Did the titans sign Pollard basically as a blocking back because they don’t trust Spears n that role

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by 14u2ponder, Mar 14, 2024.

  1. 14u2ponder

    14u2ponder Starter

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    In which case, the whole idea that Pollard being a less transparent player in the backfield is a bit of a fallacy.

    That is: they know that Pollard is a better blocker and so he will be in that role. And perhaps they don’t want to give spears 200 snaps a season.

    I just don’t really know why they decided to sign pollard as I am really interested to see how Spears can do with an increased work load next year.
     
  2. DoubleBlue

    DoubleBlue Highly Respected Poster

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    This is all I could think of reading that thread title.

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    But to get to your question; I have to believe it's due to the fact our offense is going to look a lot different and that they want 2 running backs that are serious receiving threats maybe
     
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  3. 14u2ponder

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    I read somewhere that pollard was rated as the second best blocking back in the league in 2022.
     
  4. DaCost

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    Where is this Spears is bad at pass protection coming from??

    For me that's his best trait and is excellent at it.

    Stats also said he was great at it.
     
  5. HurrayTitans!

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    200 snaps would be a lower workload than he had with Henry.
    If that’s was ever the thought, they don’t have spears as any part of the future.

    he had 558 snaps last year and 152 touches between runs and catches.
    I expect to see spears slightly higher than the 53% of offensive snaps from last year, maybe closer to 60%.
     
  6. TexasTitanFan

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    1: Team adds WR and RB because they are good blockers. GoTitans complains we should add guys that can actually run and catch.

    2: Team adds guys that can actually run and catch. GoTitans thread about blocking on day 2 of FA.

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    So many words in this thread heading
    Not a big epic novel fan
     
  8. 14u2ponder

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    I guess I meant touches (or more specifically) runs.
     
  9. The Hammer

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    That's impressive because rookies usually suck at that
     
  10. 14u2ponder

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    I don’t see how he was so great at it. The titans were the worst at pass protection.

    he was not good.
     
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