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Posted on July 8, 2019
With 20 years in the books, we
celebrate Titans past and present.
Big Contribution, Little Talk
Superlative given to a player
that played a critical role during their time as a Titan, but might not receive
exposure for their work. Whether their play lead other teammates to success or
performed a job that has to be done, these players did what was asked of them
and then some.
- Ahmard Hall – Hall played a pivotal role in the Titans running game from
2006-2011. The Titans ranked in the Top 10 for team rushing in Hall’s
first four years with the team. Paving the way for Chris Johnson during
his last four years in Nashville, Hall had a big hand when Johnson hit the
2,000 yard rushing milestone in 2009. Hall also contributed on special
teams.
- Craig Stevens – During his eight seasons with Tennessee, you rarely heard
Stevens’ name called. That was a good thing. The reliable tight end was an
excellent blocker, helping with a rushing attack that ranked in the Top 10
in the league during his first two seasons with the Titans. Along with his
contributions on offense, Stevens was a fixture on the special teams unit.
- Neil O’Donnell – Everybody remembers the magical 1999 season that lead to an
appearance in Super Bowl XXXIV. What some might forget is the impact that
O’Donnell had at the beginning of that season. Starting the next five
games after McNair went down with an injury in Week 1, O’Donnell completed
104 of 172 pass attempts for 1,209 yards and tossed eight touchdowns. The
Titans went 4-1 in that five game stretch.
- Karl Klug – Drafted in the 5th
round of the 2011 NFL Draft, Klug made an immediate impact with the
Titans. As a rookie, Klug recorded seven sacks, which lead all other
rookie defensive tackles. His production continued throughout his seven
years with the Titans, as he finished his career with 21.5 sacks, 30
tackles for loss, and 5 forced fumbles. Klug’s athleticism allowed him to play
on several of the special team units.
