NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over the last eight years, opposing defenses knew exactly what to expect when they faced the Tennessee Titans. It was a given that Tennessee was going to attempt to run the ball relentlessly with perennial Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry leading the way.
Henry moved on to the Baltimore Ravens via free agency in March, and the Titans are planning to deploy second-year running back Tyjae Spears and free agent acquisition Tony Pollard as a one-two punch to carry the load.
Neither Spears (5-foot-11, 195 pounds) nor Pollard (6-0, 215) are imposing figures like the 6-2, 247-pound Henry, but they're agile enough to be impact players in both the passing and rushing attack.