Mouths to feed on offense

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  1. PRAY IV M3RCY

    PRAY IV M3RCY Pro Bowler

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    The Titans are in uncharted territory with so many weapons on offense. For the first time in a long time we don't have any glaring weaknesses on offense. Yet we have many guys that will demand touches. Not because they will be asking for the ball but because they will actually be good enough to warrant getting their share of touches.

    Mariota- Our franchise QB has been good enough to carry our entire offense if given the chance. Is Mularkey finally going to allow Mariota to keep up with the rest of the top QBs in passing attempts?

    Murray- a top teir every down back is going to expect to get the workload he is use to. But is that going to happen with the new weapons in the passing game?

    Henry-patiently waiting to take over Murray's spot, and continues to take advantage of the limited amount of snaps given. But with a likely change in offensive scheme is he going to get his share of carries?

    Mathews - the best receiver we had last year. He should feel like the top dog in the passing game but is he going to get the ball as much as he did last year? Will he be fighting for playing time against Decker and Taylor?

    Davis-being drafted 5th overall and with high expectations I'm sure he wants every opportunity to prove his worth.

    Decker-feeling healthy again I'm sure he wants to prove he is the same receiver he was a few years ago. But is he going to get the same amount of reps he is use to as a WR2?

    Taylor-designated as a slot specialist his dynamic skill set sets him apart from the other receivers. In order to take advantage of that the offense would have to drastically change it's personnel from last year. More 3-4 wr sets. Is Mularkey willing to do that?

    Walker-one of the best TEs in the league is going to expect to be treated like one. Continuing to be a primary target for Mariota

    Smith-wants to prove his worth as the successor to Walker. He is a guy that tries to make the most out of every opportunity. How is he going to get his touches if we run less 2TE sets?

    Mularkey has everything he needs to take our offense and make it elite. No excuses this year. He has to figure out how to get the most out of all of these guys. But how is he going to accomplish that?
     
    #1 PRAY IV M3RCY, Jul 14, 2017
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  4. Scarecrow

    Scarecrow All-Pro

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    Too many?
     
    #2 Scarecrow, Jul 14, 2017
  7. PRAY IV M3RCY

    PRAY IV M3RCY Pro Bowler

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    I changed the title. Having too many weapons doesn't exist lol
     
    #3 PRAY IV M3RCY, Jul 15, 2017
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  10. rekirts

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    Henry is the biggest 'problem'. I really think the rookies are being super overrated. I think davis will get his fair share probably 600-700 yards but the rest I'm not expecting anything from.

    Mularky has enough excuses. yall are expecting the rooks to contribute too quickly imo.
     
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  13. Fry

    Fry Welcome to the land of tomorrow!

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    If Henry can't block or run a screen route he's going to play just as much as he did last year.

    If Corey Davis gets fewer than 700 yards I'm going to be super disappointed.
     
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  16. Titansman1

    Titansman1 Time To Start Crushing!

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    I dont expect the rookies to come out of the gates expecting to be primary targets. It usually takes wide receivers a year to get their footing and by the second year you really know what you've got. Davis should get a decent amount of action but we have the luxury of letting the rookies progress without throwing them into the fire heavily before they are truly ready.

    Smith will be worked into the mix and cultivated but Delanie will still be the man as far our TE's are concerned. Were built to run the ball so we'll still be a run heavy offense but with all of the weapons the run should help open up some explosive passing opportunities. We should be fun to watch on offence this year!
     
    #6 Titansman1, Jul 15, 2017
  19. ICBW

    ICBW MILF Hunter

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    winning changes everything. if we reach the playoffs at 10-6 no one will care if CD had less than 1k yards or if Derrick Henry didn't get as many snaps as projected. Nobody will care if Delanie and Rishard have career lows in receiving yards because people on focus on stats when they're losing.

    The Titans have been losing for so many years and have had so many mediocre QBs now that we forgot good passing teams get the ball to whoever is open, not force it to the #1 option all the time.

    As far as im concerned. Derrick Henry had 600+ carries in 3 years and over half of them came in his junior season. Im sure the coaches understand that and they will continue to ease him into the league considering he's currently behind a pro-bowler. If anything this is lengthening his career.
     
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  22. Big TT

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  25. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    We do have a lot of mouths to feed, but like you said that's a good problem to have.

    I expect us to pass a little more often than last year so I think it all works out for everyone.
     
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  28. HurrayTitans!

    HurrayTitans! Useless trivia knowledge champion

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    If any of these guys complain about not being a bigger part but the team is still winning, then they can go somewhere else.

    I know this is probably bad advice, buts it's mularkeys job to find ways to spread the ball around but everything should be to the goal of winning not making any player happy.

    The easiest 2 to solve currently is Henry and Smith. They both have a starter in front of them, just be patient.
     
    #10 HurrayTitans!, Jul 15, 2017
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