Jake Locker is expected to start all four preseason games for the Titans. The Titans aren't going to mess around and try to coddle Locker. He needs as many reps as possible in both practices and games as he tries to get comfortable in the pocket and gain accuracy. Backup Ryan Fitzpatrick will have to make due to with limited first-team work.

Nate Washington sees similarities between Jake Locker and former teammate Ben Roethlisberger.

After studying Jake Locker's game tape, ESPN's Ron Jaworski came away believing Locker still has a "long way to go" to become a successful NFL quarterback. Ranked 31st in Jaws' QB Countdown, Locker displayed suspect awareness in terms of reading defenses, poorer accuracy on movement throws than expected, and a startling proneness to getting sacked. "While Locker has often been talked about as throwing well on the run, a careful look at all his throws reveals that he is erratic with both his clarity and his accuracy," Jaws stated. "What really stood out in evaluating Locker was the number of sacks he took that resulted from pressure outside the box, especially from the slot." Jaworski concluded by saying, "if (Locker) does not throw with more consistent accuracy, he will always struggle to become a quality NFL starter."

Titans OC Dowell Loggains wants Jake Locker to get away from his reliance on a wristband to call plays. Former OC Chris Palmer would call a number into Locker's headset, which corresponded with a play on Locker's wristband. Loggains plans to communicate the entire play. "My thing with the wristband is I believe the quarterback should know the gameplan well enough," Loggains said. "If the headset goes out, then he should be able to call the game." The move will certainly test Locker's football IQ, which hasn't always been the brightest through his first two seasons. The fact that the Titans already seem to be grasping at straws with their would-be franchise QB isn't a terribly promising sign.

Jake Locker has not missed a single offseason practice. Shoulder problems have plagued Locker during his two-year NFL career, but that won't be an excuse anymore. He's 100 percent healthy, is locked in as the starter, is out of former OC Chris Palmer's ineffective scheme and will play behind a vastly improved offensive line. He will also have a healthy Kenny Britt along with Kendall Wright and Justin Hunter as weapons. Locker's accuracy is a major concern, but his running ability does give him some upside as a QB2.

Jake Locker reiterated Tuesday that his surgically-repaired shoulder feels "normal." "I don't know a whole lot about it as far as if it's supposed to be better or stronger, but I can tell you it feels better and just the same as it did before I got hurt," Locker said. "I haven't had any problems with it. I haven't had any moments with it where, I'm like, 'Aw, man, I can feel that,' or 'it slipped a little bit.' It feels great. It feels normal and I'm excited about that." Locker isn't gushing the way a healed athlete usually does, but it doesn't appear there's any reason for concern. Locker still hasn't been cleared for contact, but is expected to be before camp.

Jake Locker said his surgically repaired shoulder feels "normal."

Coach Mike Munchak conceded that there is "a lot" on Jake Locker this season. Entering his third NFL season, it's put up or shut up time for Locker. The Titans have significantly upgraded the offensive line with Andy Levitre and Chance Warmack. They also traded up to draft physically imposing "Z" receiver Justin Hunter, who projects as a major upgrade on Nate Washington. Locker, who is 4-7 with 10 touchdowns against 11 interceptions in his 11 career starts, is set up to have more success this season.

Titans coach Mike Munchak expects Jake Locker (shoulder surgery) to be "near" 100 percent for training camp. Munchak intimated Locker should be 100 percent by camp, but didn't guarantee it. As it is, Locker is expected to participate in OTAs and minicamp, he just hasn't been cleared for contact. Proving he can stay healthy will be one of many things on the docket for Locker in a make-or-break 2013.

Jake Locker (shoulder surgery) has been medically cleared to do everything but face contact. He doesn't need to face contact in April, anyway. The Titans all along have hoped Locker would be healthy enough to take part in May OTAs, which he's on track to do. Locker's surgery was to his non-throwing shoulder. By the time camp rolls around, he should be cleared for all football activities. Locker also confirmed the Titans are incorporating read-option plays this offseason.