NASHVILLE — Remember the votes of confidence Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks received from his teammates and first-year coach Brian Callahan over the last couple of weeks?
Reporters were quick to spot a significant change in the former first-round pick's role. Treylon Burks was seen practicing as a gunner on special teams, a position that may not be glamorous but is crucial for kickoffs and punts. These players specialize in swiftly running down the sideline, aiming to tackle the kick or punt returner.
It's uncommon for a team to have the 18th overall pick of the 2022 draft working as a gunner. Burks hasn't met the team's expectations. Injuries have been a recurring issue for him, causing him to miss six games in 2022 and another six games in 2023 due to a knee injury and, later, a concussion. As a result, his performance has suffered, with only 16 catches for 221 yards.
“The gunner thing is something I think he’s very capable of doing," Callahan said. "There might be some more roles for him in the other phases as well, but anytime you’re not a full-time starter, you’re going to have to contribute somewhere on gameday. And I think Trey’s attitude and approach to special teams has been fantastic.”
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