 What about just the process of getting here to Nashville to be with the Titans? I mean, I had other interests, but you know, it just felt like this was the place for me to be, especially coming back home with family so close. And just talking to the coaches, being here, being around, just feeling the energy of, you know, the new staff and the new guys in the building. No, it's not like it's not like places where you go and, you know, they've been there 10, 15, 15 years and it kind of gets like going through the motion. So you kind of feel the energy and it just felt like a place I needed to be. How much do you think about that and is there any extra pressure on you? For me, personally, not at all. All I'm focused on is coming in and being the best meter I can be this year. You know, contributing to the team and, you know, just winning games. Do you think you would be effective in that role? And was that something you kind of thought about years ago? Just keeping the mindset of, you know, controlling what you can control and making the most of my opportunities and, you know, just making them count. I mean, we haven't really wanted to have specifics or things like that, but, you know, I'm coming in, expecting to help, you know, trying to contribute to the team's success. You weren't out on the market very long. Did you enjoy the free agency process? It was a little stressful, but I'm glad I'm not on the market anymore. You know, I'm glad I found a home and ready to get to work. I mean, I've definitely grown throughout my years being in the league in all areas, you know, and running the ball in between the tackles or pass protection, catching the ball out of the backfield, just getting a better IQ of the game and just letting things slow down and come to me naturally. I mean, that's been a big success, a big part of my game, you know, especially coming from Memphis, you know, having to receive a background and just being used to catching balls out in space, you know, making plays in the open field and, you know, bringing that in with the running back mindset as well. So just trying to... A one-two combo pretty much your entire career you would seek in Dallas and now you're coming here to pair with Tajé and all. What is that mindset like when you know you're sharing carries with another guy in the backfield every week? I mean, it's the same way it's been for me since day one, you know, control what you control and make the most of your opportunities and when you get them, make them count. So just keeping that same mindset. You kind of touched on it already, but coming back to Tennessee, is that something you'd always kind of wanted to do and maybe how special it is to be back in the state when you have family here? Um, I mean, it was just like perfect timing. Everything just worked out the way it should and, you know, me being from Memphis, born and raised in Memphis, went to the University of Memphis. So I'm very familiar with the area. Got a lot of family out here. So it was just... It made sense for me to be here, be home. You grew up watching the Titans? I did. Who were you guys? I was big on Eddie George, Chris Johnson, you know, seeing those two guys. For you, you know, a fresh start and obviously spending time in Dallas at a very different franchise. And you said you're excited about the energy here. What specifically with the offense and that what Brian Callahan kind of told you about what they're doing here excited you and what they're going to do with this offense specifically? I mean, just talking to him, getting the feel for, you know, what he wants to do and how he likes to do things this year. You know, he's supposed to be going after some O-line thing like that, you know, building the O-line up. We got great coaches, a great O-line coach. So, you know, I'm definitely looking forward to the experience, you know. What do you think about the Ridley addition here lately too? Big. That was a big time for us. You come to Matt Levis and you pay much attention to him already in his career? Your new quarterback? Yeah, he's definitely a good competitor. You know, a great competitor, a dog on the field. He's one of those guys that, you know, he makes it easy for you to play for. Once you see your quarterback out there running the ball, taking hits like a running back, you know, it kind of gives you a pride playing for a guy like that. Coming back from the ankle sprain and leg fracture, your numbers last year just continue to get better later in the year. How much more confidence does that give you heading into this season being further removed from that injury? I mean, that's big. You know, any big injury that guys have, it normally takes a year. You know, that second year is when you see the comeback around and see guys get to the true form. So, you know, I'm ready to show what I can do, ready to show I can bring to this team and just to contribute. For Titans fans, some of what you may not have watched, you know, many Cowboys games, what are they getting with you? They're getting a playmaker, an explosive guy on the field, home run threat, and they're getting a competitor. The text messaging about the runner backs, do you feel you guys have reset the market this year? I mean, that's something that I say is kind of behind me at this point, you know, the deal is done, we've signed, and you know, I'm ready to get to work at this point. What is it like if you've been the same team throughout junior football, or what is it like coming to a new team now knowing you have to kind of establish yourself again, not only with your team-age coaches, fan base, and all of that? It's a little different, but you know, I kind of like it. You know, it puts you in the mindset of, you know, like, you got to get it. You know, it's either go big or go home. So that's how I look at things, you know, with a fresh start, a chance to do things over. You know, I'm ready to just make the most of the opportunities and just show what I can do. And you kind of touched on coming back home again. You got your mom here, watching the pressure. How big has she been as part of your career and how neat to have her here and maybe having family be able to watch her play moving forward? Yeah, I'm very big on family, you know, having my family around and just being able to play closer to family and having them being, having a chance to come to more games. You know, that was big for me. You know, that was big in my decision-making and me being here now. Are you surprised you're showing up here? Do you know that was coming? No, we talked it through. Did you get a chance to go see Coach Eddie Woods? Well, I haven't seen him yet. No, I haven't. Appreciate that. Obviously, aside from the money, what were some of the factors that brought you here? What do you like? Biggest factor, Bill Callahan. His resume speaks for itself. Coached a lot of great guys. Heard a lot of great things about him. So I think it's a good opportunity for me to continue to grow my game and take that next step as a player. I guess, Senator, obviously a natural leader on the field. I mean, how excited are you about kind of taking over that role here with this team and maybe how will you establish yourself early on? Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. First of all, I just want to come in and show these guys what type of work I am. Not really a huge talker off the field, but I just want to establish, you know, make sure these guys know I'm a hard work and just show what type of player I am and lead these guys by example. How important is it for you to be part of the culture reset that's got to take place on this offensive line with the struggles that they've had the last couple of years? That's big. It's a big part of offensive line plays. Just having a good culture, having a good room, a good group of guys that's willing to play for each other. And that's what I look forward to, you know, trying to build. How do you go about building that? First of all, like I just mentioned, showing these guys the type of work ethic I have and establishing that, because that's what it's going to take for us to get to the level we need to get to. What do you know about Will Leviss and have you had any chats with him since joining the team? Text him yesterday. I know a little bit about him. Just seeing him on social media and throughout last season. He's just a complete competitor. He's a tough guy. It seems like a tough guy to play for. So looking forward to work with him. Tony just crossed paths. I guess what were your thoughts about him? Have you met Tajah yet? And what do you think about that running back team that you'll be fighting for? Haven't met Tajah yet. I know Tony Paola now. Exposed back just seeing him. What he did in Dallas. So looking forward to blocking for him. Part of the recruiting process for you, was he? That was big. Got a chance to talk to Ethan Postick, former center in Cleveland. He's telling me a lot about it. A lot about him. He raved about him. And like I say, it's just an opportunity that I feel like he can take me to the next level. What is it about him? We hear it's almost like a mystique thing since he was hired. Can you give specifics about why guys rave about him and what he brings? He's very detailed. When you get a chance to talk to him, it's just a different level of offensive line play that he kind of unlocks. It's a lot that goes into this game that we're playing. Like I said, his resume speaks for itself. That detail you mentioned, where there are a lot of similarities. I know it's limited conversation, but in that it's compared to when you played under Mike Munch at. Yeah, yeah, some similarities. Coach Munch was amazing. And I see a lot of similar teachings that Callahan presented. So, yeah, I mean, look forward to working with him. You had mentioned as a rookie, it was kind of rough for you. You said the person that year too, and now you signed a record-setting deal for the position. What was really behind like being able to make that transition from struggling to now? Well, I think we just mentioned Coach Munch. I feel like coming in, he gave me a great foundation. He helped me lay a great foundation of fundamentals. I feel like since that point, like I said, I've struggled my rookie every year. I've gotten better every year. I've taken a step. And that's what I want to continue to do. Take a bigger step each year. But every single year, I've gotten better, man, and started off with a good foundation. What is the next step for you? Just hopefully a guy that's a consistent anchor, a guy that can be looked as one of the best centers in this league. How important do you think past protection is going to be with the Bryan Callahan offense? And how well do you think you do that? It appears to be one of your strengths. Well, I think that's important for any offense. We've got to give guys time to make plays. We've got to give a quarterback time to get the ball to our playmakers, the guys we've got coming in. So that, along with the run game, I mean, it's all important. What are the Titans getting in? Sadiq Charles, who was your college teammate at LSU? Very versatile guy. Has a complete guard, tackle, anything you need him to do. Great locker room guy, great personality. Can do it all. You know the guys on this team, how familiar are you with other players that we've made the cross pass with? I was in college with Arden Key my first two years. So I know him, great personality, a lot of energy. Yeah, yeah. So I know Arden, that's about it. I played against a few guys in college. So just looking forward to meeting everyone else. What was the thought process when free agency started and knowing you'd be coming to a new team and now that you're here, what's that like as you kind of started new? Looking forward to it, man. It's, I kept getting the feeling, you know, it was just time for change, time for something new. And this opportunity presented itself. I'm just glad I'm here. Like Ran and Coach Calhann and maybe the culture that's kind of starting to build here, hope to build? Yeah, the energy is amazing. You can walk throughout the building, man. A lot of people smiling and came ready to get this thing rolling and set this culture for the future. Did you pay attention at all to the perception that maybe the Titans have struggled on the offensive line? Was that something that motivated you and wanted to come here and turn things around? No, not really. I feel like I guess as a reason they reached out to me, it was a need and with all the other factors because Calhann, the things they got going felt like it was the right spot. About being here right out of the gate. I'm really excited. This was actually a team I did a pre-drive visit coming out in 2017, so I'm a little familiar with the area and just seeing a lot of energy in the building, a lot of the guys that I met today, coaches, staff. Everybody just has a smile on their face. I'm really happy, so I feel like I'm a fit in. What do you think you're bringing to this team and how do you describe your style of play? I'm a competitive guy, really physical technician and I think I'm a brother. I've always been a part of a brotherhood or a team, been able to excel in a locker room and a culture of winning. So when that's the standard, which I feel like it is here, I feel like they get the best of me. So I'm really excited to implement what I have and also to earn the respect of everybody in the building. That's my number one goal at first. How much did Denard Wilson, like how much of a role did he play in getting you here? He's a renowned defense coach. Yeah, DB codes, DB background, defensive coordinator. We've spoken briefly already today too. Just really excited to get to work with him, someone who has a lot of experience in the game and the staff that is here as well, the defensive staff, as well as the offensive staff, but mainly the defensive staff I've met today. Everybody just, I can just see it in their eyes. They're ready to get things rolling, so it's giving me a lot of juice. You mentioned offensive staff, how early, yeah. You mentioned the offensive staff. How early did Brian Callahan reach out to you and in this process? When it was legal. Yeah. Yeah. When it comes to... How much of a relationship did you have with Brian in Cincinnati even though he was on the other side of the ball? Oh man, a great relationship. We did a lot of great things together over there. Obviously as a team and when you make it that far, we all become family. So Coach Callahan definitely has all my respect and seeing how, I always ask him questions on the side. Sometimes me, Jamar, TNTB will be warming up on the ladder and Coach Callahan will be standing right there and sometimes we have small conversations here and there. So a lot of respect and probably the number one reason, if not the biggest reason, I'm here right now. So really appreciative of him. A lot of people in Cincinnati. And also, did that make a difference too with the relationship you had with him? Definitely. So I think I played a lot of good ball under Coach Jackson and seeing him being added to this staff. I was really excited to be able to replicate and kind of pick up where we left off, to elevate again and make another great leap. When it comes to the leadership aspect of your game, a lot of people in Cincinnati said you were that guy. And how much pride do you take in that? I know you're new here to Tennessee, but that's a younger defensive backs room. How do you plan to bring that and incorporate that? I think the number one thing again is just earn and respect, you know. Doing what I have to do on the field, in the meter room, you know, get on my body right and letting people see that first. And then, you know, when it's time to speak or to pick my spots, you know, do that. And, you know, at the end of the day, I'm just being myself, you know. So if you're around me, I like to push people, you know. And I hope to be pushed as well. So that's the culture that we're going to try to, that I'm going to try to bring here is just, you know, one that, you know, we're all competing, but in a healthy manner, you know, to make sure that we're all getting the best out of each other. Aggressive attacking defense. You said it, you have that in Cincinnati. It's something to Nard Wilson said he wants to have here. What does that mean to you? That means that aggressive in our approach, you know, leave no stone unturned. You know, any question that we have in the meter room, you know, let's not leave this meter room without, you know, fireworks flying. You know, let's get it all out there. Have uncomfortable conversations on the field as well. You know, obviously, I think that speaks for itself. You know, so football is a physical sport. And, you know, either you either attack or be attacked. So I definitely want to be the attacker. So yeah, how much you paid attention to what else this team has done in free agency? Not just the guys are here today, but the more guys are coming aboard and how, how much does that maybe excite you? Oh, it's very exciting. You know, TP, obviously a guy I play with in Dallas. You know, actually Jeffrey Simmons, you know, he trains in Dallas. So I got to talk to him a little bit. You know, just a lot of a lot of great energy around here. Kenneth also trains in Dallas met him, you know, when he signed too. So it's like, okay, this is, this is I'm already getting familiar with this place a little bit. So everything that's going on is very exciting and I could sense the energy as soon as I got to Nashville. What did you learn about yourself last year coming off the injury and just how tough was that process for you kind of getting back to strength? Oh, I mean, I learned how resilient I am. I kind of, you know, that's kind of who I am. But you know, when you're put in a situation like that, you know, you kind of have to keep showing up and being yourself, you know, no matter the circumstance. And I think I, you know, did a great job of that. You're all the way back to where you were before the injury now? For sure. You talk about the energy in the building, what's just kind of the intrigue about a new regime and a new opportunity in a place that is clearly spending the money to try to turn around quickly? Yeah, it means that it matters, right? Like sometimes some teams, you know, maybe it's just one player or, you know, the, it's just, you know, these little things. But here you could tell that it matters that, you know, we're trying to win, you know, that shows that, you know, the front office and, you know, the GM and they've done a great, amazing job. You know, it's just, it's really, you know, they're being intentional. And when you see that and you see the effort put in, I don't know how a player can't understand that the winning is the goal here. So that's what we're going to try to do. And just for the record, would you migrate? Just call me Cheeto Bear. No, so the name is Cheeto Bear. I was yeah. If you want to say it in the English language, just Cheeto Bear. I was yeah. And in my language, it's I was yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Too many, man. That's why it's just Cheeto or Chee, it's easy. Yeah. All right, appreciate it. Appreciate it. Appreciate it. Appreciate it. Appreciate it. The last September, do you think it maybe ran and Chad Brinker were taking some notes that day? Maybe. That definitely was a big day. It was, it was fun to do it. The opportunity here, Kenneth, they lost the disease and for agency and a couple of the guys too. Is that one of the things that you need to hear? Yeah, absolutely. I just feel like being here, the energy here has been immaculate. I think this place is up and coming. And I just want to be a part of something special, building something special, and winning some football games. And I think I can come here and be dynamic. And I'm really looking forward to that. How much are you probably showcasing the more your athleticism and get out there and play freely in the way you're capable of? Yeah, absolutely. I think those things in my attributes definitely benefit from being on attacking, fast defense, just flying around. I think that's what I do best. And so I'm really looking forward to that. Had great conversation with the coaches this morning. And really excited looking forward to coming here, getting after it. And just creating a great culture and playing some really, really good defense. And how about working with an OG in the linebacker game, like Frank Bush, having him as a coach? Yeah, absolutely. He definitely is an OG. Been learning a little bit about him, had a chance to sit down and talk with him this morning. And so he's been a guy that's super energetic. And I'm looking forward to definitely getting in the room, getting after it, and seeing what I need to work on to get better and just becoming the best version of myself. How do you think your career's gone at this point? And maybe what makes you think you're on the verge of maybe even doing more? Yeah, I definitely think I'm a guy on the rise. I think everybody's journey is different. I think my story may not have had the storybook story that people may have wanted. I came out and had some ups and some downs. And I think after this past season I was able to put together and showcase my abilities. And I think you expect more of that in the future. I just feel like I was definitely more of a confident player, being more of a confident player. The first few years I had some injuries that I dealt with. And just getting back to myself, when I play with that confidence, when I play with that fire, I think I'm definitely one of the best guys. How would you describe your play that's your best, your style? Fast and physical, period. Fast and physical. I think that's what I bring to the table. A guy that's able to get to the ball with a nasty attitude. A guy that can make plays all over the field. You said that, I guess, when the team comes after you early in free agency, is there a sense that, hey, I want to prove these guys right? And maybe how much interest did they show when you're right out of the gate to Titans? I think my mindset is obviously to come in and be the best version of myself. Come in and just showcase who I am. And I think me being that would be enough. I know what I bring to the table. I know that I have the ability to be the guy in the middle. And I look forward to doing that, improving that every day. You said that you're a guy who you feel like is on the rise. And you kind of refer to this team as being that as well. It's like an up and coming team. Do you think there's kind of a culture fit there for a team that's looking to kind of come into a new era and build a competitive roster with a big opportunity for yourself? Absolutely. I mean, obviously, I love to compete. And so being able to come to a team like this, we're building something special. And I definitely want to be a part of that. And if you said coming here, the energy has been immaculate. You used that word. What if the Titans may be done to give you kind of that feeling? Just being around them this morning, man. You can just feel it from everybody here. It's definitely a great, great vibe. Everybody's excited to be here. And so when you get that vibe from everybody, not just the coaches, but the staff, the equipment staff, the medical staff, it's just amazing. Obviously, we're building something here. We're just getting started. And so I'm looking forward to putting it all together and going out there and winning some games. How many guys you know on this team played with in the past, played against it? You may have considered about his years? Not too many, honestly. Obviously, I've played against a bunch of different guys, but nobody really personally that I know. But I look forward to getting to know everybody. Is that kind of exciting for you just to have all this newness, like a reset in a way? You're on a different time zone. You're in the different part of the country. Is that just exciting for you to kind of push the reset? Yeah, absolutely. Obviously, being in a new environment, a new state, new team, I'm just looking forward to coming in and just showing who I am every day. Have you had the opportunity to think about a New Jersey number yet, by chance? You do have the chance? I know. Yeah, I know K9 is not gonna be existing anymore. Obviously, because of the late, great Steve McNair. But yeah, I've taken some things into consideration. And so we're going down that journey right now. And when we figure it out, you guys will know. Can I take Kenneth and come get a three down linebacker? And what are the most important things about being a coverage guy? Yeah, I take a streamer amount of pride in that. I think with my ability, I can play every down. I take pride in being on the field at all times and being a general. I think, aside from the athletic ability, aside from running around, flying around, hitting. I truly do believe I'm a general. I'm able to get everybody lined up, able to know the ins and outs of the defense. And I take tremendous pride in that. You should get much time here, other than maybe playing the game. Maybe here in Nashville before. What are your thoughts about Nashville? Nashville, so far it seems beautiful. Beautiful place to be. Seems like everybody here loves being here. Unfortunately, I've only been here for a game. And so I'm looking forward to exploring the city. What's your favorite type of food? My favorite type of food. That's a hard one, because I like so much. But I'd probably say like, I don't know, pizza, I'm a simple guy. But I'm looking forward to trying some Nashville barbecues. So I'm looking forward to trying that. Barbecue and hot chicken. Yeah. I got to. Country music guy? A little bit. I've gotten cultured a little bit over the years. You know, at first, you know, I was really, I weren't really a country guy, but you know, Tennessee whiskey goes a long way. Ha ha ha ha. Absolutely. Yeah, absolutely. Thank you. Thanks.