Ex-Pro Bowler weighs in on Tennessee Titans' Tony Pollard

With all of the questions facing the Tennessee Titans heading into training camp, running back is not one of them.

The Titans’ rushing attack was one of the most consistent facets of their game in 2024, and should be better this season with a better offensive line and, hopefully, more consistent quarterback play with Cam Ward. Both Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears were solid and did their best to keep the offense afloat last season, and are looking for more production in 2025.

Pollard was a bright spot on offense in 2024, coming in as a free agent and rushing for over 1,000 yards. Sure, he wasn’t Derrick Henry, but he did produce in less-than-ideal conditions.

But how does Pollard stand up against his peers? Former Pro Bowl running back Maurice Jones-Drew of NFL.com broke down the starters across the league and came up with his running back rankings.

Rank 23 – Tony Pollard

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Pollard was a bright spot last season for a Titans offense that seriously sputtered, recording his third consecutive 1,000-yard rushing campaign. The veteran running back should again get ample opportunity to pound the rock under Brian Callahan, helping No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward settle in at quarterback.

With the improvements made to the offensive line, Pollard could be in line for a more productive season in 2025. He looked healthy during OTAs and minicamp, and looked more explosive than he did in 2024. One thing that is worth keeping an eye on is his usage. Head coach Brian Callahan has spoken about keeping the running backs healthy and creating a more balanced workload between Pollard and Spears this season.

Both Pollard and Spears battled some nagging injuries last season, and a more balanced approach could allow for more sustained production throughout the season. Another potential benefit could be the addition of rookie Kalel Mullings, who appears poised to take over the short-yardage carries.

Mullings is a bruiser, and the former linebacker can help save Pollard (or Spears) from taking a pounding with short-yardage carries.

Coming in at No. 23 to start the season is a fair assessment entering training camp with all of the unknowns existing on the Titans’ offense. If everything falls into place as expected, Pollard surpassing 1,000 yards for a fourth consecutive season should be well within reach, and he should easily outperform this ranking.

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Ex-Pro Bowler weighs in on Tennessee Titans’ Tony Pollard

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