The Tennessee Titans made their intentions clear in April: they are all-in on building around Cam Ward. They used the fourth overall pick on Carnell Tate, a 6’3” playmaking receiver out of Ohio State who has fantasy football managers salivating over what is possible as this offense comes of age.

Carnell Tate was held without a catch on three targets in Thursday’s preseason opener against the 49ers. Cam Ward played three series, but Tate was most active on the opening drive, playing 10-of-11 snaps (via NFL Network’s Michael F.

Carnell Tates' preseason opener with the Tennessee Titans saw him pushed out of the spotlight by an opposing rookie receiver who was taken later in the draft.

Tennessee wide receiver Carnell Tate can be found kneeling or standing next to veteran Calvin Ridley listening intently when not busy on the practice field.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate did not mince his words after their physical scuffle with the San Francisco 49ers.

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