NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The preseason is over for the Titans.
The next time the team takes the field it will be in the regular season opener at Miami, on September 9.
"I think it's high," Titans coach Mike Vrabel said of the excitement level. "I mean, I am ready to go. I think (the players) are. We'll finish up the roster and we'll have them back in on Monday ready to go, with all of our attention and focus geared toward the Dolphins."
Roster cuts
The Titans, and all 32 NFL teams, must trim their roster by 3 p.m. on Saturday.
On Thursday night, the Titans had 90 players. By Saturday, the team must be down to 53.
"I don't think there is anything final with our roster right now," Vrabel said. "We all have been through this, a lot of us as players and coaches … and I think any time you remove guys from your roster you want to be respectful, you want to be honest. They've put a lot of time in, they've put a lot of effort in.
"So I think you just make sure that you are respectful and honest to them, and thank them for their time."
First team offense
The Titans scored touchdowns on two out of three drives during the first two games of the preseason, but the unit was shut out on four drives in Pittsburgh in Week Three of the preseason. The starters didn't play on Thursday night.
Vrabel gave his take on quarterback Marcus Mariota and the starters.
"You look at the seven drives, and I thought four of them were pretty accomplished, and I think three of them were kind of duds – the three, three-and-outs to finish the Pittsburgh game," Vrabel said. "I think if you look at the other ones I think we can all point to some things that were really good."
Vrabel said Titans need to be consistent, and the team needs to avoid the three-and-outs, which he referred to as "clunkers."
What did the Titans show in the preseason?
The starters on both sides of the ball played limited snaps in the preseason. Some didn't play at all.
As far as what the Titans put on display, well, Vrabel said it was pretty basic.
"We have pretty much have five or six calls defensively, kept it pretty simple on both sides of the ball," Vrabel said. "Our thought process was to kind of run some base stuff and see if the fundamentals from training camp have carried over, and in some cases they have."
Vrabel said the Titans could improve on technique, and other aspects of the game.
"We've played a lot of base defense," Vrabel said. "And we really haven't expanded the package."
Jack Conklin update
Titans right tackle Jack Conklin hasn't practiced with the Titans this offseason.
Conklin suffered a torn ACL in the team's playoff game at New England, and he began training camp on the team's Physically Unable to Perform list.
"Again, there has been no final decisions made with the roster," Vrabel said when asked about Conklin's status. "(GM) Jon (Robinson) and I have had a lot of conversations this morning, but no decisions have been made, and no decisions are final.
"I would just say that Jack is progressing and doing well."
Vrabel said the overall health of the Titans "is looking better" and "we'll try to get as many players back for that first week as we possibly can."
More Spillane praise
Undrafted rookie linebacker Robert Spillane led the Titans in tackles during the preseason with 24.
Vrabel once again praised the Western Michigan product, for his effort, and resiliency. Spillane was credited with a half-dozen tackles vs the Vikings, and he was in on a 4th-down stop in the fourth quarter.
"Spillane was cramping up (last night), goes inside, gets an IV and comes back out and finishes the game," Vrabel said. "Those are real positive things for players, and it's a great lesson.
"He should be proud of just the effort of pushing through a game like that, where he is covering kicks, it's humid, and he's played 60-something snaps of defense."
Challenge flag
Vrabel said he was pleased with progress made by his team in training camp, and the preseason.
With a smile, he said one of his regrets centered on a red flag.
"I didn't get to challenge a play," he said. "I was hoping to be able to throw the flag, so I could at least figure out how far I was going to throw it, whether I was going to launch it out in the middle of the field or just kind of drop it."
Vrabel said he just didn't get many good opportunities to challenge a play.
"I was hoping there would be something I could challenge," Vrabel said. "But I couldn't get that accomplished."
The Tennessee Titans take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4 of the preseason on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 at Nissan Stadium. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, shakes hands with Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, right, after a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vikings won 13-3. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans running back Dalyn Dawkins (39) carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk (11) plays against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Trevor Siemian (3) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Devin Ross (83) is attended to after being injured in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk, left, is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Stephen Weatherly for a 6-yard loss in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk (11) plays against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Darius Jennings (15) lines up against Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill (37) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Devin Ross (83) walks on the sideline after being injured in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk (11) passes against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Devin Ross (83) walks on the sideline after being injured in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk (11) passes against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel walks on the sideline before a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop kicks a field goal as Minnesota Vikings' Holton Hill (37) rushes in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Holding for Succop is Brett Kern (6). (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline before the start of a preseason NFL football game between the Titans and the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel walks on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Minnesota Vikings running back Roc Thomas (32) is brought down by Tennessee Titans defensive end Julius Warmsley in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop celebrates after kicking a field goal against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Holder Brett Kern (6) watches at left. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse (27) stops Tennessee Titans wide receiver Brandon Shippen (12) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Brandon Shippen carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk (11) passes against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Brandon Shippen carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the Titans and the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk plays against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the Titans and the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans running back Akrum Wadley (38) carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Trevor Siemian (3) passes as he is pressured by Tennessee Titans defenders Julius Warmsley (72) and Josh Carraway (44) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone (44) tries to get past Tennessee Titans defenders Tony Washington Jr. (57) and Robert Spillane (42) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Cameron Batson (17) is brought down by Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Blaine Gabbert (7) and Marcus Mariota (8) watch from the sideline with quarterbacks coach Pat O'Hara in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
The Minnesota Vikings line up against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone (44) carries the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Reshard Cliettin hangs onto Tennessee Titans running back Akrum Wadley (38) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel talks with quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the Titans and the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone (44) tries to get past Tennessee Titans defenders Tony Washington Jr. (57) and Robert Spillane (42) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the Titans and the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk (11) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Garret Dooley, left, in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans recovered the ball on the play. Titans offensive guard Cody Wichmann (68) blocks Vikings safety Anthony Harris (41). (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the Titans and the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk plays against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Reshard Cliettin hangs onto Tennessee Titans running back Akrum Wadley (38) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Trevor Siemian (3) passes as he is pressured by Tennessee Titans defenders Julius Warmsley (72) and Josh Carraway (44) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
The Minnesota Vikings face the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Cameron Batson (17) is brought down by Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, center, talks with quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (8) and Blaine Gabbert, right, in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk (11) calls a play against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill (37) brings down Tennessee Titans wide receiver Cameron Batson (17) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Reshard Cliettin hangs onto Tennessee Titans running back Akrum Wadley (38) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Reshard Cliettin hangs onto Tennessee Titans running back Akrum Wadley (38) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans Kenneth Durden (38) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeff Badet (85) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk (11) passes against the Minnesota Vikings in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter (1) passes as offensive guard Danny Isidora (63) blocks Tennessee Titans linebacker Nyles Morgan (47) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk (11) passes as he is pressured by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Reshard Cliettin hangs onto Tennessee Titans running back Akrum Wadley (38) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Tennessee Titans, right, line up against the Minnesota Vikings in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans fan Jack Kapenka, 10, watches in the second half of a preseason NFL football game between the Titans and the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
The Tennessee Titans, right, line up against the Minnesota Vikings in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans fan Jack Kapenka, 10, watches in the second half of a preseason NFL football game between the Titans and the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans fan Jack Kapenka, 10, watches in the second half of a preseason NFL football game between the Titans and the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk (11) is pressured by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Mike Needham (49) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vikings won 13-3. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, shakes hands with Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, right, after a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vikings won 13-3. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel answers questions during a news conference after a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vikings won 13-3.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter (1) passes as offensive guard Danny Isidora (63) blocks Tennessee Titans linebacker Nyles Morgan (47) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel answers questions during a news conference after a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vikings won 13-3.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, shakes hands with Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, right, after a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vikings won 13-3. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel answers questions during a news conference after a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vikings won 13-3.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, shakes hands with Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, right, after a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vikings won 13-3. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jake Wieneke greets fans as he leaves the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vikings won 13-3. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, shakes hands with Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, right, after a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vikings won 13-3. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Josh Kalu (33) celebrates after a play against the Minnesota Vikings in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Minnesota Vikings running back Kobe McCrary (48) carries the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Vikings won 13-3. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Luke Falk (11) passes as he is pressured by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Mike Needham (49) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings running back Kobe McCrary (48) carries the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
