One Quarterback Goes Airborne; Another Tries to Dial it Down

Free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins came to Nashville for a visit and went off – without a deal – to talk to the New England Patriots. As of now, these are the only franchises that have had formal talks with the five-time Pro Bowler, who the Arizona Cardinals recently released. In a head-to-head comparison, there are several notable reasons to think the Titans would be a more appealing team to Hopkins than the Patriots. ... One thing in Tennessee's favor is the presence of a proven and established quarterback in Ryan Tannehill. And speaking of Tannehill, he is not exactly jet-setting across the country these days, but he recently earned a license that allows him to pilot small airplanes. Tannehill talked about what he likes about taking to the skies, but it's possible that not everyone with the franchise is happy with the thought of him taking to the skies whenever he wants between now and when his contract with the Titans expires. ... Rookie Will Levis can throw the ball farther on the fly than most NFL quarterbacks, but like many young players at his position it is clear that he needs to learn when – and how – to not put everything he has into every throw. It is an issue that is addressed seemingly daily right now, but one that likely only will be remedied with time. ... Finally, last episode included a look at which spots on the roster are cause for greatest concern. This one ends on an optimistic note: A look at what areas of the roster inspire the most confidence. There is one position group that stands out above the rest, but it is not the only one.