Thanks to all of you who participated in the all-time Titan/Oiler quarterback poll. In a tightly contested battle, Steve McNair edged out Hall of Famer Warren Moon in the vote for all-time franchise QB.
Next up in our series of polls is the running back position.
Earl Campbell (1978-1984)
The first overall pick of the 1978 NFL Draft, Campbell was the very definition of a freight train as he often punished the defenders who stood in his way to daylight. A five-time Pro Bowler, Campbell rushed for a career-high 1,934 yards in 1980.
One of the highlights of his storied career took place on November 20, 1978, when he put on a show for the entire nation during his 199-yard/4 touchdown Monday Night performance against the Dolphins.
Campbell, who still holds the franchise mark for career rushing touchdowns (73), was elected to the NFL Hall of Fame in 1991.
Eddie George (1996-2003)
Other than Steve McNair, perhaps no one personified Tennessee Titan football more than Eddie George. Eddie was Jeff Fisher’s battering ram for eight years, rushing for over 1,000 yards in all but one of his seasons in Nashville (2001).
My lasting memory of George is his dependability. He didn’t miss a regular season game during his tenure with the Titans and was called upon often as Jeff Fisher’s lead back. Eddie piled up a ton of carries and despite being on the receiving end of a lot of punishing hits, he was a model of consistency.
George finished his career as the franchise’s all-time leading rusher (10,009 yards).
The best of the rest
Mike Rozier (1985-1990) Mike had a fantastic career as a Nebraska Cornhusker, but was unable to translate his college success onto the NFL playing field. Rozier did rush for 1,002 yards in 1988 and was a member of the AFC Pro Bowl team in 1987 and 1988.
Lorenzo White (1988-1994) the franchise’s 3rd all-time leading rusher, White was the primary back on the “Run and shoot” Oiler teams that favored the forward pass over the running game.
White rushed for a career-high 1,226 yards in 1992, which earned him a spot on the AFC’s Pro Bowl roster that year.
Charley Tolar (1960-1966) the franchise’s fifth all-time leading rusher, the diminutive Tolar (5’6″ 199lbs) was a Pro Bowler on two Oiler teams that reached the AFL championship in 1961/1962.
Hoyle Granger (1966-1972) Also a two-time Pro Bowler (1967-1968), Granger led the AFL in yards from scrimmage in 1967 (1,494 yards).
Who is your choice for all-time Titan/Oiler RB?
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