Titans Must Draft Handcuff for Shonn Greene Following Chris Johnson’s Release

April 5, 2014   ·   Sean O'Donnell   ·   Jump to comments

Now that Chris Johnson has been released by the Tennessee Titans, the team's running back corps is rather thin.
At this time, between-the-tackles back Shonn Greene is the Titans' best option going forward. That's not exactly comforting.
Last season—Greene's first in Tennessee—the back rushed 77 times for 295 yards, with an average of 3.8 yards per carry, and four touchdowns.
Having averaged less than 4.0 yards per carry since 2011, Greene is not the game-breaking threat who the Titans need.
Yes, he can still produce in a complementary role as a chain-moving, goal-line back; however, he desperately needs a speedy, change-of-pace option in the backfield.
Remember the "Smash and Dash" days of LenDale White and Johnson? Well, the Titans need to go retro and bring it back.
With Jackie Battle and Leon Washington as the only other two true running backs on the Titans' roster, and Dexter McCluster figuring to share responsibilities at wide receive...

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