Titans News: Titans RB Tyjae Spears pegged as early breakout candidate for 2024

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After a sensational rookie season, Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears is being pegged as an early breakout candidate for 2024. In an article written by Pro Football Focus’ Jonathon Macri that picks one breakout candidate for each team, Spears was the choice for Tennessee. Derrick Henry’s time in Tennessee appears to be over. This comes at a good time for Spears, who shined in limited action as a rookie, which includes a 76.8 PFF offensive grade (18th), 74.6 PFF receiving grade (eighth) and 77.3 PFF rushing grade (26th). Depending on what the team does to address the position, Spears could emerge as more than just a receiving down back and earn more carries based on his strong play in Year 1. He managed double-digit carries just once in 2023, racking up 74 rushing yards on 16 attempts for a strong 72.4 rushing grade. Spears was electric during his rookie campaign as both a runner and receiver and finished with 838 yards from scrimmage, which was 10th among all first-year players and fourth among rookie running backs. Making that total more impressive is the fact that he had to share work with Derrick Henry, and both backs were working behind a putrid offensive line. No matter what happens with Henry, Spears has earned himself a bigger role in 2024. And, if the Titans can improve the offensive line in front of him, the Tulane product will be primed for a big year in his second season. Jags coach Nick Holz 'a top candidate' for Titans OC jobMike Vrabel on track to not land a head coach job in 2024Titans' Brian Callahan is a believer in Will LevisTitans' Brian Callahan on Derrick Henry returning: 'I would never say no'Photos from Titans HC Brian Callahan's introductory press conference Email Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Titans Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning An error has occured Please re-enter your email address. Thanks for signing up! You'll now receive the top Titans Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

Source: https://titanswire.usatoday.com/2024/01 ... date-2024/