I am soooooo excited and nervous for this Titans game on Saturday, but before that epic game I wanted to make a post highlighting two Titans that had awesome seasons on the defensive side of the ball, and were awarded nicely for their efforts and skill.

The Titans are once again being overlooked but hey as much as I think the Titans are good, this is the time they can really prove it!

A lot of people nowadays, at times myself included, tend to ignore defense in football. I guess it's a lot easier for people to understand and appreciate offense rather than good defense. I don't know. But still, I really believe that the saying 'defense wins championships' rings true as much as ESPN might say otherwise. I also think running the ball still is still as important as passing, if not MORE important, but that is a different topic.

With so many people pretty much addicted to the importance of offense, many people assumed that after the Titans suffered a lot of injuries on the offensive side of the ball, their season would be over.

Well, luckily the Titans offense has found a way to move the ball, AND luckily there are three phases of football, not just offense...

Despite the offense being slowed by injuries, the Titans defense has kept the Titans ship steady as much as possible.

Overall this Titans defense has improved a lot in 2021-22. I am hoping it is the Titans dirty little secret.

Perhaps it won't be a secret for long though. I guess there are still some writers with a little bit of sense in the world, because some of them have noticed how good this Titans defense is and awarded two defensive Titans to NFL All-Pro Teams!!!! One player First-Team All-Pro, and another made it onto the Second-Team!

Who are these players? Safety Kevin Byard and Defensive Tackle Jeffery Simmons!!

Kevin Byard, pictured on the left, was named a First-Team All-Pro for the second time in his career, his first being in 2017. BIG Jeffery Simmons, pictured on the right was named to the the NFL's Second-Team!! This is Simmons' first significant NFL Award, with many more likely to come!

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These two are studs man!!! Having defensive All-Pros right smack in the front of the D-Line, and in the back end of the secondary says a lot about this defense I believe! Pressure up front, receivers locked up in the back!!

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Kevin Byard - Titans Safety

Kevin Byard is MASSIVELY popular and loved by pretty much every Titan fan. I am not from Tennessee myself, but from what I understand Byard is also a straight up Tennessee legend and just GOAT. He attended Middle Tennessee in college and was then drafted by the Tennessee Titans. So he's been a football player in the state of Tennessee for ten years now.

Byard is loved obviously for his stellar play on the field, but also Byard has been very charitable off the field and just seems to display consistently good character. In every interview he seems classy and pleasant, and players and coaches all seem to rave about him.

Kevin Byard is a very important leader for the Titans in so many ways. It's so great to see him be rewarded for his play. I am super glad he's a Titan, and he will be one for many more years I'm sure.

Here are some of Kevin's 2021-22 stats that helped him achieve his First-Team All-Pro status!

• 5 Interceptions
• 2 Defensive Touchdowns - 1 Pick Six, 1 Fumble Return
• 2 Forced Fumbles
• 1 Fumble Recovery
• 13 Passes Defended
• 88 Total Tackles
• 1 Sack
• Started all 17 Games
• Titans Leader

Kevin has done nothing but be a steady and consistent producer for the Titans. Pretty much never injured. What a player, what a guy! Need his jersey someday soon!

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Jeffery Simmons - Titans Defensive Tackle

Jeffery Simmons is another fan favorite and I'm one of those fans! I will NEVER forget the day he first played for the Titans two seasons ago against the Chargers. He made an immediate impact not only in that game which the Titans won, but he also made a HUGE positive impact on that fun 2019 season as a whole.

At the time, the Titans desperately needed some real juice up front on the d-line for several seasons. As soon as Big Jeff put on that two tone blue, I knew the Titans found their guy.

Jeff is a serious do it all guy up front, man. Pass rush, run game he is there. He has power and some really surprising straight line speed for a dude built like him.

I can't say enough about this man, he is a hell of a football player and has really helped this defense a lot. He is a real force. Simmons has also established himself as an important leader on this team. It's so cool to see him get an award like this!

Here are some of Jeffery's 2021-22 stats that helped him achieve his Second-Team All-Pro status!

• 8.5 sacks
• 12 Tackles for Loss
• 54 Total Tackles
• 16 QB Hits
• 6 Passes Defended
• Started all 17 Games
• Important Piece of Titans Defense

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It is such a treat to see Titans get awards like this. I remember when the Titans players got zero awards because well, the Titans used to stink. But those days are over. Thanks to those dark days I can really appreciate these current players even more! Not trying to hate on old Titans rosters, I am just saying!!

What do you think of these Titans BEASTS?? Thoughts on the All-Pro teams this year?

#Titanup!!!!