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The Tennessee Titans selected Tyjae Spears in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft. In his rookie outing, Spears carried the ball 100 times for 453 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught 52 passes for 385 yards and an additional touchdown. Finally, he attempted 13 kick returns as a rookie for 270 yards.
In 2024, Spears appeared in just 12 games, missing the rest with injury, so his stats were down in 2024.
As with most players who have a sophomore slump, the goal is not to let that slump be the end of your career. The goal is to learn from that slump so that it doesn't happen again.
For Spears, he has an opportunity to take advantage of in year three. The offensive line has been upgraded, there's a new quarterback in town, and the circumstances for a bounce-back couldn't be better, says Jared Dubin of CBS Sports.
A more equal split of carries will only continue if Spears shows he can carry his weight. Otherwise, the bulk of it will fall to Tony Pollard once again, unless Kalel Mullings gets his bearings in the NFL quickly enough to make an impact.
The Titans desperately need everyone on their roster to perform at the top of their game in 2025. They don't need to try and replicate the Washington Commanders' 2024 season under Jayden Daniels, as much as some think they will attempt that.
What the Titans need to do is focus on the talents of the roster in front of them and create a scheme that focuses on the strengths of this team. Spears can do that if he simply plays like he knows how.
As a running back, receiver, or return man, Spears is the kind of guy you want on your side.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans' Tyjae Spears looking to bounce back from sophomore slump
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In 2024, Spears appeared in just 12 games, missing the rest with injury, so his stats were down in 2024.
As with most players who have a sophomore slump, the goal is not to let that slump be the end of your career. The goal is to learn from that slump so that it doesn't happen again.
For Spears, he has an opportunity to take advantage of in year three. The offensive line has been upgraded, there's a new quarterback in town, and the circumstances for a bounce-back couldn't be better, says Jared Dubin of CBS Sports.
A more equal split of carries will only continue if Spears shows he can carry his weight. Otherwise, the bulk of it will fall to Tony Pollard once again, unless Kalel Mullings gets his bearings in the NFL quickly enough to make an impact.
The Titans desperately need everyone on their roster to perform at the top of their game in 2025. They don't need to try and replicate the Washington Commanders' 2024 season under Jayden Daniels, as much as some think they will attempt that.
What the Titans need to do is focus on the talents of the roster in front of them and create a scheme that focuses on the strengths of this team. Spears can do that if he simply plays like he knows how.
As a running back, receiver, or return man, Spears is the kind of guy you want on your side.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans' Tyjae Spears looking to bounce back from sophomore slump
Continue reading...