Tyler Lockett hasn’t lasted this long in the NFL by making bad decisions.
The Titans’ recent wide receiver acquisition stands 5-10 and weighs 182 pounds, and he’s smart enough to realize he’s not about to overpower too many defenders on the playing field.
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