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Until this season, Craig Hentrich was the only punter in Tennessee Titans' history. But after a torn calf muscle and banged-up ACL ended his 2009 season early, Hentrich has decided that 17 years is enough to call it a career."First off, I want to thank Mr. Adams, Coach Fisher and the whole Titans organization," Hentrich said in a statement released by the team. "It is special to be with a team for 12 years and I am very appreciative of that fact
"I think overall it was a successful career and I wouldn't trade a second of it. Consistency is what I've tried to pride myself on my whole career. A lot of guys can go out and kick 60-yard punts all day, but 60-yard punts are going to be taken back for touchdowns, so I really tried to pride myself on not trying to outkick my coverage, being consistent, doing the things they ask me to do."
Hentrich spent 13 seasons in Tennessee after playing for four years with the Packers. He's been a Titan long enough to have also been a member of the Tennessee Oilers, and he was the last player from the 1999 Titans' Super Bowl team to remain on the roster continuously (Jevon Kearse went away and then returned).
The retirement is a significant day for Tennessee because of Hentrich's longevity, but it doesn't really affect the team's plans for 2010. Hentrich's injury replacement, Brett Kern, filled in very capably after being plucked off waivers last season and looks ready to take over the job permanently at a cheaper price than Hentrich's contract.
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