Tony Pollard, the Tennessee Titans’ veteran running back, is now an obvious trade candidate, and our Seattle Seahawks are on the list of teams to keep an eye on. ESPN’s Adam Schefter laid it all out: the Titans are staring down an 0-3 record and look like they’re headed straight for the bottom of the NFL standings this season. This team is set to be a full-blown seller at the trade deadline, and Pollard is one of the biggest names on the block.
Why Tennessee Is Blowing It Up
It’s a rough scene in Tennessee. Their offense, led by QB Cam Ward, hasn’t looked great, and the defense isn’t showing much promise either. When a team is 0-3 and trending downward, moves have to be made. Schefter pointed to two big reasons Pollard is an absolute no-brainer for a trade: their terrible record and his contract situation. “Tony Pollard fits the profile of somebody who could be dealt before the trade deadline,” Schefter said. “A team that’s not winning, with a player in the last year of his contract… if there’s a team that needs running back help, Pollard might be the first call.” Pollard is 29 years old, a seasoned veteran with plenty of experience, and he’s in the final year of a three-year, $21,750,000 deal. He’ll be a free agent when this season wraps up, and the Titans aren’t going to get anything in return if he walks. Trading him at the mid-season mark just makes total sense for them, especially since they’ve got Tyjae Spears and Nicholas Singleton who can step up as their top backs.
Could Tony Pollard Be Headed To The Emerald City?
This is where it gets interesting for us. Teams are always looking for help at running back, especially as injuries pile up through the Fall. While the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings are also mentioned as teams to watch, the Seattle Seahawks are explicitly named as one of the squads who could come calling for Pollard. Imagine that veteran experience and skill set joining the Emerald City, bringing some serious juice to our offense. We’re talking about a player who’s likely readily available, a proven commodity, and exactly the kind of mid-season addition that can make a real difference.
The NFL trade deadline is next month, and you can bet our front office, and Coach Mike Macdonald and OC Brian Fleury, will be keeping a close eye on situations like this. A player like Pollard, with his contract situation and the Titans’ trajectory, is as obvious a trade target as you can find. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and see if the Seahawks make a move for some serious RB help. The season is still young, and there’s a lot to look forward to!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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