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Following a disappointing end to the 2017 campaign with a disappointing 35-14 loss to the New England Patriots, it could lead to some major changes.
One of those could see a change in the backfield with the Titans possibly turn to Derrick Henry becoming the primary ball carrier. However, former Pro Bowler DeMarco Murray still strongly believes that he can produce at a high level, according to Jim Wyatt of TitansOnline.com.
Later, Murray was asked whether he can continue to be a top-end, feature back in the NFL following a season when his numbers dipped from the previous year, in part because of nagging injuries. Murray replied: “Definitely.”
“I am very confident in myself and I am excited,” Murray said. “I am excited about the future, and my future. I know what kind of player I am.”
Murray is coming off a season where he had a noticeable decline in his production posting a career-low 659 rushing yards on just 3.6 yards per carry in 15 games played. He rushed for more than 100 yards once while failing to break 70 yards in every other game. His season was cut short due to a torn MCL in his right knee that he suffered in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams.
The 29-year-old had pushed to get back on the field for the playoffs but was unable to practice through injury. In his absence, Henry carried the workload in the running game rushing for a career-high 156 yards on 23 carries and a touchdown in the comeback wildcard round win over the Kansas City Chiefs. There had been some hope that he could have made his return for the AFC Championship game had the Titans got past the New England.
Murray is just a year removed from a bounce-back campaign where he rushed for 1,287 yards with nine touchdowns along with catches for 377 receiving yards and three touchdowns. It marked the second-highest rushing yard total of his career while finishing third in the league.
However, the team could be in the position this upcoming offseason to make a decision on their backfield situation given Henry's continued improvement. Murray has two more seasons remaining on his four-year, $25.2 million deal that will pay him a combined $13 million.
