Tenn Truth
Fansided

Tennessee Titans: 2017 Offensive Projections

By Zach Ragan

Dec 18, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hands off to running back DeMarco Murray (29) during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hands off to running back DeMarco Murray (29) during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 9
Next
Tennessee Titans
Dec 24, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NFL Football game Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

DeMarco Murray — Running Back

  • Rushing yards: 1,180
  • Rushing touchdowns: 8
  • Receiving yards: 350
  • Receiving touchdowns: 2

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey has consistently reiterated this off-season that DeMarco Murray is the team’s “workhorse”.

I definitely believe him and think that will be the case in 2017, but I’d still expect a slight drop in his carries.

It just makes sense.

Derrick Henry is an extremely capable running back. There’s no point in putting a huge load on Murray — especially when the Titans are expected to be a playoff team.

Tennessee has one of the best running games in the league, so I think Murray will have another solid season, but he might not have quite as many yards as he did in 2016.

Home/Tennessee Titans