 Did you do anything with your daughter any vacations or anything? No, not this year. Probably next year, we're going to plan something, take her to Disney and do some of the trips. Derek, you were on that Zoom call, you had a tweet that for you, really expressed more emotion than we're used to seeing out of you about the value of running backs. How do you handle that at this point? Is it focus on camp or do you keep an eye on what the other running backs are doing on that pay front? Oh yeah, I actually started the group message and just trying to get us together as a camaraderie to start something up, to help the market, to help guys that's been tagged this year. And on that Zoom call, having good dialogue, definitely revisiting that and do it again just any way that we can help each other as a group and to try to better the market for us in the near future. But when you come to work, you got to focus and do the things you need to do to be a better player and be a great teammate and help your team. So come out here and prove and prove. The advantage of this, the fact that you guys can get on the field and remind people, hey, we do matter. The running game does still matter in the NFL. Yeah, definitely. I just try to think of the future. Like I said, the guys, they got tagged. I got tagged and had to go through that process. And it's tough right now. You feel what I'm saying? So just want to do anything possible to help show our value, do it on the field, but definitely try to be together as a movement to improve the situation because there's been times where running back sometimes touches the ball more than a quarterback. Have y'all witnessed it? I'm pretty sure y'all have. So yeah, so just trying to show that we are valuable as any other position that use us in commercials and all over the place. And you know, we just want our share of due. The younger said that you were a big reason that he came and signed with the Titans. What role did you play in any recruitment process of him? No, we got to work out during the offseason. He was in Dallas for a little bit, came by the gym and we talked and got to work out and got better. But definitely DeAndre is somebody that always wanted to play with a big fan of his game. And during the process, he was trying to make a decision. And I was a little salty when I seen him in the picture with the Patriots. And you know, I tried to keep my distance as much as possible, check in every now and then to see what was going on. But happy and glad he finally made a decision to come here and happy to be a teammate. Derek, did you, so you organized that call? Is that right? Not organized a call. I started a group message. And Austin Eckler, you know, he took it over and organized the call with the PA. So did you guys come away with like anything that can be actually, anything that you guys can do to help change this ring that's better? I think he's just putting our messengers out there, revisiting the subject throughout the season, keeping track of guys, trying to help each other as much as possible. I thought that was a great start. Having that Zoom call and having dialogue and guys speaking to the media, being outspoken on how they feel and you know, about everything and seeing the situation. So I think it's a start, but I think what we did is headed in the right direction. What do you feel like returning to the lot, Derek? And did you reach out to these guys individually to support them, tell them to hang in there? Could you describe maybe how that goes behind the scenes? Yeah, well, you know, I just saw that tweet that I replied to it. Everybody saw it. You know, you're crazy. And, you know, at some point, you know, we got to say something. We got to stand up for one another. So I just put a group message of all the top guys and all the RBs. And, you know, just had open dialogue. Everybody writing and, you know, saying how they feel. And hopefully we get more and more guys on board and be a part of it. And it'd be something big and hopefully changes to come. Derek, would you repeat this importance of that position, I guess? Yeah, definitely. I think that'd be big, you know, because there's so many legendary RBs that have so much knowledge. And if we were able to start something like that and have them come out, just have like a weekend, a couple of days to suck up that knowledge from those guys and their experiences, I think that'd be great. Because I know a lot of guys have a lot of guys to look up to, and all the stories, all the highlights, and all the great things we've heard about them. It'll be cool to spend a weekend with them and be a sponge to all the things they learn. Derek, you think kids who are a great runner-man, except basically someone like you in high school now, might choose flying back or be more like them to try to look at another position? They better. They better choose that I was going right now, but no, we're trying to change it. But, you know, I just tell kids to follow your heart, whatever you have a desire in, a passion, and you know, what makes you most excited about the game and the position, you know, you play that. And that's something you want to do and something you want to pursue. You want to be great at and go do that. And I just want to be a light and somebody they can look up to that's trying to change the platform of running backs and trying to get our share of due and try to do what's right. Do you think you've been underpaid in your career? Do I think I've been underpaid? I don't think so much underpaid, but I just think that the market's going down. So I just think, you know, guys who've been playing at a high level, playing at an elite level, you know, the game is based on production. And if you've been productive at a high level, you know, consistently, then I think you should get your share of due. I mean, you see these other positions that you hear about the stars and superstars who've been productive, paying at a high level, some of the best in the league, you know, they're getting these big contracts and getting their share of due. And as a running back, we want the same thing. And that tag position, I was tagged and, you know, we had to negotiate at a negotiate at a deadline. So I know how, you know, Josh, Saquon, and Tony and all those guys feel. So, you know, I just wanted to get a group together and try to start something. And I'm glad we did. Derek, going back to where you just don't pay a running bag, you know, why would you pay him? Obviously it worked out well, but then you feel like that story is at least something to show people actually you pay a running bag and it can work out? You know, hopefully, you know, I just try to come out and work and be the best teammate and the best player that I can and improve my work. And I feel like hopefully I'm a guy that, you know, teams can look at and be like, you know, it is a possibility. And there's some good bags out there that are doing the same thing. I know it's hard because, you know, we get hit a lot. Our career span is probably shorter than others, but still at the same time when you have that window, these guys are being special and they're a great talent and making plays and, you know, they're a franchise player. I feel like they should get their shirt due, you know, just because, you know, our time span is not as long as others. It's a game of injuries. You're going to get hit. Injury is going to happen. But at the end of the day, as long as you have a guy that comes in, does what he's supposed to do, represent the organization in the first class way. And I feel like, you know, it should be no question. Do you think the amount of touches that running back is overblowers? Like, you know, yourself, you get 300 plus carries. Safe one had 300 plus last year. Now look at that. Do you think that's overblowers? Do you think they feel like that's too much wear and tear? Well, I think at the running back position, you know, the more carries that we get, I mean, you can have, like Nate Chubb said, that we talked about, that, I mean, you can run for 2,000 yards and, you know, 2,000 yards is great, but everybody else is looking at the carries. So if you have 380 or 400 plus carries, that's the thing that everybody looks at. So no matter what we do, it seems like, even if we are productive when it comes to, you know, negotiating, it's kind of like used against us, you know, at that point. So, you know, all you can do is just try to be the best player you can. And hopefully the team understands your value and appreciate you trying to do the best you can to carry the load to help your team improve win games and hopefully get to a Super Bowl. What do you think of the Guardian cap and how do you feel with that on your head? Oh, how it looks. It looks how it feels. I mean, they're just trying to protect us. I understand it. It's not very fashionable, but we've got to wear it. That's the rules. Was there a time in this offseason that you looked at what they did in the draft and some of the guys that they let go, like Ben and David and Bud had contributed here and felt like this team was in transition? And do you feel like they've addressed most of the needs that they have? Um, no, I wish, you know, we could have kept those guys and guys and my brother, but things happen the way it's supposed to. That's the business side. I don't try to get too caught up in the business side just focus on what I need to do and let them do their job and see what we need to help improve our team and plug those guys in and go out there and try to execute and improve our way out here. And that's all that's all I can do is just worry about what my job is and try to help every guy out here be the best player they can be as a teammate. How do you feel like it's there physically mentally at the end of year eight and how you like the group that's maybe around you on offense? Well, yeah, I feel good, man. I'm glad to be back. Got a lot of new faces around here. You know, guys getting to get used to our culture and what we do around here that they've been doing a great job. All you can ask the guys to do is to show up, be present, be attentive to the meetings and come out here and let it show on the field by the way you work each and every day. How do you go about compartmentalizing what you need to do to get ready for this year versus what the future may hold down for? Yeah, I can't worry about that. I gotta take it one day at a time and trust in my training and trust in what I've been doing and go out there and be me and let everything take care of itself. You know, I pray and then let everything else happen the way it's supposed to. Everything happens for a reason, but just take it one day at a time, continue to want to improve and get better every day and then let the chips fall where they may. Doing that soon will make you think a little bit more about next year or are you kind of just thinking about everything else when you're talking about our impacts? Yeah, no, not really. We're just trying to send a message out, trying to be stronger together to help one another when that time comes and be vocal about it pretty much throughout the season. And just focus on it now. When you're here, it's your job. So you gotta focus on your job and doing your job to perfection as close as you can. And then when that time comes, worry about that. Nick, Steven, really talking with you about being a linebacker. Do you have the Alabama? No, it probably was a thought in his head at the time, but I probably switched it as time went on. So, but he's a defensive minded coach, so I'm probably sure he had visions of being on the Deacon side of the ball. What kind of linebacker would you have that? I think I'm probably a Ray Lewis type. Hey, somebody asked me from my mail bag, how many five-year-olds would it take to tackle this? Man, I saw that. They are crazy. They be coming up with some all type of stuff. I don't know. How about y'all get y'all kids and we'll see what, if I sponsor five-year-olds, then we'll see how it goes. But people all say all type of something. How many media members? How many what? Media members. Y'all, come on. Come on, we can go right now. Let's go. I'm smart enough not to. Derek, you said one last one. He is great. Like, he's yelling from start to finish in practice. Just what is it like even to have on the opposite side somebody kind of pestering and kind of stirring up things defensively to push the offense? Yeah. He has energy every day. He brings the energy. Something that we need on both sides of the ball. Somebody who's at high energy gets everybody going. And the competition on offense and defense is always great when you've got guys over there that bring that high energy and bring that intensity to practice. Thanks, Derek. Thanks, my brother. It's been awesome. I mean, like being away from the game for as long as I've been missing all of last year, obviously you miss making plays in front of the fans and the games. Because that feeling is just euphoric. But honestly, being away for that long, you start to appreciate and miss even more. Just like coming out here on the practice field and hearing Jeff talk. Just hearing your guys joking around. But at the same time, everybody's just out here grinding and having a good time. So I mean, sorry, it's hot. But nah, I'm ecstatic to be back. So have you had a full year based on your time table when you suffered the injury? How much of an advantage is that? Oh, for sure. I mean, it's definitely an advantage. Because obviously having the time that I had this whole off season, it wasn't just about my knee. I had a chance to also continue to improve my game and work on my game and not just rehab. But to be able to do my position work and stuff like that throughout the off season, it got me right where we're right on schedule for this season. And I'm excited about that. How do you feel? Better than you thought you would? About like you thought I know it's a process. Yeah, I mean, it's a long process. I mean, throughout it, you're definitely frustrated a little bit. Because there's times you're doing everything you can. And you feel like you're kind of staying the same. But then out of nowhere, you just stick to the plan, trust the people you're working with, and you make those jumps out of nowhere. And now, being where I'm at, it feels great. I don't even think about it when I'm out there on the field, which is awesome. So kudos to all the people I've been working with and the time and energy we put in, because it feels great. What motivated you to go ahead, John? In terms of making those steps, when did you start feeling confident that the knee was going to be OK, that nothing was going to happen? Sometimes it's off season, to be honest. I was out here doing full speed stuff in the off season, so I would imagine it before then. But now it's felt good for a while. Now I'm just continuing to do what I do, making sure you know that I'm ready to go out here and practice, get these reps in live action. Hard days where it seemed like the rehab and all would never end. Honestly, just trust. Working with the people here, I stayed here all off season. Working with them, they kept my head in a good space. And I don't know, I just feel like I'm a resilient guy. And I just feel like I knew at the end of the day that I was going to come back stronger from this. And I just look at examples across the league. But Nick Bost is a guy that continuously came into my head with what he did. And then he came back and bawled out and then bawled out even more the next year. So expectations are high, you know what I'm saying? And I worked my ass off to get to this point. And the people in here have helped me so much. So I just feel like I feel great. No, I mean, I just talked to guys here, like Ryan, Taylor, all the guys that have been through this. And it's just a weird process. And everybody's timetable is different. And I just had it, like I said, just keep trusting the plan that was put in place for me. And like I said, I feel great. And that's what it's all about. When you said it, was it content? When I tore it? Nah, man, I don't really focus on the past like that. I'm forward. What happened was I tore it a while ago. And now it's damn near perfect. Each day is going to be how your knee has responded. Each time you challenge it, how has your knee responded as far as to make you be able to be out here without the crease? No, it's responding good. It's feeling great pretty much every day, to be honest. And obviously, I'm doing stuff all day, every day, to make sure I'm staying on top of it. But yeah, no, it's responding good. And like he said, the goal is just to keep increasing and keep ascending. Yeah, no, I mean, they've been awesome. Not just like you see them flash on the field consistently. But it's also like they're a culture fit here in the meeting rooms and in the locker room. They're awesome to be around. And they fit in here well. It's one thing to be able to contribute out there on the field, but to be able to contribute in a locker room and to fit in with how we do things here, that's a big thing. And they for sure fit that here. We met at XS when we were training for the combine. But yeah, we go all the way back to, I think it was 2018. I kind of watched him from afar grow into the player he is now. Arden's awesome to be around. It's insane. As soon as he steps in the door, energy. And it's awesome. He's a really cool guy. What's the problem with watching film, maybe working in the classroom? Would you think that'll play out this year? Yeah, for sure. Just from a hand standpoint, obviously it's been a while since I've been able to go out here and do live action against another player. So obviously, it'll probably take me a week or a week or so throughout this camp with the type of player I am to get that timing down with my hands and my footwork and stuff like that, which is fine. But now I just feel like I've improved from a standpoint of just enhancing my pass rush moves, but also taking a step in the new techniques. I ain't trying to say too much, but in new techniques. The defense wins a play out there. You're in the backfield. It would be a dead play. Offense keeps something big, celebrates like they won the play. You guys laugh about that amongst yourselves? I know Jeff will be loud about it sometime. Yeah, no. When you cut the film on, you know who won that rep. But yeah, I mean, Vraze has to structure the practice in a way for everybody's getting work in regardless of the end result of a certain play. But we know when we cut the film on who won which rep. Can you see some of the new faces here and some of the old familiar faces gone? Did it ever feel like this offseason? Nah, I mean, I never thought that. I mean, obviously people outside of the building, I feel like kind of sleep on us. But we're a confident group of guys here in the locker room. And we know what we have and what we bring to the table. It's the whole transitioning and stuff like that. It never crossed my mind at all. I mean, that's just, I mean, it sucks. Don't get me wrong. But like, that's the NFL. I mean, the turnovers crazy. You know, Vraze and Rand, they're trying to put together the most competitive roster. And they're doing what they think can get us to that point. And that's just how it is in NFL. So you're bigger. You change your diet. You feel stronger? I'm definitely stronger, more explosive for sure, faster. I mean, I would say I was definitely probably just more strict on my diet because I'm like into that stuff. And I was just doing everything possible to like make my knee feel better the next day. I mean, it's really an all day, every day thing with him. But I mean, that's just who he is, man. He does that all the time. And he sets the tempo for our defense and his team. So I'm definitely glad to be back around him. Appreciate it. Running backs have spent a lot of time in the last couple weeks talking about making sure that their value is known. Is maybe the challenge that there are some good running backs, and then they're finding great running backs, AKA number 22, can be tough to get at this point in the game? What point in the game, Teresa? How much does the running back still matter in the NFL? I mean, I think it's a valuable position. I mean, every week we look and see what matchups are and who we're playing. And there's a lot of dynamic running backs in the league. And everybody can choose to pay their employees what they want to pay them. And I'll leave it at that. But there's plenty of good backs in this league, really good backs. And some people who say you should never. Nope, that's an argument for what it's based on. Everything we want to do around here is about what we're going to do in the future and not for past performance. It's got to be based on what the production or the value is going to be going forward. So I don't know if that's a case for or against it. It doesn't have to word would be a case for. Right, yeah. And I think everything is a case by case situation. I'm not really sure what we're asking me to comment on. It's not, everybody has a certain amount to spend each and every year. And they can choose to spend it however they want. Before this team, given how much things have revolved around Derek Henry since you've been here, is it accurate to say that the Titans rely on the running back position a little more than other teams in the league? I'm trying to coach one team at a time. I'm not trying to coach 31 other teams. I'm trying to focus on us and our improvement. Chill. Well, I'm in the durability. He's been really good. He had the one year with the foot. But the durability has been there and week in and week out. So it's done some really good things for us. What's the challenge to him kind of get up to speed with his get-seared daddy boy? He's a veteran who's played and has played multiple positions, has some versatility. The challenge is they walk in at 7 in the morning and signs a contract. And he's got to figure out where the equipment room is and get ready to get equipment. But then also try to meet with an O-line coach. And I thought those guys that were next to him the day did a nice job of allowing them to go out there and get some team reps. And that's a testament to not only Chris, but the guys that are next to him that are helping them run those plays that had 20 minutes to look at. The guard in most of last year, how much can Kyle Phillips be a contributor to this offense to kind of bring a unique skill set to the receiver position? Well, it's going to depend on Kyle and how well he does and his availability. The Guardian cap exchange can go to running backs and linebackers and what did the data show about maybe the data was really good, the impact, the amount of impact. The force was decreased up to 20%. Significant numbers. I think that those head injuries and training camp were down. For some reason, I thought we had maybe the inside. Maybe we added the running backs and inside linebackers. I'm not sure. I know the edge guys were there. So pretty much everybody we've got covered, except for the DBs and the receivers. Yeah, I just want to see somebody just give everybody an opportunity and see if somebody takes advantage of it. And we'll keep moving guys around us to see where we end up. Well, I think the biggest thing is just his energy, his understanding of what we're doing, kind of working him back in. And he's been great to communicate with as far as adding things each day. We're just getting started. But stringing some plays together, see how he responds, see how he feels, and then we'll add more tomorrow if that warrants. I've got to pay dividends out here so far. Yeah, and he was one of those guys that put a lot of good work in. It was up for conversation for that award. And I think it shows. Weave has got a certain play style. He's got great length. He knows how to use it, and then he plays extremely hard. It's not going to be the fastest player out there. But he goes hard, and he's got length. And I appreciate that he knows who he is. And so I think his maturity, I think his strength, that his body has changed. And some guys are 21, 22, and they are a certain level of strength and explosiveness. Some guys are 25 or 26. I don't know. But he's kept working at it. And appears to be headed in the right direction as we start camp. I know it's tough at times to kind of get players to know who they are, as you said. I don't know if it's tough. I think it sometimes could be challenging because they do watch great players. And you always want to emulate great players. But you want to make sure that you're watching the guys that have a similar skill set at every position. And so you can learn from that. And also explain to the player, there's a lot of ways to get your job done and do it very well. When the defense has won a play with the tag or a sack or the quarterbacks' clock expiring, but the offense goes on to do something effective or successful, is the context of that important? I mean, I think somebody's going to have a good play on one play, and somebody's going to wish they had done a little bit better. But I think you always want to keep everybody involved. Those are some great opportunities today. I don't think we've had that many scramble opportunities, successful opportunities, since I've been here. And so those are big plays down the field. Sometimes quarterbacks are hard to bring down, get guys outside the pocket. Receivers getting into their vision and being able to extend the play is certainly going to be important. So we just don't want to manufacture any endings, and we don't want to just stop and have the quarterback just stand there. So if we get a good pass rush and we need a block better, great. But if not, maybe we hang on to the guy pushing by. We've seen a lot of instances where a quarterback doesn't go down as a sack and extends the play. So we're going to finish, and I think they do a great job of playing through the whistle. I think that'd be a great question for DeAndre. He's tried to stay on top of the installation and wanted to get back, wanted to make sure that he was out there today, that he continues to work, and we'll help him get what he needs to be ready and most importantly understand the relationship with the quarterback. Yep, thought he came back, was in great shape. You could tell that he had been working from the conditioning test. And it just doesn't look like a guy that's winded or getting tired, and I think that that's a testament to him and just being ready to go. And I know that he's excited to string some days together and continue that improvement. We've seen a lot of really good football from Christian, and he knows that. And he can tell the difference between when he plays like a one and when he plays somewhat, I'd say, lackadaisical. And just he knows that we expect more at those times, and so does he. So this is about consistency and build in and make a mistake coming back and understanding why and competing again. That's a challenge of a cornerback. What do you say to the young group of guys you've got to find for a backup throw into the safe? That's a little early. But Mike Brown's been really in depth with special teams and is working at PP and Elijah's transitioning back there. And I think the more that he can see and understand and do things, hopefully we can use his instincts that he becomes more comfortable. And then the young guys that we have. So again, we've got to start identifying some guys that can help us on the back end. What helps him do a few different spots like that? I think just getting some reps and seeing things and understanding that routes play differently versus different coverages, a lot more space, a lot more things to see probably back there than just at nickel. Feel pretty comfortable that he could go in there at nickel and first and second down and do that. But right now, I think a lot of those things, because you just get back there and now you're seeing a lot. And more that he's back there, I think the more comfortable he'll be and understand how to match things. I mean, we're two days in. So I think if he keeps working against Arden, I think he'll be just fine. Arden's offered us a lot of just impact over there just in the short time. We don't have pads on and they're not sacking a quarterback. But I know that Arden's able to mix moves. And so he's getting multiple moves and just different looks and wiggle, long arm, chop, everything you can give him. So that will take all we can get. In your career, did you have coaches who let you stay at home during training camp and how much of a privilege is that for guys and how much they seem to all really appreciate it? I don't know. That'd be a question for those guys. I don't know how much they appreciate it or not. Every year is different. Just trying to get these guys rest and get them back recovered. So you'd have to ask them if they appreciate it. What you're thinking in terms of giving it to them is a much more comfortable life. Nothing to do with comfort or how hard we work out here. Thanks guys.