Analyzing the Tennessee Titans' 6 options at punt returner
By Justin Melo
Four different players returned punts for the Tennessee Titans in 2023. They were an inconsistent unit on special teams. Head coach Mike Vrabel fired special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman in early December. All in all, the Titans averaged a 26th-ranked 7.9 yards per punt return.
New head coach Brian Callahan initially had difficulty filling his special teams coordinator vacancy. Eventually, Colt Anderson, who Callahan knew from their shared days together with the Cincinnati Bengals, was appointed. A former NFL defensive back, this is Anderson's first time as a coordinator after being an assistant for the previous four seasons (2020-23).
The Titans may have a new primary punt returner this season. Through Friday's training camp practice, they've auditioned six different players at that position, per Turron Davenport. Defensive back Eric Garror, and wide receivers Mason Kinsey, Kearis Jackson, Kyle Philips, Jha'Quan Jackson, and Sam Schnee are those players.
The Titans need to be better on special teams this season. Let's analyze all six contenders and their chances of winning the job.