Because I'd seen how special he'd been For so long What surprises you about the way That he works, maybe? I don't know I think Brett's precision And his attention to detail On, you know, where he, you know Where he wants to place the ball It's just cool to help him And be a part of that operation I know you guys do a lot of research On the upcoming opponent Right Is that something that a lot of specialists do Or is this kind of a unique thing That you guys do To try and help the special teams unit as a whole I've always kind of do it To be honest with you I'm not sure what other people do But I do try and kind of offer My perspective on snapping Because a lot of people don't, you know They don't pay attention to snapping It's something I kind of have an eye for, I guess And so I make sure and offer What I see, you know I'm excited to contribute In as many ways as I possibly can Tell me a little bit about working With Craig Ockerman What is his style like How has he been able to help you Maybe become a better long snapper? Absolutely That's another attention to detail thing He doesn't let me take a playoff, you know Today at practice he offered Some coaching for how I wanted to How I should have played the play And he brings a lot of energy A lot of excitement to the meeting room A lot of excitement to practice Makes it keeps it fun, keeps it light It's a great atmosphere to be in To get better at it each day Are you surprised by the longevity That you've had in your career? Surprise would probably be a good word for it To be honest with you I remember an older snapper commenting On me as a young snapper And saying that I could play 10 years In the league and to me that just That seemed like an eternity And so I was really excited about You know the thought of being able To play that long but you know now that You know I'm in my 12th season now It seems like it's just been a blink of an eye At the same time so I still feel like I can play several more years in this league And I'm excited to see what the future holds Morgan Cox has been a great addition To Titan's special teams this season You know who else has been a great addition To the Titans and Titans radio? Who? Coach Mack, Dave McGinnis Of course, of course Obvious Yeah, well he's going to help us Break down some of the big plays From the Titans victory over the 49ers Stick around Welcome back to the Bed MGM studio And Titans All Access Last Thursday's win over the San Francisco 49ers Was full of big plays And so we needed Dave McGinnis To help us break him down From Jack Rabbit Jenkins interception All the way to the return of A.J. Brown We've got it all right here Under the surface This is Coach Mack We're going beneath the surface Powered by Microsoft Surface 49ers have already scored one touchdown They're threatening in the low red zone again Watch George Kittle This is a switch release George Kittle's number 85 A switch release Jack Rabbit Jenkins does a tremendous job They pass this off Watch Jack Rabbit stay Get in great position He knows exactly what the route is coming And when Garoppolo delivers it Jack Rabbit steps in front For a critical critical interception In this ball game This was a tremendous, tremendous play Not only is reading the formation But also putting into practice In the game what they had worked on all week Big play for the Titans At this point in the ball game This is the third quarter The next interception Or take away by the Titans defense Watch the formation now The 49ers gave you a lot of movement Watch the adjustments All of the adjustments That the Titans defense has to make On the movement But as they do this They also are able to get into perfect position They know what's coming Another great job of preparation Watch a mining hooker Playing a post safety Read the eyes Directional delivery key of the quarterback Comes up with a big, big, big interception Here in the third quarter All of these adjustments Put the Titans in a perfect position Watch the post safety Come out of the top And pick this thing off This was a tremendous, tremendous boost To the Titans Here in the third quarter Score 10-10 Third quarter This is third and twenty-two Not an ideal situation But watch how the Titans manipulate This situation to their advantage First of all, hard count Get the 49ers to jump Very alert by the entire offense Continue to play Quarterback and receiver Are on the same page Once they get into jump It's a free play down field Watch the protection The pocket is excellent Tatana Hill's right Watch him maneuver up to his left Work up And then launch it To AJ Brown Who is one-on-one This is an extremely difficult Combat catch Very strong hands AJ Brown with a monster day This was just one of many examples Of AJ Brown on third down Coming through as a huge, huge element In the Titans offense We're in the high red zone here Watch AJ Brown With a beautiful move on the outside He is in man-to-man Watch him stick His cornerback to the outside Very precise, breaks it off Excellent, excellent protection Ryan Tatana Hill steps up Delivers a dart to AJ Brown Touchdown Titans This was very, very well executed Well protected Tremendous, tremendous part In this football game As the Titans start to mount Their combat Speaking of playmakers One of the Titans' biggest Playmakers is a pro bowler again Kevin Byrd Yes, Kevin Byrd And while we're very excited About what he's doing on the field It's what he does off the field And mainly what he's doing Leading up to the game Against the Miami Dolphins That really has us fired up I have it right here I'll tell you about it From the mayor of Murphysboro himself Kevin Byrd When Titans All Access continues Man, it's so fun watching Highlights of Kevin Byrd And especially seeing him Doing Kevin Byrd things again It's so fun And it's so good to have him Be a pro bowler again A second pro bow for Kevin Byrd Excited about that But as great as he is on the field He does even more special things Off the field Take a look at this In partnership with Ashton Real Estate And the Byrd Family Legacy Fund The Titans are hosting a shoe drive For children and teens in foster care The inaugural Nashville Kick for Kids drive Will be held at Nissan Stadium When the Titans face the Dolphins this Sunday We're asking fans to bring their new Or gently used sneakers of all sizes To the drop off locations around the stadium Before entering the game Visit NashvilleKicks.org for more information Or to donate to the Byrd Family Legacy Fund Directly As a way to say thank you Donors will be eligible to win a signed Kevin Byrd football Great job mayor of Murphysboro And the Byrd Family Legacy Fund That's good stuff That's really good stuff And what we expect out of Kevin Byrd And you probably got some new shoes For Christmas anyway So donate this weekend If you're coming to the ball game When we come back It's time to talk how we beat The Miami Dolphins The keys are next Stick around Stick around Welcome back to Titans All Access We're about to get to the best part Of the show Mike Keith's Keys But before we do that We've got to talk about the best Time of the year It is the time of the year Where playoff math happens And Mike For as much as I love this time of the year I'm terrible with math So I'm going to need your help I'm going to break it down for you I'm going to tell you Who to root for this weekend No math Just who to root for I like that It helps the Titans if Las Vegas beats Indianapolis If Cincinnati beats Kansas City If Jacksonville beats New England If the Rams beat Baltimore And if Denver beats the Chargers So somebody asked me last Sunday Who should I be rooting for Those are the five teams That if they win It helps the Titans the most And then the Tennessee Titans Of course Get the win over the Miami Dolphins If the Titans beat the Dolphins They are AFC South champions No matter what else happens And I like that math a lot That math is very simple But it's time for our keys To beating the Miami Dolphins Presented by our great friends At visit myrtlebeach.com You know one of the things That you can do in Myrtle Beach A lot play golf A lot of great golf courses You're thinking where am I going to go In the next couple months to play golf Visit myrtlebeach.com My key Yeah You read my mind sometimes Where am I going to go play golf There you go You weren't thinking that I totally was Mike let's get to your keys Key number one is Let's keep that passing game going Man that was fantastic In the second half 12 of 16 154 yards of touchdown That looked like early in the season Titans need to keep that passing game Rolling into this game against Miami All right what's key number two Key number two is You've got another wide receiver Tight end challenge Just like in the San Francisco game The rookie wide out Jalen Waddle Has over 80 catches on the year And is having a great year Dolphins also have Maybe one of the most underrated Tight ends in football By the name of Mike Jacicki Very talented And so that's about the defensive backs That's about the linebackers Same sort of thing As they had going into the San Francisco game A big challenge with a lead wide receiver And a talented tight end All right the third and final key Play clean That's what the Titans did Best against San Francisco Limit penalties No turnovers No mental mistakes Stay on track with that If the Titans play clean They're going to be hard to beat All right well those are some great keys Heading into the final regular season game At Nissan State The final regular season game At Nissan Stadium indeed And we'll remind you It's the Titans and the Dolphins At Nissan Stadium this Sunday Kickoff set for 12 central Amy Wells and Rhett Bryan Have Titans countdown on Titans Radio At 11 am Check your local listings For the Titans radio station in your area And we hope this game does not take Seven hours and eight minutes Like the last Titans Dolphins game did No thank you Not great No For Amy Wells I'm Mike Keith Thanks for joining us And we'll see you next time I'm bringing snacks just in case You should or a tent It's the little things that make a difference Like taking time to connect with family Helping the new team member feel welcome And looking out for others This season there's something small That makes a big difference Vaccines protect the ones we love Make a difference Get your flu vaccine today