It was a contrasting tale of two edge rushers that played out for the Titans in their season-opening loss to the New Orleans Saints last Sunday.
On one side was new addition Arden Key, who debuted like a hurricane in the Big Easy, blowing through blockers and roaring towards the quarterback, harassing Derek Carr at every opportunity.
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