The Top Ten Best Tennessee Titans Draft Picks of the Decade
by Jimmy on Dec 10, 2009 12:00 PM CST
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With the decade coming to an end in a few weeks, we here at MCM decided it would be a good time to do a top 10 list or two- because who doesn't love a top 10 list?
Today we start with the top 10 draft picks of the decade. Here is how this list was compiled- August, gramsey and I all came up with our own list. They sent their lists to me, actually shared it with me via google docs (which are awesome), and I averaged the three lists together to come up with what I am posting here. After the jump I have added a link that lists all of the picks the Titans made in the decade.
So without further adieu I present the top 10 draft picks of the decade:
1. Cortland Finnegan, CB, Samford (2006, Round 7, pick #215 overall)
Obviously this pick came down to Finny and Chris Johnson, but when you look at the fact that the Titans were able to draft and franchise corner, or as gramsey puts it "The best corner to ever wear Titan blue, and that includes Samari Rolle," in the seventh round, Finnegan gets the nod.
2. Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina (2008, Round 1, pick #24 overall)
He is the best running back in the league. ‘Nuff said.
3. Keith Bulluck, LB, Syracuse (2000, Round 1, pick #30 overall)
You obviously expect big things out of every first round pick, and KBull has provided those big things and so much more. He has been the heart and soul of this defense for a long time. Interesting story on this pick is that the Titans had planned on taking Deon Grant here because they never dreamed Bulluck would fall to them. Looks like they ended up on the better side of that one.
T-4. Robaire Smith, DE/DT, Michigan State (2000, Round 6, pick #197 overall)
August thinks Robaire is overrated. That may be the case, but the Titans got waaay more than they ever could have expected out of a guy they took at #197. This was another testament to pretty much the only thing Floyd Reese was good at besides backloading contracts and early round busts (more on that tomorrow), finding diamonds in the rough.
T-4. David Stewart, OT, Mississippi State (2005, Round 4, pick #113 overall)
The credit here goes to Mike Munchak as much as anyone, but that doesn't change the fact that the Titans got book-end offensive tackles in the same draft. The only thing that gets Big Country the nod over the next guy on the list is that he was selected two rounds and 72 picks later.
6. Michael Roos, OT, Eastern Washigton (2005, Round 2, pick #41 overall)
Roos is a Pro Bowl left tackle. That is a win no matter where they are selected, but it is even more impressive to get one in the second round.
7. Bo Scaife, TE, Texas (2005, Round 6, pick #179 overall)
2005 was a good draft for the Titans. I have been critical of Scaife in the past, but that by no means takes away the successes he has had in this league after waiting until the 6th round to come off the board. I wonder how many sixth round picks have ever been given the franchise tag..
8. Stephen Tulloch, LB, NC State (2006 Round 4, pick #116 overall)
The Titans drafted three linebackers in the 2006 draft, and Tulloch has been the only one to stick. Tulloch has proved to be a vital member of this defense as he is currently the starting middle linebacker but has also played both outside linebacker positions in his tenure with the Titans.
9. Eugene Amano, C, SE Missouri State (2004, Round 7, pick #239 overall)
We had a little trouble forgiving Pinoy's boy for his transgression on Sunday to add him to this list, but it is impossible to ignore a guy that is a starting offensive lineman selected in the seventh round. Amano highlights two things about the draft strengths of the Titans- 1. they are good at picking offensive lineman and 2. they are good at finding good players from small schools.
10. Vincent Fuller, DB, Virginia Tech (2005, Round 4, pick #108 overall)
Vinny is yet another gem from the 2005 class. Fuller has held down the nickel back job for a couple of years now, and we all saw how valuable he was when he missed a few weeks earlier this year with a broken forearm.
Others receiving votes: William Hayes (2008, round 4, #103), Albert Haynesworth (2002, round 1, #15), and Justin Hartwig (2002, round 6, #187).
Click here to see the complete list of draft picks.
And there you have it. We would love to hear your comments on our list, or even your own list in the comments.
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I think Haynesworth deserves to take Fuller's place
I know this reflects value of the pick, but Haynesworth at #15 to turn into the best defensive player in the NFL for 2 years is decent value. Better than a slightly above average Nickelback at #103. Plenty of teams have gotten their Nickelbacks at #103 or later. Not many people have drafted the most dominant Defensive Tackle in the League (albeit for a short period of time) at #15.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 12:12 PM CST reply actions
In full disclosure
Albert’s only vote came from August.
My case against Albert is that you expect a guy taken 5th overall to come in and be dominant right away. It took him 5 years before he was dominant, and there were a lot of issues on his way to getting there.
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Albert was 15th overall
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by August West on Dec 10, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I still say that for a guy selected #15 to turn into the best defensive player in the NFL
And actually get mentioned in MVP conversations is better value than a Nickelback at #103.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
I agree completely.
And then too, if he’d stayed here, this would be a whole different kind of season, and everyone on this board knows it.
DannoE
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Maybe...
I think it’s a possibility. But I look at him in Washington and I think, “This is why the Titans didn’t pay him, and I don’t really have a problem with it.”
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
Their Defense is the ONLY reason they've won any games at all!
DannoE
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That was true of the Titans in 2007, and they won 10
Not 3. He’s been a huge disappointment there. In 2 years, he’ll be irrelevant. They’re on the hook for 7.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions
And that is why he isn't on there
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Dude.
He spent 18 months on the bench. I mean, yeah, he’s a much better player NOW, and he’s a good player overall, but at #3 taken overall, even if he turns into the best QB in the League, it’s hard to argue that he’s outperforming expectations.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
I disagree, but even if I didn't
…the fact that it was even a discussion, and he was taken #3 overall makes it hard to argue that he was one of the best picks of the entire decade.
DannoE
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You're an idiot
He spent 18 months on the bench because he threw 17 picks to 8 TD passes and several fumbles as well while stinking up the joint in QB rating and accuracy.
Do people just totally forget that this team went 13-3 last year?
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 12:18 PM CST up reply actions
It seems like it happened a century ago.
DannoE
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Dude, I'd beat you like a rug.
You think Collins was the reason we were 13 and 3? If so, you’re the idiot.
yet vince gets to take credit for all his starts
when the defense dragged our sorry offense to the playoffs? o god. downward spiral here we come.
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Yes, you'd be me like a rug. Wait? What are you even talking about? How does that make sense?
And yeah, Kerry Collins ability in 2008 (which he lost in 2009, predicted by Superhorn to his credit) to NOT turn the ball over was a very large part as to why the team went 13-3.
Go ahead. Whitewash history. Lets all pretend Vince Young has always been what he is now and blame Jeff Fisher. God forbid the fans blame a player for their own problems. It’s always the dumbass coach.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions
It means if if you called me an idiot to my face I'd slap the clever right out of your ass.
If you want to disagree then fine but immediately going to the “you’re an idiot” card shows a great deal of disrespect.
I thought Vince deserved to be on the list, that’s all.
Good for you. For thinking that, you're an idiot. And I would say that to your face if this was a Titans Social Club and not a blog
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
And my comment wasnt for liking Vince
It was for saying the only reason he was on the bench was because our coach is a dumbass. That’s an idiotic statement.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
I can't believe I'm saying this...
But, I think Fisher deserves more credit than he’s getting for this situation.
Vince has been surrounded by people his entire life that told him how great he was. I think Fisher saw an opportunity to take Vince down a rung and force him to learn and watch a team win with out him. Greg Davis (UT’s offensive coordinator) even came out recently and said that this Vince’s time on the bench in TN was an important experience for him. Vince is a better player now because of his time watching Kerry, and learning from Dinger.
I think Fish’s intentions all along were to let Vince watch and learn. He was a project. Then, McNair didn’t return. They needed a quick band aid, and Kerry sucked. So, at Bud’s request, Vince was thrown to the fire, and won. When Fisher saw the opportunity to put Vince back on the bench, take his ego down a notch, and make him learn, he did it. In the long run, this team will be better off for it.
by SuperHorn on Dec 10, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 8 recs
i've been thinking this too
and wondering if it is a sign that im just too big of a fisher homer. im really glad someone else said it first. absolutely spot on superhorn.
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Wait, I though our coach put him on the bench because he's a dumbass, Titan9
Already change your mind?
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
hahaha fair enough
I no longer thing you’re an idiot. Not that you would care one way or the other what I thought, but I thought I’d tell you anyway.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
I doesnt kare what U thing, Jimmmy
Your just a big bully!
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 2:12 PM CST up reply actions
It is possible to change people's opinions.
Mine included, especially if you start your counter with something other than “you’re an idiot”.
We’re cool.
doin a little catching up....
but you were 2 for 2 yesterday. lol. idiot talk is always easier for ppl over the net isnt it.
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You gotta remember:
when Vince Young is on the payroll, he’s immediately responsible for every win we get!
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by August West on Dec 10, 2009 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
good stuff.
"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
"Titans & Texans fan, dont bug me w/your petty b.s., life's confusing enough."
6 games in year 4
do not make a career. vince still has a lot to prove over a long period of time.
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Vince did not get a vote because he does not deserve to.
I cant believe someone would make an argument over this, hopefully he cements his name in Titans lore one day but there is no way in hell he deserves to be on this list just yet.
Fat Al on the other hand I would have liked to see on the list.
by bullrider73 on Dec 10, 2009 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
Good list.
But I would have put Haynesworth well above Eugene Amano (who wouldn’t make my list at all), even with Big Al being a #1 pick. In fact, I think I might have put Big Al at #7, ahead of Bo Scaife. I also would have put Justin Hartwig on the board, ahead of Stephen Tulloch. With that in mind, it’s a toss up between Fuller and Tulloch as to which should make the list, but my personal sense is that Fuller is a better player overall. Certainly, the team misses Fuller more when he’s not in the line up.
No love for Tank Williams?
DannoE
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Tank
Sucked. He got beat worse than Griffin this year. The Pats signed him last year and tried to convert him to LB. That should tell you something.
"I'm the best boy. I'm the best." - Blaine Bishop (sideline audio picked up years ago after Bishop made a play against the Colts in the playoffs)
I don't remember it that way, but maybe I'm still just really happy with his nickname.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
He does have a good nickname.
"I'm the best boy. I'm the best." - Blaine Bishop (sideline audio picked up years ago after Bishop made a play against the Colts in the playoffs)
Ok, i've got to defend my boy Eugene here.
Five centers, like Eugene, were drafted ahead of him in the 2004 draft. Guess how many of them starts on their current team. Yes, that’s correct. ZERO.
And he was drafted in the 7th Round. I don’t know how anyone can’t say that this is a very good pick. If this was my list, he would be ahead of Stephen Tulloch. Maybe even Bo Scaife.
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by Pinoy Titan on Dec 11, 2009 12:22 AM CST up reply actions
I don't understand how Albert isn't on that top 10 list
Ya Robaire Smith was great value for the 6th round. Amano… not so much for the 7th. I know he was a first round pick and a fairly obvious one. But he panned out, while a lot of D tackles taken before 15th overall have busted. AH became the richest DT ever.
by back2smashmouth on Dec 10, 2009 12:16 PM CST reply actions
albert took his sweet time to become great though
when we picked him he was an insanely talented, lazy punk.
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So we got exactly what we thought we were getting...
…plus two years of total freakin’ dominance. At #15, that’s actually not bad at all.
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just for fun
i looked at who else the Titans could have had that went later in that round. the only player who would have been unquestionably a better pick was ed reed, who went 9 slots later.
albert was the 4th DT overall, behind his far more consistent if less dominant college teammate john henderson, and 2 nobodies, ryan sims and wendell bryant. in that light, i think albert has to go on the list.
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True
But the two years were unbelievable. Fuller is an average Nickelback who will more than likely never be a starter. That’s not great value at #103. That’s expected value.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 12:53 PM CST up reply actions
I would be fine with bumping Fuller out
I think he is better than average at the nickel though.
But I would move Hartwig up before Haynesworth.
Fisher considers Fuller a starter.
He’s said on a number of occasions that the nickelback is a starting position on our team, regardless of whether or not the TV broadcasters ever choose to acknowledge that.
maybe...
But below Eugene Amano… Come on now.
by back2smashmouth on Dec 10, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
amano might not be an all pro
but he starts on a very good line, and he was #239. thats a very good pick.
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IMO, Bell and Hartwig were better picks
those guys started on day one (if I’m not mistaken). They didn’t take a few years like Amano did.
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Then maybe you should have put one of them on your list
Boom!
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IMO, when a player starts shouldn't determine who is the better pick
specially for O-linemen. Building chemistry in the OL as we all know is very important.
If Zach Piller could’ve stayed healthy is his later years then Jacob Bell would never had the chance to start sooner. As for Justin Hartwig. He was unable to unseat DiNapoli in his first year but did start in his 2nd year. He is now the center of the of Steelers O-Line. nuff said.
Now Amano didn’t had the chance to start early because the 5th rounder Bell, a natural guard, is the right choice to replace Piller and Hartwig is already the starting center for a few years. But the 7th rounder Amano did play well enough to stay on the roster and be a backup C/G.
What impressed which me about Eugene is that when the opportunity came up after Bell left for free agency, he was able to beat Big Boy Leroy for the starting job which I never thought would happen.
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Being serviceable O-lineman when surrounded by Pro-Bowl talent
Isn’t the same accomplishment as being the most dominant D tackle in the game for a few years imho. Roos and Mawae have been to the pro-bowl, Stewart will be, and Scott has been on a super bowl champion O-line. Amano isn’t necessarily carrying a lot of the load up front.
by back2smashmouth on Dec 10, 2009 2:01 PM CST up reply actions
when you pick up a guy like Eugene Amano in the 7th round
you expect him to contribute in the practice squad and be out o the NFL in 3 years.
The fact that Eugene beat all expectations, got to the roster, beat 4th rounder Leroy Harris for the starting job, I would say that is a very, very good pick.
Also, when you say “Amano isn’t necessarily carrying a lot of the load up front”, then that says to me that you are not watching the games. Guess who pulls and lead blocks most of the time on single back sets. Yeah, that’s right. Eugene Amano. He is our fastest O-lineman out there.
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by Pinoy Titan on Dec 11, 2009 12:59 AM CST up reply actions
That UT D-Line with Big Al and Big John Henderson was a MONSTER!
That is the college D-Line against which I will always compare all others, and I’ve never seen anyone since that could do what those guys together could do.
DannoE
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Early 90's Miami
Their backup, whose name alludes me right now, was a 2nd round pick. Their starters were Warren Sapp and… damn my memory is bad. But another 1st rounder as well.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
That line also had Will Overstreet on it
I know he did not make it in the NFL but great college player with a high motor and nasty streak
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by Voluntitan23 on Dec 10, 2009 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
draft picks
Not to be disagreeable, this is a pretty good list, but how it Bulluck not number 1? A draft pick that almost spans the decade that has been a solid contributor since he has seen playing time should be number 1.
Actually just switch Finn and Bulluck, leave CJ #2.
-How bad was that 2001 draft? Just horrendous.
-Haynesworth should be on the list.
-Vince could be on at number 10 and push Amano off the list completely. I’ve been watching his line play this year.
I hope that if this list gets redone in a year or two The Hawk will have done enough to deserve to be on the list. I hope.
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Hawk will never be in competition with Britt, and that alone, even with the disparity in where...
…they were picked, would keep him off the list IMHO.
DannoE
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Just like Tank
I freaking love the nickname. It’s awesome when he finally makes a catch and me and my buddies yell out “The Hawk!” and flap our wings around.
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I will say
That when I created my list, I took into account how well the player played/plays in relation to where he was drafted.
For instance, I think Finnegan was a better draft pick than Bulluck, because we got Finnegan in the 7th round, and Bulluck in the 1st. Bulluck is who we thought he was when we drafted him.
Mine was not a Top 10 players, but draft picks.
And Danno is gonna be pissed at me when he sees Tank Williams on the Top 10 worst draft picks.
No.
Y’know, I’ve been thinking about this, and that’s just dead wrong. I mean, at least the guy played. I remember him being good in run support. And c’mon, he was out there covering for Lamont Thompson for YEARS! I mean, it’s not like he was freakin’ Ben Troupe or something. Troupe was UNQUESTIONABLY the worst draft pick in Titans history.
DannoE
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not to ruin the next list
but ben troupe is nowhere near the worst.
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We'll talk about it more tomorrow
But I counted injury history into my list, whereas I don’t think most people do that.
I consider losing a player to injury still losing the draft pick, even though you can’t predict that.
So it will make for some fun discussion!
UNQUESTIONABLY?????
Chris Henry and Andre Woolfolk would like to see you..
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Henry scored a TD vs. the Raiders.
He actually had a couple of decent games! Tell me ONCE that Troupe EVER did anything good.
Woolfolk… no argument there.
DannoE
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troupe in 4 years
100 catches, 1000 yards, 7 tds
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That's gotta be a lie.
I simply cannot believe that’s true at all. Did Volek throw it hard enough to stick in his facemask where it wouldn’t dislodge? C’mon…
DannoE
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that just shows....
maybe you should actually do your homework.
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robaire smith
a fine pick, to be sure. looks a little less good when you realize we left one time pro bowler adewale ogunleye on the board (he went undrafted).
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best name in NFL history.
that’s science. It’s so damned fun to say
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Craphonso Thorpe?
Dudley Guice??
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Dec 10, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
bulluck
was part of maybe the best LB class ever. 7 pro bowlers, including lavar arrington, brian urlacher, and adalius thomas
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One could argue with Fuller but overall I see no big issues
I hope that in a few years we are talking about how good a pick McCourty was. I really feel he will join Finny as our book end corners.
Early nomination for worst pick ever Tyrone “Fred Sanford” Callico
Re-sign Keith Bulluck
i can't wait to rabble about pac man again. it's been so long!
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I know man, we could have picked Rolle
Re-sign Keith Bulluck
by Voluntitan23 on Dec 10, 2009 1:08 PM CST up reply actions
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no, no
Calico was on his way to being very good, at the least, before Roy Williams ruined his wheels. He just couldn’t run the same after that injury to both knees…
I know I’m in the minority on that, but I’ll give the FO a pass when a player’s career is sunk by an injury so vicious the offending tackle is outlawed.
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point taken about the injury and FO pass
I am still not sure he was gonna pan out but like you say who knows what would have happened.
Re-sign Keith Bulluck
by Voluntitan23 on Dec 10, 2009 1:30 PM CST up reply actions
you dont catch with your knees august....
maybe that was his problem all along, he was trying to catch with his knees!
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aw man he made some big catches.. he was getting there
/ i swear this has nothing to do with the fact that I was screaming for Calico with the 1st round pick, and was nearly in tears when he fell to the second…
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most frustrating guy to root for ever.
every time he gave you a flash of his potential, something bad happened.
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Yep
Saw him his senior year in Knoxville against UT. He had a great game, you could see the potential for a big time play maker. I too was happy when we picked him but no screaming or tears.
Re-sign Keith Bulluck
by Voluntitan23 on Dec 10, 2009 1:46 PM CST up reply actions
That is insane.
The man could not catch Swine Flu in a preschool class.
DannoE
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not saying much but
in his last year he had a higher catch rate than Nate Washington (46%) or Justin Gage (lower 40’s%) have this year…
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good stuff.
could believe he got hurt like he did, was in a preseason game if im not mistaken right??? made it twice as hurtful.
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Beating a dead horse.
Albert has to be on that list. With some help from CJ, he carried this team last year. And, if we hadn’t f’d it up with turnovers, we might have had a shot at winning it all.
If you came to me today and said, you can:
a) Use your first round draft pick in a crap shoot.
or
b) Give up one first round draft pick in exchange for a defense that is dominant enough to win a Super Bowl.
I’m taking B every time. Super Bowls are unbelievably difficult to attain, and he was good enough in those two years that if we had anything that resembled an offense we could have won one.
the one thing about albert
a lesser coaching staff probably never gets him to that level, and many teams would have shown him the curb after all his early foolishness, fighting in practice, not working hard, never staying on the field, and of course the head stomp. albert flew his career about as close to the sun as you can go and still save it. i think he should be on the list, but near the bottom. the titans took a chance on a guy who had red flags and limitless potential. they got both things out of albert, first trouble, then success.
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hell
albert probably doesn’t get to that level without the humiliation of the head stomp and the motivation of a contract year. he’ll never play like he did 2007-2008 again in his life.
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Totally agree with both of you
I know it sucked, but I still think the Titans did the right thing not bringing Albert back.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 1:30 PM CST up reply actions
Yep, no way is he worth close to what Snyder paid
When he was on the field he was a force, but how many times did we see the “helmet tap” when a big third down was coming.
Re-sign Keith Bulluck
by Voluntitan23 on Dec 10, 2009 1:32 PM CST up reply actions
my favorite Albert quirk
was when he’d be too tired to make it off the field, so he’d just lay down until the trainers came out. Then he’d be back in there 2 plays latter… after a while he was the only starter who could go down and Fisher wouldn’t sprint out there.
I’ve heard it said that TV guys love Albert because they know they’ll get all of their commercial breaks in.
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hahaha oh how mad I would get in those moments
I try so hard to be an objective fan, but when Albert would do that i would be cussing out my television for a good 30 seconds.
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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 10, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions
SuperHorn is a man of many good points today
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no pacman jones??
i’m kidding, but i think bulluck should be numero uno
by captainbojangles on Dec 10, 2009 1:14 PM CST reply actions
Ask and you shall receive
The order might surprise you though.
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Nice thread Jimmy
rec’d
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nice list and agree.....
with the upper half, but i just dont see how bull can be below finny and CJ. like i said i agree they should be up there, but this is only CJ’s second year and yes he is having a great season, but god forbid what if he goes down next year. just think it is too early to put him up for the decade, finny too, just my opinion although i do think they will have great careers. and i can understand the VY talk, about him not playing his 3rd year and what not, but if kerry can add 13 wins to his career i dont see why VY cant hold his overall career record. but its all good, id rather see VY on the list of qb to win a super bowl, heres to Vince having a great career in Tennessee. but i wish the bandwagon was less full all of a sudden that he starts to play well, too many flip floppers.
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i think haynesworth should be in ten spot at least
a nickel back shouldnt be in over an every down player. and was is the deal with drafting wide receivers and cornerbacks?? they seem to pick some of the worst players at those positions wasting pick after pick.
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