Former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher believes the Tennessee Titans made a good move in signing cornerback Janoris Jenkins this offseason.
Jenkins, who figures to be a starter on the outside in 2021 after the team parted ways with both Malcolm Butler and Adoree’ Jackson, played under Fisher during their years with the then-St. Louis Rams.
Fisher heaped praise on Jenkins and gave the Titans a thumbs up for the signing, according to Terry McCormick of Titan Insider.
“He was a ball hawk. He had great ball skills and was extremely fluid in and out of his breaks, He’s a very instinctive corner and an instinctive football player. He’s great with the ball in his hands and he’s a great athlete,” Fisher said.
“I hated it when the Rams didn’t re-sign him as a free agent. It was hard losing him. I loved the kid. I’ve followed him closely and I’m really excited for their program and for the Titans. He’s a good kid and a good player.”
Despite Jenkins’ age (33 in October), Fisher doesn’t believe Jenkins has lost a step at this point in his career.
“Athletically, he’s a little long in the tooth. At age 32. he’s been around a while. But I was scouting him last year, and from what I saw, he hadn’t lost anything at all.
“He’s a technician and he knows that over time, you’re gonna have to lean a little more on technique once those God-given skills level out a bit. He should play longer than most corners his age, because of his technique,” Fisher explained.
As far as where Fisher thinks Jenkins will fit in 2021, he believes the best role for the veteran corner will be on the outside.
“He’s an outside guy, a matchup guy that you can put on a team’s best receiver. He travels well, because he can play left, right and inside,” Fisher said. “Mike (Vrabel) and Jon (Robinson) should be happy to have him.”
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