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The Woman Behind Titans' New Linebacker
September 5, 2007 11:50 AM
Some of you may still be wondering why the Titans signed linebacker Ryan Fowler to a four-year, $11.5 million offer sheet this offseason. The funny thing is that Fowler was doing the same thing.
In his three years with the Cowboys, Fowler was a valuable member of the special teams unit, but he only started three games. Now, he's set to become the sixth opening-day middle linebacker for the Titans in as many years.
Fowler beat out Stephen Tulluch for the starting job, and the Titans' coaches have fallen in love with his bruising style. The former Duke standout has always been a lot more comfortable against the run, but he's made strides in pass defense.
It's hard to believe that he almost played himself out of a job during the 2005 training camp. Early in camp, Fowler began to question his ability and wonder if he belonged in the league.
He was explaining that to his wife Stacy over the phone one night when she'd finally had enough. She scolded her husband, telling him to stop whining and actually hit someone.
Fowler credits that conversation for turning things around for him. So if he has a big season in Nashville, Titans fans will know who to thank.
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September 5, 2007 11:50 AM
Some of you may still be wondering why the Titans signed linebacker Ryan Fowler to a four-year, $11.5 million offer sheet this offseason. The funny thing is that Fowler was doing the same thing.
In his three years with the Cowboys, Fowler was a valuable member of the special teams unit, but he only started three games. Now, he's set to become the sixth opening-day middle linebacker for the Titans in as many years.
Fowler beat out Stephen Tulluch for the starting job, and the Titans' coaches have fallen in love with his bruising style. The former Duke standout has always been a lot more comfortable against the run, but he's made strides in pass defense.
It's hard to believe that he almost played himself out of a job during the 2005 training camp. Early in camp, Fowler began to question his ability and wonder if he belonged in the league.
He was explaining that to his wife Stacy over the phone one night when she'd finally had enough. She scolded her husband, telling him to stop whining and actually hit someone.
Fowler credits that conversation for turning things around for him. So if he has a big season in Nashville, Titans fans will know who to thank.
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