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TENNESSEE (4-6) LOOKS FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE ROAD WIN AT RELIANT STADIUM AGAINST HOUSTON (4-6) TODAY’S GAME 2004 TITANS SCHEDULE TV/RADIO Locally: WTVF (Ch. 5) Play-by-Play: Gus Johnson Color Analyst: Brent Jones LOCAL RADIO: WKDF (103.3 FM) Play-by-Play: Mike Keith Color Analyst: Pat Ryan Producer: Larry Stone REGULAR SEASON (4-6) Day Date Opponent Result/Time Sat. Sept. 11 at Miami W, 17-7 Sun. Sept. 19 INDIANAPOLIS L, 17-31 Sun. Sept. 26 JACKSONVILLE L, 12-15 Sun. Oct. 3 at San Diego L, 17-38 Mon. Oct. 11 at Green Bay W, 48-27 Sun. Oct. 17 HOUSTON L, 10-20 Sun. Oct. 24 at Minnesota L, 20-3 Sun. Oct. 31 CINCINNATI W, 27-20 Sun. Nov. 7 BYE Sun. Nov. 14 CHICAGO L, 17-19 Sun. Nov. 21 at Jacksonville W, 18-15 Sun. Nov. 28 at Houston Noon Sun. Dec. 5 at Indianapolis Noon Mon. Dec. 13 KANSAS CITY 8:00 p.m. Sun. Dec. 19 at Oakland 3:15 p.m. Sat. Dec. 25 DENVER 7:30 p.m. Sun. Jan. 2 DETROIT Noon TITANS-TEXANS NOTES lTitans head coach Jeff Fisher, General Manager Floyd Reese and Executive Vice President of Administration & Facilities Don MacLachlan are three of several Titans employees who relocated from Houston to Nashville when the team moved to the Volunteer State. lThe only two remaining players on the Titans who played when the franchise was in Houston are Brad Hopkins and Steve McNair. Hopkins was selected by the Oilers in the first round of the 1993 NFL Draft with the 13th overall selection and McNair joined the organiza- tion when the franchise picked him with the third overall pick in the 1995 NFL draft. Furthermore, Titans T Fred Miller, DE Juqua Thomas, and RB Robert Holcombe were each born and began their football prep careers in Houston . lTitans RB Antowain Smith returns to the city Houston where he played two seasons for the Cougars, finishing as the ninth-leading rusher on the school’s all-time list with 1,847 yards and 19 touch- downs in just 21 games during his college career. His senior season saw the Alabama native run for 1,239 yards and a single season record 14 touchdowns on 202 carries . lThe Titans defense has yet to allow a Texans running back to run for more than 100 yards in the series against Houston. Although the Titans lost in their Week 6 contests against Houston, Texans RB Jonathan Wells could not surpass the century mark as he gained 73 yards. In fact, Wells is the Texans only back to surpass the century mark this season, having rushed for 105 yards on 26 carries in their 30-17 victory over Oakland in Week 4 (10/3). lThe Texans enter this week’s game having posted a 2-1 record in divi- sional play, earning victorires over the Titans (20-10; 10/17) and Jacksonville (20-6; 10/31). Houston recorded a 1-2 mark after their first three divisional games in each of their first two seasons in the NFL. lQuarterbacks Billy Volek (1995-1999) and David Carr (1997-2001) were both standouts at Fresno State University where they honed their skill level and play calling ability under the tutelage of head coach Pat Hill . Volek finished his career completing 578 of 962 passes for 6,532 yards and 57 touchdowns. As a senior, he was named the team’s MVP and first-team All-WAC. Carr’s career at Fresno State helped him be selected with the first overall pick in the 2002 NFL draft, completing 587 of 934 passes for 7,849 yards and 70 touchdowns. He was named first-team All-WAC and WAC Offensive Player of the Year as a senior . Interestingly, the Bulldogs had three quarterbacks in the NFL and were one of only three colleges (Florida State; Michigan) to have three signal callers in the NFL last season. SERIES HISTORY Series Record : Titans lead the series 4-1 Titans on the road vs. Houston: 2-0 Titans on the road (in 2004) : 3-2 Fisher vs. Houston: 4-1 Fisher on the road vs. Houston : 2-0 Fisher vs. Capers : 4-2 Fisher vs. AFC : 67-47 Fisher on the road overall: 45-34 First game: 11/10/02, 17-10 Titans win @ The Coliseum Last game: 12/21/03, 27-24 Titans win @ Reliant Stadium Streak/Trend: The Titans have won each of the first two road games in the series against Houston, which began after the Texans entered the NFL in 2002 as the NFL’s 32nd franchise. Last season’s game was won with 0:17 seconds in regulation as QB Steve McNair found WR Drew Bennett in the end zone to give the Titans a 27-24 win (12/21). In 2002, they prevented Houston from scoring a touchdown en route to defeating the archrivals 13- 3 (12/29). Head Coaches -The 1995 NFL season welcomed both Jeff Fisher and Dom Capers as new head coaches into the league. The Titans organization promoted Fisher and replaced the interim tag from his role after leading the Houston Oilers in the last six games in 1994. Capers was introduced as the first head coach for the Carolina Panthers, who were one of two expansion teams (Jacksonville) to begin competing in the NFL that year. Ironically, the Oilers and Panthers finished the 1995 season with identical 7-9 records. The Titans hit the road and play their second consecutive road game against a team from the AFC South Division when they take on the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium (capacity 71,054). Kickoff for the contest is at Noon. The Titans have won each of the two road games against the Texans in the series. The Titans media relations staff will provide additional player AND coaches quotes for both their local and out of town media on prior to their team’s Wednesday’s practice. Contact a representative from the Titans or Texans PR staff for a copy of these quotes. SUPPLEMENTAL QUOTES

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TENNESSEE (4-6) LOOKS FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE ROAD WIN AT

RELIANT STADIUM AGAINST HOUSTON (4-6)

TODAY’S GAME

2004 TITANS SCHEDULE

TV/RADIOLocally: WTVF (Ch. 5)

Play-by-Play: Gus Johnson Color Analyst: Brent JonesLOCAL RADIO: WKDF (103.3 FM)

Play-by-Play: Mike Keith Color Analyst: Pat RyanProducer: Larry Stone

REGULAR SEASON (4-6)Day Date Opponent Result/TimeSat. Sept. 11 at Miami W, 17-7Sun. Sept. 19 INDIANAPOLIS L, 17-31Sun. Sept. 26 JACKSONVILLE L, 12-15Sun. Oct. 3 at San Diego L, 17-38Mon. Oct. 11 at Green Bay W, 48-27Sun. Oct. 17 HOUSTON L, 10-20Sun. Oct. 24 at Minnesota L, 20-3Sun. Oct. 31 CINCINNATI W, 27-20Sun. Nov. 7 BYESun. Nov. 14 CHICAGO L, 17-19Sun. Nov. 21 at Jacksonville W, 18-15Sun. Nov. 28 at Houston NoonSun. Dec. 5 at Indianapolis NoonMon. Dec. 13 KANSAS CITY 8:00 p.m.Sun. Dec. 19 at Oakland 3:15 p.m.Sat. Dec. 25 DENVER 7:30 p.m.Sun. Jan. 2 DETROIT Noon

TITANS-TEXANS NOTESlTitans head coach Jeff Fisher, General Manager Floyd Reese andExecutive Vice President of Administration & Facilities DonMacLachlan are three of several Titans employees who relocated fromHouston to Nashville when the team moved to the Volunteer State.

lThe only two remaining players on the Titans who played when thefranchise was in Houston are Brad Hopkins and Steve McNair.Hopkins was selected by the Oilers in the first round of the 1993 NFLDraft with the 13th overall selection and McNair joined the organiza-tion when the franchise picked him with the third overall pick in the1995 NFL draft. Furthermore, Titans T Fred Miller, DE JuquaThomas, and RB Robert Holcombe were each born and began theirfootball prep careers in Houston.

lTitans RB Antowain Smith returns to the city Houston where heplayed two seasons for the Cougars, finishing as the ninth-leadingrusher on the school’s all-time list with 1,847 yards and 19 touch-downs in just 21 games during his college career. His senior seasonsaw the Alabama native run for 1,239 yards and a single seasonrecord 14 touchdowns on 202 carries.

lThe Titans defense has yet to allow a Texans running back to runfor more than 100 yards in the series against Houston. Although theTitans lost in their Week 6 contests against Houston, Texans RBJonathan Wells could not surpass the century mark as he gained 73yards. In fact, Wells is the Texans only back to surpass the century markthis season, having rushed for 105 yards on 26 carries in their 30-17victory over Oakland in Week 4 (10/3).

lThe Texans enter this week’s game having posted a 2-1 record in divi-sional play, earning victorires over the Titans (20-10; 10/17) andJacksonville (20-6; 10/31). Houston recorded a 1-2 mark after theirfirst three divisional games in each of their first two seasons in theNFL.

lQuarterbacks Billy Volek (1995-1999) and David Carr (1997-2001)were both standouts at Fresno State University where they honedtheir skill level and play calling ability under the tutelage of head coachPat Hill. Volek finished his career completing 578 of 962 passes for6,532 yards and 57 touchdowns. As a senior, he was named theteam’s MVP and first-team All-WAC. Carr’s career at Fresno Statehelped him be selected with the first overall pick in the 2002 NFL draft,completing 587 of 934 passes for 7,849 yards and 70 touchdowns. Hewas named first-team All-WAC and WAC Offensive Player of theYear as a senior. Interestingly, the Bulldogs had three quarterbacks inthe NFL and were one of only three colleges (Florida State; Michigan)to have three signal callers in the NFL last season.

SERIES HISTORYSeries Record: Titans lead the series 4-1Titans on the road vs. Houston: 2-0Titans on the road (in 2004): 3-2Fisher vs. Houston: 4-1Fisher on the road vs. Houston: 2-0Fisher vs. Capers : 4-2 Fisher vs. AFC: 67-47Fisher on the road overall: 45-34First game: 11/10/02, 17-10 Titans win @ The ColiseumLast game: 12/21/03, 27-24 Titans win @ Reliant StadiumStreak/Trend: The Titans have won each of the first two roadgames in the series against Houston, which began after theTexans entered the NFL in 2002 as the NFL’s 32nd franchise. Lastseason’s game was won with 0:17 seconds in regulation as QBSteve McNair found WR Drew Bennett in the end zone to givethe Titans a 27-24 win (12/21). In 2002, they prevented Houstonfrom scoring a touchdown en route to defeating the archrivals 13-3 (12/29). Head Coaches-The 1995 NFL season welcomed both Jeff Fisherand Dom Capers as new head coaches into the league. TheTitans organization promoted Fisher and replaced the interim tagfrom his role after leading the Houston Oilers in the last sixgames in 1994. Capers was introduced as the first head coachfor the Carolina Panthers, who were one of two expansion teams(Jacksonville) to begin competing in the NFL that year.Ironically, the Oilers and Panthers finished the 1995 seasonwith identical 7-9 records.

The Titans hit the road and play their second consecutive road game against ateam from the AFC South Division when they take on the Houston Texans atReliant Stadium (capacity 71,054). Kickoff for the contest is at Noon. The Titanshave won each of the two road games against the Texans in the series.

The Titans media relations staff will provide additional player ANDcoaches quotes for both their local and out of town media on prior totheir team’s Wednesday’s practice. Contact a representative fromthe Titans or Texans PR staff for a copy of these quotes.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUOTES

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JEFF FISHER FACTS

JEFF FISHER: Became the franchise's 15th head coach onJanuary 5, 1995 after closing his first campaign with the Oilers asHead Coach/Defensive Coordinator. He replaced Jack Pardee onNovember 14, 1994, coaching the remaining six games as headcoach. He is the franchise’s winningest head coach and is thefourth youngest head coach (45) to win 80 regular season gamessince 1960. Under his direction, the Titans only trail with the St. LouisRams for having the best record in the NFL over the last sixseasons with a 60-30 record.In those five years, the Titans have advanced to the postseasonfour times, captured two division titles, played in two AFCChampionship games and Super Bowl XXXIV. In 2000, Fisherbecame only the fifth coach in NFL history to lead his team to con-secutive 13-win seasons, joining Mike Ditka (Chicago Bears,1985-86), George Seifert (San Francisco 49ers, 1989-90), MarvLevy (Buffalo Bills, 1990-91) and Mike Holmgren (Green BayPackers, 1996-97). Fisher originally joined the Oilers in 1994 asthe defensive coordinator, after serving as defensive backs coachfor the San Francisco 49ers (1992-93). He began his coachingcareer with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1986, where he handleddefensive backs until becoming the NFL's youngest defensivecoordinator in 1988. From 1981-85, Fisher was a cornerback forthe Chicago Bears after being a seventh-round draft choice fromUSC. His overall career head coaching record is 97-71 and has acareer-mark of 92-68 in the regular season and 4-1 against theTexans.Fisher’s 60 wins since the start of the 1999 regular season ranksfirst in the NFL, one reason why he is regarded as one of the besthead coaches in the league . In fact, Fisher is one of threecoaches who has registered at least 55 victories during thattime frame.

NFL HEAD COACHES WITH MOST WINS SINCE 1999

Jeff Fisher Tennessee Titans 60Tony Dungy Tampa Bay/Indianapolis 59Andy Reid Philadelphia Eagles 56Bill Cowher Pittsburgh Steelers 51Brian Billick Baltimore Ravens 51Mike Shanahan Denver Broncos 50 Jon Gruden Oakland/Tampa Bay 50

Fisher is not only considered one of the best coaches in the NFLbut in franchise history because his 97 career wins are more thanany other head coach in the history of the franchise.

OILERS/TITANS CAREER COACHING HISTORY

Coach Year Wins Losses .PCTBum Phillips 1975-80 59 38 .608Jeff Fisher 1995-pre. 97 71 .577Jack Pardee 1990-94 44 35 .556Jerry Glanville 1985-89 35 35 .500

His 56 victories over a five-year period ranks first in franchisehistory for most combined wins in five consecutive seasons.

OILERS/TITANS CAREER COACHING HISTORYCoach Year Wins Losses .PCTJeff Fisher 1999-03 56 24 .700Bum Phillips 1976-80 45 31 .592Jack Pardee 1990-94* 43 31 .581* Pardee coached the Oilers first 10 games in 1994 before he wasterminated.

In defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, the Titans helpedhead coach Jeff Fisher collect his first win in divisional play thisseason. Despite setbacks in three divisional games this year,Fisher still ranks among the top head coaches with the best divi-sional records. In fact, Fisher overall record in divisional playentering this week’s game at Houston is 48-31, which ranks tiedfor fourth among active NFL coaches in the NFL.

NFL HEAD COACHES WITH BEST DIVISIONAL RECORDS(minimum 50 games)

Coach Wins Losses Ties PCTMike Shanahan 55 28 0 .662Marty Schottenheimer 84 47 0 .641Bill Cowher 61 36 0 .629Jeff Fisher 48 31 0 .608Joe Gibbs 59 39 0 .602Mike Holmgren 58 39 0 .598

Jeff Fisher became the fourth youngest coach to win 90games since 1960 when the Titans defeated the Green BayPackers on Monday Night Football, 48-27, at Lambeau Field.He was 46 years old, 228 days with the victory. Last season, hebecame the fourth youngest coach to win 80 regular season gamewhen Tennessee defeated Houston, 38-17 (10/12).

YOUNGEST COACHES TO WIN 90 GAMESSINCE 1960

COACH YEARS SEASON GAMESJohn Madden 41 yrs/210 days 9th 120(11/6/77 Oakland 44 Seattle 7)

Don Shula 41yrs/329 days 10th 136(11/29/71 Miami 34 Chicago 3)

Bill Cowher 44 yrs/166 days 10th 149(10/21/2001 Pittsburgh 17 Tampa Bay 10)

JEFF FISHER 46 years/229 days 10th 156(10/11/2004 Tennessee 48 Green Bay 26)

Hank Stram 46 yrs/288 days 11th 145(10/18/1970 Kansas City 27 Cincinnati 19)

DOM CAPERS: Named the franchise’s 1st head coach on Janaury 21, 2001 after serving two seasons as defensive coordinator with theJacksonville Jaguars (1999-2000). Capers helped the Jagaurs improve their defensive ranking from 25th in 1998 to fourth in 1999, when theteam won the AFC Central Division with an impressive 14-2 record. Prior to his stint in Jacksonville, Capers was the head coach for theCarolina Panthers, compiling a 30-34 record in his four years at the helm of the franchise. In 1995, Carolina finished the year with a 7-9record, which set an NFL record for victories by an expansion team. The following year, Capers led the Panthers to a 12-4 mark, winningtheir final seven games en route to the NFC West title. After defeating the defending Super Bowl champion Dallas Cowboys, Capers and thePanthers lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game. Capers led the Texans to a 4-12mark in 2002 and 5-11 last season, defeating eventual the NFC champion Carolina Panthers and a 10-6 Miami squad. Under his direction,RB Domanick Davis earned the NFL’s Rookie of the Year award in 2003. WR Andre Johnson enjoyed a rookie campaign where he caught66 passes for 976 yards. Lastly, QB David Carr has cemented his name as one of the up and coming signall callers in the league. The Texanswere led by Capers began his professional coaching career with the USFL’s Phialdelphia/Baltimore Stars (1993-94), New Orleans Saints(1986-91), and Pittsburgh Steelers. Capers owns a career mark of 44-64 and 2-4 against the Titans.

DOM CAPERS FACTS

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Jeff Fisher and the Tennessee Titans look to rebound from their ten-point loss against the Houston Texans and quarterback David Carr,when they take the field in a battle between AFC South Division rivals.Carr, who was selected with the first overall selection of the 2002 NFL,is the fifth quarterback who the Titans will face this season who wasselected with the first overall pick or in the first round of the in the NFLdraft. The last time the Titans faced a quarterback selected with the firstoverall selection or in the first round of the NFL draft was threeweeks ago when the Titans went against Carson Palmer and theCincinnati Bengals. Palmer was taken with the first overall pick inthe 2003 draft by the Bengals out of the University of SouthernCalifornia. Prior to facing the Titans, the former USC standout ledthe Bengals to 23-10 win over the Denver Broncos. However, hecould no find similar success against Fisher and the Titans,whose defense prevented him from throwing one touchdown inthe game en route to their 27-20 win before a sellout crowd at theColiseum. Fisher hopes to lead his Titans to their second consecutive win againsta quarterback chosen first overall or in the first round when the Titansface the Carr and the Texans this week. Despite setbacks in the fourother contests against these highly coveted signal callers this season,Fisher has his share of wins over some the NFL’s top rated quarter-backs.Overall, Fisher has led the Titans to victories in nine of the last 12games against quarterbacks who were either taken first overall orin the first round. Furthermore, Fisher is 15-10 in his careeragainst quarterbacks taken with the first overall pick and 24-17against quarterbacks who were taken in the first round his career.

FISHER AGAINST FIRST ROUND QUARTERBACKS

Year Quarterback Team Result1995 Vinny Testaverde Cleveland Browns L, 14-7

(1st Overall Pick-1987 NFL draft 9/17)John Eway Denver Broncos W, 42-33(1st Overall Pick-1983 NFL draft 11/26)

1996 Vinny Testaverde Baltimore Ravens W, 29-13(1st Overall Pick-1987 NFL draft 9/15)Jim Everett New Orleans Saints W, 31-14(3rd Overall Pick-1986 NFL Draft 11/10)Dan Marino Miami Dolphins L, 23-20(27th overall pick-1983 NFL draft 11/17)Kerry Collins Carolina Panthers L, 31-6(5th Overall Pick-1995 NFL Draft 11/24)

1997 Jeff George Oakland Raiders W, 24-21 (OT)(1st Overall Pick-1990 NFL draft 8/31)Dan Marino Miami Dolphins L, 16-13 (OT)(27th Overall Pick-1983 NFL draft 9/7)Vinny TestaverdeBaltimore Ravens L, 36-10(1st Overall Pick-1987 NFL Draft 9/21)Troy Aikman Dallas Cowboys W, 27-14(1st Overall Pick-1989 NFL draft 11/27)

1998 Ryan Leaf San Diego Chargers L, 13-7(2nd Overall Pick-1998 NFL draft 9/17)Drew Bledsoe New England Patriots L, 27-16(1st Overall Pick-1993 NFL draft 9/20)Vinny Testaverde New York Jets L, 24-3(1st Overall Pick-1987 NFL draft 11/22)Jim Harbaugh Baltimore Ravens W, 16-14(26th Overall Pick-1987 NFL Draft 12/6)

FISHER AGAINST FIRST ROUND QUARTERBACKS

Year Quarterback Team Result1999 *Tim Couch Cleveland Browns W, 26-9, 33-21

(1st Overall Pick-1999 NFL draft 9/19,11/28)

2000 Kerry Collins New York Giants W, 28-14(5th Overall Pick-1995 NFL draft 10/1)Akilli Smith Cincinnati Bengals W, 23-14(3rd Overall Pick-1999 NFL draft 10/8)Donovan McNabb Philadelphia Eagles W, 15-13(2nd Overall Pick-1999 NFL draft 12/3)

2001 Tim Couch Cleveland Browns W, 31-15(1st Overall Pick-1999 NFL draft 12/2)Tim Couch Cleveland Browns L, 41-38(1st Overall Pick-1999 NFL draft 12/30)

2002 Donovan McNabb Philadelphia Eagles W, 27-24(3rd Overall Pick-1999 NFL draft 9/8)Tim Couch Cleveland Browns L, 31-28(1st Overall Pick-1999 NFL draft 9/22)Peyton Manning Indianapolis Colts W, 23-15, 27-17(1st Overall Pick-1998 NFL draft 11/3, 12/8)*David Carr Houston Texans W, 17-10, 13-3(1st Overall Pick-2002 NFL draft 11/10Kerry Collins New York Giants W, 32-29(OT)(5th Overall Pick-1995 NFL draft 12/1)

2003 *Peyton Manning Indianapolis Colts L, 33-7/L, 29-27(1st Overall Pick-1998 NFL draft 9/14,12/7)*David Carr Houston Texans W, 38-17, 27-24(1st Overall Pick-2002 NFL draft 10/12,12/21)*Byron Leftwich Jacksonville Jaguars W, 30-17/10-3

(7th overall Pick-2003 NFL draft 10/26/11/16)Chad Pennington New York Jets L, 24-17(18th Overall Pick- 2000 NFL draft)Drew Bledsoe Buffalo Bills W, 28-26(1st Overall Pick-1993 NFL draft 12/14)

2004 Peyton Manning Indianapolis Colts L, 31-17(1st Overall Pick-1999 NFL draft 9/19)Byron Leftwich Jacksonville Jaguars L, 15-12(7th Overall Pick-2003 NFL draft 9/26)David Carr Houston Texans L, 20-10(1st Overall Pick-2002 NFL draft 10/17)Daunte Culpepper Minnesota Vikings L, 20-3(11th Overall Pick-1999 NFL draft)Carson Palmer Cincinnati Bengals W, 27-20(1st Overall Pick-2003 NFL Draft 10/31)

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lTexans head coach Dom Capers served as defensive backs coachat the University of Tennessee from 1980-81.lCapers, Texans defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and specialteams coach Joe Marciano worked on the New Orleans Saintscoaching staff with Titans receivers coach Steve Walters from 1986-91.lMarciano served as tight ends coach at Penn State when Titans o-line coach Mike Munhcak played for the Nittany Lions in 1981.lTexans strength coach Dan Riley served in the same capacity atPenn State when Munchak was playing o-line for Joe Paterno from1977-81.lTexans receivers coach Chris Palmer coached for Houston Oilersfrom 1990-92.lTexans receivers coach Kippy Brown is from Memphis andserved as head coach for the XFL’s Memphis Maniax (2001), assis-tant head coach/WR coach at the University of Tennessee (1993-94), receivers coach for the Volunteers (1983-89) graduated from(1977) and played quarterback and coached at Memphis University(1978-80).lTitans receivers coach Steve Walters served on Memphis coach-ing staff in 1979 and at SMU when Texans o-line coach TonyMarciano worked for the squad in 1980-81.lHouston d-line coach Todd Grantham coached at Michigan Statewhen Texans DT Robaire Smith and Titans WR Derrick Masonplayed for the Spartans.lHouston’s assistant o-line coach Steve Marshall coached at theUniversity of Tennessee from 1993-95 and 1980-81 and at UCLAwhen Titans WR Drew Bennett was redshirting for the Bruins.

lTexans director of video operations Ken Sparacino served in thesame capacity for the Houston/Tennessee for 18 seasons.lTitans VP of Communications Tony Wyllie served as Director ofPublic Relations for the Titans from 1998-2000.lTexans director of internet services and publications Carter Tooleand media relations assistant Kevin Cooper both worked in theTitans media relations departments before moving to the Lone StarState on to work for the Texans.lTitans T Fred Miller and DE Juqua Thomas were born and raisedin Houston, Texans.lTexans DT Gary Walker (1995-98) and DT Robaire Smith (2000-2003) played with the Tennessee franchise in their careers.

The following players were teammates in college: Titans WR Derrick Mason with Texans DT Robaire Smith and QBTony Banks at Michigan State...Titans S Donnie Nickey withHouston RB Jonathan Wells at Ohio State...Titans TE Shad Meierwith Texans CB Demarcus Faggins at Kansas State...Titans DTAlbert Haynesworth with Texans G Fred Weary atTennessee...Titans TE Erron Kinney with Texans WR JabarGaffney at Florida...Titans G Todd Williams and G Milford Brownat Florida State...Titans QB Billy Volek and Texans QB David Carrat Fresno State...WR Drew Bennett with Texans CB Jason Bell atUCLA...Titans LB Rocky Boiman with Texans SS Glenn Earl atNotre Dame...Titans DT Randy Starks with Texans TE Matt Murphyat Maryland.

TITANS-TEXANS CONNECTIONS

These are some notes from the Tennessee Titans 18-15 victory overthe Jacksonville Jaguars last week. lQB Steve McNair threw his 5th touchdown of the season and the137th of his career when he connected with Derrick Mason on a 37-yard TD pass in the second quarter. McNair was 3-of-3 passing for 61yards on the scoring drive.lWR Derrick Mason recorded his 4th touchdown of the season andthe 34th of his career when he hauled in a 37-yard touchdown passfrom Steve McNair in the second quarter.lWR Derrick Mason recorded three receptions against the Jags andnow has 62 on the season. It marks the fifth consecutive year he hascaught at least 60 passes, something only Frank Wycheck (97-01)and Haywood Jeffires (90-95) have done in franchise history. lRB Antowain Smith scored his second touchdown of the seasonand the 49th of his career when he scored from two yards out to givethe Titans a 16-15 lead with 3:31 remaining. Steve McNair scored ona QB draw for the 2-point conversion, giving Tennessee an 18-15advantage.lRB Antowain Smith rushed for 95 of the team’s 103 yards in thegame. It was his highest rushing total since he gained 121 yardsagainst the New York Jets as a member of the New England Patriotslast season.

lDT Rien Long posted his third sack of the season and the fourth ofhis career when he took down David Garrard in the fourth quarter.lDE Travis LaBoy took down Jaguars QB David Garrard in the thirdquarter, bringing his season sack total to 3.5.lCB Rich Gardner posted the first interception of his career when hepicked off David Garrard for a game-clinching interception to closeout the game.lThe Titans recorded their third straight road win over the Jaguarswith the win, defeating Jacksonville 30-17 last season (10/26) and28-10 in 2002 (12/22). lThe three-point victory gave the Titans their seventh win in theirlast eight games against teams from the state of Florida, datingback to their 28-24 home victory over the Jags in 2001 (11/4).lJeff Fisher posted his first victory of the season in divisional playand improved his overall record in divisional games to 48-31, whichranks tied for fourth among active NFL coaches.

TITANS-JAGUARS NOTES FROM WEEK 11

lRB Chris Brown to record fifth 100-yard performance against anopponent from the AFC and first against the Texans in his career. Itwould be his sixth 100-yard performance of the season. He alsoneeds 128 yards to give him 1,000-yards on the season.lCB Andre Dyson needs one interception to set a new-careerhigh for picks in a season (5), passing his old mark set in 2003 (4).lWR Derrick Mason needs seven receptions to give him 70 on theyear, which would mark the fourth consecutive season he hascaught at least 70 passes, something no other Oilers/ Titansreceiver has done in franchise history.

The Titans will travel and play their last of three straight road gamesagainst a team from the AFC South division when they play theIndianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome (capacity 55,506). Kickoff for thecontest is at Noon.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR THIS WEEK

NEXT WEEK

lGive Jeff Fisher his fifth career victory against the Texans and theTitans third consecutive road win at Reliant Stadium against Houston,having won 27-24 in 2003 (12/21) and 13-3 in 2002 (12/29).lImprove the Titans record against teams from the Lone Star State to6-2 in their last eight games, dating back to their 31-0 win at Dallas inthe 2000 season finale on Christmas. lImprove the Titans record in the month of November in the Jeff Fisherera to 21-11, including wins in nine of their last 11 November gamesdating back to the 2002 season. lImprove the Titans record against quarterbacks selected first overallor in the first round in the NFL draft to 18-9 dating back to the start ofthe 1999 season when the Titans defeated Tim Couch and theCleveland Browns (9/19).lImprove the Titans career record under head coach Jeff Fisher to 98-72, 93-68 in the regular season and 5-1 overall against the Texans.

A TITANS VICTORY WOULD

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TITANS OFFENSIVE NOTES

Tennessee ranks 18th in the NFL in total offense (10th in the AFC),averaging 325.8 yds/game. The Titans are 11th in the NFL (7th in theAFC) in rushing offense, averaging 124.4 yds/game. Tennesseeranks 19th in the NFL (9th in the AFC) in passing offense, averaging201.4 yds/game. Top 5-Despite not playing last week, RB Chris Brown is fifth in the AFCin rushing yards (872) after Week 11. WR Derrick Mason ranks tied for first in the AFC and in the NFL(Gates, San Diego) in receptions (62) and fourth in the AFC inreceiving yards (746). The Titans rank fourth in the NFL with an average time of posses-sion of 32:00 per game. Top 10-The Titans hold the distinction of having the ninth best game inwhich they have controlled the clock against opponnets during the2004 regular season (non-overtime games). At Green Bay in Week 5,the Titans held on to the ball for 38:00, their best performance of theseason.Date Team Opponents TOP10/24 Arizona Seattle 39:5110/4 Kansas City Baltimore 39:4310/17 Green Bay Detroit 39:4111/21 Pittsburgh Cincinnati 38:5610/24 Kansas City Atlanta 38:5410/17 Carolina Philadelphia 38:3011/21 San Diego Oakland 38:269/13 Green Bay Carolina 38:0410/11 Tennessee Green Bay 38:00

TITANS DEFENSIVE NOTESTennessee ranks 10th in the NFL in total defense (7th in the AFC),averaging 310.1 yds/game. The Titans are 14th in the NFL (10th in theAFC) in rushing defense, allowing opponents to average 111.9yds/game. Tennessee ranks 11th in the NFL (8th in the AFC) in pass-ing defense, averaging 198.2 yds/game. Turning A New Leaf-At Green Bay (10/11), Tennessee forced a sea-son-high six turnovers (three interceptions and three forced fum-bles), the most since forcing five turnovers (three interceptions, twoforced fumbles) against the Dolphins last season (11/9/03). The Titanslast had six turnovers at home vs. Atlanta (12/19/99).Stopping The Run-Against the Packers (10/11), RB Ahman Greentotaled 33 yards on 10 carries, his fourth lowest rushing performanceof his career in which he accounted for 10 carries in a game. His low-est effort also came against the Titans when he gained 11 yards on 10 carries. More importantly, the Packers were held to five rushingyards in the first half, their lowest output since they only gained4 yards in the first half against Minnesota (10/21/01).Sack Machine-Tennessee’s defense posted five sacks against theBears (11/14), the first time it posted at least five-sacks since thedefense recorded six at home vs. Philadelphia against the Eagles intheir 27-24 win (9/8/2002).Welcome Back-DE Kevin Carter tied his career-high for sacks in agame (3) when he stopped Bears QB Craig Krenzel three times(11/14). It tied his previous high when he was a member of the St.Louis Rams (see Titans Sack Machine).Rookie Recognition-DE Travis LaBoy continues to demonstrate hispass rushing ability when he sacked Jacksonville’s David Garrard inthe third quarter in last week’s game. The standout from Hawaii nowhas 3.5 sacks, which not only ranks second on the squad but rankstied for second among rookies in the league for sacks (Harris,Chicago).

Against the Pass-In the last two games, the Titans have allowed QB’s CraigKrenzel and David Garrard to throw for a combined 245 yards,zero touchdown passes, and three interceptions for a 32.8 pass-er rating.Double-Duece-CB Andre Dyson intercepted two passes againstBears QB Craig Krenzel (11/14) to increase his season total to ateam-high four picks. It marked the first time in his career he postedtwo picks in one game and most importantly, tied his career-mark forpicks in a season from last year when he also had four.Cougar Perfect- In just his second start in place of injured LanceSchulters, S Lamont Thompson intercepted Green Bay Packersfuture Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre twice in the Titans 48-27 victoryon Monday Night Football (10/11). He became the first Titans defend-er since Tank Williams (12/28/03) to record at least two interecptionsin one game.Interceptions High- The three picks against the Packers (10/11) tiedthe Titans performance in the season opener at Miami when theypicked off Jay Fielder and A.J. Feeley. The three picks against BrettFavre were the most this season and most since he threw threepicks against Detroit last season (11/27).The three picks in the season opener were the most ever by anOilers/Titans defense in season opener’s during the Jeff Fisherera, toppping the two interceptions in season openers againstDonovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles (2001) and Jeff Blakeof the Cincinnati Bengals (1999). In fact, the three interceptions ranked tied for second for mostinterceptions in season openers in franchise history since the1970 NFL-AFL merger. The 1973 Houston Oilers defense pickedoff New York Giants quarterback Norm Snead in the 34-14 set-back to start the season.

TALE OF THE TAPE 2004 Stats Tennessee HoustonRecord 4-6 4-6Total Offense 325.8 341.2 Rushing Offense 124.4 104.1 Passing Offense 201.4 237.1 Points Scored (avg.) 18.6 19.8 Total Defense 310.1 366.8 Rushing Defense 111.9 111.2 Passing Defense 198.2 255.6 Points Allowed (avg.) 21.2 23.9 3rd Down Offense % 31.6 38.2 3rd Down Defense% 28.6 48.1 Time of Possession 32:00 30:18Sacks Allowed 22 27Sacks 23 14Turnover Ratio +1 0

Big Mac-QB Steve McNair became the winningest quarterback in thehistory of the franchise when he recorded his 71st win in leading theTitans to a 48-27 win over the Green Bay Packers (10/11). The winhelped McNair surpass the franchises previous mark set by WarrenMoon (70).Brown Sugar-RB Chris Brown became only the third back in NFL his-tory to run for more than 100 yards in each of his first three careerstarts (see Brown’s personal bio). After the Titans first five games, hetotaled 556 yards, which ranked second only to Earl Campbell’s569 yards among all Oilers/Titans backs for most rushing yardssince 1979 after the first five games to start a season.Bee-Hop-T Brad Hopkins moved into sole possession for third placeon the franchises all-time list for games played when he saw action inhis 174th game of his career at Minnesota (10/24) and move pass for-mer Oiler LB Gregg Bingham on the all-time list (173).Mase in Your Face-WR Derrick Mason recorded three receptionsagainst the Jacksonville Jaguars (11/21) and now has 62 on the sea-son. It marks the fifth consecutive year he has caught at least 60 pass-es, something only Frank Wycheck (97-01) and Haywood Jeffires(90-95) have done in franchise history. Top 10-RB Chris Brown is tied for ninth in the AFC (non-kickers, 8 others)in scoring with 30 points. The former Colorado Buffalo ranks seventhin the AFC with 1,006 yards from scrimmage.

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN

WINNING IN NOVEMBERThe Titans won their second consecutive game against the JacksonvilleJaguars during the month of November dating back to the last seasonwith an impressive three point win last week. As a result of their 18-15 road win, the Titans improved their record sincethe start of the 1997 during the month of November to 20-11, tying themwith the Jaguars for third best record in the NFL over the course of thelast seven years in November.Tennessee is one of four teams in the NFL who has won at least 20games during this time frame and hope to add another “W” in thewin column against the Houston Texans, a team the Titans defeat-ed, 17-10 on November 10 two years ago.It will be critical for the Titans to win each of the next two road games ifthe team expects to secure a winning season for the third consecutiveyear. Last season, the Titans won each of their three November games,outscoring opponents 79-41. In looking ath the Titans victories since the start of the 1997 season, it isevident the team has gained momentum in the latter months of the sea-son. The Titans have posted seven consecutive non-losing records dur-ing the November months. A win over Houston would improve theirrecord to 2-1 and secure another season which the Titans wouldnot have a losing record in November.

JUST WIN BABY Despite the fact the Titans started the 2004 regular season with a 1-3start, they still remain one game behind the St. Louis Rams for havingthe best record since the start of the 1999 season. After defeating theJacksonville Jaguars last week, the Titans improved their overallrecord to 60-30 during that time frame. The Titans can secure a tie withthe Rams if they are able to defeat Houston and St. Louis falls to theGreen Bay Packers on Monday Night Football.

NFL’S BEST RECORDS SINCE 1999

Team Record PCT.St. Louis Rams 61-29 .678Tennnessee Titans 60-30 .667Philadelphia Eagles 60-30 .667Indianapolis Colts 58-32 .644Green Bay Packers 57-33 .633New England Patriots 55-34 .620Tampa Bay Buccaneers 53-37 .589Miami Dolphins 51-39 .567

The Titans also have one of the better records in the NFL dating backto the start of the 1997 season as well. Tennessee’s 76-46 recordranks tied for second with the Denver Broncos entering Week 12 sincethat time frame and remain as one of only three teams who have won76 games during that time frame.

NFL’S BEST RECORDS SINCE 1997

Team Record PCT.Green Bay Packers 81-41 .663Tennnessee Titans 76-46 .623Denver Broncos 76-46 .623New England Patriots 74-47 .612Tampa Bay Buccaneers 71-51 .582Minnesota Vikings 71-51 .582St. Louis Rams 70-52 .578Miami Dolphins 70-52 .578Philadelphia Eagles 69-53 .566

The Titans will have another tough task this week when they trav-el to play the Houston Texans with hopes of securing their thirdstraight road win against their rivals from the AFC South division.Last week, the Titans posted an impressive come from behind victoryover the Jacksonville Jaguars, another team from the AFC South whenAntowain Smith scored from two-yards with 3:31 left in the fourthquarter to secure the Titans fourth win of the season and first in divi-sion play. Despite their impressive win, the Titans still remain threegames out of first place in the AFC South and have road games aheadagainst the Texans and Indianapolis Colts in the next two weeks.Although most teams would consider three consecutive roadgames an impossible feat to accomplish, the Titans under thedirection of Jeff Fisher, have establish themselves as one of thepremier road teams in the NFL since he became head coach of thefranchise in 1995.The 2004 season has seen the Titans post a road record of 3-2,with wins coming against the Miami Dolphins (17-7; 9/11) andironically versus Green Bay (48-27; 10/11). A win this week against the Texans would ensure that the Titans wouldrecord their seventh consecutive season in which they posted a recordof at least .500 on the road. The Titans road victories over Jacksonville and Miami this seasonhas improved coach Fisher’s record against teams from theSunshine State to 15-5 dating back to the Titans 31-22 win overthe Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1998 (11/8).A victory over the Texans this week would improve the Titans recordagainst teams from the Lone Star State to 6-2 in their last eightgames, dating back to their 31-0 win at Dallas in the 2000 seasonfinale on Christmas.

As mentioned earlier, the Titans have the best road record in theNFL since the start of the 1995 season, winning 45 of 78 games.In fact, the Titans are just one of four teams in the NFL who hasa winning percentage of better of .500 on the road entering thisweek’s games since the start of the 1995 season.

NFL’S BEST ROAD RECORD SINCE 1995

Team Record Pct.Tennessee Titans 45-33 .584Green Bay Packers 42-35 .545Pittsburgh Steelers 40-37 .519Philadelphia Eagles 39-37-1 .513New England Patriots 38-38 .500Denver Broncos 38-39 (.494)Miami Dolphins 36-39 (.480)

It also should be noted that under Jeff Fisher, the Titans havebeen tough to come-from-behind and record a victory when theteam has the lead going into the fourth quarter in road games. When looking at how this record compares with other head coachesin NFL history, it ranks tied with the legendary Vince Lombardi.

Names Record .PCTJeff Fisher 38-1 .974 Vince Lombardi 38-1-1 .974 John Madden 34-1-4 .958

BEST NOVEMBER RECORDS IN NFL SINCE 1997

TEAM RECORD PCTDenver 21 - 7 - 0 .750NY Jets 21 - 9 - 0 .700Tennessee 20 - 11 - 0 .645Jacksonville 20 - 11 - 0 .645Tampa Bay 19 - 12 - 0 .613Miami 18 - 12 - 0 .600Atlanta 18 - 13 - 1 .563Minnesota 16 - 14 - 0 .533

TITANS NOVEMBER VICTORIES SINCE 1997Year Record Victories2004 1-1 Jacksonville2003 3-0 Miami, Jacksonville, Atlanta2002 3-1 Indianapolis, Houston, Pittsburgh 2001 2-2 Jacksonville, Cincinnati 2000 2-2 Pittsburgh, Cleveland 1999 3-1 Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Cleveland1998 3-2 Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh1997 3-2 NY Giants, Buffalo, Dallas

TITANS SPECIAL TEAMS NOTESTop 5-P Craig Hentrich is 4th in the AFC with an average of 43.8 yards perpunt and 4th in the AFC with a net average of 37.4 yards per punt.He is for fourth in the AFC with 12 punts inside the 20-yard line andtied for third (3 others) in the AFC for the number of touchbacks onpunts (5).

Tennessee ranks 31st in the NFL in punt returns, averaging 4.2yds/game. They rank 32nd in the NFL in kickoff returns, averaging21.0 yards per return. The Titans are 14th in the NFL in punt returncoverage, allowing 8.1 yards per return. The club is 9th in the NFL inkick coverage, allowing 20.1 yards per return.

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FIRST QUARTER POINT DIFFERENTIAL/FIRST HALF LEADSSince the Titans hired Jeff Fisher as their 15th head coach in 1995, theOilers/Titans have as been known for getting out to a fast start.In his 160 regular season games, the Titans have led after the firstquarter in 78 of those games. Fisher’s 48.8 percentage ranks thirdon the all-time list among NFL’s head coaches who have led ingames after the first quarter.

Name Record PCTMike Shanahan 174 games/89 1st quarter leads 51.1Greasy Neal 101 games/50 1st quarter leads 49.5Jeff Fisher 160 games/78 1st quarter leads 48.8

The Titans only have been defeated six timessince November 3rd, 2002when their defense has prevented opponents from scoring a touchdownin the first quarter.Unfortunately, the Houston Texans were one of those teams whichdefeated the Titans when they traveled to Nashville and recorded a20-10 victory last month. The Texans scored only three points in thefirst quarter but went into the half with a 13-10 lead. In losing toHouston, Titans QB Steve McNair was picked off four times where-as the AFC’s leading rusher at the time, Chris Brown, was held toonly 52 yards on 13 carries.If the Titans can match their success from last week’s performanceagainst the Jaguars, then the team can erase their setback from earlierin the year versus Houston. Tennessee held the Jaguars without a pointin the first quarter and took a 3-0 lead into the second quarter on a 41-yard field goal by Gary Anderson. The Titans took a 13-6 lead into half-time after Derrick Mason caught a 47-yard touchdown from SteveMcNair, which offset two field goals from Josh Scobee (35,48).One reason the Titans were successfull in 2003 was the fact oppo-nents could not score many points in the first quarter. In fact, theonly three teams which were able to score touchdowns in the firstquarter against Tennessee last season were the New EnglandPatriots (7 points; won 38-30, 10/5), Atlanta Falcons (21 points, lost38-31, 11/23) and New York Jets (7 points, won 24-17, 12/1).The Titans held 13 opponents to fewer than three points last season andwere ahead at halftime in nine of those games.This season, the only team which has scored a touchdown in the firstquarter against the Titans is the San Diego Chargers, who eventuallyposted a 38-17 win (10/3). However, the Titans have trailed at halftime intwo games this season and have lost both times. Additionally, one gamewhere the Titans led at half resulted in a loss against the JacksonvilleJaguars (15-12, 9/26).

If the Titans can return to their 2003 form and prevent those teamsfrom coming from behind, then they will match the success from the2003 and 2002 seasons. In order to see how they have fared againstopponents since November 3, 2002, we have shown how the Titanshave performed in the first quarter, whether they have led at halftimeand the result of the game.

Team 1st Quarter Halftime Result(since 11/3/2002)Indianapolis 0 points trailed 20-0 L, 23-15Houston 0 points trailed 10-3 L, 17-10NY Giants 3 points trailed 14-10 L,32-29 OTIndianapolis 0 points trailed 21-10 L, 27-17New England 0 points trailed 14-0 L, 24-7Jacksonville 0 points trailed 14-3 L, 28-10Houston 0 points trailed 6-0 L, 13-3

(in 2003)Oakland 3 points trailed 12-10 L, 25-20Indianapolis 3 points led 17-7 W, 33-7New Orleans 2 points trailed 13-5 L, 27-12Pittsburgh 3 points trailed 13-16 L, 30-13Houston 0 points trailed 21-3 L, 38-17Carolina 0 points trailed 27-3 L, 37-17Jacksonville 0 points trailed 20-10 L, 30-17Miami 0 points trailed 21-0 L, 31-7Jacksonville 0 points trailed 10-0 L, 10-3Indianapolis 3 points led 12-10 W,29-27Buffalo 0 points led 10-6 L, 26-28Houston 0 points led 10-3 L, 27-24Tampa Bay 3 points trailed 16-3 L, 33-13

(in 2004)Miami 0 points trailed 7-0 L, 17-7Jacksonville 0 points trailed 6-0 W, 15-12Green Bay 0 points trailed 27-13 L, 48-27Houston 3 points led 13-10 W, 20-10Minnesota 3 points led, 17-3 W, 20-3Cincinnati 3 points trailed 13-3 L, 27-20Chicago 0 points tied at 7 W, 19-17 (ot)Jacksonville 0 points trailed 13-6 L, 18-15

The Tennessee Titans had one of their most memorable games of the2004 season last week against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite thefact Jacksonville totaled more first downs (18 to 14) and net rushingyards (151 to 103), Tennessee was able to come away with an impres-sive 18-15 victory .What is even more impressive about the win is the fact the Titans heldon to the ball for only 28:28. However, the team took only :37 off theclock in the fourth quarter on a six-play drive which culminated when RBAntowain Smith scored from two-yards to give the Titans a 16-15 leadwhich they would not relinquishThroughout the season and during the Jeff Fisher era, the Titansare known for their ability to control the clock. Their victory overthe Jags last week was the first time all season in which the teamdid not hold on to the ball for more than 30:29 (Miami Dolphins, 17-7, 9/11) and secure a victory.Ironically, the last time Tennessee was victorious and held on to the ballfor under 30:00 was against the same Jacksonville Jagaurs footballteam. Last season, the Titans welcomed the Jags to the Coliseum andscored 10 points while holding on to the ball for 29:32. Prior to last week, the last time Tennessee was able to pull off a vic-tory and hold on to the ball under than 28:28 came last seasonagainst the Pittsburgh Steelers when the Titans only generated 198net yards and conrolled the clock for only 24:10 but still came awaywith a convincing 30-13 win at Heinz Field. Let’s take a look and see how the 28:28 TOP ranks among other victo-ries dating back to the 2001 season.

TITANS VICTORIES WITH TIME OF POSSESSION UNDER 30:00 SINCE 2001

TOP Date Team Score24:10 9/26/03 Pittsburgh 30-1326:05 10/27/02 Cincinnati 30-2428:11 12/29/02 Houston 13-328:28 11/21/04 Jacksonville 18-1529:32 11/16/03 Jacksonville 10-329:36 12/22/01 Oakland 13-10

After ten games, the Titans are holding on to the ball for an aver-age of 32:00, which is only :52 off their final time of possessionaverage from last season when they controlled the ball for 32:52.Tennessee is currently ranked fourth in the NFL with an averageof 32:00 in terms of time of possession.Ironically, the Titans finished the 2003 campaign ranked second(Denver, 33:53) in the AFC and tied for second in the NFL(Minnesota).The Titans held on to the ball for only 27:22 in their loss to Houstonearlier in the season at the Coliseum. It was the first time in the seriesthe Texans were able to defeat Tennessee. Both teams enter thisweek’s game tied for third place in the AFC South division with iden-tical 4-6 records.If the Titans are going to defeat Houston, they must continue theirdominance of clock management as was the case in victories againstthe Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals. The game against Green Bay saw Tennessee hold on to the ball fora season-best 38:00 en route to their 48-27 road win before a nation-ally televised audience on Monday Night Football. Against theBengals, the Titans controlled the clock for 36:35 and pulled off aseven point victory in the process (27-20). Overall, the Titans havehad three games where they have controlled the clock for more than36:00.Let’s see where the Titans contest against Green Bay where theyheld on to the ball for 38:00 ranks in the NFL compared to othertimes in the season.

HIGHEST TIME OF POSSESSION / 2004 (NON-OT GAMES)Date Team Opponents TOP10/24 Arizona Seattle 39:5110/4 Kansas City Baltimore 39:4310/17 Green Bay Detroit 39:4111/21 Pittsburgh Cincinnati 38:5610/24 Kansas City Atlanta 38:5410/17 Carolina Philadelphia 38:3011/21 San Diego Oakland 38:269/13 Green Bay Carolina 38:0410/11 Tennessee Green Bay 38:00

TIME OF POSSESSION

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Brown will look to become the fifth running back who has gainedmore than 100-yards against the Texans when he takes the fieldthis week. Brown enters this week’s game with 872 yards, whichranks fifth in the AFC seventh in the NFL. If he is unable to play,backup Antowain Smith hopes to follow up his success from lastweek against the Jags.

100-YARD BACKS AGAINST THE TEXANS IN 2004

Name Team Yds/Car/TDs DateLaDainian Tomlinson San Diego 121-26-1 9/12Priest Holmes Kansas City 134-32-0 9/26Amos Zereoue Oakland 117-14-2 10/3Reuben Droughns Denver 120-29-0 11/17

Another inteteresting statistic which shows how well the Titansoffensive line is doing this season is to compare where the 1,244yards ranks to the rest of the Oilers/Titans teams during the JeffFisher era after 10 games. The yardage total is 322 yards ahead from the 2003 Titans squadwhich totaled 922 rushing yards after their first ten games. It is also279 yards more than the 1999 Titans team, which would eventuallywin the AFC Championship Game and advance to the Super Bowlagainst the St. Louis Rams.

MOST NET RUSHING YARDS AFTER TEN GAMES SINCE 1995

YEAR YARDS1997 1,5611998 1,3362004 1,2441996 1,2282002 1,0792000 1,0232001 9861995 9801999 9652003 922

GREAT WALL OF NASHVILLE/RUSHING ATTACK The loss of tackle Brad Hopkins combined with the fact RB ChrisBrown was declared inactive before the start of the JacksonvilleJaguars had many outsiders feeling it would be close to impossible forthe Tennessee Titans to come away with a road win against the firstplace Jacksonville Jaguars.The Titans inserted veterans Jason Mathews and Antowain Smithin place of Hoppkins and Brown and both played major roles inhelping Tennessee post its first win against a division opponentand third road win of the season as the team pulled off a 18-15 win.The Titans totaled 295 net yards and Smith produced 109 total yardswith Mathews and the rest of the o-line paving the way for him to gain ateam-high 95 yards on the ground. Two of those yards came on a late-fourth quarter two-yard touchdown which sealed the victory. The offensive line helped the Titans run for 103 yards in the gamewhich helped extend the their streak to three consecutive roadgames against Jacksonville where the Titans rushing attack hastotaled more than 100 yards.This season, the offensive line has helped the Titans running game aver-age 4.5 yards per carry with the team’s leading rusher, Chris Brown ,posting an average of 4.7 yards every time he touches the ball. After tengames, the Titans have run for more than 100 yards seven times, withtheir highest performance coming against the Green Bay Packers (224yards, 10/11), Miami Dolphins (182 yards, 9/11) and the CincinnatiBengals (163, 10/31). The Titans offensive line hopes it can provide those wide lanes and helpBrown record his sixth 100-yard game of the season. If the Titanscan run for more than 100 yards this week, it would be their third con-secutive road game against the Texans where the team has surpassedthe century mark.The Great Wall of Nashville (GWON) consists of tackles Fred Millerand Brad Hopkins, center Justin Hartwig and guards Benji Olsonand rookie Jacob Bell. However, Hopkins’ absence against theJags last week forced Mathews to start at left tackle. Mathews alsowas inserted into the starting role at right guard when Olson wassidelined with an injury against Houston earlier in the season.One interesting statistic which shows how sucessful the Titans offensiveline has done this season is by the total rushing yards Brown had in hisfirst five games (556), which ranked second by an Oilers/Titans backin the first five games since the 16-game schedule, trailing only Hall ofFamer Earl Campbell (569) in 1979.

The Titans defense has shown marked improvement in each of the lastthree games and hope to continue its impressive ways when they trav-el to Houston and play the Texans this week.In their 18-15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, thedefense collected two sacks as rookie Travis LaBoy and second-year player Rien Long improved their sack totals on the year tothree-and-a- half (3.5) and three (3.0) respectively. LaBoy’s 3.5 sacks doesn’t rank in the Top 10 in the NFL in that cate-gory but it does put him among the top sack rushers in terms of rook-ies in the NFL. Despite the fact the former standout from the Universityof Hawaii missed the first three games of the season (concussion),LaBoy is slowly moving up the charts on the squad and among rook-ies in sacks.He is currently second on the team in sacks trailing only DE KevinCarter, who has five-and-a-half (5.5) sacks. LaBoy trails onlyJared Allen of the Kansas City Chiefs and Karlos Dansby of theArizona Cardinals (4.0) among all NFL rookies in sacks. In the last four games, the Titans defense has joined forces and regis-terd 14 combined sacks, with a season-high five sacks coming againstthe Chicago Bears two weeks ago (11/14). Three of the five sackswere recorded by Kevin Carter, who became the first Titans defen-sive player since Carlos Hall (9/8/2002; 3 sacks) to post three ormore sacks in a regular season game.Earlier in the season, the Titans defense posted two sacks againstTexans signal caller David Carr when Houston recorded their first winover the Titans in franchise history, 20-10, in Week 6 (10/17) at theColiseum. In looking at how the Texans have fared against opposingteams this season, they have allowed a combined 22 sacks in the sixgames they have lost.It should be noted that four of those losses saw opponents totalat least four sacks, two of which (Minnesota/Denver) posted fourand the other two (Detroit/Indianapolis) each record five sacks.

TITANS SACK MACHINE

What is even more interesting is the fact the two games Tennesseewas able to register at least four sacks this season resulted in vic-tories over Chicago (5) and Cincinnati (4).The Titans defense had the NFL’s longest consecutive streak with atleast one sack snapped at 29 when the defense could not record atleast one sack snap at Green Bay (10/11). Despite coming away with-out any sacks, Tennessee forced a season-high six turnovers (threeinterceptions and three forced fumbles).Although the Titans are not among the top 10 teams ranked in theNFL in sacks, their defense is ranked 10th in the NFL in totaldefense. More importantly, the defense has allowed the last twoopposing quarterbacks to throw for a combined 245 yards, zerotouchdown passes, accounted for three interceptions for a 32.8passer rating.Tennessee finished the 2003 regular season with 38 sacks, whichranked tied for fourth in the AFC (Buffalo) and tied for ninth(Philadelphia) in the NFL. As a result of their 23 sacks so far, it needs15 more sacks in their last six games to reach their total from last sea-son.The team hopes it can continue their success this season gettingto the quarterback as it ranks fifth in the NFL with a total of 232sacks since the start of the 1999 season.

MOST SACKS IN NFL SINCE 1999

Team SacksPhiladelphia Eagles 255New Orleans Saints 253St. Louis Rams 252Pittsburgh Steelers 249Tampa Bay Buccaneers 245Tennessee Titans 242

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DEFENSE AGAINST THE RUN/FEWEST 100-YARD RUSHERS

In last week’s 18-15 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Titansdefense allowed Jags back Fred Taylor to run for 103 yards, his fifth 100-yard effort of his career against the Titans (one in postseason play).Despite his impressive performance, the Titans came away with their firstdivisional win of the 2004 season.This week, the Titans defense prepares for Domanick Davis, whoearned the NFL’s rookie of the year award last season when he ran for ateam-high 1,031 yards on 238 carries and eight touchdowns. The formerstandout from LSU registered 25 yards on 10 carries when the two teamsmet in Week 6. The team’s leading rusher that day was Jonathan Wells, who not onlyposted 73 yards on 22 carries but also scored on a four-yard touchdownrun in the fourth quarter to secure the Texans 20-10 win. Davis leads theteam with 523 yards and seven touchdowns but Wells lead the squadwith an average of 3.6 yards per carry, which results to 237 yards on theyear.After ten games, the Titans are ranked 11th in the league against the runas opposing teams are averaging 111.9 yards per game. After a 2003season in which the Titans were first in the NFL (1st in the AFC) inrushing defense, the Titans are more than determined to return to thetop of the league’s rankings against the run. The defensive unit has fin-ished in the top 10 in the league against the run in each of the last nineseasons. The defense did not allow the Jaguars to score via the air in their threepoint victory last week. It was the second consecutive game which theopposing team could not score a touchdown running the ball for theChicago Bears were limited to only 10 first downs, five of which came onthe ground. Entering Week 11, the Bengals top rusher, Rudi Johnson , ranks sev-enth in the AFC and seems likely to top the 1,000-yard mark for the for-mer Auburn standout has 847 yards. Despite his sucess this season,Cincinnati’s star studded back was held to 57 yards on 17 carries in theTitans victory on Halloween (10/31). Johnson had rushed for 119-yards and a 36-yard touchdown against the Denver Broncos one weekprior to facing the Titans on Monday Night Football. The Titans defense showed how tough it was when they faced the GreenBay Packers and its leading rusher Ahman Green.The former NebraskaCornhusker was limited to 33 yards on 10 carries in Tennessee’s 48-27win (10/11). It still ranks as his lowest rushing performance of the 2004regular season and fourth lowest rushing total of his prolific career whenhe has carried at least 10 times in a game.

LOWEST RUSHING YARDAGE BY AHMAN GREEN(with at least 10 carries)

Team Yardage/Carries DateTennessee Titans 11 yards/10 carries 12/26/2001Minnesota Vikings 31 yards/16 carries 12/20/2001Jacksonville Jaguars 31 yards/17 carries 12/3/2001Tennessee Titans 33 yards/10 carries 10/11/2004

The Titans defense has allowed four running backs to run for more than100-yards this season but has prevented similar success the followingweek when they have taken the field. For example, following EdgerrinJames’ 124-yard effort in Week 2 against the Titans, Fred Taylor was heldto 81 yards on 17 carries.

HOW THE TITANS DEFENSE HAS FARED THE WEEK AFTERALLOWING A 100-YARD RUSHER IN 2004Name Team Yards DateEdgerrin James Indianapolis Colts 124 yards 9/19Fred Taylor Jacksonville Jaguars 81 yards 9/26

LaDainian TomlinsonSan Diego Chargers 147 yards 10/3

Ahman Green Green Bay Packers 33 yards 10/11

Mewelde Moore Minnesota Vikings 138 yards 10/24Rudi Johnson Cincinnati Bengals 57 yards 10/31

Fred Taylor Jacksonville Jaguars 103 yards 11/21Domanick Davis Houston Texans ???????? 11/28

Additionally, the Titans defense has been involved in 17gameswhere opposing running backs ran for more than 100-yards since1996, which ranks first in the NFL during that time frame.

FEWEST 100-YARD RUSHERS ALLOWED SINCE 1996Team 100-yard RushersTennessee Titans 17Pittsburgh Steelers 20Baltimore Ravens 21San Diego Chargers 22Miami Dolphins 23San Francisco 49ers 24St. Louis Rams 27

Davis remembers his first game against the Titans for he was heldto 59 yards on seven carries in the Texans 38-17 loss to the Titansat the Coliseum (10/12). Despite his inabiity to gain major yards thatday, other running backs in the league have had their problems find-ing better success. Below are a list of some of the backs whorank atop of the rushing leaders in 2004 and how they faredagainst Fisher and the Titans in their first contest.

Name Date Yds/CarCurtis MartinNew York Jets 11/22/98 123 yds/23 carries

Fred TaylorJacksonville Jaguars 9/27/98 116 yds/25 carries

Marshall FaulkSt. Louis Rams 10/31/99 90 yds/16 carries

Edgerrin JamesIndianapolis Colts 12/8/02 70 yds/18 carries

Jamal LewisBaltimore Ravens 10/22/00 58 yds/17 carries

Rudi JohnsonCincinnati Bengals 10/31/04 57 yards/17 carries

Corey DillonCincinnati Bengals 10/12/97 39 yds/8 carries

Priest HolmesBaltimore Ravens 10/11/98 29 yds/14 carries

Emmitt SmithDallas Cowboys 11/27/97 22 yds/10 carries

Ahman GreenGreen Bay Packers 12/16/01 11 yds/10 carries

Tiki BarberNew York Giants 11/9/97 -1 yds/2 carries

10/1/00 2 yds/5 carries

Edgerrin James of the Indianapolis Colts, Corey Dillon of theNew England Patriots and Fred Taylor of the JacksonvilleJaguars are the only three backs who can lay claim as to hav-ing run for more than 100-yards one time against the Titans inthe Fisher era. In fact, let’s take a look at the backs who can say they have run formore than 100-yards against the franchise since the start of the1996 season. Once again, Jeff Fisher has led the Titans defense toits Top 10 ranking against the run in nine out of the last 10years.

Running backs who have rushed for more than 100yards against the Titans since 1996

Name Date Team YardsCorey Dillon 12/4/97 Cincinnati Bengals 246 yardsLaDainian 10/3/04 San Diego Chargers 147 yards TomlinsonMewelde Moore 10/24/04 Minnesota Vikings 138 yardsCorey Dillon 10/27/02 Cincinnati Bengals 138 yards

Steve Broussard 10/5/97 Seattle Seahawks 138 yardsEdgerrin James 9/19/04 Indianapolis Colts 124 yardsCorey Dillon 10/18/98 Cincinnati Bengals 124 yardsCurtis Martin 11/22/98 New York Jets 123 yardsEdgerrin James 9/14/03 Indianapolis Colts 120 yardsMichael Bennett 12/9/01 Minnesota Vikings 113 yardsFred Taylor 9/27/98 Jacksonville Jaguars 116 yardsJerome Bettis 9/29/96 Pittsburgh Steelers 115 yardsFred Taylor 10/16/00 Jacksonville Jaguars 112 yardsTerry Allen 10/7/01 Baltimore Ravens 108 yardsFred Taylor 11/26/00 Jacksonville Jaguars 104 yardsFred Taylor 11/21/04 Jacksonville Jaguars 103 yardsPriest Holmes 12/12/99 Baltimore Ravens 100 yards

Since the start of the 1995 season, the Titans have allowed 95rushing touchdowns, which is the fourth lowest total in theNFL.

FEWEST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS ALLOWED/SINCE 1995Team TouchdownsMiami Dolphins 79Pittsburgh Steelers 86Baltimore Ravens 93Tennessee Titans 95Tampa Bay Buccaneers 99

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BIG MAC...

Steve McNair earned co-MVP and made his first trip to the ProBowl as a starter in 2003. McNair led the Titans to a record of 10-4in games in which he played. He finished the 2003 season com-pleting 250 of 400 passes for 3,215 yards, 24 touchdowns with only7 interceptions for an NFL best 100.4 passer rating.

MCNAIR’S NFL STATISTICSPASSING

YEAR G/S Att Comp. Yds PCT TD Int Rating 1995 4/2 80 41 599 51.3 3 1 81.7 1996 9/4 143 88 1197 61.5 6 4 90.61997 16/16 415 216 2665 52.0 14 13 70.41998 16/16 492 289 3228 58.7 15 10 80.11999 16/16 331 187 2179 56.5 12 8 78.62000 16/16 396 248 2847 62.6 14 13 83.22001 16/16 431 264 3350 61.3 21 12 90.22002 16/16 492 301 3387 61.2 22 15 84.02003 14/14 400 250 3215 62.5 24 7 100.42004 7/7 181 104 1116 57.5 5 8 66.4 Tot. 123/114 3,361 1,988 23,753 59.1 137 91 83.1

RUSHINGYEAR ATT YDS AVG. LG TD1995 11 38 3.5 13 0 1996 31 169 5.5 24t 21997 101 674 6.7 47 81998 77 559 7.3 71t 41999 72 337 4.7 38 82000 71 403 5.6 25 02001 75 414 5.5 24 52002 82 440 5.4 26 32003 38 138 3.6 11 42004 20 104 5.2 23 1Tot. 579 3,276 5.7 71t 35

McNair’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), completed 18 of 30 passes for 209 yards,two interceptions and one touchdown, a 47-yarder to Derrick Masonfor a 64.4 passer rating. Scored on a quarterback draw on a two-point conversion to seal the Titans victory. It was the 20th time in hiscareer (postseason included) in which the Titans were tied or trailedin the fourth quarter and he has led the team to victory.lAgainst Chicago (11/14) and Cincinnati (10/31), was declaredinactive (sternum). lAt Minnesota (10/24), completed 2 of 5 for 2 yards before leavingthe game in the first quarter with a sternum injury.lAgainst Houston (10/17), completed 19 of 41 passes for 210 yardsfor one touchdown and four interceptions. Rushed for 33 yards onfour carries, one of which totaled 23 yards, his longest run of theseason.Two of his runs went for first downs.lAt Green Bay (10/11), connected on 15 of 26 passes for 206 yardsand two touchdowns for a 108.8 passer rating. Also rushed for 36yards on 7 carries, one of which resulted in 16 yards and a firstdown. Directed scoring drives which resulted in 17 points (2 TDs, 1FG) on the Titans first three possessions in the first quarter.Completed his second (Troy Fleming, 14 yds) and third (EddieBerlin, 11 yds) TD of the season and improve his career mark to26-12 in games where he has thrown at least two touchdowns.lAt San Diego (10/3), did not play (sternum). lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), completed 16 of 26 passes for 143yards and 18 yards on three carries. Converted two third downs onruns of 14 and five yards which helped set up Chris Brown’s 26-yard touchdown run. lHad his streak of 18 consecutive games in which he haseither passed or rushed for a touchdown snapped against theJacksonville Jaguars in the 15-12 loss last week. Produced atouchdown (passing/rushing) in every start (14 games) in 2003,joining only Brett Favre of the Green bay Packers as the only otherquarterbacks to do it in every start last season. lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), set career-highs for attempts (39),completions (25) and passsing yards (275) when playingagainst the Colts , surpassing his mark set last season when hecompleted 22 of 38 passes for 235 yards in Week 14 at theColiseum. lOn the team’s first possession, directed a nine-play, 78-yarddrive in which he completed each of his three passes for acombined 36 yards. Scored on a one-yard touchdown in thethird quarter, ending a six-play, 74-yard drive which saw theAlcorn State standout complete each of his three passes for acombined 52 yards.

lAt Miami (9/11), completed 9 of 14 passes for 73 yards and onetouchdown and no interceptions for a 101.2 passer rating.Accounted for a one-yard touchdown pass to TE Erron Kinney in thesecond quarter to give the Titans a 7-0 lead. Directed a 12-play, 75-yard drive in the fourth quarter which set up a 22-yard field goal by KAaron Elling to seal the victory. Also rushed for 11 yards on two car-ries.

lMcNair ranks first in rushing yards and touchdowns amongquarterbacks since the start of the 1995 season.NAME ATT YDS AVG. LG TDs Steve McNair 579 3,276 5.7 71t 35Kordell Stewart 494 2,778 5.6 74t 29Donovan McNabb 323 2,022 6.3 54 14Michael Vick 271 1,961 7.2 58 12Rich Gannon 343 1,584 4.6 42 15Mark Brunell 276 1,322 4.8 33 7

lMcNair’s divisional record of 37-23 ranks second to Brett Favrefor the best record among active quarterbacks since the start ofthe 1995 season (minimum 40 starts). Name Team Record PCTBrett Favre Green Bay 49-22 .690Steve McNair Tennessee 37-23 .617Mark Brunell Washington 36-24 .600Rich Gannon Oakland 25-18 .581Kordell Stewart Baltimore 24-19 .558

lMcNair’s starting record at quarterback also ranks among thebest in the NFL. In fact, his 72-44 mark ranks fifth among start-ing quarterbacks entering Week 11.

BEST STARTING RECORDS OF ACTIVE QUARTERBACKS

(minimum 55 STARTS)Name Team Record PCTDonovan McNabb Philadelphia 49-21 .700Kurt Warner NY Giants 39-18 .684Brett Favre Green Bay 129-68 .654Jay Fielder Miami 37-21 .638Steve McNair Tennessee 72-44 .620Rich Gannon Oakland 75-56 .619Brad Johnson Tampa Bay 58-41 .585Peyton Manning Indianapolis 60-44 .577Doug Flutie San Diego 37-28 .569Mark Brunell Washington 65-58 .528

TITANS RECORD WHEN MCNAIR

Career Regular 2004 *Started 77-47 72-44 3-4 *Starts vs. division opponents 38-23 37-22 1-3*Throws for 300 yards 4-5 3-5 0-0*Throws at least one TD pass 59-30 56-29 3-1*Throws two or more TD passes 27-12 26-12 1-0*Throws one TD and runs for a TD 13-5 11-4 0-0*Throws for 2 TD’s and runs for 1 TD 4-3 3-3 0-0*Runs for TD 23-9 20-8 0-1*Runs for two or more TD’s 5-3 5-2 0-0*Was not intercepted 45-15 44-13 2-0

lIn 2003, ranked first in the NFL with a 100.4 passer rating, aver-age yards gained per attempt (8.04), and touchdown to interceptionratio (3.42 to 1; Brooks of N.O. has 24 TDs/8 INT). On third downpassing, he ranked first in the NFL with a 117.7 passer rating, tied(Culpepper, Minn) with 12 touchdowns, average yards per gain percompletion (8.25) in the AFC , and touchdown to interception ratio (6to 1). In the fourth quarter, his passing stats ranked first in the AFCand second in the NFL (Johnson, Tampa Bay 102.5) with a 96.8 pass-er rating.

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D-MASE...

Derrick Mason became the first receiver in franchise history torecord more than 1,000-receiving yards in three consecutive sea-sons and earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl as a receiver, leadingthe squad with 95 receptions for 1,303 yards and 8 touchdowns.

MASON’S NFL STATISTICSYEAR G/S REC YDS AVG. LG TD1997 16/2 14 186 13.3 38 01998 16/0 25 333 13.3 47 31999 13/0 8 89 11.1 31 02000 16/12 63 895 14.2 29t 52001 15/15 73 1,128 15.5 71t 92002 14/14 79 1,012 13.1 40 52003 16/16 95 1,303 13.6 50t 82004 10/10 62 746 12.0 47T 4 Tot. 116/69 419 5,692 13.6 71t 34

Mason’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), caught three receptions for 56 yards, one ofwhich went for a 47-yard touchdown from Steve McNair to give theTitans a 10-3 in the second quarter.lAFTER WEEK 11, Mason is first on the squad in receptions (62),receiving yards (746) and touchdown receptions (4). He rankstied for first in the AFC and in the NFL (Gates, SD, 62) in recep-tions (52) and fourth in the AFC with 746 receiving yards.

NFL LEADERS IN RECEPTIONS

Name Team NumberDerrick Mason Tennessee Titans 62Antonio Gates San Diego Chargers 62Joe Horn New Orleans Saints 59Eric Johnson San Francisco 49ers 58Javon Walker Green Bay Packers 58Isaac Bruce St. Louis Rams 58Andre Johnson Houston Texans 57Terrell Owens Philadelphia Eagles 57Jason Witten Dallas Cowboys 57Hines Ward Pittsburgh Steelers 57Eric Moulds Buffalo Bills 55

lBecomes the third receiver in franchise history to record five con-secutive seasons with at least 60 receptions, joining FrankWycheck (1997-2001) and Haywood Jeffires (1990-95).Name Years/Reception TotalHaywood Jeffires 1990-95--459Derrick Mason 2000-04--372*Frank Wycheck 1997-01--332

lAgainst Chicago (11/14), caught seven passes for a combined 91yards, one of which was a 29-yard touchdown pass from BillyVolek in the first quarter to give Tennessee a 7-0 lead. Creditedwith two receptions for 34 yards to help set up the Titans fourth quar-ter touchdown which totaled four plays and 81 yards. Also returnedthree punts for a total of nine yards.lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), had team-highs in both receptions (8)and receiving yards (85), recording 57 yards on five receptions onfirst quarter drive which resulted in a field goal. lAt Minnesota (10/24), posted game-highs in both receptions (8) andreceiving yards (85). Six of his receptions went for first downs.Also posted 12 yards on three punt returns. lAgainst Houston (10/17), credited with a team-high 74 receivingyards and tied Drew Bennett in receptions (5). His 22 yard receptionin the second quarter was the Titans longest pass play from scrim-mage. lAt Green Bay (10/11), led the team in both receptions (4) andreceiving yards (63), including a 26-yard touchdown from WR DrewBennett in the fourth quarter which gave the Titans a 41-13 lead.lAt San Diego (10/3), posted a game-high 12 receptions for 94 yardsand one touchdown, his first of the season and 31st of his career.The 12 touchdowns set a season-high and tied a career-high setwhen the 2003 Pro Bowler accomplished the feat in 2002 (12/1 @NY Giants) and 2001 (11/12 versus Baltimore). It was one reception shy of the all-time mark for receptions in agame set by Charles Hennigan (10/13/61 @ Boston) andHaywood Jeffires (10/13/91 @ NY Jets).lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), caught four passes for a combined 43yards, one of which went for a first down (27 yards) in the fourthquarter that was part of the 10-play, 74-yard drive which helped setup Chris Brown’s 26-yard touchdown. Collected 21 yards on fourpunt returns.lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), posted team-highs in both receptions(8) and receiving yards (104), including a 33-yarder in the third quar-ter which resulted in a one-yard touchdown by QB Steve McNair. His33-yarder is the team’s longest pass play from scrimmage afterWeek 2.

lAt Miami (9/11), accounted for team-highs in receiving yards (51)and tied (Bennett) for team-high in receptions (3), each of whichresulted in a Titans first down. His 19-yard third quarter receptionwas part of the team’s 12-play, 75-yard drive which resulted in anAaron Elling 22-yard field goal to extend the Titans lead to 17-0.lRanks fifth in the NFL in receptions since the start of the 2002season with 233.

MOST RECEPTIONS SINCE 2002Name Receptions Marvin Harrison 282Hines Ward 264Torry Holt 261Randy Moss 238Derrick Mason 236Terrell Owens 231

lRanks 9th in the NFL in receiving yards since the start of the2002 season, collecting 3,027 yards.

MOST RECEIVING YARDS SINCE 2002Name Yards Torry Holt 3,722Marvin Harrison 3,550Randy Moss 3,283Terrell Owens 3,176Hines Ward 3,160Joe Horn 3,133Chad Johnson 3,093Laver. Coles 3,032Derrick Mason 3,027Amani Toomer 2,960Isaac Bruce 2,902

lRanks second on the franchise all-time list in all-purposeyards (Eddie George, 12,108) and is one of only two players infranchise history to have surpassed 10,000 total combinedyards in a career. Player Total Combined YardsEddie George 12,153Derrick Mason 10,778Earl Campbell 9,292Ernest Givins 8,704Ken Burroughs 7,421

lIN 2003, accounted for team-highs in receptions (95), receivingyards (1,303), touchdowns (8), and 100-yard games (3). Earned hisfirst trip to the Pro Bowl as a receiver. Mason tied for second in theAFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in receptions (95). He was secondin the AFC and fifth in the NFL in receiving yards (1,305). His 35receptions on third down ranked first in the AFC and second in theNFL (Boldin, 40, Ariz.). His 448 receiving yards on third downranked first in the AFC and third in the NFL.

lBecame the fifth receiver in franchise history to record two sea-sons with more than 1,100-receiving yards, joining CharlesHennigan, Tim Smith, Drew Hill and Bill Groman.Name Years/Receiving YardsDerrick Mason 2003-1,303 yds; 2001-1,128 ydsDrew Hill 1985-1,169 yds; 1986-1,112 ydsTim Smith 1983-1,176 yds; 1984-1,141 ydsCharles Hennigan 1961-1,746 yds; 1964-1,546 ydsBill Groman 1960-1,473 yds; 1961-1,175 yds

lBecame the fourth receiver in franchise history to record at least 90receptions in a single season. Ranked third on the all-time list formost receptions in a single season.Name Years ReceptionsCharles Hennigan 1964 101Haywood Jeffires 1991 100Derrick Mason 2003 95Drew Hill 1991 90Haywood Jeffires 1992 90Tim Smith 1983 83

lFinished season ranked fourth on the all-time list for most receivingyards in a single season.Name Years Receiving YdsCharles Hennigan 1961 1,746Charles Hennigan 1964 1,561Bill Groman 1960 1,473Derrick Mason 2003 1,303Haywood Jeffires 1991 1,181Tim Smith 1983 1,176Tim Smith 1984 1,141Drew Hill 1988 1,141

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In 2003, Drew Bennett missed four games with a calf injury but still setcareer-highs in touchdowns (4) and receiving yards (504). In 2004, hereturns as the team’s starting receiver opposite Derrick Mason and ismore than determined to not only surpass career-highs set last sea-son but help in contributing to the team’s aerial attack.

BENNETT’S NFL STATISTICSYEAR G/S REC YDS AVG. LG TD2001 14/1 24 329 13.7 50 12002 16/7 33 478 14.5 53 22003 12/8 32 504 15.5 48 4 2004 10/10 43 600 14.0 47 1Tot. 52/26 132 1,911 14.5 53 8

Bennett’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), led team in both receptions (four) andreceiving yards (64). Three of his four receptions went for firstdowns and two of them totaled a combined 34 yards on the team’ssix play 59-yard drive which resulted in a two-yard touchdown byAntowain Smith to give the Titans a 16-15 lead. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), posted a game and career-high 148 yardson six receptions, one of which went for a 47 yard touchdown fromBilly Volek in the fourth quarter to give the Titans a 17-14 lead. Each of his six receptions went for first downs and another wentfor a touchdown. Has now surpassed his previous career highsin both receptions (39) and receiving yards (536). lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), started but did not record a reception.lAt Minnesota (10/24), caught one reception for 18 yards. lAt Houston (10/17), accounted for 59 yards and tied with DerrickMason for the team-high with five receptions. Caught his first touch-down of the season on a 10-yard reception from Steve McNair in thesecond quarter to tie the game at seven. It was his second consecu-tive game in which he scored against the Texans, having scored on agame winning touchdown a 23-yarder from Steve McNair with only :17

left in regulation to secure the Titans win in the 2003 season (12/21). lAt Green Bay (10/11), accounted for 47 yards on two receptions,both of which resulted in Titans first downs. Also connected on atouchdown pass which he threw 26 yards to Derrick Mason, hisfirst of his NFL career and first since his senior season at UCLA(54-yards to Freddie Mitchell against Oregon as a quarterback). lAt San Diego (10/3), totaled career-highs in both receptions (9) anda game-high in receiving yards (109). It bettered his previous highsset last season when he recorded eight receptions for 105 in the vic-tory over the New Orleans Saints (9/21). Five of his nine receptionsresulted in first downs .lAt Jacksonville (9/26), posted a game-high six receptions for a team-high 55 yards. Five of his six receptions resulted in first downs.lAt Indianapolis (9/19), caught seven passes for 85 yards, averaging12.1 yds per reception. His 14-yard reception in the second quarterled to a 39-yard field goal by K Gary Anderson. His 12-yard recep-tion in the third quarter led to a one-yard touchdown run by QB SteveMcNair. Five of his seven receptions resulted in first downs. lAfter Week 2, ranks second on the team (Mason) in both recep-tions (10) and receiving yards (100). lAt Miami (9/11), amassed 15 receiving yards while tying (Mason) forteam-highs in receptions (3). His 9-yard reception on the team’s firstpossession helped convert a 3rd-and-6 situation.

SUNSHINE... PERFECT COMBINATION...The offseason departure of Justin McCareins forced Drew Bennettto take over as the Titans number two receiver.Despite the fact Bennett missed four games last season (left calf injury),the former UCLA standout accounted for 32 receptions, one shy of hiscareer-high set in 2002. Both Bennett and members from the Titans coaching staff felt con-fident Bennett would have surpassed his career-high last seasonand possibly could have topped 50 receptions on the season hadhe not went down with the injury. Entering their first season together as the Titans one-two punch,Derrick Mason and Bennett hope to continue where the 2003 seasonleft off and have demonstrated that they too can rank among the bestreceiving tandem in the NFL.It is safe to say they are probably one of most underrated receivingtandems (wide receivers only) in the NFL.Entering this week’s game against the Texans, Mason andBennett rank third among the NFL’s Top 5 receivingtandems (wide receivers only) in receptions.

MOST RECEPTIONS / 2004 WIDE RECEIVER TANDEMS

Receptions Team Receiving Duo121 St. Louis Isaac Bruce/Torry Holt113 Green Bay Donald Driver/Javon Walker105 Tennessee Derrick Mason

Drew Bennett100 New Orleans Joe Horn/Donte' Stallworth98 Indianapolis Marvin Harrison/Reggie Wayne

The 2003 season saw Derrick Mason (95) and Justin McCareins (47)both record outstanding years, setting career-marks in receptions onthe year. Unknown to many experts and coaching staffs around theleague, the wide receivers combined to catch 142 passes, whichranked fourth in the AFC and fifth in the NFL among receivingtandems (wide receivers only).

MOST RECEPTIONS / 2003 RECEIVING TANDEMS

Receptions Team Receiving Duo186 St. Louis Isaac Bruce/Torry Holt169 Cincinnati Chad Johnson/Peter Warrick162 Indianapolis Marvin Harrison/Reggie Wayne155 Pittsburgh Hines Ward/Plaxico Burress142 Tennessee DerrickMason

Justin McCareins142 Carolina Steve Smith/Mushin Muhammed141 Washington Laveraneus Coles/Rod Gardner

Volek’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAgainst Chicago (11/14), started his second consecutive gameand completed 27 of 44 passes for 334 yards and two touchdowns(29,47) for a passer rating of 90.5. Completed passes to 10 differ-ent receivers in the game.lSet a new career-high for passing yards in a game (334), sur-passing his previous high of 295 yards against Buffalo lastseason (12/14). lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), started and connected on 21 of 32passes for two touchdowns, one interception and a 91.9 passer rat-ing. Ran for four yards on three carries. lAt Minnesota (10/24), came in the second quarter in place ofSteve McNair and completed 17 of 36 passes for 190 yards andthree interceptions.lAt San Diego (10/3), completed 39 of 59 passes for 278 yards andtwo touchdowns for a 88.1 passer rating. His 39 completions ranksecond on the franchises all-time list, trailing only WarrenMoon’s 41 completions against the Dallas Cowboys (11/10/91).Directed the team to scoring drives of 12 and 10 plays , both ofwhich resulted in touchdowns and a 16-play drive which culminat-ed with a 24-yard field goal by Gary Anderson.

BILLY VEE...

The Titans re-signed backup quarterback Billy Volek to an extensionduring the 2003 offseason after several teams courted the unrestrictedfree agent from Fresno State University. Last year, the formerBulldog helped the Titans to a 38-31 come from behind victoryover the Atlanta Falcons and directed Tenneessee to an impres-sive 28-26 win in his first career NFL start in place of co-MVP SteveMcNair.

VOLEK’S NFL STATISTICSPASSING

YEAR G/S Att Comp. Yds PCT TD Int Rating 2000 0/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.02001 0/0 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 2002 0/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.02003 7/1 69 44 545 63.8 4 1 101.42004 4/3 171 104 1,012 60.8 6 5 76.9 Tot. 11/4 267 148 1,557 55.4 10 6 75.7

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BROWN SUGAR...

Second-year back Chris Brown has assumed the majority of the carriesin 2004. Brown seems determined to make a name for himself amongthe league’s elite following a junior season at the University of Coloradoin which he ran for 1,841 yards and 19 touchdowns. After rushing for221 yards on 56 carries as a rookie, Brown led the team and the AFCwith 240 yards on 32 carries in four preseason games. Only time willtell if Brown can continue those rushing exploits.

BROWN’S NFL STATISTICSYEAR G/S ATT YDS AVG. LG TD2003 11/0 56 221 3.9 28 02004 9/9 186 872 4.7 52 5Totals 20/9 242 1,093 4.5 52 5

Brown’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), was declared inactive because of a foot injury. lAFTER WEEK 11, Brown is fifth in the AFC with 872 yards. The for-mer Colorado Buffalo ranks seventh in the AFC with 1,006 yards fromscrimmage. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), registered 62 yards on 20 carries and tworeceptions for 6 yards before leaving the game in the fourth quarter witha foot injury.lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), ran for 147 yards on 32 carries and onetouchdown and caught four receptions for a total of a 23 yards.lAt Minnesota (10/24),ran for 55 yards on 14 carries and caught tworeceptions for a combined 18 yards. His 21-yard reception in the secondquarter was a career-high. lAgainst Houston (10/17), ran for a team-high 52 yards on 13 carries,including a 16-yard run in the second quarter. Posted a 10-yard runwhich helped set up Tennessee’s lone touchdown, a 10-yard touchdownpass from Steve McNair to Drew Bennett in the second quarter. Missedthe majority of third quarter and entire fourth quarter with shoulder burn-er.

MOST RUSHING YARDS AFTER FIRST SIX GAMESOF SEASON SINCE 1979

Name Rushing Yds Year Earl Campbell 698 1981Eddie George 664 2000Earl Campbell 622 1979Eddie George 613 1997Chris Brown 608 2004

lAt Green Bay (10/11), totaled a game-high 148 yards on 27 carriesand two touchdowns, both of which occurred in the first quarter to put theTitans in front, 14-0. Also posted 24 yards on 3 receptions. lHas three games where he has gained 100 or more yards in thefirst half (Green Bay, Miami, Indianapolis).

Week Team Carries Yards TDs1 Miami 16 100 02 Indianapolis 19 104 1 5 Green Bay 16 103 2

lJoined Stump Mitchell (STL 1983-85) and Dan Calhoun (NewEngland, 1976) as the only backs in NFL history to run for more than100 yards in four of their first five starts after his performance against thePackers .

Mitchell Calhoun Brown145 vs. PHI 103 vs. NYJ 100 vs. MIA108 vs. NYG 109 vs. NYJ 152 vs. INDY109 vs. MIA 177 vs. DEN 101 vs. JAX

148 vs. HOU 113 vs. NO 148 vs. GB510 yards 502 yards 501 yards

lAfter the first five games of the season, Brown posted 556 yards,which ranked second only to Earl Campbell’s 569 yards among allOilers/Titans backs for most rushing yards since 1979.

MOST RUSHING YARDS AFTER FIRST FIVE GAMESOF SEASON SINCE 1979

Name Rushing Yds Year Earl Campbell 569 1979Chris Brown 556 2004Earl Campbell 512 1981Eddie George 507 1997Eddie George 497 2000

lAt San Diego (10/3), led the team with 55 yards on 15 carries, includ-ing a 18-yard run in the fourth quarter, his longest run from scrimmagein the game.lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), posted his third consecutive 100-yardgame, accounting for 101 yards on 23 carries and one touchdown, a 26-yard run in the fourth quarter which gave the Titans a 12-7 lead. It wasBrown’s third 100-yard game in his third career start, becoming the firstOilers/Titans back in franchise history to accomplish the feat in hisfirst three career starts and first back in NFL history since 1970 torun for 100 or more yards in their first three career starts in thesame season (Stump Mitchell did it in 1982, 83 and 84 in his firstfour career starts).lBecame the first back to run for more than 100-yards againstJacksonville since last year’s season opener when Stephen Davis ofthe Carolina Panthers rushed for 111 yards on 22 carries (9/7). The100-yard game by Brown snapped the Jags 18-game streak of notallowing a back to surpass the century mark, which was the longest inthe NFL entering Week 3.lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), accounted for a career and game-high 152yards on 26 carries, including 40 of which came on the Titans first pos-session of the game, which he scored on a 20-yard touchdown run. Itwas his first regular season touchdown of his career.lAt Miami (9/11), led team with 100 yards on 16 carries, including a52-yard run in the second quarter which resulted in an TE ErronKinney one-yard touchdown reception from QB Steve McNair. His 52-yard run from scrimmage was the longest by an Oilers/Titans backsince Eddie George’s 76-yard run against the Jacksonville Jaguars(9/8/96). lBecame the fifth back in franchise history and first since Gary Brown(166 yards @ Cincinnati, 11/14/93) to rush for 100 or more yards in hisfirst career start. OILERS/TITANS BACK’S TO RUSH FOR 100 OR MORE YARDS IN

FIRST CAREER START

NAME YARDS-CARRIES OPPONENT DATE*Chris Brown 100 yards/16 carries @ Miami 9/11/03Gary Brown 166 yards/26 carries @ Cincy 11/14/93Earl Campbell 137 yards/15 carries @ Atlanta 9/3/78Ronnie Coleman 123 yards/21 carries San Diego 9/15/78Don Hardeman 107 yards/27 carries San Diego 9/28/75 *Brown only played in first half before going down with an ankle injury.

lSince the NFL-AFL 1970 merger, Brown is one of only four runningbacks in franchise history who has rushed for more than 100-yardsagainst the Miami Dolphins. Name Carries/Yards/ DateEarl Campbell 28 for 199 11/20/78Earl Campbell 28 for 138 12/4/83Earl Campbell 32 for 120 11/5/79Eddie George 23 for 106 9/7/97Chris Brown 16 for 100 9/11/03

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In 2003, Kevin Carter finished his ninth season setting a career-highin tackles (79) while also playing defensive tackle in addition to defen-sive end. This season, the tenth-year pro will be moved to the interiorand play alongside Albert Haynesworth to form one of the NFL’s mostexplosive tandem of tackles.

Carter’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), posted two stops, one quarterback pressureand one pass deflection. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), had his best game as a Titan, posting ateam-high three sacks, which tied a career-high, forced one fum-ble, one stop behind the line of scrimmage and a career-high 12 tack-les, passing his previous effort of 10 against Atlanta (11/23/03) andCleveland (9/22/02) and three quarterback pressures. lBecame the first Titans defensive player to record three sackssince Carlos Hall accomplished the feat in the 2002 season open-er against the Philadelphia Eagles (9/8). It was Carter’s first threesack performance since 2000 when he was a member of the St.Louis Rams and he totaled three sacks against the Detroit Lions(12/3).lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), accounted for five tackles and one sackon defense.lAt Minnesota (10/24),delivered five tackles and one quarterbackpressure.lAgainst Houston (10/17), started his second straight game at DE,and totaled five stops on defense and one quarterback pressure. lAt Green Bay (10/11), started at DE and made three tackles and twoquarterback pressures and helped limit the Packers to 35 rushingyards on 11 carries.lAt San Diego (10/3), started his 52nd consecutive game as a Titan,posting his fourth start at defensive tackle and made one tackle. lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), posted six stops on defense, one quar-terback pressure and one quarterback sack, his second consecutivegame where he has recorded at least a half-sack.lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), topped all d-linemen with six stops, oneof which was behind the line of scrimmage. Accounted for two quar-terback pressures and joined forces with Carlos Hall and sackedPeyton Manning. lAt Miami (9/11), posted four stops on defense, five quarterback pres-sures and helped contain Dolphins lineman which freed linebackersKeith Bulluck and Rocky Calmus to combine for 14 tackles as theMiami rushing attack was held to 65 yards on 20 carries.

Carter’s NFL StatisticsYEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT QBP1995 16/16 35 15 50 6.0 2 1 0 151996 16/16 41 24 65 9.5 4 1 0 201997 16/16 33 12 45 7.5 2 2 0 431998 16/16 45 14 59 12.0 1 0 0 331999 16/16 31 13 44 17.0 4 2 0 592000 16/13 32 10 42 10.0 1 1 0 362001 16/16 39 22 61 2.0 0 0 0 342002 16/16 42 29 71 10.0 0 1 0 332003 16/16 49 30 79 5.5 1 0 0 282004 10/10 24 25 49 5.5 1 0 0 17Tot. 154/151 371 194 565 85.5 16 8 0 318

LEADING SACKERS AMONG ACTIVE NFL PLAYERS

NAME TEAM SACKSMichael Strahan New York Giants 117.0Simeon Rice Tampa Bay Bucs 97.0KEVIN CARTER TENNESSEE TITANS 85.5Hugh Douglas Philadelphia Eagles 79.0Warren Sapp Oakland Raiders 77.5Jason Gildon Jacksonville Jaguars 77.0Jason Taylor Miami Dolphins 76.5

DEFENSIVE/NOSE TACKLE LEADING SACKERS IN 2004

Name Team SacksRod Coleman Atlanta Falcons 6.0Kevin Williams Minnesota Vikings 6.0Kevin Carter Tennessee Titans 5.5Sam Rayburn Philadelphia Eagles 5.0Cornelius Griffin Washington Redskins 4.0Shaun Rogers Detroit Lions 4.0Ron Edwards Buffalo Bills 4.0Jason Ferguson New York Jets 3.5

In 2003, Albert Haynesworth set career-highs in both starts (11) andsacks (2.5) and was six tackles shy from tying his rookie total in tack-les (55) despite the fact he missed four games. This season,Haynesworth is determined to show Titans fans why he was selectedin the first round of the 2002 NFL draft.

Haynesworth’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), declared inactive because of an elbow injury.lAgainst Chicago (11/14), delivered eight hits, three of which werebehind the line of scrimmage, one quarterback pressure and helpedlimited the Bears to a total of 10 first downs while holding RB AnthonyThomas to 79 yards on 29 carries. Left game with an elbow injury.lHas set a new-career mark for tackles in a season (56), better-ing his old mark set as a rookie (55) when he played in 16 games. lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31),accounted for seven tackles, one forcedfumble, one forced interception, two quarterback pressures and onesack. lAt Minnesota (10/24), made five stops, two tackles for a loss and onepass deflection.lAgainst Houston (10/17), made seven stops and two quarterbackpressures.lAt Green Bay (10/11), credited with three tackles and two quarter-back presures while limiting RB Ahman Green to 33 yards on 10 car-res.lAt San Diego (10/3), totaled three stops.lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), set a career-high and tied for a team-high 13 stops (Hall), one of which came behind the line of scrimmageand one quarterback pressure. lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), recorded five tackles, one of whichoccurred behind the line of scrimmage, one forced fumble, which wasrecovered by the Titans, and one quarterback pressure.lAt Miami (9/11), accounted for six tackles, two of which were behindthe line of scrimmage and helped contain the Dolphins rushing attackto 65 yards on 20 carries, limiting their leading rusher, LamontGordon, to only 32 yards on 12 carries.

Haynesworth’s NFL StatisticsYEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR PD QBP2002 16/3 31 24 55 0.5 0 0 0 232003 12/11 25 24 49 2.5 0 2 0 152004 9/9 34 21 56 1.0 2 0 0 9Tot. 37/23 90 70 160 4.0 2 2 0 47

Carlos Hall collected eight sacks in 2002 and returned to collect 60tackles and 3.0 sacks in 2003 as a reserve player on the Titans d-linein 2003. The former seventh-round pick in 2002 assumes the start-ing role and wants to surpass his productivity during his rookie sea-son when he was named to the All-Rookie Team.

Hall’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), credited with eight tackles and one passdeflection. lAgainst Chicago (11/14) and Cincinnati (10/31),was declared inac-tive (knee).lAt Minnesota (10/24),posted four tackles and one quarterback pres-sure.lAgainst Houston (10/17), credited with seven stops and one sackof David Carr. lAt Green Bay (10/11), posted five stops, one quarterback pressure,one tackle behind the line of scrimmage and one forced fumblewhich was recovered by the Titans and resulted in a field goal to givethe Titans a 17-0 first quarter lead. lAt San Diego (10/3), credited with one tackle.lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), set a career-mark and tied for a team-high (Haynesworth) with 13 tackles, two of which were for losses.lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), collected two stops on defense, one ofwhich was for a loss, a half-sack (Carter) and one quarterback pres-sure.lAt Miami (9/11), posted eight tackles, which led all Titans d-lineman,one of which was for a loss and provided pressure to Dolphins quar-terback Jay Fielder, who completed 5 of 13 passes for 42 yards andtwo interceptions. Also helped contain the rushing attack which aver-aged 3.3 yards a carry (65 yards on 20 carries).

Hall’s NFL StatisticsYEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT QBP2002 16/13 43 27 70 8.0 1 0 0 112003 16/4 42 24 66 3.0 0 0 0 132004 8/8 26 22 48 1.5 0 0 0 4 Tot. 40/25 111 71 184 12.5 1 0 0 28

DEFENSIVE LINE...

SUPERMAN... YOUNG VOLUNTEER...

BOSS HOG...

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YOUNG BUCKS

Rien Long was selected in the fourth round of the 2003 draft afterwinning the Outland Trophy award during his junior season atWashington State when he totaled 52 tackles and 13 sacks and 21.5stops behind the line of scrimmage. After learning the ropes duringhis rookie season, Long committed himself to weight room in the off-season to help contribute to the success of the Titans defense in2004.

Long’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), registered seven stops, one forced inter-ception, two quarterback pressures and one sack. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), registered three tackles, one quarterbackpressure and helped limit the Bears to 10 first downs, 176 total yardsand 3.0 yards per carry, holding their leading rusher, AnthonyThomas to 72 yards on 29 carries. lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31),accounted for four tackles and one quar-terback pressure on defense.lAt Minnesota (10/24),posted four tackles.lAgainst Houston (10/17), credited with seven stops and two quar-terback pressures. lAt Green Bay (10/11), posted first NFL start and accounted for threetackles and a team-high four quarterback pressures and helped limitAhman Green to 33 yards on 10 carries. lAt Miami (9/11), posted four tackles, including one sack and onetackle behind the line of scrimmage and helped limit the Dolphins to65 rushing yards.

Long’s NFL Statistics

YEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT QBP2003 8/0 2 0 2 1.0 0 0 0 22004 10/5 24 11 35 3.0 0 0 0 11 Tot. 18/5 26 11 37 4.0 1 0 0 13

MR. OUTLAND...One of three defensive players selected in the 2004 NFL draft wasAntwan Odom, who was taken in the second round with the 57thoverall pick. The former member of the Alabama Crimson Tide ranksfifth on the school’s all-time list with 21 sacks despite the fact he leftcollege following his junior season. After earning first-team SEC hon-ors last year, Odom is determined to continue his success in the NFL.

Odom’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), accounted for one stop. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), made three stops on defense and helpedlimit the Bears leading rushing to 72 yards on 29 carries. lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31),accounted for four tackles and one quar-terback pressure on defense.lAt Minnesota (10/24),posted two tackles.lAgainst Houston (10/17), posted one tackle, one quarterbackpresure and one pass deflection.lAt San Diego (10/3), credited with six stops in his fourth start of theseason at left defensive end. lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), posted two tackles and one tackle for aloss. lAt Miami (9/11), started in his NFL debut and made three tacklesone quarterback pressure, one pass deflection, one forced fumbleand one sack, which occurred in the second quarter when he forceda fumble on Jay Fielder with the hit.

Odom’s NFL Statistics

YEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT QBP2004 10/4 11 10 21 1.0 1 0 0 6 Tot. 10/4 11 10 21 1.0 1 0 0 6

ALABAMA ANT...

Travis LaBoy was the Titans first of three defensive players taken inthe 2004 NFL draft. As a senior, he was named the Western AthleticConferences Defensive Player of the Year after posting 76 stops, aconference-high 13 sacks and 22 tackles behind the line of scrim-mage. For his career, the former University of Hawaii standout totaled193 tackles, 24 sacks, 50 stops for losses, 46 quarterback pressures,three fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles and six pass deflections.

LaBoy’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), posted three tackles and one sack. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), started his second game of the seasonand totaled four tackles, one of which was behind the line of scrim-mage, one recovered fumble and three quarterback pressures. lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), started his first NFL game at right defen-sive end and made three tackles and one-half sack of Bengals QBCarson Palmer while limited Rudi Johnson to 57 yards on 17 carries. lAt Minnesota (10/24), posted seven tackles, including his first twocareer sacks of Daunte Culpepper. Also added one quarterback pres-sure. lMissed the first three games at Miami (9/11), against Indianapolis(9/19) and versus Jacksonville (9/26) with concussion symptoms.

LaBoy’s NFL Statistics

YEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT QBP2004 7/3 10 8 18 3.5 1 1 0 5 Tot. 7/3 10 8 18 3.5 1 1 0 5

2004 ROOKIE SACK LEADERS

Name Team SacksJared Allen KC 4.0Karlos Dansby AZ 4.0Travis LaBoy TEN 3.5Tommie Harris CHI 3.5Tommy Kelly OAK 3.0Shaun Phillips SD 3.0Kendrick Udeze MIN 3.0Will Smith NO 3.0Gibril Wilson NYG 3.0Randy Starks TEN 2.5

HAWAII FIVE O...Randy Starks is the youngest player on the Titans roster (20) but isloaded with talent having left the University of Maryland after he juniorseason where he was named first-team ACC, named All-Americanhonorable mention by Rivals.com and one of the best defensive tack-le prospect in the country by The NFL Draft Report. For his career,Starks totaled 201 tackles, 17.5 sacks, 34 stops for losses, 31 quar-terback pressures three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

Starks’ 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), delivered six tackles and one quarterbackpressure in his third NFL start. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), had one of the best games of his youngcareer, posting five tackles, one forced fumble one pass deflection,two quarterback pressures and one sack. Helped limit the Bearsoffense to 10 first downs and 3.0 yards per carry.lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), started his first NFL game at left defen-sive end and made five tackles and one-half sack and one quarter-back pressure of Bengals QB Carson Palmer while helping limit RudiJohnson to 57 yards on 17 carries. lAt Minnesota (10/24), posted four stops on defense and one stopbehind the line of scrimmage. lMade his NFL debut at Miami (9/11), where he accounted for threetackles and his first career sack of A.J. Feeley in the fourth quarter.Helped defense limit the Dolphins rushing attack to 65 rushing yards.

Starks’ NFL Statistics

YEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT QBP2004 8/3 9 16 25 2.5 1 0 0 4 Tot. 8/3 9 16 25 2.5 1 0 0 4

2004 ROOKIE SACK LEADERS

Name Team SacksJared Allen KC 4.0Karlos Dansby AZ 4.0Travis LaBoy TEN 3.5Tommie Harris CHI 3.5Tommy Kelly OAK 3.0Shaun Phillips SD 3.0Kendrick Udeze MIN 3.0Will Smith NO 3.0Gibril Wilson NYG 3.0Randy Starks TEN 2.5

WHAT A TERP...

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In 2003, Keith Bulluck earned his first trip to Pro Bowl and All-Prostatus after he led the team in tackles for the second consecutiveseason, posting 171 stops on the season. This season, the formerSyracuse Orangemen hopes to solidify himself as one of the bestplayers not only at his position but in the NFL.

Bulluck’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), registered a team-high 11 tackles, his fifthconsecutive game with double-digit tackles and three pass deflec-tions. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), registered a team-high 13 stops ondefense, making two stops behind the line of scrimmage and onesack, his third in as many games. Part of defense which limited theBears to 10 first downs and 176 total yards. lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), credited with team-high 13 tackles andone sack for minus four yards and helped limit the Bengals to 57yards on 17 carries. lAt Minnesota (10/24),led team with 13 tackles and had one sackand two tackles behind the line of scrimmage.lAgainst Houston (10/17), accounted for a team-high 11 tacklesand one quarterback pressure while preventing their leading rush-er, Jonathan Wells, from surpassing the 100-yard mark (73 yards).lAt Green Bay (10/11), recorded five tackles and one pass deflec-tion which prevented a Packers touchdown. lAt San Diego (10/3), accounted for six tackles and one passdeflection.lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), recorded 11 tackles on defense, oneof which was behind the line while helping prevent RB Fred Taylorfrom rushing for more than 100-yards. Ranks first on the team with31 stops after Week 3.lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), recorded a team-high eight stops.lAt Miami (9/11), recorded a team-high 12 tackles, one of whichcame behind the line of scrimmage, two quarterback pressures,one of which resulted in a 37-yard interception return by LamontThompson, one forced fumble and one pass deflection while help-ing contain the Dolphins running game to 65 yards on 20 carries.

Bulluck’s NFL StatisticsYEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT PD2000 16/1 13 8 21 0.0 0 0 1 12001 15/3 35 29 64 1.0 0 0 2 52002 16/16 116 64 180 1.0 3 2 1 32003 16/16 110 61 171 3.0 5 2 2 52004 10/10 65 38 103 3.0 1 0 0 6Totals 73/46 339 200 539 8.0 9 4 6 20

LB Rocky Boiman concluded his second season posting a career-high 55 tackles and 16 special teams tackles while playing primar-ily as a reserve. In 2004, the former Notre Dame standout assumesthe starting outside linebacker position vacated by Peter Sirmon,who will miss the season with an injury.

Boiman’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), declared inactive because of calf injury. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), made four stops on defense, limited theBears leading rusher Anthony Thomas to 79 yards on 27 carries.lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), accounted for two tackles and onepass deflectionlAt Minnesota (10/24),posted five tackles.lAgainst Houston (10/17), started his first game since Week 3 andtotaled two tackles, one of which was behind the line of scrimmage.lAt San Diego (10/3) and Green Bay (10/11), did not play (knee).lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), posted four tackles and limited FredTaylor to 81 yards on 17 carries.lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), registered five tackles on defense.lAt Miami (9/11), registered one tackle on defense.

Boiman’s NFL StatisticsYEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT PD2002 16/0 1 5 6 0.0 0 0 0 02003 16/3 26 29 55 1.5 0 0 2 22004 7/6 7 15 23 0.0 0 0 0 1 Totals 39/9 34 51 85 1.5 0 0 2 3

PITT BULL... ROLLING ROCK...

Second-year LB Brad Kasselll had an exceptional season last year,setting career-high in almost every defensive category. This season,the Titans feel Kassell will become a major contributor to the defenseas the former North Texas State standout gets used to the system.

Kassell’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), credited with 10 tackles, his third gamewhere he has posted double-digit tackles. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), registered 10 stops on defense and onequarterback pressure. lHas set career-highs for tackles in a season (54) with seven gamesremaining, bettering his old mark set last season when he played in16 games (41).lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31),accounted for eight tackles and onepass deflection on defense and helped limit Rudi Johnson to 57yards on 17 carries.lAt Minnesota (10/24), collected eight tackles.lAgainst Houston (10/17),credited with a career-high 10 tackles,including one stop for a loss.lAt Green Bay (10/11), made six tackles and two pass deflectionswhile helping contain Ahman Green to 33 yards on 10 carries.lStarted at middle linebacker at San Diego (10/3) and posted ateam-high nine stops on defense and one pass deflection.

Kassell’s NFL StatisticsYEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT PD2002 9/0 0 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 02003 16/4 23 18 41 1.0 0 0 0 12004 9/8 35 29 64 0.0 0 0 0 3Totals 35/12 58 48 106 0.0 0 0 2 4

WHITE KASSELL...

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Andre Dyson continues to make a name for himself as one of theup and coming corners in the NFL, setting a career-high for inter-ceptions (4) in 2003, bettering his mark set in each of his first twoyears (3).

Dyson’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), posted two tackles. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), set a new-high with two interceptions in agame and posted an additional three pass deflections. Has tied hiscareer-high with four interceptions which was set last season.lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), totaled five tackles, two pass deflec-tions and one interception.lAt Minnesota (10/24), credited with two tackles and two passdeflections.lAgainst Houston (10/17), made two stops.lAt Green Bay (10/11), made six stops and one pass deflection. lAt San Diego (10/3), collected three tackles. lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), totaled three tackles and preventedthe Jags QB Byron Leftwich from passing for more than 130 yards.lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), accounted for two tackles and twopass deflections.lAt Miami (9/11), totaled two tackles, one pass deflection and oneinterception, which occurred in the second quarter when he steppedin front of Jay Fielder pass intended for Chris Chambers. It wasDyson’s 11th interception of his career.

Dyson’s NFL StatisticsYEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT PD2001 14/12 52 6 58 0.0 1 0 3 152002 16/16 54 7 61 1.0 2 0 3 152003 16/16 54 10 64 0.0 0 0 4 162004 10/10 23 4 27 0.0 0 0 4 11Totals 56/54 183 27 210 1.0 3 0 14 57

Samari Rolle has led the team in picks four times in his career. Hewas named as a Pro Bowl alternate for his efforts in 2003 but has sethis sights on returning to the Pro Bowl, something he did followingthe 2000 season when he tied for the lead in the AFC with seveninterceptions.

Rolle’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), held WR Jimmy Smith with one receptionfor 11 yards before leaving game in third quarter with knee injury.Made one tackle. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), totaled six tackles, forced one interceptionand had one pass deflection while limiting WR David Terrell to onereception for 11 yards.lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), registered seven tackles on defense.lAt Minnesota (10/24),posted one tackle.lAgainst Houston (10/17), made one tackle behind the line of scrim-mage, one pass deflection and prevented WR Andre Johnson ( 4for 66 yds) from totaling 100 receiving yards or from reaching theend zone.lAt Green Bay (10/11), made one stop and one pass deflection. lAt San Diego (10/3), posted one tackle.lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), limited WR Jimmy Smith to 58 yards onthree receptions, totaling one tackle and one pass deflection.lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), totaled three tackles, one pass deflec-tion and one fumble recovery. lAt Miami (9/11), started and posted two tackles, one pass deflectionand one interception, which halted a Dolphins scoring drive in thesecond quarter when he picked off Jay Fielder in the end zone.Moved into sole possession of tenth place on the franchises all-time list for career interceptions (23), breaking the tie he hadwith former teammate Marcus Robertson.

Rolle’s NFL StatisticsYEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT PD1998 15/1 22 8 30 2.0 1 0 0 71999 16/16 57 13 70 3.0 0 2 4 172000 15/15 27 15 42 1.5 0 2 7 192001 14/14 52 4 56 2.0 0 2 3 142002 16/16 37 7 44 0.0 0 0 2 142003 13/13 23 6 29 0.0 0 2 6 16 2004 10/10 23 1 24 0.0 0 1 1 5 Totals 99/85 241 54 295 8.5 0 9 23 92

ROLLE CALL... DOUBLE DUECE...

BACK FOUR...

DEMOLITION...Tank Williams has started every game since his rookie season andended the 2003 season setting career-highs in tackles and intercep-tions.

Williams’ 2004 Season Highlights:lWill be out for the remainder of the season (knee injury).lAgainst Chicago (11/14), delivered nine stops and helped limit theBears to 116 net passing yards and 10 first downs. Left game withknee injury.lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31),accounted for four tackles on defense.lAt Minnesota (10/24),posted four tackles.lAgainst Houston (10/17), made six stops, one forced fumble, onequarterback pressure and one sack, his first of the season.lAt Green Bay (10/11), collected four tackles, one pass deflection,one interception and one fumble recovery. lAt San Diego (10/3), made six tackles and one quarterback pres-sure. lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), accounted for eight tackles and onequarterback pressure, limiting QB Byron Leftwich to 124 passingyards.lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), made five tackles on defense.lAt Miami (9/11), accounted for six tackles and two pass deflectionsand helped prevent the Dolphins leading rusher, Lamont Gordon,from rushing for more than 100 yards (32 yards on 12 carries).

Williams’ NFL StatisticsYEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT PD2002 16/16 55 14 69 2.0 2 1 1 102003 16/16 58 23 81 0.5 0 0 2 52004 9/9 42 10 52 1.0 1 0 0 3 Totals 41/41 156 47 202 3.5 3 1 3 18

L.T.Lamont Thompson was claimed off waivers by the Titans prior tothe start of the 2003 season after he was released by the CincinnatiBengals. The former Pac 10 standout from Washington State wasone of the three top safeties in the 2002 NFL draft, one of who justhappened to be teammate Tank Williams. An injury to LanceSchulters has placed Thompson in the starting role and theTitans expect big things from the former Cougar.

Thompson’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), totaled three tackles. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), accounted for five tackles and helpedcontain the Bears offense to 176 total yards in the game.lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31),made three tackles.lAt Minnesota (10/24), delivered eight tackles and helped limit QBDaunte Culpepper to 161 net passing yards, his lowest through hisfirst six games. lAgainst Houston (10/17), registered eight tackles, which tiedAndre Woolfolk among tackle leaders in the secondary.lAt Green Bay (10/11), totaled team-highs with seven tackles andtwo interceptions, one of which resulted in a touchdown pass fromSteve McNair to Lamont Thompson to give the Titans a 34-13 lead.Also forced one fumble. lAt San Diego (10/3), posted two stops on defense in his first startof the season.lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), set career-high with five tackles afterhe replaced Lance Schulters, who was sidelined with an injury inthe third quarter (foot).lAt Miami (9/11), posted two tackles and intercepted a A.J. Feeleypass before returning it 37-yards for a touchdown to give the Titansa 14-0 lead.

Thompson’s NFL Statistics

YEAR G/S SOLO ASST TOT. SACKS FF FR INT PD2002 13/0 8 1 9 0.0 0 0 1 12003 16/2 5 2 7 0.0 0 0 0 2 2004 10/7 39 4 43 0.0 1 0 3 3Totals 39/9 52 7 59 0.0 1 4 17 42

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SPECIAL TEAMS...

HENTRICH...Craig Hentrich has solidified himself as one of the premier pun-ters in the NFL, especially after he earned his second trip to thePro Bowl last season. The former Notre Dame standout averageda 37.8 net average on 71 punts, which ranked first in the AFCand a 43.9 gross average, which ranked third in the AFC. His 24punts inside the opponents 20-yard line ranked fourth in the AFC.

Hentrich’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), booted five punts, one of which wereinside the 20 yard line, two which were called for touchbacks anda long of 50 yards while averaging 35.2 yards.lAgainst Chicago (11/14), averaged 43.8 yards on nine punts, twoof which were inside the 20-yard line, two that were called fortouchbacks and a long of 57 yards.lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), booted five punts, two of which wereinside the 20-yard line, a long of 46 yards and converted a fake inwhich he ran eight yards for a first down. lAt Minnesota (10/24), booted five punts, averaging 40.4 yards onfive punts, including a 50-yarder in the first quarter. Hentrich aver-aged a 40.0-yard net and landed two punts inside the 20-yard line.lAgainst Houston (10/17), made six punts, one of which went 64yards, two inside the 20-yard line and averaged 47.0 yards.lAt Green Bay (10/11), booted four punts, averaging 37.8 yards,two of which were downed inside the 20-yard line, one of whichwas for 49 yards and another which was fumbled by the Packersreturner, which in a Titans touchdown to give Tennessee a 41-13lead.lAt San Diego (10/3), punted six times, totaling 232 yards, anaverage of 38.7 yards per punt, two of his punts were inside the20-yard line and one was 52 yards.lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), punted two times, averaging 51.0yards per punt, including a long of 55 yards and had one touch-back. Completed a four-yard pass to Troy Fleming on a fake puntin the fourth quarter.

HENTRICH’S NFL STATISTICSYEAR G No. Yds Avg. TB IN20 LG BLKD Net1993 practice squad for Green Bay1994 16 81 3,351 41.4 10 24 70 0 35.5 1995 16 65 2,740 42.4 7 26 61 2 34.6 1996 16 68 2,886 42.4 9 28 65 0 36.31997 16 75 3,378 45.0 21 26 65 0 36.0 1998 16 69 3,258 47.2 11 18 71 0 39.2 1999 16 90 3,824 42.5 3 35 78 0 38.1 2000 16 76 3,101 40.8 9 33 67 0 36.32001 16 85 3,567 42.0 8 28 70 0 37.0 2002 16 65 2,725 41.9 5 28 56 1 33.9 2003 16 71 3,117 43.9 8 26 58 0 37.82004 9 46 2,010 43.7 9 13 64 0 37.2Totals 169 791 33,847 42.1 100 285 78 3 37.2

OFFENSE

AFTER NFL AFCWEEK TOTAL RUN PASS TOTAL RUN PASS1 25 4 30 13 4 162 17 3 28 7 2 133 23 5 28 10 3 134 23 6 26 10 4 125 16 3T 24 8 2T 126 15 5 21 7 3 107 19 8 22 10 6 118 17 9 23 9 6 129 16 8T 22 9 6T 1110 17 11 20 10 7 1011 18 11 19 10 7 91213141516

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AFTER NFL AFCWEEK TOTAL RUN PASS TOTAL RUN PASS1 11 3 13 7 2 82 17 9 22 10 4 123 12 18T 13 7 9T 84 15 23T 10 9 12 75 20 15 20 11 8 116 22 14 26 12 9 147 19 18 20 12 11 118 15 13 20 8 8 109 14 11 20 8 7 910 10 9 15 7 7 911 10 14 11 7 10 8121314151617

After an season-ending injury to Joe Nedney, Tennessee signedaging veteran Gary Anderson, who at 45, is not only the oldestactive player but has the most points scored and field goals in thehistory of the NFL.

Anderson’s 2004 Season Highlights:lAt Jacksonville (11/21), made a 41-yard field goal and one extrapoint conversion. lAgainst Chicago (11/14), totaled five points, connecting on twoextra points and one field goal (33 yds).lAgainst Cincinnati (10/31), connected on two field goals (23,45)and three extra points.lAt Minnesota (10/24), connected on a 40-yard field. lAgainst Houston (10/17), made a 40-yard field goal and one extrapoint.lAt Green Bay (10/11), made six extra point attempts and two fieldgoals (36,38). lAt San Diego (10/3), booted one field goal (24) and two extrapoints. lAgainst Jacksonville (9/26), kicked two field goals (26,40). lAgainst Indianapolis (9/19), accounted for a 39-yard field goal andtwo extra points.

ANDERSON’S NFL STATISTICSYEAR G PATs FGs PCT. PTS1982 9 22/22 10/12 .833 521983 16 38/39 27/31 .871 1191984 16 45/45 24/32 .750 1171985 16 40/40 33/42 .786 1391986 16 32/32 21/32 .656 951987 12 21/21 22/27 .815 87 1988 16 34/35 28/36 .778 1181989 16 28/28 21/30 .700 911990 16 32/32 20/25 .800 921991 16 31/31 23/33 .697 1001992 16 29/31 28/36 .778 1131993 16 32/32 28/30 .933 1161994 16 32/32 24/29 .828 1041995 16 32/33 22/30 .733 981996 16 40/40 25/29 .862 115 1997 16 38/38 29/36 .806 1251998 16 59/59 35/35 1.000 1641999 16 46/46 19/30 .633 1032000 16 45/45 22/23 .956 1112001 16 29/30 15/18 .833 742002 16 36/37 18/23 .789 902003 15 42/42 27/31 .909 1232004 9 17/17 12/13 1.000 53Totals 340 800/807 533/663 .991 2,399

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TENNESSEE TITANS 2004 ROSTER MOVES

January 6 Released WR JERMAINE LEWIS from practice squad; signed G MARICO PORTIS to practice squad

January 26 Agreed to terms with free agents (to be allocated to NFL Europe) S THOMAS WRIGHT, RB RAY JACKSON, TE DWAYNE BLAKLEY, CB STEVE SMITH, T MARIO BRANCH and T BRADY WASHBURN

February 12 Re-signed exclusive rights free agents LB BRAD KASSELL and LB JORDAN KRAMER

February 13 Re-signed exclusive rights free agent S LAMONT THOMPSON

February 16 Signed free agent (to be allocated to NFL Europe) S NATE JACKSON

February 28 Re-signed exclusive rights free agent T MATT MARTIN March 2 Released C/G TOM ACKERMAN March 3 Re-signed restricted free agent WR DREW BENNETT,

unrestricted free agent TE ERRON KINNEY and exclusive rights free agent LS KEN AMATO

March 8 Re-signed restricted free agent WR JUSTIN McCAREINS; traded WR JUSTIN McCAREINS to the New York Jets in exchange for the Jets’ second-round selection (42nd overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft

March 23 Signed free agent G MARICO PORTIS March 25 Re-signed unrestricted free agent QB BILLY VOLEK March 26 Re-signed restricted free agent DE JUQUA THOMAS April 24 Traded 2004 first-round (27th overall) and fifth-round (159)

draft choices to the Houston Texans for Houston’s second-round (40), third-round (71), fourth-round (103) and fifth-round (138) choices; selected TE BEN TROUPE (second round, 40th overall), DE TRAVIS LaBOY (second round, 42), DE ANTWAN ODOM (second round, 57), DT RANDY STARKS (third round, 71) and CB RICH GARDNER (third round, 92) in the NFL Draft

April 25 Selected DE BO SCHOBEL (fourth round, 103rd overall), CB MICHAEL WADDELL (fourth round, 124), G/T JACOB BELL (fifth round, 138), LB ROBERT REYNOLDS (fifth round, 165), FB TROY FLEMING (sixth round, 191), DT JARED CLAUSS (seventh round, 230), C EUGENE AMANO (seventh round, 239) and TE SEAN McHUGH (seventh round, 241) in the NFL Draft

April 26 Signed undrafted free agens CB SCOTT CUNNINGHAM, RB VICK KING, DT AARON McCONNELL and WR RICHARD MUSINSKI

April 27 Signed undrafted free agents WR CHAD LUCAS, CB JONAS RUTLEDGE, QB ROBERT KENT and WR JAKE ROBERTS

April 28 Signed undrafted free agents DT GRANT BOWMAN, LB KELLEN BRANTLEY, WR TRAMON DOUGLAS, S AKIL GRANT, DE TREVECO LUCAS, S BRANDON LYNCH, RB RONALD McCLENDON, RB JARRETT PAYTON, C HUGH REILLY, S JUSTIN SANDY, LB MAURICE SONNIER and G ARTAVIOUS WILLIAMS

April 29 Signed undrafted free agents G DENNIS ALEXANDER, G CHRIS FRANK, LB JOHN LEAKE, WR MICKEY PETERS and WR KEVIN WOLCOTT

April 30 Signed undrafted free agents G BRYCE BISHOP and DE K.T. STOVALL; waived CB SCOTT CUNNINGHAM, DE TREVECO LUCAS and G ARTAVIOUS WILLIAMS

May 26 Signed free agent CB SCOTT CUNNINGHAM June 2 Signed free agent P ERIC JOHNSON June 4 Re-signed restricted free agent WR EDDIE BERLIN June 17 Waived T BRADY WASHBURN; signed free agent LB DREW

WAHLROOS June 23 Signed free agent DE IVORY McCOY July 22 Released RB EDDIE GEORGE and waived WR CHAD

LUCAS; signed unrestricted free agent RB ANTOWAIN SMITH (New England Patriots) and seventh-round draft choice TE SEAN McHUGH

July 23 Signed seventh-round draft choice DT JARED CLAUSS July 27 Waived DT GRANT BOWMAN, S STEVE SMITH, LB

MAURICE SONNIER, LB DREW WAHLROOS and WR KEVIN WOLCOTT; placed TE FRANK WYCHECK on reserve/retired list; signed seventh-round draft choice C EUGENE AMANO and fifth-round draft choice LB ROBERT REYNOLDS

July 28 Waived G CHRIS FRANK July 29 Signed third-round draft picks DT RANDY STARKS and CB

RICH GARDNER and sixth-round draft choice FB TROY FLEMING

July 30 Re-signed unrestricted free agent S SCOTT McGARRAHAN; signed fourth round draft choices DE BO SCHOBEL and CB MICHAEL WADDELL and fifth-round selection G/T JACOB BELL

July 31 Waived DE IVORY McCOY; re-signed restricted free agent TE SHAD MEIER; signed second round draft choices TE BEN TROUPE, DE TRAVIS LaBOY and DE ANTWAN ODOM; placed LB BRAD KASSELL on non-football injury list; placed CB TONY BECKHAM, DE BO SCHOBEL and CB SCOTT CUNNINGHAM on active/physically unable to perform list

August 2 Waived P/K ERIC JOHNSON August 4 Waived CB SCOTT CUNNINGHAM; signed P/K ERIC

JOHNSON

August 11 Signed DE IVORY McCOY August 12 Placed LB PETER SIRMON (left knee) on injured reserve;

signed free agent DT LOUIS GACHELIN August 16 Removed LB BRAD KASSELL from non-football injury list;

waived G BRYCE BISHOP August 28 Waived DT LOUIS GACHELIN, QB ROBERT KENT, S AKIL

GRANT and WR JAKE ROBERTS August 31 Waived CB JONAS RUTLEDGE, S BRANDON LYNCH, G

DENNIS ALEXANDER, C HUGH REILLY, WR MICKEY PETERS, DT AARON McCONNELL, P ERIC JOHNSON, and RB RONALD McCLENDON; placed CB TONY BECKHAM (right knee) and DE BO SCHOBEL (right foot) on physically unable to perform list

September 1 Claimed DE NATHANIEL ADIBI off waivers from Pittsburgh; waived S JUSTIN SANDY

September 4 Waived WR TRAMON DOUGLAS, WR RICH MUSINSKI, DE IVORY McCOY, DE K.T. STOVALL, LB KELLEN BRANTLY and LB JOHN LEAKE

September 5 Waived RB JARRETT PAYTON, RB VICK KING, QB JASON GESSER, DE NATHANIEL ADIBI, T MARIO BRANCH, T MATT MARTIN, TE SEAN McHUGH, TE DWAYNE BLAKLEY, G MARICO PORTIS, S THOMAS WRIGHT, LB JORDAN KRAMER and DT JAMES ATKINS

September 6 Waived LB RAY WELLS; claimed LB JUSTIN ENA off waivers from Philadelphia

September 7 Signed TE CASEY CRAMER, T ISAAC HERRING, LB JORDAN KRAMER, RB JARRETT PAYTON, S JUSTIN SANDY, LB CODY SPENCER and DE SHAWN JOHNSON to the practice squad

September 8 Placed K JOE NEDNEY (left hamstring) on injured reserve; signed free agent QB DOUG JOHNSON; signed WR DEREK McCOY to practice squad

September 10 Waived S DONNIE NICKEY; signed K AARON ELLING September 14 Waived CB MIKE ECHOLS and K AARON ELLING;

released T ISAAC HERRING from practice squad; signed G MARICO PORTIS to practice squad

September 15 Signed free agent S DONNIE NICKEY September 16 Signed K GARY ANDERSON October 5 Waived WR JAKE SCHIFINO; released WR DEREK McCOY

from practice squad October 7 Placed G ZACH PILLER (left biceps) on injured reserve;

signed WR JASON McADDLEY; signed LB CODY SPENCER from practice squad to active roster; signed WR LANE DANIELSEN and WR TODD DEVOE to practice squad

November 8 Made CB TONY BECKHAM and DE BO SCHOBEL eligible to return to practice from PUP list

November 16 TE CASEY CRAMER signed off practice squad by Carolina Panthers

November 17 Signed T BRENT SWAGGERT to practice squad November 19 Placed WR TYRONE CALICO (left ACL) on injured reserve;

signed S JUSTIN SANDY from practice squad to active roster

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YEAR DRAFTEES (33) FREE AGENTS (18) TRADES/WAIVERS (2)2004 TE Ben Troupe (2a) RB Antowain Smith (UFA-NE) LB Justin Ena (W-Phi)

DE Travis LaBoy (2b) QB Doug Johnson (FA)DE Antwan Odom (2c) K Gary Anderson (FA)DT Randy Starks (3a) WR Jason McAddley (FA)CB Rich Gardner (3b) LB Cody Spencer (FA)* DE Bo Schobel (4a) S Justin Sandy (FA)

CB Michael Waddell (4b)G/T Jacob Bell (5a)LB Robert Reynolds (5b)FB Troy Fleming (6)DT Jared Clauss (7a)C Eugene Amano (7b)

2003 CB Andre Woolfolk (1) LS/LB Ken Amato (FA)+ WR Tyrone Calico (2) S Lamont Thompson (FA)

RB Chris Brown (3) S Scott McGarrahan (FA)DT Rien Long (4)S Donnie Nickey (5)T/G Todd Williams (7)

2002 DT Albert Haynesworth (1) S Lance Schulters (UFA-SF)S Tank Williams (2) RB Robert Holcombe (UFA-STL)LB Rocky Calmus (3) LB Brad Kassell (FA)* CB Tony Beckham (4b)

LB Rocky Boiman (4c)C Justin Hartwig (6)WR Darrell Hill (7a)DE Carlos Hall (7b)

2001 CB Andre Dyson (2) + K Joe Nedney (UFA-CAR) DE Kevin Carter (T-STL)TE Shad Meier (3) WR Drew Bennett (FA)WR Eddie Berlin (5) DE Juqua Thomas (FA)

2000 LB Keith Bulluck (1) T Fred Miller (UFA-STL)TE Erron Kinney (3a) QB Billy Volek (FA)

+ LB Peter Sirmon (4b)

1999 + G Zach Piller (3)

1998 CB Samari Rolle (2) P Craig Hentrich (UFA-GB)G Benji Olson (5) T Jason Mathews (FA)

1997 WR Derrick Mason (4a)

1995 QB Steve McNair (1)

1993 T Brad Hopkins (1)

+ Injured Reserve* Physically Unable to Perform/Eligible for practice

As of November 22, 2004

HOW THE TENNESSEE TITANS WERE BUILT

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2004 TENNESSEE TITANS REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS WON 4 LOST 6 9/11 W 17-7 @ Miami 69,987 9/19 L 17-31 INDIANAPOLIS 68,932* 9/26 L 12-15 JACKSONVILLE 68,932* 10/3 L 17-38 @ San Diego 54,006 10/11 W 48-27 @ Green Bay 70,420* 10/17 L 10-20 HOUSTON 68,932* 10/24 L 3-20 @ Minnesota 64,108* 10/31 W 27-20 CINCINNATI 68,932* 11/7 Bye Week 11/14 L 17-19 CHICAGO 68,932* 11/21 W 18-15 @ Jacksonville 69,703* 11/28 @ Houston 12/5 @ Indianapolis 12/13 KANSAS CITY 12/19 @ Oakland 12/25 DENVER 1/2 DETROIT *Sellouts Titans Opp. TOTAL FIRST DOWNS ..................................... 182 ........................ 177 Rushing 56 58 Passing 113 102 Penalty 13 17 3rd Down: Made/Att 43/136 34/119 3rd Down Pct. 31.6 28.6 4th Down: Made/Att 9/17 7/9 4th Down Pct. 52.9 77.8 TIME OF POSSESSION .................................... 32:00 ..................... 28:00 TOTAL NET YARDS ......................................... 3258 ...................... 3101 Avg. Per Game 325.8 310.1 Total Plays 655 593 Avg. Per Play 5.0 5.2 NET YARDS RUSHING ..................................... 1244 ...................... 1119 Avg. Per Game 124.4 111.9 Total Rushes 278 254 NET YARDS PASSING ..................................... 2014 ...................... 1982 Avg. Per Game 201.4 198.2 Sacked/Yards Lost 22/151 23/155 Gross Yards 2165 2137 Att./Completions 355/211 316/194 Completion Pct. 59.4 61.4 Had Intercepted 13 11 PUNTS/AVERAGE ............................................ 52/43.9 .................. 53/43.3 NET PUNTING AVG. ......................................... 52/37.5 .................. 53/38.3 PENALTIES/YARDS ......................................... 68/564 ................... 65/456 FUMBLES/BALL LOST ..................................... 20/5 ....................... 17/8 TOUCHDOWNS ................................................. 21 .......................... 24 Rushing 8 9 Passing 12 12 Returns 1 3 SCORE BY PERIODS 1 2 3 4 OT Total TITANS 37 63 35 51 0 186 OPPONENTS 22 61 41 86 2 212 SCORING TD Ru Pa Rt PAT FG 2-PT TP Anderson 0 0 0 0 17/17 12/13 0 53 Brown 5 5 0 0 0 30 Mason 4 0 4 0 0 24 Bennett 2 0 2 0 0 12 Fleming 2 0 2 0 0 12 Meier 2 0 2 0 0 12 A. Smith 2 2 0 0 0 12 McNair 1 1 0 0 1 8 Berlin 1 0 1 0 0 6 Kinney 1 0 1 0 0 6 Thompson 1 0 0 1 0 6 Elling 0 0 0 0 2/2 1/2 0 5 TITANS 21 8 12 1 19/19 13/17 1 186 OPPONENTS 24 9 12 3 23/23 13/16 1 212 2-Pt. Conversions: McNair, Team 1-2, Opponents 1-1 Sacks: Carter 5.5, LaBoy 3.5, Bulluck 3.0, Long 3.0, Starks 2.5, Hall 1.5, Haynesworth 1.0, Odom 1.0, Schulters 1.0, Ta. Williams 1.0, Kassell 0.5 TITANS: 23.0, OPPONENTS: 22.0

RUSHING No. Yds Avg Long TD Brown 186 872 4.7 52 5 A. Smith 50 183 3.7 26 2 McNair 20 104 5.2 23 1 Holcombe 11 38 3.5 10 0 Volek 7 26 3.7 12 0 Bennett 1 12 12.0 12 0 Hentrich 1 8 8.0 8 0 Fleming 1 4 4.0 4 0 Mason 1 -3 -3.0 -3 0 TITANS 278 1244 4.5 52 8 OPPONENTS 254 1119 4.4 42 9 RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TD Mason 62 746 12.0 37t 4 Bennett 43 600 14.0 47t 2 Brown 19 134 7.1 21 0 Meier 17 63 3.7 8 2 Troupe 15 132 8.8 19 0 Kinney 13 102 7.8 21 1 Berlin 12 170 14.2 30 1 Fleming 12 127 10.6 37 2 Holcombe 8 44 5.5 9 0 A.Smith 6 32 5.3 12 0 Calico 2 13 6.5 9 0 McAddley 1 2 2.0 2 0 Volek 1 0 0.0 0 0 TITANS 211 2165 10.3 47t 12 OPPONENTS 194 2137 11.0 62 12 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD Dyson 4 48 12.0 21 0 Thompson 3 68 22.7 37t 1 Woolfolk 1 25 25.0 25 0 Ta. Williams 1 13 13.0 13 0 Rolle 1 0 0.0 0 0 Gardner 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 TITANS 11 153 13.9 37t 1 OPPONENTS 13 209 16.1 51t 2 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B Hentrich 46 2010 43.7 37.2 7 13 64 0 Elling 6 272 45.3 40.2 1 1 58 0 TITANS 52 2282 43.9 37.5 8 14 64 0 OPPONENTS 53 2295 43.3 38.3 7 18 66 0 PUNT RETURNS Ret FC Yds Avg Long TD Mason 20 11 88 4.4 13 0 Waddell 8 2 36 4.5 14 0 TITANS 28 13 124 4.4 14 0 OPPONENTS 22 15 171 7.8 75t 1 KICKOFF RETURNS No Yds Avg Long TD Fleming 17 301 17.7 30 0 Waddell 14 284 20.3 33 0 McAddley 4 93 23.3 34 0 Holcombe 3 26 8.7 14 0 Kinney 1 21 21.0 21 0 Bennett 1 -8 -8.0 -8 0 TITANS 40 717 17.9 34 0 OPPONENTS 42 866 20.6 35 0 FIELD GOALS 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Anderson 0/0 3/3 4/4 5/6 0/0 Elling 0/0 1/1 0/1 0/0 0/0 Hentrich 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/2 TITANS 0/0 4/4 4/5 5/6 0/2 OPPONENTS 0/0 6/6 3/4 1/3 3/3 Anderson: ( ) (39G) (26G, 40G) (24G) (36G, 38G, 42B) (40G) (40G) (23G, 45G) (33G) (41G) Hentrich: ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (58N, 52B) ( ) Elling: (33N, 22G) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Team: (33N, 22G) (39G) (26G, 40G) (24G) (36G, 38G, 42B) (40G) (40G) (23G, 45G) (58N, 33G, 52B) (41G) OPPONENTS: (46N) (28G) ( ) (31G) (39G, 53G) (21G, 50G) (29G, 29G) (28G, 50G) (39N, 29G) (35G, 48G, 44N)

PASSING Att Comp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack/Lost Rating McNair 181 104 1116 57.5 6.17 5 2.8 8 4.4 37t 12/89 66.4 Volek 171 104 1012 60.8 5.92 6 3.5 5 2.9 47t 10/62 77.0 Hentrich 2 2 10 100.0 5.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 6 0/0 87.5 Bennett 1 1 26 100.0 26.00 1 100.0 0 0.0 26t 0/0 158.3 TITANS 355 211 2165 59.4 6.10 12 3.4 13 3.7 47t 22/151 73.0 OPPONENTS 316 194 2137 61.4 6.76 12 3.8 11 3.5 62 23/155 79.6

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PLAYER UT AT TT S Yds QBP TkL Int Yds TD PD FF FRBulluck, Keith …………… 67 37 104 3.0 23 1 7 0 0 0 7 0 0Kassell, Brad …………… 35 28 63 0.0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 0Haynesworth, Albert …… 34 22 56 1.0 9 10 10 0 0 0 1 2 0Williams, Tank ………… 42 10 52 1.0 13 3 0 1 13 0 3 1 1Carter, Kevin …………… 24 25 49 5.5 35 16 3 0 0 0 2 1 1Hall, Carlos ……………… 26 22 48 1.5 6 4 5 0 0 0 0 1 1Thompson, Lamont …… 39 4 43 0.0 0 0 0 3 68 1 3 1 0Woolfolk, Andre ………… 35 5 40 0.0 0 3 2 1 25 0 5 0 0Long, Rien ……………… 24 11 35 3.0 16 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dyson, Andre …………… 23 4 27 0.0 0 1 0 4 48 0 11 0 0Starks, Randy ………… 9 16 25 2.5 20 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 0Rolle, Samari …………… 22 2 24 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 1Boiman, Rocky ………… 7 17 24 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0Odom, Antwan ………… 11 10 21 1.0 1 6 1 0 0 0 3 1 0LaBoy, Travis ………… 10 8 18 3.5 22 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1McGarrahan, Scott …… 14 1 15 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Schulters, Lance ……… 12 0 12 1.0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0Ena, Jason…………… 9 3 12 0.0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0Clauss, Jared …………… 6 3 9 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0Calmus, Rocky ………… 6 2 8 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1Gardner, Rich …………… 6 1 7 0.0 0 0 0 1 -1 0 1 0 0Thomas, Juqua ………… 5 2 7 0.0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1Reynolds, Robert ……… 4 1 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Amato, Ken …………… 1 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Waddell, Michael ……… 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0Beckham, Tony ………… 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Echols, Mike …………… 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Schobel, Bo …………… 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

TEAM TOTALS: 472 235 707 23.0 151 72 37 11 153 1 52 8 7

PLAYER UT AT TT FF FR PAT FG PUNT PLAYER UT AT TT FF FRSpencer, Cody………… 8 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 Bennett, Drew ……….… 2 0 2 0 2Ena, Jason ……………. 7 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 Mason, Derrick ………. 2 0 2 0 0McGarrahan, Scott …… 6 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 Bell, Jacob …………… 1 0 1 0 0Fleming, Troy…………… 7 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 Berlin, Eddie …………. 1 0 1 0 0Waddell, Michael……… 7 1 8 0 1 0 0 0 Brown, Chris …………. 1 0 1 0 0Woolfolk, Andre ………… 5 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 Hartwing, Justin ……… 1 0 1 0 1Amato, Ken …………… 6 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 Holcombe, Robert …… 1 0 1 0 0Hill, Darrell ……………… 5 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 Kinney, Erron ………… 1 0 1 0 0Berlin, Eddie …………… 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 Mathews, Jason ……… 1 0 1 0 0Reynolds, Robert ……… 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 Olson, Benji ………….… 1 0 1 0 0Nickey, Donnie ………… 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 Volek, Billy …………… 1 0 1 0 1Gardner, Rich ……….… 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 Fleming, Troy ………… 1 0 1 0 1Meier, Shad ………….. 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Meier, Shad …………… 1 0 1 0 1Hentrich, Craig ………… 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 McNair, Steve ……….. 0 0 0 0 1Kassell, Brad …………… 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Miller, Fred …………… 0 0 0 0 1Sandy, Justin …………… 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Smith, Antowain …..…… 0 0 0 0 1Holcombe, Robert ……… 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 TEAM TOTALS: 15 0 15 0 9

TEAM TOTALS: 65 20 85 0 1 0 0 0

Legend:S Sacks PD Passes DefensedTT Total Tackles TD Interception Returns for TouchdownUT Unassisted Tackles Int InterceptionsQBP Quarterback Pressure FR Fumble RecoveryYds Yards Lost on Sack FF Forced FumbleAT Assisted Tackles Yds Interception Return YardsTkL Tackles for Loss SpT Special Teams Tackles

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Tackles TacklesBlocks

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MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICSSPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICS

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THE LAST TIME, REGULAR SEASON … KICKOFF RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN By Titans—Derrick Mason at Cincinnati (101 yards), 11/18/01 By Opponents—Alvis Whitted, Jacksonville (98 yards), 12/26/99 PUNT RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN By Titans—Justin McCareins at Atlanta (58 yards), 11/23/03 By Opponents—R.W. McQuarters vs. Chicago (75 yards), 11/14/04 INTERCEPTION RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN By Titans—Lamont Thompson (37 yards) at Miami, 9/11/04 By Opponents—Michael Haynes (45 yards) vs. Chicago, 11/14/04 FUMBLE RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN By Titans—Samari Rolle at Houston (61 yards), 12/21/03 By Opponents—Pat Williams, Buffalo (28 yards), 12/14/03 FIELD GOAL BLOCKED By Titans—Tank Williams at Pittsburgh (Jeff Reed), 9/28/03 By Opponents—Marc Colombo, vs. Chicago (Craig Hentrich), 11/14/04 FIELD GOAL BLOCKED AND RETURNED FOR TD By Titans—Donald Mitchell (69 yards) at Detroit (Jason Hanson’s FG blocked by Henry Ford), 10/21/01 By Opponents—Robert Blackmon (61 yards), Seattle (Al Del Greco’s FG blocked by Michael McCrary), 11/3/96 PUNT BLOCKED By Titans—Rocky Boiman at Houston (Chad Stanley), 12/29/02 By Opponents—Ed Reed at Baltimore (Craig Hentrich), 11/24/02 PUNT BLOCKED AND RETURN FOR TD By Titans—Donald Mitchell (26 yards) at Baltimore (Kyle Richardson’s punt blocked by Donald Mitchell), 10/7/01 By Opponents— Ed Reed (11 yards) at Baltimore (Craig Hentrich’s punt blocked by Ed Reed), 11/24/02 MISSED PAT By Titans—Joe Nedney vs. Oakland (hit left upright), 9/7/03 By Opponents—John Kasay, Seattle (blocked by Ray Childress), 12/11/94 TWO POINT CONVERSION MADE By Titans—Steve McNair run at Jacksonville, 11/21/04 By Opponents—Reggie Williams pass from Byron Leftwich vs. Jacksonville, 9/26/04 TWO POINT CONVERSION FAILED By Titans—vs. Jacksonville, 9/26/04 By Opponents—vs. Buffalo, 12/14/03 SAFETY SCORED By Titans—Tommy Maddox sacked in end zone by Rocky Boiman at Pittsburgh, 9/28/03 By Opponents— Greg Favors sacked Steve McNair in end zone at Jacksonville, 11/21/04 200 YARDS RUSHING By Titans—Eddie George vs. Oakland (216 yards), 8/31/97 By Opponents—Corey Dillon, Cincinnati (246 yards), 12/4/97 150 YARDS RUSHING By Titans—Chris Brown vs. Indianapolis (152 yards), 9/19/04 By Opponents—Corey Dillon, Cincinnati (246 yards), 12/4/97 100 YARDS RUSHING By Titans— Chris Brown vs. Cincinnati (147 yards), 10/31/04 By Opponents—Fred Taylor at Jacksonville (103 yards), 11/21/04 400 YARDS PASSING By Titans—Steve McNair vs. Houston (421 yards), 10/12/03 By Opponents—Tom Flores, Oakland (407 yards), 12/22/63 300 YARDS PASSING By Titans— Billy Volek (334 yards) vs. Chicago, 11/14/04 By Opponents—Brett Favre at Green Bay (338 yards), 10/11/04 200 YARDS RECEIVING By Titans—Haywood Jeffires vs. Kansas City (245 yards), 12/16/90 By Opponents—Don Maynard, N.Y. Jets (212 yards), 10/20/69

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150 YARDS RECEIVING By Titans—Derrick Mason vs. Houston (177 yards), 10/12/03 By Opponents—Javon Walker (159 yards) and Donald Driver (150 yards) at Green Bay, 10/11/04 100 YARDS RECEIVING By Titans— Drew Bennett vs. Chicago (148 yards), 11/14/04 By Opponents— Javon Walker (159 yards) and Donald Driver (150 yards) at Green Bay, 10/11/04 FIVE TOUCHDOWN PASSES By Titans—Steve McNair vs. Jacksonville, 12/26/99 By Opponents—Jim Kelly, Buffalo, 9/24/89 FOUR TOUCHDOWN PASSES By Titans—Steve McNair (5) vs. Jacksonville, 12/26/99 By Opponents—Rich Gannon at Oakland, 9/29/02 THREE TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS By Titans—Derrick Mason vs. Houston, 10/12/03 By Opponents—Antonio Freeman, Green Bay, 12/20/98 TWO TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS By Titans— Derrick Mason vs. Tampa Bay, 12/28/03 By Opponents—Bubba Franks at Green Bay, 10/11/04 THREE TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING By Titans—Eddie George at Cleveland, 12/17/00 By Opponents—Corey Dillon (4), Cincinnati, 12/4/97 TWO TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING By Titans—Chris Brown at Green Bay, 10/11/04 By Opponents—Edgerrin James vs. Indianapolis, 9/19/04 FOUR FIELD GOALS By Titans—Gary Anderson vs. Tampa Bay, 12/28/03 By Opponents—Mike Vanderjagt (5) vs. Indianapolis, 12/7/03 THREE FIELD GOALS By Titans— Gary Anderson (4) vs. Tampa Bay, 12/28/03 By Opponents—Mike Vanderjagt (5) vs. Indianapolis, 12/7/03 THREE INTERCEPTIONS By Titans—Samari Rolle (3) vs. Jacksonville, 12/26/99 By Opponents—Rod Woodson (3) at Oakland, 9/29/02 TWO INTERCEPTIONS By Titans—Andre Dyson vs. Chicago, 11/14/04 By Opponents—Fred Smoot vs. Washington, 10/6/02 THREE SACKS By Titans—Kevin Carter vs. Chicago, 11/14/04 By Opponents—Jamie Sharper vs. Baltimore, 11/12/01 SCORED 50 POINTS By Titans—Oilers 58, Cleveland 14, 12/9/90 By Opponents—Oakland 52, Titans 25, 9/29/02 SCORED 40 POINTS By Titans—Titans 48, at Green Bay 27, 10/11/04 By Opponents— Oakland 52, Titans 25, 9/29/02 WON OVERTIME GAME By Titans—Titans 32, New York Giants 29, 12/1/02 By Opponents—Chicago 19, Titans 17, 11/14/04 SHUTOUT By Titans—Titans 31, Dallas 0, 12/25/00 By Opponents—at Miami 17, Titans 0, 11/7/99 500 TOTAL NET YARDS By Titans—vs. Houston (535 yards), 10/12/03 By Opponents—at Cincinnati (515 yards), 12/4/97 400 TOTAL NET YARDS By Titans— at Green Bay (456 yards), 10/11/04 By Opponents—at Green Bay (437 yards), 10/11/04

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2004 TENNESSEE TITANS UNOFFICIAL DEPTH CHART

OFFENSE

WR 85 Derrick Mason 82 Eddie Berlin FB 35 Robert Holcombe 44 Troy Fleming LT 76 Jason Mathews (72 Brad Hopkins) LG 60 Jacob Bell 64 Eugene Amano C 77 Justin Hartwig 64 Eugene Amano RG 75 Benji Olson 76 Jason Mathews 64 Eugene Amano RT 71 Fred Miller 76 Jason Mathews 78 Todd Williams TE 88 Erron Kinney 84 Shad Meier 86 Ben Troupe WR 83 Drew Bennett 81 Jason McAddley 80 Darrell Hill QB 9 Steve McNair 7 Billy Volek 12 Doug Johnson RB 29 Chris Brown 32 Antowain Smith 35 Robert Holcombe

DEFENSE

LE 98 Antwan Odom 94 Juqua Thomas LT 93 Kevin Carter 99 Rien Long 96 Jared Clauss RT 92 Albert Haynesworth 90 Randy Starks RE 97 Carlos Hall 91 Travis LaBoy LLB 50 Rocky Boiman 54 Rocky Calmus 56 Cody Spencer MLB 55 Brad Kassell 54 Rocky Calmus 51 Robert Reynolds RLB 53 Keith Bulluck 52 Justin Ena 58 Ken Amato LCB 22 Andre Dyson 30 Rich Gardner RCB 21 Samari Rolle 36 Michael Waddell (26 Andre Woolfolk) SS 42 Scott McGarrahan 23 Donnie Nickey (25 Tank Williams) FS 28 Lamont Thompson 23 Donnie Nickey (31 Lance Schulters) (40 Justin Sandy)

SPECIALISTS

K 1 Gary Anderson 15 Craig Hentrich KO 15 Craig Hentrich 1 Gary Anderson P 15 Craig Hentrich 1 Gary Anderson H 15 Craig Hentrich 83 Drew Bennett 7 Billy Volek PR 85 Derrick Mason 36 Michael Waddell 28 Lamont Thompson KOR 36 Michael Waddell 81 Jason McAddley PC 58 Ken Amato 71 Fred Miller KC 58 Ken Amato 71 Fred Miller

Rookies and first-year players are underlined

Injured players are in (parentheses) As of November 22, 2004

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QUARTERBACKS (3)12 JOHNSON, DOUG QB 6-2 225 10/27/77 5 FLORIDA GAINESVILLE, FL FA-'049 McNAIR, STEVE QB 6-2 235 2/14/73 10 ALCORN STATE MT. OLIVE, MS D1-’957 VOLEK, BILLY QB 6-2 214 4/28/76 5 FRESNO STATE FRESNO, CA FA-’00

RUNNING BACKS/FULLBACKS (4)29 BROWN, CHRIS RB 6-3 219 4/17/81 2 COLORADO NAPERVILLE, IL D3-’0344 FLEMING, TROY FB 6-0 230 10/1/80 R TENNESSEE FRANKLIN, TN D6-‘0435 HOLCOMBE, ROBERT FB/RB 5-11 220 12/11/75 7 ILLINOIS HOUSTON, TX UFA (ST. L)-32 SMITH, ANTOWAIN RB 6-2 232 3/14/72 8 HOUSTON MILLBROOK, AL UFA (NE)-’04

WIDE RECEIVERS (5)83 BENNETT, DREW WR 6-5 206 8/26/78 4 UCLA ORINDA, CA FA-’0182 BERLIN, EDDIE WR 5-11 195 1/14/78 4 N. IOWA URBANDALE, IA D5-’0180 HILL, DARRELL WR 6-3 200 6/19/79 3 N. ILLINOIS CHICAGO, IL D7a-’0285 MASON, DERRICK WR 5-10 190 1/17/74 8 MICHIGAN STATE DETROIT, MI D4a-’9781 McADDLEY, JASON WR 6-2 200 7/28/79 3 ALABAMA OAK RIDGE, TN FA-'04

TIGHT ENDS (3)88 KINNEY, ERRON TE 6-5 275 7/28/77 5 FLORIDA ASHLAND, VA D3a-’0084 MEIER, SHAD TE 6-4 255 6/7/78 4 KANSAS STATE PITTSBURG, KS D3-’0186 TROUPE, BEN TE 6-4 262 9/1/82 R FLORIDA AUGUSTA, GA D2-‘04

CENTERS (2)64 AMANO, EUGENE C 6-3 295 8/1/82 R SE MISSOURI ST. SAN DIEGO, CA D7-‘0477 HARTWIG, JUSTIN C 6-4 305 11/21/78 3 KANSAS WEST DES MOINES, IA D6-’02

GUARDS (2)60 BELL, JACOB G/T 6-4 306 3/2/81 R MIAMI (OH) CLEVELAND, OH D5-‘0475 OLSON, BENJI G 6-4 320 6/5/75 7 WASHINGTON PORT ORCHARD, WA D5-’98

TACKLES (4)72 HOPKINS, BRAD T 6-3 305 9/5/70 12 ILLINOIS MOLINE, IL D1-’9376 MATHEWS, JASON T 6-5 285 2/9/71 11 TEXAS A&M ORANGE, TX FA-’9871 MILLER, FRED T 6-7 320 2/6/73 9 BAYLOR HOUSTON, TX UFA (ST.L)-’0078 WILLIAMS, TODD T/G 6-5 330 4/9/78 2 FLORIDA STATE BRADENTON, FL D7-’03

PLACEKICKERS (1)1 ANDERSON, GARY K 5-11 184 7/16/59 23 SYRACUSE DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA FA-'04

DEFENSIVE ENDS (4)97 HALL, CARLOS DE 6-4 261 1/16/79 3 ARKANSAS MORO, AR D7b-’0291 LaBOY, TRAVIS DE 6-3 253 8/10/81 R HAWAII SAN RAFAEL, CA D2-‘0498 ODOM, ANTWAN DE 6-4 277 9/24/81 R ALABAMA BAYOU LA BATRE, AL D2-‘0494 THOMAS, JUQUA DE 6-2 250 5/15/78 4 OKLAHOMA STATE HOUSTON, TX FA-’01

DEFENSIVE TACKLES (5)93 CARTER, KEVIN DT/DE 6-5 290 9/21/73 10 FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE, FL T (ST. L)-’0196 CLAUSS, JARED DT 6-4 294 4/7/81 R IOWA W. DES MOINES, IA D7-‘0492 HAYNESWORTH, ALBERT DT 6-6 320 6/17/81 3 TENNESSEE HARTSVILLE, SC D1-’0299 LONG, RIEN DT 6-6 300 8/7/81 2 WASHINGTON STATE ANACORTES, WA D4-’0390 STARKS, RANDY DT 6-3 307 12/14/83 R MARYLAND WALDORF, MD D3-‘04

LINEBACKERS (8)58 AMATO, KEN LB/LS 6-2 245 5/18/77 2 MONTANA STATE MIAMI, FL FA-’0350 BOIMAN, ROCKY LB 6-4 236 1/24/80 3 NOTRE DAME CINCINNATI, OH D4c-’0253 BULLUCK, KEITH LB 6-3 235 4/4/77 5 SYRACUSE NEW CITY, NY D1-’0054 CALMUS, ROCKY LB 6-3 238 8/1/79 3 OKLAHOMA JENKS, OK D3-’0252 ENA, JUSTIN LB 6-3 247 11/20/77 3 BRIGHAM YOUNG SHELTON, WA W (PHI)-'0455 KASSELL, BRAD LB 6-3 242 1/7/80 3 NORTH TEXAS LLANO, TX FA-’0251 REYNOLDS, ROBERT LB 6-3 242 5/20/81 R OHIO STATE BOWLING GREEN, KY D5-‘0456 SPENCER, CODY LB 6-2 245 6/1/81 R NORTH TEXAS PORT LAVACA, TX FA-'04

CORNERBACKS (5)22 DYSON, ANDRE CB 5-10 183 5/25/79 4 UTAH CLEARFIELD, UT D2-’0130 GARDNER, RICH CB 5-10 199 2/1/81 R PENN. STATE CHICAGO, IL D3-‘0421 ROLLE, SAMARI CB 6-0 175 8/10/76 7 FLORIDA STATE MIAMI, FL D2-’9836 WADDELL, MICHAEL CB 5-10 187 1/9/81 R NORTH CAROLINA ELLERBE, NC D4-‘0426 WOOLFOLK, ANDRE CB 6-2 197 1/26/80 2 OKLAHOMA DENVER, CO D1-’03

SAFETIES (6)42 McGARRAHAN, SCOTT S 6-1 200 2/12/74 7 NEW MEXICO ARLINGTON, TX FA-'0323 NICKEY, DONNIE S 6-3 215 4/25/80 2 OHIO STATE PLAIN CITY, OH D5-’0340 SANDY, JUSTIN S 6-0 214 2/22/82 R NORTHERN IOWA SIOUX CITY, IA FA-‘0431 SCHULTERS, LANCE S 6-2 202 5/27/75 7 HOFSTRA BROOKLYN, NY UFA (SF)-’0228 THOMPSON, LAMONT S 6-1 220 7/30/78 3 WASHINGTON STATE RICHMOND, CA FA-’0325 WILLIAMS, TANK S 6-3 223 6/30/80 3 STANFORD BAY ST. LOUIS, MS D2-’02

PUNTERS (1)15 HENTRICH, CRAIG P/K 6-3 213 5/18/71 11 NOTRE DAME ALTON, IL UFA (GB)-’98

As of November 22, 2004

TENNESSEE TITANS POSITIONAL ROSTER – OFFENSE

TENNESSEE TITANS POSITIONAL ROSTER – DEFENSE

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BIRTH- NFL HOWNO. NAME POS. HT. WT. DATE EXP. COLLEGE HOMETOWN ACQUIRED64 AMANO, EUGENE C 6-3 295 8/1/82 R SE MISSOURI ST. SAN DIEGO, CA D7-‘0458 AMATO, KEN LB/LS 6-2 245 5/18/77 2 MONTANA STATE MIAMI, FL FA-’031 ANDERSON, GARY K 5-11 184 7/16/59 23 SYRACUSE DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA FA-'0460 BELL, JACOB G/T 6-4 306 3/2/81 R MIAMI (OH) CLEVELAND, OH D5-‘0483 BENNETT, DREW WR 6-5 206 8/26/78 4 UCLA ORINDA, CA FA-’0182 BERLIN, EDDIE WR 5-11 195 1/14/78 4 N. IOWA URBANDALE, IA D5-’0150 BOIMAN, ROCKY LB 6-4 236 1/24/80 3 NOTRE DAME CINCINNATI, OH D4c-’0229 BROWN, CHRIS RB 6-3 219 4/17/81 2 COLORADO NAPERVILLE, IL D3-’0353 BULLUCK, KEITH LB 6-3 235 4/4/77 5 SYRACUSE NEW CITY, NY D1-’0054 CALMUS, ROCKY LB 6-3 238 8/1/79 3 OKLAHOMA JENKS, OK D3-’0293 CARTER, KEVIN DT/DE 6-5 290 9/21/73 10 FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE, FL T (ST. L)-’0196 CLAUSS, JARED DT 6-4 294 4/7/81 R IOWA W. DES MOINES, IA D7-‘0422 DYSON, ANDRE CB 5-10 183 5/25/79 4 UTAH CLEARFIELD, UT D2-’0152 ENA, JUSTIN LB 6-3 247 11/20/77 3 BRIGHAM YOUNG SHELTON, WA W (PHI)-'0444 FLEMING, TROY FB 6-0 230 10/1/80 R TENNESSEE FRANKLIN, TN D6-‘0430 GARDNER, RICH CB 5-10 199 2/1/81 R PENN. STATE CHICAGO, IL D3-‘0497 HALL, CARLOS DE 6-4 261 1/16/79 3 ARKANSAS MORO, AR D7b-’0277 HARTWIG, JUSTIN C 6-4 305 11/21/78 3 KANSAS WEST DES MOINES, IA D6-’0292 HAYNESWORTH, ALBERT DT 6-6 320 6/17/81 3 TENNESSEE HARTSVILLE, SC D1-’0215 HENTRICH, CRAIG P/K 6-3 213 5/18/71 11 NOTRE DAME ALTON, IL UFA (GB)-’9880 HILL, DARRELL WR 6-3 200 6/19/79 3 N. ILLINOIS CHICAGO, IL D7a-’0235 HOLCOMBE, ROBERT FB/RB 5-11 220 12/11/75 7 ILLINOIS HOUSTON, TX UFA (ST. L)-’0272 HOPKINS, BRAD T 6-3 305 9/5/70 12 ILLINOIS MOLINE, IL D1-’9312 JOHNSON, DOUG QB 6-2 225 10/27/77 5 FLORIDA GAINESVILLE, FL FA-'0455 KASSELL, BRAD LB 6-3 242 1/7/80 3 NORTH TEXAS LLANO, TX FA-’0288 KINNEY, ERRON TE 6-5 275 7/28/77 5 FLORIDA ASHLAND, VA D3a-’0091 LaBOY, TRAVIS DE 6-3 253 8/10/81 R HAWAII SAN RAFAEL, CA D2-‘0499 LONG, RIEN DT 6-6 300 8/7/81 2 WASHINGTON STATE ANACORTES, WA D4-’0385 MASON, DERRICK WR 5-10 190 1/17/74 8 MICHIGAN STATE DETROIT, MI D4a-’9776 MATHEWS, JASON T 6-5 285 2/9/71 11 TEXAS A&M ORANGE, TX FA-’9881 McADDLEY, JASON WR 6-2 200 7/28/79 3 ALABAMA OAK RIDGE, TN FA-'0442 McGARRAHAN, SCOTT S 6-1 200 2/12/74 7 NEW MEXICO ARLINGTON, TX FA-'039 McNAIR, STEVE QB 6-2 235 2/14/73 10 ALCORN STATE MT. OLIVE, MS D1-’9584 MEIER, SHAD TE 6-4 255 6/7/78 4 KANSAS STATE PITTSBURG, KS D3-’0171 MILLER, FRED T 6-7 320 2/6/73 9 BAYLOR HOUSTON, TX UFA (ST.L)-’0023 NICKEY, DONNIE S 6-3 215 4/25/80 2 OHIO STATE PLAIN CITY, OH D5-’0398 ODOM, ANTWAN DE 6-4 277 9/24/81 R ALABAMA BAYOU LA BATRE, AL D2-‘0475 OLSON, BENJI G 6-4 320 6/5/75 7 WASHINGTON PORT ORCHARD, WA D5-’9851 REYNOLDS, ROBERT LB 6-3 242 5/20/81 R OHIO STATE BOWLING GREEN, KY D5-‘0421 ROLLE, SAMARI CB 6-0 175 8/10/76 7 FLORIDA STATE MIAMI, FL D2-’9840 SANDY, JUSTIN S 6-0 214 2/22/82 R NORTHERN IOWA SIOUX CITY, IA FA-‘0431 SCHULTERS, LANCE S 6-2 202 5/27/75 7 HOFSTRA BROOKLYN, NY UFA (SF)-’0232 SMITH, ANTOWAIN RB 6-2 232 3/14/72 8 HOUSTON MILLBROOK, AL UFA (NE)-’0456 SPENCER, CODY LB 6-2 245 6/1/81 R NORTH TEXAS PORT LAVACA, TX FA-'0490 STARKS, RANDY DT 6-3 307 12/14/83 R MARYLAND WALDORF, MD D3-‘0494 THOMAS, JUQUA DE 6-2 250 5/15/78 4 OKLAHOMA STATE HOUSTON, TX FA-’0128 THOMPSON, LAMONT S 6-1 220 7/30/78 3 WASHINGTON STATE RICHMOND, CA FA-’0386 TROUPE, BEN TE 6-4 262 9/1/82 R FLORIDA AUGUSTA, GA D2-‘047 VOLEK, BILLY QB 6-2 214 4/28/76 5 FRESNO STATE FRESNO, CA FA-’0036 WADDELL, MICHAEL CB 5-10 187 1/9/81 R NORTH CAROLINA ELLERBE, NC D4-‘0425 WILLIAMS, TANK S 6-3 223 6/30/80 3 STANFORD BAY ST. LOUIS, MS D2-’0278 WILLIAMS, TODD T/G 6-5 330 4/9/78 2 FLORIDA STATE BRADENTON, FL D7-’0326 WOOLFOLK, ANDRE CB 6-2 197 1/26/80 2 OKLAHOMA DENVER, CO D1-’03

PRACTICE SQUAD:17 DANIELSEN, LANE WR 6-0 197 5/20/81 R IOWA STATE DIKE, IA FA-'0411 DEVOE, TODD WR 6-2 198 4/5/80 1 CENTRAL MISSOURI ST. FT. LAUDERDALE, FL FA-'0473 JOHNSON, SHAWN DE 6-5 275 3/21/80 R DELAWARE ROCHESTER, NY FA-'0457 KRAMER, JORDAN LB 6-1 230 12/7/79 1 IDAHO PARMA, ID FA-’034 PAYTON, JARRETT RB 6-0 220 12/26/80 R MIAMI (FL) ARLINGTON, IL FA-‘0461 PORTIS, MARICO G 6-2 313 11/29/79 1 ALABAMA PRICHARD, AL FA-’0362 SWAGGERT, BRENT T 6-4 293 4/7/81 R MONTANA STATE BUFFALO, MN FA-'04

PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM/ELIGIBLE FOR PRACTICE:24 BECKHAM, TONY CB 6-1 187 10/1/78 3 WISCONSIN-STOUT OCALA, FL Knee (8/31/04)95 SCHOBEL, BO DE 6-5 264 3/24/81 R TCU COLUMBUS, TX Foot (8/31/04)

INJURED RESERVE:87 CALICO, TYRONE WR 6-4 222 11/9/80 2 MIDDLE TENN. STATE MEMPHIS, TN Knee (11/19/04)6 NEDNEY, JOE K 6-5 225 3/22/73 9 SAN JOSE STATE SAN JOSE, CA Knee (9/8/04)69 PILLER, ZACH G 6-5 321 5/2/76 6 FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE, FL Biceps (10/7/04)59 SIRMON, PETER LB 6-2 237 2/18/77 5 OREGON WALLA WALLA, WA Knee (8/12/04)

Roster Count: 53As of November 22, 2004

HEAD COACH: JEFF FISHER

Pronunciation guide:AMANO, Eugene uh-MAHN-oh Long, RIEN RY-enAMATO, Ken uh-MAHT-oh SIRMON, Peter SER-munBOIMAN, Rocky BOY-man Smith, ANTOWAIN AN-twanENA, Justin EN-uh Thomas, JUQUA juh-QUAYHENTRICH, Craig HEN-trick TROUPE, Ben TROOPKASSELL, Brad KASS-uhl WADDELL, Michael wah-DELLLaBOY, Travis luh-BOY

TENNESSEE TITANS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

ASSISTANT COACHES: MIKE HEIMERDINGER (offensive coordinator), JIM SCHWARTZ (defensive coordinator), GEORGE HENSHAW (assistant head coach/offense), DAVE McGINNIS (linebackers), CHUCK CECIL (safeties/nickel), NED JAMES (offensive assistant), CRAIG JOHNSON (quarterbacks), ALAN LOWRY (special teams), MIKE MUNCHAK (offensive line), SHERMAN SMITH (running backs), STEVE WALTERS (wide receivers), JIM WASHBURN (defensive line), STEVE WATTERSON (strength and rehabilitation), EVERETT WITHERS (defensive backs)

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NFL HOWNO. NAME POS. HT. WT. AGE EXP. COLLEGE HOMETOWN ACQUIRED1 GARY ANDERSON K 5-11 184 45 23 SYRACUSE DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA FA-'047 BILLY VOLEK QB 6-2 214 28 5 FRESNO STATE FRESNO, CA FA-’009 STEVE McNAIR QB 6-2 235 31 10 ALCORN STATE MT. OLIVE, MS D1-’9512 DOUG JOHNSON QB 6-2 225 27 5 FLORIDA GAINESVILLE, FL FA-'0415 CRAIG HENTRICH P/K 6-3 213 33 11 NOTRE DAME ALTON, IL UFA (GB)-’9821 SAMARI ROLLE CB 6-0 175 28 7 FLORIDA STATE MIAMI, FL D2-’9822 ANDRE DYSON CB 5-10 183 25 4 UTAH CLEARFIELD, UT D2-’0123 DONNIE NICKEY S 6-3 215 24 2 OHIO STATE PLAIN CITY, OH D5-’0325 TANK WILLIAMS S 6-3 223 24 3 STANFORD BAY ST. LOUIS, MS D2-’0226 ANDRE WOOLFOLK CB 6-2 197 24 2 OKLAHOMA DENVER, CO D1-’0328 LAMONT THOMPSON S 6-1 220 26 3 WASHINGTON STATE RICHMOND, CA FA-’0329 CHRIS BROWN RB 6-3 219 23 2 COLORADO NAPERVILLE, IL D3-’0330 RICH GARDNER CB 5-10 199 23 R PENN. STATE CHICAGO, IL D3-‘0431 LANCE SCHULTERS S 6-2 202 29 7 HOFSTRA BROOKLYN, NY UFA (SF)-’0232 ANTOWAIN SMITH RB 6-2 232 32 8 HOUSTON MILLBROOK, AL UFA (NE)-’0435 ROBERT HOLCOMBE FB/RB 5-11 220 28 7 ILLINOIS HOUSTON, TX UFA (ST. L)-’0236 MICHAEL WADDELL CB 5-10 187 23 R NORTH CAROLINA ELLERBE, NC D4-‘0440 JUSTIN SANDY S 6-0 214 22 R NORTHERN IOWA SIOUX CITY, IA FA-‘0442 SCOTT McGARRAHAN S 6-1 200 30 7 NEW MEXICO ARLINGTON, TX FA-'0344 TROY FLEMING FB 6-0 230 24 R TENNESSEE FRANKLIN, TN D6-‘0450 ROCKY BOIMAN LB 6-4 236 24 3 NOTRE DAME CINCINNATI, OH D4c-’0251 ROBERT REYNOLDS LB 6-3 242 23 R OHIO STATE BOWLING GREEN, KY D5-‘0452 JUSTIN ENA LB 6-3 247 27 3 BRIGHAM YOUNG SHELTON, WA W (PHI)-'0453 KEITH BULLUCK LB 6-3 235 27 5 SYRACUSE NEW CITY, NY D1-’0054 ROCKY CALMUS LB 6-3 238 25 3 OKLAHOMA JENKS, OK D3-’0255 BRAD KASSELL LB 6-3 242 24 3 NORTH TEXAS LLANO, TX FA-’0256 CODY SPENCER LB 6-2 245 23 R NORTH TEXAS PORT LAVACA, TX FA-'0458 KEN AMATO LB/LS 6-2 245 27 2 MONTANA STATE MIAMI, FL FA-’0360 JACOB BELL G/T 6-4 306 23 R MIAMI (OH) CLEVELAND, OH D5-‘0464 EUGENE AMANO C 6-3 295 22 R SE MISSOURI ST. SAN DIEGO, CA D7-‘0471 FRED MILLER T 6-7 320 31 9 BAYLOR HOUSTON, TX UFA (ST.L)-’0072 BRAD HOPKINS T 6-3 305 34 12 ILLINOIS MOLINE, IL D1-’9375 BENJI OLSON G 6-4 320 29 7 WASHINGTON PORT ORCHARD, WA D5-’9876 JASON MATHEWS T 6-5 285 33 11 TEXAS A&M ORANGE, TX FA-’9877 JUSTIN HARTWIG C 6-4 305 26 3 KANSAS WEST DES MOINES, IA D6-’0278 TODD WILLIAMS T/G 6-5 330 26 2 FLORIDA STATE BRADENTON, FL D7-’0380 DARRELL HILL WR 6-3 200 25 3 N. ILLINOIS CHICAGO, IL D7a-’0281 JASON McADDLEY WR 6-2 200 25 3 ALABAMA OAK RIDGE, TN FA-'0482 EDDIE BERLIN WR 5-11 195 26 4 N. IOWA URBANDALE, IA D5-’0183 DREW BENNETT WR 6-5 206 26 4 UCLA ORINDA, CA FA-’0184 SHAD MEIER TE 6-4 255 26 4 KANSAS STATE PITTSBURG, KS D3-’0185 DERRICK MASON WR 5-10 190 30 8 MICHIGAN STATE DETROIT, MI D4a-’9786 BEN TROUPE TE 6-4 262 22 R FLORIDA AUGUSTA, GA D2-‘0488 ERRON KINNEY TE 6-5 275 27 5 FLORIDA ASHLAND, VA D3a-’0090 RANDY STARKS DT 6-3 307 20 R MARYLAND WALDORF, MD D3-‘0491 TRAVIS LaBOY DE 6-3 253 23 R HAWAII SAN RAFAEL, CA D2-‘0492 ALBERT HAYNESWORTH DT 6-6 320 23 3 TENNESSEE HARTSVILLE, SC D1-’0293 KEVIN CARTER DT/DE 6-5 290 31 10 FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE, FL T (ST. L)-’0194 JUQUA THOMAS DE 6-2 250 26 4 OKLAHOMA STATE HOUSTON, TX FA-’0196 JARED CLAUSS DT 6-4 294 23 R IOWA W. DES MOINES, IA D7-‘0497 CARLOS HALL DE 6-4 261 25 3 ARKANSAS MORO, AR D7b-’0298 ANTWAN ODOM DE 6-4 277 23 R ALABAMA BAYOU LA BATRE, AL D2-‘0499 RIEN LONG DT 6-6 300 23 2 WASHINGTON STATE ANACORTES, WA D4-’03

PRACTICE SQUAD:4 JARRETT PAYTON RB 6-0 220 23 R MIAMI (FL) ARLINGTON, IL FA-‘0411 TODD DEVOE WR 6-2 198 24 1 CENTRAL MISSOURI ST. FT. LAUDERDALE, FL FA-‘0417 LANE DANIELSEN WR 6-0 197 23 R IOWA STATE DIKE, IA FA-'0457 JORDAN KRAMER LB 6-1 230 24 1 IDAHO PARMA, ID FA-’0361 MARICO PORTIS G 6-2 313 24 1 ALABAMA PRICHARD, AL FA-’0362 BRENT SWAGGERT T 6-4 293 23 R MONTANA STATE BUFFALO, MN FA-'0473 SHAWN JOHNSON DE 6-5 275 24 R DELAWARE ROCHESTER, NY FA-'04

PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM/ELIGIBLE FOR PRACTICE:24 TONY BECKHAM CB 6-1 187 26 3 WISCONSIN-STOUT OCALA, FL D4b-’0295 BO SCHOBEL DE 6-5 264 23 R TCU COLUMBUS, TX D4-‘04

INJURED RESERVE:6 JOE NEDNEY K 6-5 225 31 9 SAN JOSE STATE SAN JOSE, CA UFA (CAR)-’0159 PETER SIRMON LB 6-2 237 27 5 OREGON WALLA WALLA, WA D4b-’0069 ZACH PILLER G 6-5 321 28 6 FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE, FL D3-’9987 TYRONE CALICO WR 6-4 222 24 2 MIDDLE TENN. STATE MEMPHIS, TN D2-’03

Roster Count: 53As of November 22, 2004

HEAD COACH: JEFF FISHER

TENNESSEE TITANS NUMERICAL ROSTER

ASSISTANT COACHES: MIKE HEIMERDINGER (offensive coordinator), JIM SCHWARTZ (defensive coordinator), GEORGE HENSHAW (assistant head coach/offense), DAVE McGINNIS (linebackers), CHUCK CECIL (safeties/nickel), NED JAMES (offensive assistant), CRAIG JOHNSON (quarterbacks), ALAN LOWRY (special teams), MIKE MUNCHAK (offensive line), SHERMAN SMITH (running backs), STEVE WALTERS (wide receivers), JIM WASHBURN (defensive line), STEVE WATTERSON (strength and rehabilitation), EVERETT WITHERS (defensive backs)