Ryan Fowler wants starting spot back
Tennessee Titans linebacker Ryan Fowler, who started at MLB in 2007, lost his starting spot last year to Stephen Tulloch.
Per Gary Estwick of The Tennessean, Fowler's lack of intensity and passion in off-season workouts opened the door for Tulloch. However, Fowler was refocused this past off-season and is "getting stronger...faster...more mobile," according to the team's strength and conditioning coach.
"More than anything, I got a little too complacent," Fowler told The Tennessean. "I thought that I could sort of coast through the offseason. Not to say I didn't train, but I probably didn't train with the same kind of passion that I had in the past."
Three months of the 2007 off-season, Fowler spent rehabbing two shoulder surgeries. However, it's refreshing to see an athlete be accountable and not place blame elsewhere.
And, unlike teammate Vince Young, Fowler handled his demotion well.
"He still maintained a completely professional attitude," [linebackers coach Dave] McGinnis said. "Worked extremely hard, anything he could do to help — he was on special teams, on extra linebacker packages, was very deep into the meetings. That to me is the sign of a consummate professional."
In 2007, Fowler, as a starter, had 53 tackles in 14 games. Last year, he had 28 tackles.
Per Gary Estwick of The Tennessean, Fowler's lack of intensity and passion in off-season workouts opened the door for Tulloch. However, Fowler was refocused this past off-season and is "getting stronger...faster...more mobile," according to the team's strength and conditioning coach.
"More than anything, I got a little too complacent," Fowler told The Tennessean. "I thought that I could sort of coast through the offseason. Not to say I didn't train, but I probably didn't train with the same kind of passion that I had in the past."
Three months of the 2007 off-season, Fowler spent rehabbing two shoulder surgeries. However, it's refreshing to see an athlete be accountable and not place blame elsewhere.
And, unlike teammate Vince Young, Fowler handled his demotion well.
"He still maintained a completely professional attitude," [linebackers coach Dave] McGinnis said. "Worked extremely hard, anything he could do to help — he was on special teams, on extra linebacker packages, was very deep into the meetings. That to me is the sign of a consummate professional."
In 2007, Fowler, as a starter, had 53 tackles in 14 games. Last year, he had 28 tackles.
