Titans Key Felt "Disrespected" By Jacksonville

NASHVILLE - It didn't take long sitting in front of Arden Key to figure out he is an engaging personality and high-energy guy. On Monday at Baptist Sports Park, he and the other free-agent additions met the media for the first time.

Key, who spent time in San Francisco before signing with Jacksonville past season, was asked about being reunited with former 49ers teammate Azeez Al-Shaair.

"It's great; I know what Azeez about; he knows what I'm about, and we, at San Fran, the culture that was built there, we gonna bring it over here, just with the energy, the coaching, and just being in lockstep, and other different details, we're gonna bring that here to Tennessee."

When asked about the type of player he is on gameday, Key, while somewhat joking, was matter-of-fact in his description.

"You see that d-line," I mean, Big Jeff (Simmons), Denico Autry, Harold Landry coming back on the edge. It was self-explanatory there. Just being with those guys. Playing against Tennessee, it was always 'Tennessee d-line was bullies," said Key." That's how they play. Everything was a bully; we're going to bully the offensive line. That is the type of play I play with. I'm a bully on the football field, and I feel like I fit right in with these guys."

Known as a physical player, Key would seem to fit in with the style of defense the Titans play under head coach Mike Vrabel.

As for his role as a third-down guy, Key explained it this way.

"Since I've been in the league, I've been a third-down guy. I haven't really had the opportunity to come out and play a lot of first and second downs or even having the opportunity to start, but being here, I have the opportunity to come in and start and show my talents."

One thing Key shared during his time at the podium that stuck out most was his thoughts on leaving Jacksonville.

"Jacksonville, it was a shock to me, I ain't gonna lie. After the year, I thought I was gonna be a Jacksonville Jaguar, but I felt disrespected because I came over there and turned up the culture, brought a whole lot of energy, changed the city, changed the town, and I felt like in my rightful mind I was going to be a Jacksonville Jaguar," said Key. "That didn't happen, and I feel a lot of love, love the players, love my teammates, love the city, love the fans, but yeah, we gotta see 'em twice."

Key will have the chance to prove himself and earn a role on this defense and become a starter for the first time in his NFL career.

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