NASHVILLE, Tenn. – I’ve been surveying the Titans on who their biggest football influence is.

Here is a sampling of the best answers.

Jurrell Casey: “The most influential person in my football life, I would say is my uncle, Forrest Burns. He coaches me all my life, taking me to the park, working on drills, really keeping me focused and motivated for football. And then my mom, she’s always been a die-hard fan, giving me support.”

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