2007 Total Titans awards
Thanks to all who participated in the 2007 Total Titans awards selection.
And the winners are…
Most Valuable Titan - Offense: LenDale White
White gained 1,110 yards rushing in his first season as the Titans’ go to back. No other individual offensive player contributed nearly as much.
Honorable mention: Rob Bironas, the offensive line
Technically, Bironas is a special teams member but was the main weapon on offense in 2007. wacko jacko suggested that groups, rather than individuals, should be recognized and the o-line is certainly deserving.
Most Valuable Titans - Defense: Albert Haynesworth and Kyle Vanden Bosch
The co-winners were each named to the Pro Bowl for their outstanding play. Moving KVB from the left to the right side this year was a serendipity, as they fed off each other and created great synergy.
Most Valuable Titan - Special teams: Rob Bironas
The All Pro kicker connected on 35 of 39 field goals and set a new NFL record with a perfect 8 for 8 FGs at Houston. His strong leg was also a factor in field position following kickoffs.
Most Valuable Titans rookie: Michael Griffin
Not even close. Griffin was the only rookie to start, had more playing time and contributed more than any other rookie. After starting the season on special teams and in situational packages, he won the starting job at free safety, where he should be the favorite to start again this year.
Most Valuable Titans coaches: Jim Schwartz and Jim Washburn
As defensive coordinator, Schwartz oversaw the improvement from a last place defense to one of the best in the league. Washburn, the d-line coach, deserves a lot of credit for the improved play of Haynesworth, Odom, Brown and LaBoy as individuals and for the group as a whole.
Most Improved Titan: Cortland Finnegan
An unheralded seventh round draft pick in 2006, he functioned as the nickelback in his rookie campaign. After a strong 2007 training camp, Finnegan made a big leap in his play by winning a starting job and performing well.
Comeback Player: Antwan Odom
2007 was the first time in his four-year pro career that Odom was able to start all 16 games. He developed into a fine edge rusher and registered eight sacks, the most of his career.
Most Disappointing Titan: Ben Troupe
The Titans first selection in the 2004 draft had only five receptions last season. Good luck to Ben with his new team, whichever one it will be that is willing to take a chance on him.
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2 Responses to “2007 Total Titans awards”
January 10th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
I agree with all the selections, excellent breakdown…I’ll bet someone out there will think Vince Young should be considered “Most Disappointing”, but I feel he weathered a tough learning season as well as some nagging injuries and is a better player because of it. Bironas will be taking some heat for the big miss in the playoffs, but he certainly deserved the honorable mention you gave him.
January 10th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
I’m gonna lay off vince, it was going to be next to impossible to live up to his performance last season when he had adam jones to help in the miracle department. If Vince can get healthy and get on the same page with his receivers he’ll be fine. He can manage the game well, and rarely “loses” the game for the team, which is important. Turnovers have to be the area of most improvement in his game. Wether it was ball security or poor decisions when passing, nothing kills the momentum of this young team more.
Troupe has been disappointing this season, but i don’t think there will be any shortage of teams willing to take a chance on him. I could see him flourishing in the NFC.
Many have debated if the Titans should bring back Adam Jones. I think it’s a no brainer. Bring him back. After a year away from the game and all his financial and legal woes he’s gonna keep his head down and make some Benjis! He instantly upgrades the kick return game and also provides a shutdown corner to the defense. Yes he has been an embarrassment and a distraction, but the team decided to draft him and so now i say we get the most out of him while he’s here. The team won’t benefit at all if the release him. They’ll only get a draft pick or a less dynamic player if they trade him…keep him, it can’t get any worse.
I wondering if Gage will be back. While he’s been an important part of the offense i’m not sure if they’ll hold on to him.
Fisher said in his season wrap press conference that Mike Williams will have to prove himself before camp starts this summer. Moulds seems like he’s done, Fisher said he’s still struggling with rehab and if 50/50 at best for next season.
Chris Brown proved he can still be a productive back, but still struggled with the injury bug and poor ball security killed the team over the last few games.
anywho i won’t go over the whole team at this point, but i think the titans go into the off season in much better shape than they have in a number of years. I can’t wait to see how it all shakes out.
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