LIST SEASON is back, y’all! It’s June – we have minicamps going on, but other than that, we’re about to the longest stretch of football inactivity of the year. So, we’re pounding out lists and regrading old draft classes left and right. For some reason, the SoBros crew was on the topic of nicknames about a week ago, and this genius #CONTENT idea struck me. So, here we are – no real football to talk about, and instead, ranking the greatest Tennessee Titans nicknames in the franchise’s history.
Honorable Mentions
I can remember some pretty insane fanfare for a couple of Titans signal-callers back in their day. Charlie Whitehurst was known as Clipboard Jesus and was also the most handsome man in the NFL:
But, there was also Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Amish Rifle that instills fear into opposing defenses to this day.
As for the worst nickname in Titans history, I have to go with the former Titans head coach Ken Whisenhunt. If anyone called me The Whizzer, they would be met with an open hand slap to the face. Also, Whisenhunt sucked.
Do we count the Music City Miracle as a nickname? If we do, I think it probably sits atop this list. But, I reserved my list strictly for personnel. Complain if you want, internet.
The Top Five Tennessee Titans Nicknames
5. Field Goal Fisher – Okay, so I don’t know if this was ever an actual nickname, or if my friends and I just called him that back in the day. I don’t remember a single national media member dropping this one, but I know it was big in Nashville. Otherwise, where else would I have heard it? Former Titans head coach Jeff Fisher earned this nickname for his propensity to coach his Titans teams to only kick field goals instead of actually scoring touchdowns. No, those Titans teams weren’t exactly known for high octane offense.
4. Mr. Monday Night – Three interceptions in a single game against New Orleans on Monday Night Football earned Keith Bulluck the “Mr. Monday Night” nickname. #53 always had a knack for playing well in big, prime time games.
3. Air McNair – Steve McNair is one of if not the greatest Tennessee Titans of all time. Sure, his legacy is marred by controversy a bit. But, as far as his accomplishments on the field, there’s no denying he’s one of the all time greats. He earned the nickname “Air McNair” in high school, and it stuck with him throughout his entire career.
2. Smash and Dash – The Titans backfield was a lethal combination on that 2008 team that earned the #1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Chris Johnson was a quick, electric home run hitter. Meanwhile, LenDale White would run straight through you, fueled by buffalo wings and tequila. So, White was the ‘Smash’ and Johnson was the ‘Dash’ in one of if not the best Titans backfield of all time.
1. The Freak – There’s only one nickname in Titans history that commands respect the way Jevon Kearse’s does. When you heard that name, you felt fear. There was no stopping this guy, and because of his freakish athletic ability, a folk hero was born.
So, what do you say, Titans fans? What did I miss?
Stoney Keeley is the Editor in Chief of The SoBros Network. He is a strong supporter of Team GSD and #BeBetter. “Big Natural” covers the Tennessee Titans, Alabama Crimson Tide football, the WWE, and a whole wealth of nonsense. Follow on Twitter @StoneyKeeley
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