With rookies set to report to Tennessee Titans training camp in less than two weeks, the focus in Nashville is shifting fast toward the battles that will shape the roster. The Titans have upgraded in a number of spots, and there should be plenty of competition to sort through. But the bigger question hanging over the season is whether the veterans the team is leaning on can actually deliver.
That’s where Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton comes in. After looking across all 32 teams, he named one potential bust for each franchise, and his pick for Tennessee raised a few eyebrows: RB Tyjae Spears.
Robert Saleh has already described Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears as the "bell cows" of the offense, but Spears still has to prove he can handle that kind of volume. Through three seasons, he has missed nine games, and his rushing production has dipped a little each year. His pass-catching ability gives him a path to a three-down role, but he hasn’t fully turned those chances into consistent production.
The Titans also used a fifth-round pick on Nicholas Singleton in this year’s draft. He isn’t expected to be a major piece right away, but the 6'0", 219-pound back brings a downhill style that fits alongside Pollard better than Spears does.
Spears has flashed big-play ability when healthy, but injuries have gotten in the way again for a second straight season. And with Singleton now in the mix, his workload could shrink if the rookie settles in and earns more trust as the year goes on. That makes this one of the more interesting position battles to follow throughout the season.
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