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Ranking Tennessee Titans top 5 cornerbacks of the decade

By Ravi Konjeti

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 27: Jason McCourty #30 of the Tennessee Titans signals a first down after recovering a fumble by LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the team's first offensive series during play at LP Field on November 27, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 27: Jason McCourty #30 of the Tennessee Titans signals a first down after recovering a fumble by LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the team's first offensive series during play at LP Field on November 27, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 27: Jason McCourty #30 of the Tennessee Titans breaks up a pass intended for Allen Robinson #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on October 27, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 27: Jason McCourty #30 of the Tennessee Titans breaks up a pass intended for Allen Robinson #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on October 27, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

No. 1: Jason McCourty

Unquestionably, the best cornerback for the Titans this past decade is Jason McCourty. McCourty was drafted in the sixth round out of Rutgers in 2009 and immediately became a fan-favorite and a staple in the Titans’ defense.

McCourty spent eight seasons with the Titans before leaving the team in 2017. During his eight year stretch, McCourty played in 108 games and started in 90 of them. With 13 interceptions and six forced fumbles, McCourty was a fundamental player on the Titans defense.

However, McCourty’s impact goes beyond his play.

McCourty stayed with the Titans during significant coaching and front office turmoil. McCourty saw five head coaches during that time and two inept general managers in Mike Reinfeldt and Ruston Webster.

The Titans lacked talent on the defense but McCourty usually was the lone bright spot. At his best, McCourty was able to keep up with the best of the best wide receivers while helping the Titans bring leadership on the field.

Despite McCourty not getting national recognition with a Pro Bowl or All-Pro spot, Titans fans will always remember McCourty’s impact on the team. While he continues his career today with the Patriots, McCourty will always be a Titan.

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