Last Updated on August 4, 2011 7:36 pm by admin
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Matt Hasselbeck had been waiting long enough, so he sprinted onto the field for his first practice with the Tennessee Titans.
The veteran quarterback signed a three-year deal July 29 and had mostly been watching at training camp, limited to meetings until the collective bargaining agreement was ratified. He had plenty of company Thursday night with 11 other Titans, including defensive tackle Shaun Smith and tight end Daniel Graham.
Hasselbeck is being counted on to start this season and mentor rookie Jake Locker. He completed four of his first five passes in his first drill at the goal line, three of those to Graham. Hasselbeck drew his first big cheer when he rolled right on play action and hit Jared Cook for a nice completion in a team period.