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2012 Regular Season Week 17 Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Page 46 of 78 ‣ ¾ At Indianapolis (12/9), registered a pair of tackles, a tackle for loss and a quarterback pressure. ‣ ¾ Against the New York Jets (12/17), registered six tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss. In the fourth quarter, he ended a drive with his fifth sack of the season, taking down Mark Sanchez for an eight-yard loss. ‣ ¾ At Green Bay (12/23), posted five tackles. Ayers’ Career Regular Season Statistics: Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2011 16 16 88 2.0 3 7 0 2 1 1 2012 15 13 101 5.0 5 7 1 8 0 0 Totals 31 29 189 7.0 8 14 1 10 1 1 CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO (PDF) #55 • LB ZACH BROWN Zach Brown was drafted by the Titans in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. In four seasons at North Carolina, Brown started 23 of 47 games, including 11 starts at weakside outside linebacker and 12 starts at the strongside spot. He recorded 230 tackles, 5.5 sacks, seven interceptions, 19 tackles for loss, six quarterback pressures, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and four passes defensed. As a senior, Brown was a Butkus Award semifinalist and earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team honors, as he led the team with a careerhigh 105 tackles. He also ranked second on the squad with 5.5 sacks and 13.5 stops for loss. The Columbia, Md., native was considered the fastest linebacker available in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was timed in the 40-yard dash at 4.44 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine and in 4.37 seconds at his pro day. 2012 Highlights: ‣ ¾ Against New England (9/9), made his regular-season NFL debut as a reserve and posted two tackles, including a tackle for loss. ‣ ¾ At San Diego (9/16), recorded his first career start at weakside linebacker and responded with 10 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. In the third quarter, he sacked Philip Rivers for a five-yard loss and forced a fumble on the play, but the ball was recovered by the Chargers. ‣ ¾ At Houston (9/30), started for the third consecutive week and posted four tackles. ‣ ¾ At Minnesota (10/7), started for the fourth consecutive week and posted seven tackles. ‣ ¾ Against Pittsburgh (10/11), started for the fifth consecutive week and recorded four tackles and one pass defensed. ‣ ¾ At Buffalo (10/21), posted three tackles, including a tackle for loss. ‣ ¾ Against Indianapolis (10/28), tallied four tackles and a quarterback pressure. ‣ ¾ Against Chicago (11/4), led the defense with 11 tackles and two tackles for loss and added a fumble recovery. He recorded his first career takeaway by recovering a Jay Cutler fumble in the second quarter. ‣ ¾ At Miami (11/11), posted six tackles and his first career interception. In the fourth quarter, he stepped in front of a Ryan Tannehill pass and returned the ball 47 yards to help set up a Titans field goal. ‣ ¾ At Jacksonville (11/25), led the Titans with nine tackles and recorded 1.5 sacks. He recorded a two-yard sack in the first quarter, and in the third quarter, he shared a nine-yard sack with Kamerion Wimbley. ‣ ¾ Against Houston (12/2), registered five tackles. ‣ ¾ At Indianapolis (12/9), posted four tackles, a quarterback pressure and a pass defensed. ‣ ¾ Against the New York Jets (12/17), he tied for the team lead with eight tackles, led the squad with three tackles for loss, recorded a pair of sacks and added a fumble recovery. In the second quarter, he sacked Tim Tebow for a two-yard loss, and in the third quarter, he dropped Mark Sanchez for a seven-yard loss. He also notched the game-clinching takeaway, recovering a fumble by Sanchez in Titans territory with less than a minute remaining in the fourth quarter. Brown’s effort earned him “Gruden Grinder” honors from Monday Night Football broadcaster Jon Gruden. ‣ ¾ At Green Bay (12/23), tied for the team lead with nine tackles. Brown’s Career Regular Season Statistics: Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2012 15 12 88 4.5 8 2 1 3 1 2 Totals 15 12 88 4.5 8 2 1 3 1 2 Brown’s College Defensive Statistics: Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2008 UNC 8 0 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 UNC 13 6 47 0.0 4.0 0 1 1 0 0 2010 UNC 13 5 72 0.0 1.5 0 3 3 0 0 2011 UNC 13 12 105 5.5 13.5 6 3 7 3 1 Totals 47 23 230 5.5 19.0 6 7 11 3 1 #52 • LB COLIN McCARTHY CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO (PDF) Colin McCarthy is in his second season since being drafted by the Titans in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, the former Miami Hurricane entered the starting lineup after midseason and made a significant impact on the Titans defense. His totals included 76 tackles, a team-high eight tackles for loss, one quarterback pressure, one interception, three passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Although he started in less than half of the team’s games, his tackle total was the fourth-highest by a Titans rookie since 1999. McCarthy played in 49 games during his career at Miami (2006-10), tied for the sixth-most in school history and only three behind Brandon Meriweather’s all-time mark. His 35 starts and 308 career tackles were the most by a Miami linebacker since Jonathan Vilma (37, 371). A native of Philadelphia, Pa., who moved to Tampa, Fla., prior to high school, McCarthy led the Hurricanes and ranked third in ACC with 119 tackles as a senior. He also led the team with four quarterback hurries and earned honorable mention All-ACC honors. 2012 Highlights: ‣ ¾ Against New England (9/9), posted five tackles prior to leaving the game with an ankle injury. ‣ ¾ At San Diego (9/16), against Detroit (9/23) and at Houston (9/30), he was inactive with an ankle injury. ‣ ¾ At Minnesota (10/7), returned from an ankle injury to start at middle linebacker. He tallied eight tackles. ‣ ¾ Against Pittsburgh (10/11), finished second on the squad with eight tackles. ‣ ¾ At Buffalo (10/21), he was inactive due to an ankle injury for the fourth time in 2012. ‣ ¾ Against Indianapolis (10/28), tied for the team lead with 11 tackles and two tackles for loss. He added a pass defensed. ‣ ¾ Against Chicago (11/4), totaled five tackles. ‣ ¾ At Miami (11/11), posted four tackles, one tackle for loss and an interception for a touchdown. In the second quarter, he intercepted a Ryan Tannehill pass that was initially tipped by fellow linebacker Akeem Ayers. Mc- Carthy then raced 49 yards for his first career touchdown. It was the team’s first interception for a touchdown since Jordan Babineaux’s 97-yarder at Cleveland on Oct. 2, 2011. ‣ ¾ At Jacksonville (11/25), registered four tackles. ‣ ¾ Against Houston (12/2), at Indianapolis (12/9), against the New York Jets (12/17) and at Green Bay (12/23), he was inactive with a concussion. McCarthy’s Career Regular Season Statistics: Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2011 13 7 76 0.0 8 1 1 3 2 2 2012 7 7 45 0.0 3 0 1 2 0 0 Totals 20 14 121 0.0 11 1 2 5 2 2
2012 Regular Season Week 17 Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Page 47 of 78 TACKLES BY TITANS ROOKIES SINCE 1999 In 2011, the Titans had three rookies starting regularly on defense — defensive tackle Jurrell Casey and linebackers Akeem Ayers and Colin McCarthy. Each member of the trio already ranks highly among the team’s top rookie tacklers in the “Titans era” (since 1999). Ayers, who started every game at strongside linebacker, led the rookie class and ranked fifth on the defense with 88 total tackles. Since the start of the 1999 season, only Alterraun Verner (103 tackles in 2010) had more stops than Ayers in their rookie seasons with the Titans. McCarthy, who did not enter the starting lineup until the ninth game of the season, trailed only Ayers among Titans linebackers and was sixth on the defense with 76 stops. Casey led all Titans defensive linemen and ranked seventh on the team overall with 74 tackles. McCarthy and Casey placed fourth and fifth, respectively, among the franchise’s rookie tacklers in the last 13 seasons. Most tackles by a Titans rookie, 1999–2012: Player Position Season Total Solo Assist 1. Alterraun Verner CB 2010 103 76 27 2. Akeem Ayers LB 2011 88 66 22 Zach Brown LB 2012 88 67 21 4. Jevon Kearse DE 1999 85 59 26 5. Colin McCarthy LB 2011 76 61 15 6. Jurrell Casey DT 2011 74 41 33 7. Carlos Hall DE 2002 70 43 27 8. Tank Williams S 2002 69 55 14 9. Andre Dyson CB 2001 58 52 6 10. Cortland Finnegan CB 2006 57 47 10 11. Albert Haynesworth DT 2002 55 31 24 Note: Tackle statistics for the Titans are compiled from coaches’ film study after each game. They sometimes differ from the “press box statistics” tallied at each game. #92 • LB WILL WITHERSPOON CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO (PDF) Linebacker Will Witherspoon is in his 11th NFL season and his third with the Titans in 2012. In 2011, Witherspoon played in every game for the sixth consecutive season of his career. He finished the year with 62 tackles, two sacks, one quarterback pressure, three tackles for loss, one interception, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. Witherspoon was signed by the Titans as a free agent during the 2010 offseason. Prior to his arrival in Tennessee, he gained experience with the Carolina Panthers, St. Louis Rams and Philadelphia Eagles, playing middle and outside linebacker along the way. Proving to be remarkably durable, he missed just two total games during his first eight NFL seasons. In 2009, Witherspoon played a rare 17-game regular season (no bye). He was traded from the Rams to the Eagles on Oct. 20. Witherspoon spent three full seasons in St. Louis (2006-08). In 2007, was named the Rams’ MVP after leading the team with 136 tackles and tallying a career-high seven sacks. He was originally selected by Carolina in the third round (73rd overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. He ranked second on the 2003 NFC Champion squad, and in 2004 he led the team in tackles and produced a career-high four interceptions. 2012 Highlights: ‣ ¾ At San Diego (9/16), started at middle linebacker in place of Colin Mc- Carthy (ankle injury). He posted 11 tackles, two tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a sack. Late in the first quarter, he notched the 26th sack of his career when he dropped Philip Rivers for a two-yard loss and forced a fumble that was recovered by the Chargers. ‣ ¾ Against Detroit (9/23), tied for second on the squad with 11 tackles, including a tackle for loss. ‣ ¾ At Houston (9/30), totaled four tackles on defense and one stop on special teams. ‣ ¾ Against Indianapolis (10/28), he was inactive due to a hamstring injury, ending his streak of 117 consecutive games played as a member of the Panthers, Rams, Eagles and Titans. Previously, the last game he missed was on Sept. 25, 2005. ‣ ¾ Against Chicago (11/4), he was inactive due to a hamstring injury. ‣ ¾ At Miami (11/11), returned from a hamstring injury and posted one tackle. ‣ ¾ Against Houston (12/2), started and posted three tackles. ‣ ¾ At Indianapolis (12/9), posted six tackles, two passes defensed and a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown. In the second quarter, he intercepted an Andrew Luck pass and raced 40 yards to the end zone to give the Titans a 17-7 lead. It was his 13th career interception (first of 2012) and the third touchdown of his 11-year career. ‣ ¾ At Green Bay (12/23), posted six tackles, one quarterback pressure and a stop on special teams in his 150th career start. Witherspoon’s Career Regular Season Statistics: Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2002 Car 15 8 88 1.5 NA NA 0 5 1 1 2003 Car 16 16 114 1.0 NA NA 1 4 0 0 2004 Car 16 16 110 3.0 NA NA 4 6 2 1 2005 Car 15 15 109 2.5 NA NA 2 14 0 0 2006 StL 16 16 136 3.0 NA NA 0 9 1 1 2007 StL 16 16 132 7.0 NA NA 0 10 2 1 2008 StL 16 12 88 1.0 NA NA 1 3 0 1 2009 StL/Phi 17 16 104 1.0 NA 2 1 7 1 0 2010 Ten 16 16 99 3.0 5 0 2 10 1 0 2011 Ten 16 14 62 2.0 3 1 1 3 1 2 2012 Ten 13 5 48 1.0 3 1 1 2 1 0 Totals 172 150 1,090 26.0 - - 13 73 10 7 MORE 2012 TITANS LB HIGHLIGHTS LB ZAC DILES ‣ ¾ The 6-foot-2-inch, 245-pound linebacker is in his sixth NFL season. He was signed by the Titans during the 2012 offseason. Prior to arriving in Tennessee, Diles spent time with the Houston Texans, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts. ‣ ¾ Against New England (9/9), was inactive with a hamstring injury. ‣ ¾ At Houston (9/30), registered six tackles. ‣ ¾ At Buffalo (10/21), started at middle linebacker for Colin McCarthy (ankle injury). It marked Diles’ first start since Jan. 2, 2011 as a member of the Houston Texans against the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, he was forced to leave the field on the defense’s first series of the game with an ankle injury and did not return. ‣ ¾ Placed on injured reserve on Oct. 24 due to an ankle injury. LB TIM SHAW ‣ ¾ The Titans’ special teams captain was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He arrived in Tennessee in 2010 and led the club with 20 special teams tackles. ‣ ¾ In 2011, he tied Patrick Bailey for the team lead with 15 special teams tackles and added a blocked punt. ‣ ¾ Against Pittsburgh (10/11), with the Steelers facing a fourth-andseven from their own 23-yard line on the final play of the first quarter, he blocked Drew Butler’s punt attempt, and the ball was recovered by Jason McCourty at the one-yard line, leading to a touchdown two plays later. It was Shaw’s second career blocked punt His first also came against the Steelers on Oct. 9, 2011. ‣ ¾ At Buffalo (10/21), saw significant action at linebacker after Zac Diles left the game with an ankle injury. He posted a career-high four tackles, including a tackle for loss. ‣ ¾ Against Chicago (11/4), totaled five tackles on defense. ‣ ¾ At Miami (11/11), totaled three tackles, one quarterback pressure and a team-high two stops on special teams. ‣ ¾ Against Houston (12/2), served as the first-string middle linebacker in place of Colin McCarthy (concussion) and set a career high with seven tackles. ‣ ¾ At Indianapolis (12/9), started at middle linebacker and posted one tackle and a forced fumble (recovered by the Colts). ‣ ¾ Against the New York Jets (12/17), started at middle linebacker and tied for the team lead with a career-high eight tackles. ‣ ¾ At Green Bay (12/23), posted five tackles at middle linebacker and a pair of stops on special teams.
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