I don't hate it, but yea, surprise this seems like a priority. I'll pass judgment until we see the dollars and cents. I'm with you that it seems like RBs would be bargain bin items.
That said, I do like Pollard above the others and offers something very similar to what Cally had with Mixon.
Good 1-2 punch with Spears without being stupid predictable like we've been with DH.
This signing says we are going with a more pass-heavy offense and getting the RBs involved in that too. Look at the usage for Pollard in receptions the past few years and it’s almost double what Henry was putting up. Would have liked to see Henry finish his career here, but that apparently was not the plan.
This is a brilliant signing. No more telegraphing our offense like we did when Henry would come in.
Pollard is a stud as a change of pace back.
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I don’t really get the people that want Henry back, and this is coming from someone who absolutely loves the guy.
Henry would never want to be just a 50/50 share the carries guy, and he doesn’t fit the offense that we are going to run. I would much rather have a few guys like spears (which we got in pollard) that can be a threat in the receiving game (and no I’m not talking about screens). I think Spears is going to have a great year, and Pollard is a solid guy to pair with him and just do it by committee rather than saying “here Henry, carry it 20 times”. Thats not our team anymore, and I’m glad. That offense was horrible to watch (I blame coaching , not Henry)
Henry would never want to be just a 50/50 share the carries guy, and he doesn’t fit the offense that we are going to run. I would much rather have a few guys like spears (which we got in pollard) that can be a threat in the receiving game (and no I’m not talking about screens). I think Spears is going to have a great year, and Pollard is a solid guy to pair with him and just do it by committee rather than saying “here Henry, carry it 20 times”. Thats not our team anymore, and I’m glad. That offense was horrible to watch (I blame coaching , not Henry)
Why do we need a big name running back? Why not just have it done by committee in an offense that’s going to be more pass heavy.
You don’t need a big name RB but when you have the best, seems like you should keep him.
I don't hate the Pollard signing, but I think we overpaid him. 3 years $24 million seems a bit high for a complementary RB. But, being the Titans, we will likely have to overpay to get guys to come here.
I do think Dallas misused him at times. He's great out of the backfield, catching passes. But running between the tackles and getting tough yards really isn't his game. So I wouldn't base your opinion too much off of his stats from the last few years.
I do think Dallas misused him at times. He's great out of the backfield, catching passes. But running between the tackles and getting tough yards really isn't his game. So I wouldn't base your opinion too much off of his stats from the last few years.
I get the fit but until I see the contract I'm
Yeah this wasn't a great pickup. C- in my book
Yeah this wasn't a great pickup. C- in my book
And it's an overpay. What a terrible start to free agency for us.
It's an F. We could have gotten more production for cheaper in the draft or spent 2 million more per year on someone legit. Instead we overpaid for mid. Stupid.
Pollard top 5 in yards after contact all 5 years of his career. Consecutive 1,000 yard seasons. Not sure why anyone is upset about this. Pollard and Spears together could be electric.
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He’s not the best though. Not anymore, nor would he be with this line that we’ll have. We are a passing team now, and Henry isn’t what you want as a rb in that style of offense.
That’s a fast backfield of Pollard + Spears - love it!
Not sure if used the same way (seem like similair styles) or if that means Henry is now gone? It would make for a much faster offense if so.
Interesting move , doesn’t make sense unless Titans are still going for it (not starting over until new stadium is ready) …
Not sure if used the same way (seem like similair styles) or if that means Henry is now gone? It would make for a much faster offense if so.
Interesting move , doesn’t make sense unless Titans are still going for it (not starting over until new stadium is ready) …
I’m looking forward to it. Like a few have said, gone are the days where teams will know exactly what we are doing based on who is in the backfield on that play.
You don’t have to have some stud rb that you rely on to get 3-4 yards on first down running. We’ll use the passing game to get those kind of plays. A dump off to spears is just as good as a 4 yard run
That is a FA worth being excited about.
Fix the OL.
