4. Tyler Byrd, WR
Finally, Tyler Byrd got some touches this season when the Vols hosted UMass last week. Byrd hauled in two passes for 21 yards and a score and took a reverse 15 yards on a carry as well.
That’s still not enough for the electric sophomore, but it was a start. Now he needs more in a pivotal match-up against Georgia.
The Vols need to get Tyler Byrd involved more on offense, and he has a lot to prove in this game to show why he deserves more playing time. Byrd’s talent is absolutely there; now it’s just time for him to actually be used.
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One of Jones biggest problems is that he plays mind games with his players with regard to playing time. Call it an inferiority complex, he has to show people whose in charge. Case in point Bituli. A tackling machine but held out because of mental mistakes. Really? Jones, you’ve had two years to coach him up. You can’t be afraid to play 2-3 string players; that’s what has gotten you in trouble (Hurd is a great example).