With [Chris] Carr leading the way, the Titans are ranked first in average return (27.3) and average drive start (31-yard line). Carr is second in kickoff return average (29.6) behind New England's Ellis Hobbs (30.3).
"Obviously even as No. 1 we should always try and get better and never be satisfied,'' said Carr, in his first season with the Titans after three with the Oakland Raiders. "But I think sometimes if you look at statistics, it at least shows you, 'Hey, we're doing pretty good,' and it gives you confidence. … When those guys are blocking as hard as they are for me, then they know it is paying off to be among the league leaders.''
Carr has elevated a kickoff return team that ranked 27th last season with 21.1 yards per return. He's having the best season of his career — he averaged 24.1 on kickoff returns in Oakland. Returning punts, Carr is ranked 12th with a 10.0 average.
Who would think that without Pacman Jones that the Titans would lead the league in kick returns? I never really thought much of Chris Carr when we signed him but he's done an admirable job as our return guy. He's not that great on punts but having drives start around the 30 is always a major plus. I think a major reason our offense struggled (besides Vince Young and Norm Chow) was that we always had to drive so far down the field.
This year, the start position is better, the offense is better. A coincidence? That's for you decide.
Titans are No. 1 at Kick Returns [The Tennessean]
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