NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Through 10 practices, the Titans’ nickel spot doesn't stand as many of us imagined it would.

American Nickel Stock PhotoSecond-year man Chris Jackson is the lead man defending the slot, and he’s done some good work.

First-round pick Caleb Farley is now in action and working in team periods, but cornerbacks have not been reshuffled – at least not yet.

Jackson has the team’s most specialized nickel behind him in third-rounder Elijah Molden, who I didn’t see in team periods Monday.

"(Jackson) has been out there getting a lot of reps, obviously," Kevin Byard said. "Being a rookie last year, he didn't have preseason games, was thrown out there in Denver, made a few mistakes. But his improvement's been really (good). Obviously, he can still get better.

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