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Kendall Wright Adds 12lbs in Offseason

By Andrew Fortuna

Oct 25, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans receiver Kendall Wright (13) scores on a reception while defended by Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen (37) during the first half against at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans receiver Kendall Wright (13) scores on a reception while defended by Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen (37) during the first half against at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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2016 seems a make or break year for wide receiver Kendall Wright and the Titans. And Wright seems to be noticing. The 190 pound speedy receiver has added nearly 12 pounds to his frame in the off-season.

“I was disappointed,’’ Wright said. “I’ve had injuries that I couldn’t play through. It was disappointing that I couldn’t be out there and do anything. My goal is to get healthy and stronger and be ready to come back next year.”

Wright is arguably still the No.1 option for the Titans on a receiving core filled with many questions. While Wright does not posses the height of the prototypical No.1 receiver, his addition of height combined with his speed could be deadly.

Separation / Withstanding Contact: Wright has done a nice job over his career separating from corners and withstanding brutal hits, although at 5’10” he it takes time and effort to get away at times. The added weight will help and could give an him extra boost.

Injury: Wright played in only 10 games in 2015 after battling knee and rib injuries. The receiver has proven to be durable, only missing two games through his first three years. The worry with small receivers is the risk of takings big hits from linebackers and safeties. His added weight will only help his durability as he heads into his sixth season.

Wright had his best year in 2013, as he hauled in 94 catches for 1,079 yards. Free agent receiver Rishard Matthews was signed in the off-season to be Wright’s running mate as they almost mirror each other in size and quickness. Both Wright and Matthews play big for their size, something the Titans need from a relatively small receiving core.

Wright expressed his distaste of loosing, which ultimately can turn out to be the greatest motivator.

“I have been losing since I came into the NFL. We have won some games, but the main thing is to win, and for me is to get healthy so I can go out there and perform at a high level,’’ Wright said.

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