Annual thread
Pollard is the (somewhat) big money guy. That's not meaningless with a newish GM and is a point of contention for Tyjae fans. How much does that matter?
Spears was as exciting as anyone and as fast as anyone when he ran outside. He struggled to run between the tackles showing zero vision. He didn't struggle with this in college and the Titans line was terrible. There's limited hope. (More on this)
Pollard and Spears have been called similar or even identical by many this off-season. There IS a limit to the bullying tough smashing runs they're capable of. Where that line is drawn is a big Q for FF projections as is if Spears is allowed to steal the role of the lion's share of work.
The coaching change should bring more passes to the RBs and less grinding but to what degree?
Hassan Haskins hasn't shown any vision and very little burst. He's looked more like the NFL game is too much for him than that one day he'll succeed. His arrest last year for choking his girlfriend had settlement and charges dropped discussions that the public hasn't been privy too. The Titans put him on IR and notice there's been zero "is he healed up? Done w PT?" articles. They're an extremely professional organization. Bud's son is a lawyer for the league. His daughter is the active owner. All I keep saying is they surely know how to handle this. Some have him with a chance in camp. I do not. I've got him cut with the org having zero egg on their face managing this scenario very well.
Julius Chestnut has been a camp darling twice. A fun who's that guy from that tiny school discussion has led to "ooh he's pretty good" in typical UDFA fashion. He's made the team twice. He was to spell Henry but hurt his ACL. He's a tough runner that can eventually show some speed when he smashes thru. He doesn't have notable hands. His highlights are worth searching on Twitter and Google. He's running against first team Ds in preseason. Henry wasn't in preseason. He's everything ya want on special teams.
Dylan Johnson is supposedly another tough runner and someone a lot of draft folks had as a UDFA to surprise.
I've got the Titans with an open opportunity for a third and 2, 4th and 1, goal line role for someone to grab in camp. Others do not. I've got this as a good home run swing for FF. Most do not.
Jabari Small is smallish and electric. He is probably a camp body with Pollard and Spears elite in any role he could fill. The Titans are changing up the return game like anyone but with a bit extra because they haven't been great. Maybe he can find a role as a returner.
The Titans offensive staff comes from Bengals and Jags. I don't see a comparable Mixon or Etienne on the roster. No idea how much influence Daddy Callahan will have but I don't see Browns backs either.
Knowing Pollard or Spears will catch or run wide is one dimensional to a defense covering an area. Knowing Chestnut or Johnson will smash up the middle is one dimensional. The young Titans staff is lauded for intellect so they won't be fooled in being predictable but how does this play out then? There are definitely carries not obvious initially to be had by someone
Pollard is the (somewhat) big money guy. That's not meaningless with a newish GM and is a point of contention for Tyjae fans. How much does that matter?
Spears was as exciting as anyone and as fast as anyone when he ran outside. He struggled to run between the tackles showing zero vision. He didn't struggle with this in college and the Titans line was terrible. There's limited hope. (More on this)
Pollard and Spears have been called similar or even identical by many this off-season. There IS a limit to the bullying tough smashing runs they're capable of. Where that line is drawn is a big Q for FF projections as is if Spears is allowed to steal the role of the lion's share of work.
The coaching change should bring more passes to the RBs and less grinding but to what degree?
Hassan Haskins hasn't shown any vision and very little burst. He's looked more like the NFL game is too much for him than that one day he'll succeed. His arrest last year for choking his girlfriend had settlement and charges dropped discussions that the public hasn't been privy too. The Titans put him on IR and notice there's been zero "is he healed up? Done w PT?" articles. They're an extremely professional organization. Bud's son is a lawyer for the league. His daughter is the active owner. All I keep saying is they surely know how to handle this. Some have him with a chance in camp. I do not. I've got him cut with the org having zero egg on their face managing this scenario very well.
Julius Chestnut has been a camp darling twice. A fun who's that guy from that tiny school discussion has led to "ooh he's pretty good" in typical UDFA fashion. He's made the team twice. He was to spell Henry but hurt his ACL. He's a tough runner that can eventually show some speed when he smashes thru. He doesn't have notable hands. His highlights are worth searching on Twitter and Google. He's running against first team Ds in preseason. Henry wasn't in preseason. He's everything ya want on special teams.
Dylan Johnson is supposedly another tough runner and someone a lot of draft folks had as a UDFA to surprise.
I've got the Titans with an open opportunity for a third and 2, 4th and 1, goal line role for someone to grab in camp. Others do not. I've got this as a good home run swing for FF. Most do not.
Jabari Small is smallish and electric. He is probably a camp body with Pollard and Spears elite in any role he could fill. The Titans are changing up the return game like anyone but with a bit extra because they haven't been great. Maybe he can find a role as a returner.
The Titans offensive staff comes from Bengals and Jags. I don't see a comparable Mixon or Etienne on the roster. No idea how much influence Daddy Callahan will have but I don't see Browns backs either.
Knowing Pollard or Spears will catch or run wide is one dimensional to a defense covering an area. Knowing Chestnut or Johnson will smash up the middle is one dimensional. The young Titans staff is lauded for intellect so they won't be fooled in being predictable but how does this play out then? There are definitely carries not obvious initially to be had by someone