Titans 2020 training camp preview: What to expect from special teams

Taking a closer look at the Titans’ special teams ahead of training camp.

Punt returner

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Best options: Kalif Raymond, Cameron Batson, Adam Humphries, Rashard Davis, Adoree’ Jackson

The Titans struggled to find a spark in the return game for much of last season, but ultimately finished with 7.7 yards per punt return, tied for the 12th-best in the NFL.

Of the five players who returned punts for the Titans, four of them are still on the team in wide receivers Adam Humphries, Kalif Raymond and Rashard Davis, and cornerback Adoree’ Jackson.

After both Jackson and Humphries were forced to miss games due to injury in 2019, the Titans would be wise to not use them in this area — and that’s especially true for Jackson, who is vital to the defense’s success in 2020.

Raymond was the real game-changer for Tennessee in the punt return game, as the Holy Cross product averaged 11.3 yards per return, albeit in limited opportunities.

He should be viewed as the team’s No. 1 option going into 2020, but he’ll likely face competition for the role from fellow wideout and returner, Cameron Batson, who missed the entire 2019 campaign.