SAN FRANCISCO – Tyjae Spears is back in the Super Bowl city, with his dad.
It's become an annual tradition for the father and son, one the Titans running back treasures.
"That man gave me life, he gave me everything," Spears said of his father, Margene. "He is the reason I am standing in front of you. If it wasn't for his discipline, his structure, I probably wouldn't be standing in front of you. So, hat's off to him. This is the least I can do."
Spears and his father went to Super Bowl LVIII a few years ago in Las Vegas. A year ago, the two were together during the week in their hometown of New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, although only Margene went to the game. On Sunday, Tyjae and his dad will be in the stands together again for Super Bowl LX, when the Patriots face the Seahawks.
NFL players get access to Super Bowl tickets, with all players allowed to purchase at least two tickets to the game, according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Spears takes his dad.
"You really can't repay him," said Spears, his father by his side. "Just the joy, seeing him here and spending time with him, catching up, that's the least I can do."
One day, Spears hopes to play in the game, of course.
He'll think about that again on Sunday when he's in the stands at Levi's Stadium.
"Of course, when you are watching (the Super Bowl) you are like: 'I can't wait until I'm out there, I can't wait until I get that opportunity to shine," Spears said. "So, of course, soaking it all in, taking it all in and being blessed and in the moment, like 'I can go to a Super Bowl.'
"It is amazing because you used to see it on TV all the time when you are young, and now you are actually here and one day with hopes of being here on the field, playing in it."
A third-round pick of the Titans in the 2023 NFL Draft, Spears stopped by Radio Row here on Friday and chatted with a few outlets.
Spears said he was asked about the changes in Tennessee, including the hiring of new head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.
"I met the head coach on Thursday," Spears said of Saleh, "and the OC, I met him at the combine. It was a cool experience, them asking me questions and answering questions for them."
Spears said he's optimistic about future in Tennessee, because of the changes, and the mindset among the players, even after consecutive 3-14 seasons.
"I feel like we are on the come up," Spears said of the Titans. "I feel like something great is going to come from all of this, especially the trouble we've had the last three years. I feel like this year is going to be great for us.
"Just the accountability piece we take as a team. We know we have to be better as players. The coaches are going to do their thing, but we have to stand up and be accountable for our actions as well. And I feel like we are going to do that."
Spears plans to work hard to do his part.
After missing the first four games of the season after suffering an ankle sprain in the preseason, Spears finished the year with 283 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and 45 catches for 264 yards.
Spears said he feels more comfortable each year. He wants to be even better in 2026.
"I feel like I faced some adversity the first four weeks, and I was just trying to get my groove back," Spears said. "I feel like I did some great things and have some great things to build on for this upcoming season. I did like how the season went for me.
"Do you always want more? Of course, I am human. But I feel like it went great."
