Top ten Titans/Oilers of all time.

David Irons by Contributor Written on June 19, 2009

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17 Dec 2000:  Head coach Jeff Fisher of the Tennessee Titans congratulates Quarterback Steve McNair #9  and Eddie George #27 after a touchdown during Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.  Digital Image
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Ok guys I am going to put my top ten Titans/Oliers players of all time out there and you guys can comment on it. Although, after you are done with your comments please put your top ten Titans/Oilers players of all time down. This should be a pretty fun article. Please also remeber that some players,on the Titans, will be on this list in a couple of years.

#10 Billy Cannon 1960-1970 HB

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I think it's safe to say that most of us ,reading this article, Don't know much about Billy Cannon so let me refresh your memory. He played HB at LSU and was the Heisman trophy winner in 1959. He signed a year later with the Houston Oilers. 1960 ,the year Billy Cannon signed, was the start of the Houston Oilers franchise and the start of the AFL or American Football League. The Oilers won the first two AFL championships largely due to the abilitys of Billy Cannon in both the passing game and running game. He also excelled in both the kick and punt return game.

#9 Kyle Vanden Bosch 2001-current DE

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 23:  Kyle Vanden Bosch #93 of the Tennessee Titans warms-up before the game against the New York Jets at LP Field on November 23, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

To say that Kyle Vanden Bosch has a endless motor that feeds off of punishing blows and quarterback sacks that he delivers upon opponent after opponent is a huge understatement. I have really enjoyed watching him play for the Titans and can't wait to see him this year in training camp and games. I ,as a Titans fan, would really ask you to watch him up close for a couple plays. He ,as does everybody on the Titans roster, goes 150% every play. He is always making trouble for the other team in some kind of way ,never gets tired, and plays with great speed and stamina.

#8 Jevon Kearse 1999-current DE

GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 28: Jevon Kearse #90 of the Tenessee Titans strips the ball from Matt Flynn #10 of the Green Bay Packers on August 28, 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The FREAK has been sniffing out quarterbacks and punishing runners for years ,and is still a very important part of the Titans pass rush and d-fense. Jevon has speed and a great ability to use his hands on offensive linemen for swim moves and much much more. He also holds the single season sack record for the Titans. Jevon has always been a very exciting player to watch because he utilizes every aspect of his game and dominates with it. I can't wait to see him this upcoming season.

#7 Frank Wycheck 1993-2003 TE

HOUSTON - DECEMBER 21:  Tight end Frank Wycheck #89 of the Tennessee Titans runs the ball during the game against the Houston Texans on December 21, 2003 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.  The Titans won 27-24.   (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Frank was a huge part of what the Titans/Oilers did for the time he played with them. His blocking,route running,and catching abilitys made him one of the NFL's most elite TE's in the games history. His greatness and toughness will never be forgotten. He put a new stamp on the postion and is a future Hall of famer.

#6 Keith Bulluck 2000-current LB

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27:  Keith Bulluck #53 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after the Titans stopped the Indianapolis Colts on fourth down during the NFL game at LP Field on October 27, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Image

Keith Bulluck is the best player to ever play LB. He has a unbeliebable ability to do everything well at his postion and plays with great heart and speed. Not to mention his well known leadership ability that is second to none. As a Titans fan, one of the things I really like about Keith is that he inspires his teamates to work and play harder. Year after year he gets better and better he doesn't slow down, He averages well over 100 tackles every year ,and has shown no signs of stopping. Keith will be a first ballot Hall of Famer.

#5 Eddie George 1996-2004 HB

PITTSBURGH-SEPTEMBER 28:  Eddie George #27 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 28, 2003 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Titans defeated the Steelers 30-13. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Image

The next player on our list spent 8 years ,delivering bone crushing shoulder charges, with the Titans/Oilers franchise. That man's name is Eddie George. He was a huge part of the Titans/Oilers for all of his career catching passes, running the ball ,and scoring touchdowns. He made an amazing impact on the game of football. He really loved running over people and work hard. He was the Heisman Trophy winner in 1995.

#4 Steve McNair 1995-2007

ST. LOUIS - SEPTEMBER 25: Steve McNair #9 of the Tennessee Titans passes the ball against the St. Louis Rams on September 25, 2005 at the Edward Jones Dome  in St. Louis, Missouri. The St. Louis Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans 31-27. (Photo by Elsa/Get

"AIR MCNAIR" ,one of the Titans most famous players and a future Hall of Famer, came into the NFL in 1995. He quickly became one of the most amazing players ever for the NFL and the Titans/Oilers franchise. He had great arm strength and very good accuracy. He was very elusive and would make great plays with his feet if needed. His overall ability to make plays with both his arm and feet make steve McNair a future Hall of Famer and one of the best to ever play the postion.

#3 Warren Moon 1984-2000 QB

30 Sep 1990:  Quarterback Warren Moon of the Houston Oilers passes the ball during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California.  The Oilers won the game, 17-7. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn  /Allsport

Warren Moon ,one of the NFL's great Quarterbacks, was a great leader and player for the Houston Oilers, but before he could get his shot in the NFL he would have to spend 6 seasons in the canadian league with the Edminton Eskimos. With the Eskimos he won 5 straight Greycups and set a new CFL record for passing yards with 5,648. In 1984 he got his shot in the NFL with the Oilers. With the Oilers he set a club record in single season passing yards a mark he would break four times. Moon is one of the franchises many great Quarterbacks that will never be forgotten

#2 Earl Campbell 1978-1985 HB

AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 25: The name and number of former player, Earl Campbell in the stands of the north endzone during play between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns at Texas Memorial Stadium on October 25, 2008 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo

Earl Campbell ,one of the games best to ever play, ran over helpless defenders for years. His unique and unhuman like combination of power speed, and agility made him fit to be the rookie of the year in 1978 and helped him go to 7 pro bowls. He rushed for 9,407 yards in his career and also had 10,213 total yards and 74 TD's. He was the Heisman trophy winner in 1977 and is a Hall of Famer.

#1 Bruce Matthews 1983-2001 OL

7 Oct 2001:  # of Bruce Mathews #74 of the Tennessee Titanswaits for the snap during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at the PSINET Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Titans 26-7.Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger  /Allsport

in the 1983 draft The Houston Oilers selected Bruce Matthews 9th overall. That move paid huge dividens for the great franchise for the next 19 seasons. Bruce went on to start an amazing 176 games and played in 296 games. He was a huge part of what the Titans/Oilers did ;anchoring the line at all three o-line postions (Center,Guard,and Tackle). He went on to be named first team All-Pro 9 times and earned 14 straight Pro bowl selections. He was named to the 90's all decade team as a guard and is the greatest o-lineman to ever play the game.

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