Tennessee Titans first round pick Treylon Burks ready for training camp hurdles – Tennessee Titans Blog

NASHVILLE TENNESSEE — The highly anticipated debut Tennessee Titans rookie receiver Treylon Burks Results for the first round selection didn’t look great.

Burks was not available for minicamp, having been removed from the rookie minicamp practice a few weeks before. because of asthma complicationsThis forced him to miss some of the organized team activities.

The team worked hard to make the best of him.

Rob Moore, the receiver coach, said that they were doing everything possible to keep him on track during minicamp. “He’s done a great job of responding to everything we’ve given him. It’s just a matter of taking all that information and putting it to practice.”

Burks practiced conditioning by riding a stationary cycle during minicamp. Newcomers to the NFL face a steep learning curve. It’s not easy to learn a new playbook.

Burks was unable to be on-the field so the Titans sent him to the classroom to help with the installation process.

Rob Moore has been constantly asking Rob questions about him. [offensive coordinator Todd Downing]Coach [Mike] Vrabel,” said veteran receiver Robert WoodsHe also was acquired in the offseason. They were constantly asking questions and trying to pick his brain. He was always the hot seat. We’re just doing that so he can pick up the offense as fast as he can.”

After trading Pro Bowl receivers, the Titans are counting on Burks for a major impact. A.J. Brown To the Philadelphia Eagles on draft night. Brown made an immediate impact on the team, finishing his rookie season with 52 receptions and 1,052 yards. He also scored eight touchdowns.

Burks will likely be compared to Brown, who was the leader in receiving in his first three seasons in the league. He finished his last season at Arkansas with 66 receptions and 1,104 yards.

Like Brown, Burks has the special ability to make plays with the ball in his hands as shown by his 9.4 average yards after the catch, which ranked seventh among all FBS receivers according to ESPN Stats & Information research.

Quarterback Ryan Tannehill Receivers who can add yards after a catch are not uncommon in the NFL. Brown’s average yardage after a catch has been 6.9 yards since 2019, ranking third among NFL receivers.

To make impact in the passing game, Tannehill must establish a similar connection with Burks. The offseason was largely spent on developing chemistry.

“We’ve had a lot of conversations as we’re watching tape and talking through the reps that other guys have had,” Tannehill said. “Just wanting to make sure he’s hearing it, sees what I’m looking for and kind of hearing what he’s thinking. We’re communicating. Then whenever the time comes for him to be out there running with us, we’ll take advantage of those reps.”

Burks has a tough battle ahead of him so these reps should arrive during training camp. Moore expressed confidence that Burks would be available to train when camp practices begin July 27.

Vrabel said that the team did not leave the rookies at the end of minicamp because they wanted to adjust to the strength training program and the Nashville heat.

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Burks was a fast-hitting, pass-option quarterback at Arkansas. He’ll have to learn how to run more complicated routes in the NFL.

This was not an opportunity for Burks to improve that aspect of his game, so OTAs put more emphasis on training camp. After a difficult start, Burks appears to have found the right approach.

Burks stated that she is just taking each day one at a time, and that everything else will take care. “Everybody will have setbacks. It doesn’t matter how you get back at it.