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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans goal on defense in the offseason was simple: Create more depth and better competition.The Titans defense was solid enough, especially early in the 2015 season. But as injuries took their toll late in the season, the defenses play slipped. Tennessee still ranked 12th overall on defense, a somewhat surprising statistic for a team that went 3-13.The Titans had 39 sacks in 2015 and return their front seven intact from last season.That group was led by Pro Bowl lineman Jurrell Casey (seven sacks) and pass-rushing linebackers Brian Orakpo (seven sacks) and Derrick Morgan (4 1/2 sacks in just 10 games). But after Morgan got hurt, the pass rush dropped off considerably.Tennessee has used free agency, the draft and the waiver wire to address the depth issue of a defense that is now under the exclusive control of venerable coordinator Dick LeBeau.The Titans drafted defensive tackle Austin Johnson and linebackers Kevin Dodd and Aaron Wallace. They also added veteran linebackers in Sean Spence and Nate Palmer as potential backups and role players.Dodd and Wallace are nursing short-term injuries, but Morgan is back. Veteran David Bass, who replaced Morgan late last season, is having a strong camp, according to coach Mike Mularkey.Weve got some depth at that position, which we didnt feel like we had last year, Mularkey said.Orakpo said all the added competition is making the Titans a better football team.The competition has been greatly improved throughout every phase, even in walk-throughs, making sure everybody is on board and understands the playbooks and knows their assignment, Orakpo said.Everybody is on high alert. Everybody is competing to their utmost ability. That has really been a great improvement from past years.Orakpo went on to say that the changes are not just for changes sake. Orakpo believes the moves could alter a losing culture that has plagued the Titans in recent years.You see the acquisitions weve brought into this team and its nothing but experience, nothing but leadership and guys improving in this league -- not guys that just show up to get a paycheck, Orakpo said.Cornerback Jason McCourty, who missed 12 games last season with a groin injury, sees the difference. He has been with the club since 2009 and likes what he sees from the deeper defense.We have a lot more competition on the defensive side of the ball than we have in the past, and thats going to make everybody raise their level of play, McCourty said.As for the secondary, there is additional competition and depth competing there in camp as well.The Titans added four cornerbacks and two safeties to compete for roles. Mularkey likes what he is seeing from the competition in the defensive backfield.Thats going to be a difficult position to talk about when we get down to roster cuts. Weve got guys that can play at that position that were not going to be able to keep, Mularkey said.NOTE: The Tennessee Titans postponed their scheduled Nissan Stadium practice Saturday night because of lightning in the area. Mularkey said the practice, which was scheduled to take place in front of fans at the stadium, would be made up Monday night.---Online: http://pro32.ap.org/poll and http://twitter.com/AP-NFLDanny Ings Liverpool Jersey . -- Jimmy Walkers first PGA Tour trophy came with a special gift tucked inside. Simon Mignolet Jersey . Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC failed to make the postseason while Montreal Impact fell at the first hurdle losing heavily to Houston Dynamo in the Eastern Conference Knockout Round. http://www.liverpoolgear.us/Authentic-Trent-Alexander-Arnold-Liverpool-Jersey/ . LOUIS -- Attorneys for the St. Curtis Jones Jersey . Nigeria beat surprise package Ethiopia 2-0 in the second leg of their playoff for a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory. 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Watch for the union to continue seeking to reopen the CBA before it expires after the 2020 season.DIGITAL FOCUS: Goodell always has been enamored of footballs possibilities in the digital world. Hes aggressively pushed for the league to have a presence everywhere, and soon live streaming of all games will happen. And considering the interest in every contest, whether from bettors, fantasy players or old-school fans, pro football will have a place on every digital platform created through the years.During Rogers time as commissioner, cable, digital and international coverage of the NFL have reached new heights, ESPN President John Skipper says. All these efforts reflect Rogers commitment to growing the game on new platforms and in new markets while ensuring the NFL has a strong future.INTERNATIONAL: The league wont be backing off in bringing its product abroad. If the November game in Estadio Azteca is a sellout, Mexico City will get more. Brazil has shown interest in the Pro Bowl if not a regular-season game. England and Europe remain more than viable.Goodell has championed virtually eveerything with an international flavor.dddddddddddd Hed like to see an expansion team in London, and even a Super Bowl there is possible, although both of those dont figure to happen in the next 10 years.SHORTER PRESEASON, LONGER REGULAR SEASON: This one is very dicey because it seems to go against all player safety initiatives. But does it really if the NFL drops from four to two preseason matches and adds one to the regular schedule? With that added game at a neutral site, allowing the NFL to have more games abroad?Goodell is a smart enough negotiator to realize the union would need lots of incentive to agree to this. A few more roster spots per team might be the tonic.FRIDAY/SATURDAY NIGHTS: The high school and college seasons essentially end in early December. That leaves perhaps four weeks when, other than bowl games with little cachet, theres not much to fill a football jones on TV. While NFL executive Brian Rolapp and CBS Sports President Sean McManus dont see it happening, its another TV window that could open for the NFL during Goodells next 10 years.HEAD TRAUMA: The one issue the NFL must solve is making a violent collision sport safe enough that parents will allow their kids to play it. Goodell recognizes this and figures to make sure some of those millions and millions of dollars flowing the leagues way gets spent on improved equipment, plus concussion research, identification, treatment, and, most important, prevention.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '