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Lane Mills· Aug 22, 2026

Mills expects Calvin Ridley to open the season as the Titans' third receiver behind Wan'Dale Robinson and Carnell Tate, but believes Elic Ayomanor will ascend into that starting role by year's end. He also predicts Tyjae Spears will take over the lead running back job from Tony Pollard.

“Ayomanor is tracking to ascend into that role by the end of the year.”

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Carnell Tate · 2026 season

8 calls from 7 pundits between 1 and 3. Lane Mills said 2. the room's median is 1. not settled yet

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