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Any thoughts/news on Kevin Winston?
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He's getting drafted earlier than I thought now in dynasty leagues
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Where have you seen him going?
Gatorade
Footballguy
I picked him up at auction after our rookie draft was over. 16 team, 6 rounds
Supposedly he's a high round safety that they were lucky fell to them
He's a backup or third safety. Mike Brown filled in pretty well last year.
Hooker is a free agent in 2026 and makes about 11 mil.
I think every good player that's a free agent in 2026 has some likelihood to be traded. New GM, new QB, young team etc.
Not to mention that Quandre Diggs has said he is available for a return. I think he's Brownlee's or Baker's cousin.
If Winston does well in camp he'll be a backup and the future. If he rocks, Hooker will go on the trade block. This is a team that would be pleased to be 8-8 after the worst record.
His predraft stuff is quite complimentary. He had a slight ACL tear that made people doubt him. He's a big boy too. 6-2? 6-3? and that always catches my eye with DBs.
Kevin Winston Jr. Safety Penn State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rating: 84.0 Rank: #15 Forty: 4.50 Winston Jr. is that rare safety who transcends scheme with his run defense and tackling acumen while showing enough versatility to carve out an early role....
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Nonstarter to know: Cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. A journeyman on his third NFL team, Baker was a shocking No. 1 in coverage DVOA last season among qualifying cornerbacks. But his numbers were strange across the board. He had an average yards-per-target figure, and gave up a high number of YAC when he allowed a reception.
Nonstarter to know: Cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. A journeyman on his third NFL team, Baker was a shocking No. 1 in coverage DVOA last season among qualifying cornerbacks. But his numbers were strange across the board. He had an average yards-per-target figure, and gave up a high number of YAC when he allowed a reception.
During opening oresser-
Snead on PUP but just the knee everything else is fine. Working with medical staff, great communication from him, talk every day.
Wouldn't comment on his personal situation and if suspension looming
Winston has been great. He's been there almost every day this summer when others went home- watching film and working out. They're excited to see how he'll do and excited about how committed he is
Snead on PUP but just the knee everything else is fine. Working with medical staff, great communication from him, talk every day.
Wouldn't comment on his personal situation and if suspension looming
Winston has been great. He's been there almost every day this summer when others went home- watching film and working out. They're excited to see how he'll do and excited about how committed he is
A good defensive day- still shorts.
Barton had one INT and then another on the last play chuck to DMR.
Here's Wyatt's play of the day-
Rookie safety Kevin Winston Jr. has only practiced twice with the team since being drafted third overall, but man, I've already been impressed by him. Winston, sidelined during the offseason while recovering from a torn ACL, took the ball away from tight end Josh Whyle for what I'm ruling an interception. Sure, it could be ruled a catch/fumble, since Whyle initially had possession of the Brandon Allen pass. There's no disputing Winston ripped it away for a turnover before the two went to the ground. It was an eye-catching moment.
Barton had one INT and then another on the last play chuck to DMR.
Here's Wyatt's play of the day-
Rookie safety Kevin Winston Jr. has only practiced twice with the team since being drafted third overall, but man, I've already been impressed by him. Winston, sidelined during the offseason while recovering from a torn ACL, took the ball away from tight end Josh Whyle for what I'm ruling an interception. Sure, it could be ruled a catch/fumble, since Whyle initially had possession of the Brandon Allen pass. There's no disputing Winston ripped it away for a turnover before the two went to the ground. It was an eye-catching moment.
Flying Elvis
Footballguy
I mentioned him above like last week. Please scroll up 
Still shorts. It's so early for him. Second day.
In short, yeah I think if he rocks Hooker is traded. It's very premature.
Predraft writeups, he's essentially a steal. You probably should get him for IDP before his value goes up. Read and judge for yourself but all FF is the same in that if you can get someone with rave reviews late in a draft, you take him. Whats his ADP that determines the risk? I bet he's a great value now
Still shorts. It's so early for him. Second day.
In short, yeah I think if he rocks Hooker is traded. It's very premature.
Predraft writeups, he's essentially a steal. You probably should get him for IDP before his value goes up. Read and judge for yourself but all FF is the same in that if you can get someone with rave reviews late in a draft, you take him. Whats his ADP that determines the risk? I bet he's a great value now
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#Titans LB James Williams has improved "leaps and bounds" according to Brian Callahan. He noted how Williams is continuing to make the conversion from safety to LB where the action and viewpoints are different. Williams is in a competition with Cedric Gray, Otis Reese IV for ILB
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Callahan: I'm really pleased with where ILB James Williams is in the competition. We'll find out a lot more when the pads come on
#Titans LB James Williams has improved "leaps and bounds" according to Brian Callahan. He noted how Williams is continuing to make the conversion from safety to LB where the action and viewpoints are different. Williams is in a competition with Cedric Gray, Otis Reese IV for ILB
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@jwyattsports
Callahan: I'm really pleased with where ILB James Williams is in the competition. We'll find out a lot more when the pads come on
Coburn was released for Jihad Hall who probably won't make the team.
I long believe ya don't cut fine decent DL unless you absolutely must and he was pretty solid at holding his own. With Sweat and Simmons that's really all they're looking for next to them.
The Raiders picked him right up which is another sign they shouldn't have cut him.
He was with the GM in KC so idk if there's some "history" but it seems like a minor bad move
I long believe ya don't cut fine decent DL unless you absolutely must and he was pretty solid at holding his own. With Sweat and Simmons that's really all they're looking for next to them.
The Raiders picked him right up which is another sign they shouldn't have cut him.
He was with the GM in KC so idk if there's some "history" but it seems like a minor bad move
Winston has a would be stuff and another big play today.
Williams had an INT
A good amount of people noticed the defense flying around the field. There weren't stoppages for sacks (touched) and sorta broken plays after led for a nice day for the offense and DBs annoyed. Anyways Williams and Winston were who everyone is mentioning were everywhere.
Only DMR is listed as having catches. The TEs weren't productive running routes and then stayed in because the OL played badly. That's probably a credit to those two.
Last day in shorts but three days in and Winston seems legit
Williams had an INT
A good amount of people noticed the defense flying around the field. There weren't stoppages for sacks (touched) and sorta broken plays after led for a nice day for the offense and DBs annoyed. Anyways Williams and Winston were who everyone is mentioning were everywhere.
Only DMR is listed as having catches. The TEs weren't productive running routes and then stayed in because the OL played badly. That's probably a credit to those two.
Last day in shorts but three days in and Winston seems legit
massraider
Footballguy
Idk what ya mean here.
He had an interception and looked good yesterday.
I haven't heard anything like this and I don't see it on any Titans reporters TL.
Is it a common name oops? Am I missing something?
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All smiles after a good practice
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All smiles after a good practice
massraider
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Femi got put in the dirt a few times.
He was owned by Latham and then by Moore and back again to Latham.
Day one of pads was a welcome to the NFL day for him.
Harrell had himself a day and he beat actual NFL starters in this camp so that's good progress for him.
Joseph Day had a couple stuffs. Simmons usual. Almost nothing on Sweat.
By many accounts they threw the book at Ward today and he struggled mightily so a lot of good DB play was really gifts to them and not much to gauge. I suppose they have a plan for the rookie QB and this was on purpose.
He was owned by Latham and then by Moore and back again to Latham.
Day one of pads was a welcome to the NFL day for him.
Harrell had himself a day and he beat actual NFL starters in this camp so that's good progress for him.
Joseph Day had a couple stuffs. Simmons usual. Almost nothing on Sweat.
By many accounts they threw the book at Ward today and he struggled mightily so a lot of good DB play was really gifts to them and not much to gauge. I suppose they have a plan for the rookie QB and this was on purpose.
Femi won some one on ones today, lost some and also in the dirt by Latham.
"Very active today" and "he's getting after it" tweets so...keep learning rookie, keep learning.
Longtime reporter Jim Wyatt said Winston looks great and could be their top safety for years to come. Wyatt is a legend that has seen it all and is very even keel. He does not say stuff like that. That is an enormous compliment.
Got cursey mute from a video highlight that that curse guy is everywhere.
I can rant long and hard about when everyone supposedly thinks someone is a steal so why didn't they draft him but...whatever, so far Winston looks like it. Other GMs can kick themselves for their decision I guess
"Very active today" and "he's getting after it" tweets so...keep learning rookie, keep learning.
Longtime reporter Jim Wyatt said Winston looks great and could be their top safety for years to come. Wyatt is a legend that has seen it all and is very even keel. He does not say stuff like that. That is an enormous compliment.
Got cursey mute from a video highlight that that curse guy is everywhere.
I can rant long and hard about when everyone supposedly thinks someone is a steal so why didn't they draft him but...whatever, so far Winston looks like it. Other GMs can kick themselves for their decision I guess
Still very little on Sweat.
Simmons I think was on light duty today. A lot of tweets about low reps.
Hooker burned a couple times. Woods on one made a good play on another.
Brownlee had a shut down day.
Baker was toast on a couple deep ones. He got dinged up the day before but returned as expected.
Williams seems a lock to start already. People talk like it's already happened.
Key has done predictably well sorry haven't mentioned him. He's been as you'd expect.
Harrell didn't do anything tweet worthy I guess today. While Femi learns, he's still got a window
Simmons I think was on light duty today. A lot of tweets about low reps.
Hooker burned a couple times. Woods on one made a good play on another.
Brownlee had a shut down day.
Baker was toast on a couple deep ones. He got dinged up the day before but returned as expected.
Williams seems a lock to start already. People talk like it's already happened.
Key has done predictably well sorry haven't mentioned him. He's been as you'd expect.
Harrell didn't do anything tweet worthy I guess today. While Femi learns, he's still got a window
Lockett is doing an interview circuit of sorts today.
He had a lot of praise for Winston and Williams.
He has been so impressed by the proper technique high standards that Denard holds the CBs too.
He said teams will pickup a Chris Harris CB just because he's a Chris Harris CB. Denard and them seem to have continued on. He wasn't there last year to know of a difference but they are coached RIGHT and believe him he notices.
He had a lot of praise for Winston and Williams.
He has been so impressed by the proper technique high standards that Denard holds the CBs too.
He said teams will pickup a Chris Harris CB just because he's a Chris Harris CB. Denard and them seem to have continued on. He wasn't there last year to know of a difference but they are coached RIGHT and believe him he notices.
Frank Bush wouldn't give James the starting ILB spot all wrapped up yet. He complimented Gray and said a few times that it's not decided.
He spoke of them but none of these were Williams issues so we know he means Gray. He said they've been more mature and are doing the work they've been wanting them to. A little rant about studying on their own and not just what the coaches show them and they are really starting to come on. Again, I strongly think this is Gray got it together and not about Williams
He spoke of them but none of these were Williams issues so we know he means Gray. He said they've been more mature and are doing the work they've been wanting them to. A little rant about studying on their own and not just what the coaches show them and they are really starting to come on. Again, I strongly think this is Gray got it together and not about Williams
J Giles Band
Footballguy
Bri, many thanks for your Titans coverage. It is in depth and highly valuable.
Now, if we could only have someone like you on the forum to cover EVERY NFL team. Each in their hometown, etc. Sort of like the ESPN team insiders. Except the IDP forum vets would provide much better analysis. Massraider, as an example, is always on the money on the Raiders. I'd volunteer for the Panthers, living in Charlotte. But I can't stand them and pay little to no attention to them.
Thanks again
Now, if we could only have someone like you on the forum to cover EVERY NFL team. Each in their hometown, etc. Sort of like the ESPN team insiders. Except the IDP forum vets would provide much better analysis. Massraider, as an example, is always on the money on the Raiders. I'd volunteer for the Panthers, living in Charlotte. But I can't stand them and pay little to no attention to them.
Thanks again
Thank youBri, many thanks for your Titans coverage. It is in depth and highly valuable.
Now, if we could only have someone like you on the forum to cover EVERY NFL team. Each in their hometown, etc. Sort of like the ESPN team insiders. Except the IDP forum vets would provide much better analysis. Massraider, as an example, is always on the money on the Raiders. I'd volunteer for the Panthers, living in Charlotte. But I can't stand them and pay little to no attention to them.
Thanks again
Sweat has some abdominal issues that he's been sitting out. Every one, like literally, says it's nothing and they've been churning the end of the roster for DTs and doing a lot of subbing at practice so it might be a Belichick "injury" and just no one can say it. They added a UFL scrapper I like but few added in August make the team.
There's been a lot of praise for the svelte Jeffrey Simmons. He is playing all four spots in camp but let's see them stop with the DT churn and calling Femi aside before we expect that.
Harrell continues to improve. Now it's normal and nothing lofty- no steal of the draft talk or a menace or anything dramatic just good steady improvement.
Femi is a good learner. Ward is getting all the praise for his learning curve but a good amount are saying "Femi has also been...." There isn't a care in the world if he messes up because he's responding great right after. Bucs intrasquad coming up and I wouldn't be surprised if he has some monkey wrenches thrown at him. Idk what but they seem to be testing and teaching. The Falcons are the next week and they probably shift to expecting results around then.
One national reporter reported that the Titans were looking for DL help (after the fact, they have added plenty) and CB help. Their secondary coach raved about them recently so unless it's wanting an alpha to replace Snead in some cosmic weird trade I don't buy it.
Jermari Harris is starting to fade while Marcus Harris does well. Maybe they don't keep two Harris-es. Jermari is just (only a few videos at all) wrongly going for the ball and missing. He's right there and just hero ball the ending. I don't think that's a concern. Ya coach that stuff.
Orj seems to be ahead of Reese.
Gbenda is a beastly UDFA linebacker that got a lot of attention in the spring and he's done little since. He needs to be beastly with the pads on. That bod- a few big hits in preseason will catapult him back into some depth spotlight but he's got a step it up or he's toast. Not coincidentally on two Tyjae Spears runs you can see him take an angle and put his head down and Spears just hits the Y button on his controller and speeds right past. Adjusting to speed is fine if they graze the back or somesuch but to be toasted is just oof not close. They really like him so this is a bit of an odd or uncomfortable point right now. Many had his violence coming in in short yardage downs in the spring but he doesn't look like he's making the team right now.
Brownlee is having a good good camp. Still sort of on track to be the next star CB. He supposedly had a bad day and the highlights of him allowing catches show him also getting his hand on the ball, tipping it, and other times smacking it. I couldn't be less concerned. I'm so grateful to have a CB that's always right there and always battling. I think I said that twice now but...seriously way bigger worries than that stuff
There's been a lot of praise for the svelte Jeffrey Simmons. He is playing all four spots in camp but let's see them stop with the DT churn and calling Femi aside before we expect that.
Harrell continues to improve. Now it's normal and nothing lofty- no steal of the draft talk or a menace or anything dramatic just good steady improvement.
Femi is a good learner. Ward is getting all the praise for his learning curve but a good amount are saying "Femi has also been...." There isn't a care in the world if he messes up because he's responding great right after. Bucs intrasquad coming up and I wouldn't be surprised if he has some monkey wrenches thrown at him. Idk what but they seem to be testing and teaching. The Falcons are the next week and they probably shift to expecting results around then.
One national reporter reported that the Titans were looking for DL help (after the fact, they have added plenty) and CB help. Their secondary coach raved about them recently so unless it's wanting an alpha to replace Snead in some cosmic weird trade I don't buy it.
Jermari Harris is starting to fade while Marcus Harris does well. Maybe they don't keep two Harris-es. Jermari is just (only a few videos at all) wrongly going for the ball and missing. He's right there and just hero ball the ending. I don't think that's a concern. Ya coach that stuff.
Orj seems to be ahead of Reese.
Gbenda is a beastly UDFA linebacker that got a lot of attention in the spring and he's done little since. He needs to be beastly with the pads on. That bod- a few big hits in preseason will catapult him back into some depth spotlight but he's got a step it up or he's toast. Not coincidentally on two Tyjae Spears runs you can see him take an angle and put his head down and Spears just hits the Y button on his controller and speeds right past. Adjusting to speed is fine if they graze the back or somesuch but to be toasted is just oof not close. They really like him so this is a bit of an odd or uncomfortable point right now. Many had his violence coming in in short yardage downs in the spring but he doesn't look like he's making the team right now.
Brownlee is having a good good camp. Still sort of on track to be the next star CB. He supposedly had a bad day and the highlights of him allowing catches show him also getting his hand on the ball, tipping it, and other times smacking it. I couldn't be less concerned. I'm so grateful to have a CB that's always right there and always battling. I think I said that twice now but...seriously way bigger worries than that stuff
Big Jeff will be moving around this year. Callahan said Sebastian has had a great camp and they feel moving Jeff can put him in some favorable matchups and do a good job for them.
Winston won't play neither will Sweat. Zero concern just being careful and smart.
He seemed sick of being asked about Snead and just a dismissive when the medical staff clears him I'll let ya know. He said he was very impressed with the corners against the Bucs and heard a lot of good feedback from their staff. We're in a very good place in the secondary. I feel real good about that group
Winston won't play neither will Sweat. Zero concern just being careful and smart.
He seemed sick of being asked about Snead and just a dismissive when the medical staff clears him I'll let ya know. He said he was very impressed with the corners against the Bucs and heard a lot of good feedback from their staff. We're in a very good place in the secondary. I feel real good about that group
I didn't find anything all that interesting about the defense this week one of preseason.
They were good and gotta clean up some things but very typical week one of preseason.
Femi is tough AND a bit of a freak athlete. He battled and fought for about 5 tackles. Idk how they were scored but he earned those. I want to see him get some experience and get some easy plays because he does have all this athleticism. Whenever I was watching he was in the middle of it.
Williams had an oh yeah you are fast type reminder play.
I was really impressed with the Bucs depth LB. I went to Ourlads a few times looking them up. I think he had an INT and a sack. He's everywhere and has a nice pop to his tackles. He must hit hard, it's oddly noticeable. He's buried but y'all should look for highlights. He might be worthy of the last spot on your deep roster
They were good and gotta clean up some things but very typical week one of preseason.
Femi is tough AND a bit of a freak athlete. He battled and fought for about 5 tackles. Idk how they were scored but he earned those. I want to see him get some experience and get some easy plays because he does have all this athleticism. Whenever I was watching he was in the middle of it.
Williams had an oh yeah you are fast type reminder play.
I was really impressed with the Bucs depth LB. I went to Ourlads a few times looking them up. I think he had an INT and a sack. He's everywhere and has a nice pop to his tackles. He must hit hard, it's oddly noticeable. He's buried but y'all should look for highlights. He might be worthy of the last spot on your deep roster
Callahan had a zoom call
Wyatt writes how Sweat had his tonsils removed.
Callahan still unsure if Winston will work in Falcons joint practices.
He rocked during five practices in six days and has now sat for six days. Concern is starting to build. Tell us what's going on with him
Wyatt writes how Sweat had his tonsils removed.
Callahan still unsure if Winston will work in Falcons joint practices.
He rocked during five practices in six days and has now sat for six days. Concern is starting to build. Tell us what's going on with him
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Has Williams wrapped up a starting spot?
It seems very much so.
Davion Ross and his 92.3 PFF grade makes him....no longer the last CB.
He had a great 17 play end of game performance against fifth stringers? Idk how to word it but...
He worked out at gyms in Nashville asking if Titans worked out there and ...he's been a nice underdog story.
Zero catches, FF, FR, three assists and an arguable PD.
Good luck to him. I mean...good luck.
He's a fun rabbit hole if ya want to google. Former WR converted and then would return a few INTs for TDs.
He had a great 17 play end of game performance against fifth stringers? Idk how to word it but...
He worked out at gyms in Nashville asking if Titans worked out there and ...he's been a nice underdog story.
Zero catches, FF, FR, three assists and an arguable PD.
Good luck to him. I mean...good luck.
He's a fun rabbit hole if ya want to google. Former WR converted and then would return a few INTs for TDs.
Minor but with two guys named Harris at CB the Titans allowed Ross to change his number last week.
They're sometimes on the same unit too.
That's very confusing and I think wrong to do at this point.
I've zoomed in and been like so is that Harris or Ross? I gotta get their typical pic on Google and sometimes idk because I just can't make it out with the helmet.
Harris-es are outside Ross is inside.
There's a bunch of incorrect tweets. Not that it matters that much it's just oddly unprofessional imo
They're sometimes on the same unit too.
That's very confusing and I think wrong to do at this point.
I've zoomed in and been like so is that Harris or Ross? I gotta get their typical pic on Google and sometimes idk because I just can't make it out with the helmet.
Harris-es are outside Ross is inside.
There's a bunch of incorrect tweets. Not that it matters that much it's just oddly unprofessional imo
Bad day for the Titans all around against Falcons in practice
Even when the D stood up and made plays, they eventually caved.
Gray made some good plays on Bijan, Brownlee on London, but it doesn't matter if they break free soon after.
Tomorrow is a big deal. It always is after a bad practice.
Fridays game isn't likely to have the starters in long but there is some possibility Ward and Penix need work so they surprise us and play a half. I'm hopeful. It would be so nice to see. This opening scripted play stuff isn't for me
Even when the D stood up and made plays, they eventually caved.
Gray made some good plays on Bijan, Brownlee on London, but it doesn't matter if they break free soon after.
Tomorrow is a big deal. It always is after a bad practice.
Fridays game isn't likely to have the starters in long but there is some possibility Ward and Penix need work so they surprise us and play a half. I'm hopeful. It would be so nice to see. This opening scripted play stuff isn't for me
