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1 2 Rob Bironas KICKER lbs COLLEGE: GA. SOUTHERN/AUBURN ACQUIRED: FA NFL EXP. (NFL/TITANS): 9/9 HOMETOWN: LOUISVILLE, KY. GAMES PLAYED/GAMES STARTED: 144/0 (PLAYOFFS: 2/0) PRO BOWLS 2007 PRO: A powerful right-footed kicker in his ninth NFL season, Rob Bironas has earned the right to be named among the best players at his position. Statistically one of the top 10 kickers in NFL history, he made 85.6 percent of his field goals in the first eight years of his career and became one of the top two scorers in club history. Prior to winning a roster spot with the Titans in 2005, Bironas spent time in training camp with the Green Bay Packers in 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003 and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Meanwhile, he spent two seasons in the Arena Football League and one season in Af2. In 2003, he made 12 of 27 field goal attempts for the Af2 s Charleston Swamp Foxes. In 2004, he played for the Carolina Cobras and converted 17 of 40 field goal attempts and 70 of 89 PATs. In the spring of 2005, he connected on seven of 16 field goal attempts and 99 of 117 extra point attempts for the AFL s New York Dragons. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Bironas is the fourth-ranked kicker in NFL history in field goal accuracy, connecting on 85.7 percent of his attempts (239 of 279). Only Al Del Greco (1,060 points) has accounted for more points than Bironas in the history of the Titans/Oilers organization. Bironas passed George Blanda (598) for second place on the franchise s scoring list with a 55-yard field goal on Oct. 3, Bironas has made a franchise record 11 game-winning field goals. In 2006, he set a franchise record with four game-winners. Also from , Bironas made 239 total field goals, which is the second most by any NFL player during that time span. Bironas tied the franchise record with 20 consecutive field goals during the 2012 season. He reached the mark twice before in his career to tie the record Al Del Greco originally set from Furthermore, Bironas became the eighth player in NFL history to have three or more separate streaks of that length, joining Gary Anderson, Morten Anderson, John Carney, Phil Dawson, Jason Hanson, Mike Vanderjagt and Adam Vinatieri. The 2007 Pro Bowl and AP All-Pro selection owns club records for longest field goal (60 yards), most field goals in a game (eight, also an NFL record), most consecutive games with a field goal (20) and most consecutive field goals (20, tied Al Del Greco). In 2011, Bironas saw action in all 16 games for the seventh consecutive season and finished seventh among kickers in AFC with 121 points. His 90.6 percent success rate in 2011 was the second-highest of his career, the fourth-highest in the NFL in 2011 and the third-highest in franchise history. In 2010, Bironas appeared in all 16 games and finished seventh in the AFC with 110 points and fourth in the AFC with 17 touchbacks. He made 24 of 26 attempts for a percentage of 92.3, which ranked third in the NFL. In 2008, Bironas was second in the AFC (seventh in the NFL) in scoring with 127 total points. He made 16 field goals of 40 or more yards to set a team record. TITANS TIDBITS: The Rob Bironas Fund was founded by Bironas in 2008 and is a Component Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Fund focuses on supporting causes in Tennessee and Kentucky that have children at the core of their missions. Support from the Bironas Fund is distributed based on criteria that Bironas set in place that is based on his own philosophy about hard work and determination. These keystones of the Fund are: Discipline, Focus, Preparation, Overcoming adversity, and Recovering from mistakes. In addition to Bironas own contributions, several annual fundraisers are held to raise money for the Fund. Bironas served as co-chair of the Christmas4Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament, which was held April 10, 2012 at Pine Creek Golf Course in Mt. Juliet. Funds generated by the tournament will be used to give Middle Tennessee children from 30 different schools, totaling more than 400 children, a December party with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a ride on a famous tour bus, and money to purchase gifts for family and friends at a local Wal- Mart. Bironas donated his cleats and the football used to make his NFL-record eighth field goal in a game at Houston (10/21/07) to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Bironas father, Larry, owns Bironas, Inc., a building automation company in Louisville, Ky. While Rob was out of football from , he worked for his father and older brother, Greg, doing sales and marketing for the business. Bironas was inducted into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame at a special induction ceremony at the Louisville Palace in June The event also served as a fundraiser, benefiting the University of Louisville Autism Center at Kosair Charities. During his time in Charlotte, N.C., while he was playing for the AFL s Carolina Cobras, he took a second job working in security and loss prevention at a Best Buy store. Also while in Charlotte, Bironas helped coach kickers at Providence High School. After transferring from Auburn, Bironas spent one semester at Georgia Southern before returning to complete his marketing degree at Auburn in spring More information can be found about Bironas on his website www. RobBironas.com including frequent blog entries and news about his career accomplishments and philanthropic activity. Bironas can be followed on and on FaceBook at RobBironas. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: The Louisville, Ky., native originally signed in the NFL with the Packers as a free agent on April 26, 2002 and was waived by the Packers on Aug. 1, Signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from Aug , Signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers from June 10-Sept. 5, Signed by the Titans on June 21, SEASON RECAPS: 2013 (16/0): Appeared in all 16 games for the ninth consecutive season. Connected on 25 of 29 field goals (86.2 percent) and all 41 extra point chances (career-high). With 116 points surpassed the 100-point mark for the seventh consecutive season, the most consecutive triple-digit scoring seasons in franchise history and the second-highest total in team annals. Ranks second in franchise history with 1,032 career points. Has made a franchise record 285 consecutive extra point attempts in the regular season. Has made good on 186 of his last 212 field goal attempts (87.7 percent). Collected five special teams tackles. Tied for the team lead in special teams tackles once in 2013 (vs. HOU). Became the second player in franchise history to amass 1,000 career points with his second extra point at Indianapolis (12/1/13). Played in his 136th consecutive game against St. Louis (11/3/13) moving into fourth place on the franchise s alltime consecutive games played list. At Pittsburgh (9/8), made good on all three field goals (26, 44, 27) and his lone extra point try. Extended the Titans lead to 10-2 with a 26-yard field goal with 4:29 remaining in the third quarter. Extended the Titans lead to 13-2 with a 44-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. Gave the Titans a 16-2

2 advantage with a 27-yard field goal with 3:53 left to play in the game. At Houston (9/15), connected on one of two field goals (48 WR, 47) and all three extra point chances. Gave the Titans a 10-7 halftime lead with a 47-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. Against San Diego (9/22), made two of three field goal attempts (20, 43 WR, 37) and both extra point chances. Booted four touchbacks on five kickoffs. Cut the Chargers lead to 7-3 with a 20-yard field goal with 13:00 remaining in the second quarter. Cut the Chargers lead to with a 37-yard field goal with 6:07 left to play in the fourth quarter. Against N.Y. Jets (9/29), tied a career-high with five extra point tries and nailed a 26-yard field goal to increase the lead to 10-0 with 4:20 left to play in the first quarter. Against Kansas City (10/6), connected on one of two field goals (22) and both extra point tries. Posted a special teams tackle on coverage units. Cut the Chiefs lead to with a 22-yard field goal with 6:37 remaining in the third stanza. Missed a 32-yard field goal attempt as time expired in the game. At Seattle (10/13), made good on both field goals (38, 25) and his lone extra point chance. Gave the Titans an early 3-0 lead with a 38-yard field goal with 5:16 left to play in the opening stanza. Cut the Seahawks lead to with a 25-yard field goal with 2:18 remaining in the contest. Registered a tackle on special teams coverage units. Against San Francisco (10/20), connected on his lone field goal attempt (31) and both extra point tries. Nailed a 31-yard field goal with 12:23 left to play in the fourth quarter. At St. Louis (11/3), made good on all four extra point chances. Against Jacksonville (11/10), connected on both field goal attempts (39, 37) and all three extra point tries. Posted a special teams tackle. Cut the Jaguars lead to with a 39-yard field goal in the third quarter. Made it a one possession game at with a 37-yard field goal with 12:50 left to play in the fourth quarter. Against Indianapolis (11/14), connected on both field goals (25, 38) and all three extra point chances. Extended the Titans lead to 17-3 with a 25-yard field goal with 2:32 remaining in the first half. Cut the Colts lead to with a 38-yard field goal with 11:39 left to play in the fourth quarter. At Oakland (11/24), made good on all three field goals (33, 22, 23) and both extra point chances. Tied the score at 3-3 with a 33-yard field goal with 3:38 left to play in the first quarter. Gave the Titans a 6-3 lead with a 22-yard field goal with 11:55 remaining in the second quarter. Extended the Titans lead to with a 23-yard field goal with 8:52 left to play in the game. At Indianapolis (12/1), made good on both extra point attempts. Became the second player in franchise history to amass 1,000 career points with his second extra point. At Denver (12/8), connected on all four extra point chances. Against Arizona (12/15), made good on two of three field goals (45, 24) and all four extra point tries. Missed a 50-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter. Gave the Titans an early 3-0 lead with a 45-yard field goal to conclude the first drive. Made it a one possession game by nailing a 24-yard field goal with 47 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. At Jacksonville (12/22), connected on both field goals (45, 52) and both extra point chances. Gave the Titans an early 3-0 lead with a 45-yard field goal with 9:05 left to play in the first quarter. Nailed a 52-yard field goal to cut the Jaguars lead to 7-6 with 1:55 left to play in the first half. Posted a special teams tackle. Against Houston (12/29), made good on all three field goals (42, 55, 37) and his lone extra point chance. Tied for the team lead with a special teams stop. Cut the Texans lead to 7-3 with a 42-yard field goal with 9:45 left to play in the second quarter. Nailed a season-long 55-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. Extended the Titans lead to 16-7 with a 37-yard field goal with 10:44 left to play in the game (16/0): Connected on 25 of 31 field goals and made good on all 35 extra point chances. Finished ninth in the AFC with 110 points and sixth in the AFC with 37 touchbacks. Connected on two game-winning field goals in 2012 (vs. DET, vs. PIT), adding to his 11 career game-winning field goals, a total that sets a franchise record. Against Detroit (9/23), made three of five field goals (31, 38, 26) and tied a career-high with five extra point tries. Cut the Lions lead to 6-3 with a 31-yard field goal with 2:02 remaining in the first quarter. Converted his 20th consecutive field goal by nailing a 38-yard field goal to give the Titans a 20-9 lead as time expired in the first half. Connected on his 10th career game-winning field goal, a 26-yarder, to give the Titans a lead in overtime. Against Pittsburgh (10/11), went four-for-four on field goal attempts, including the 40-yard game-winner as time expired in the game. Booted two extra point tries and a pair of touchbacks on kickoffs. Gave the Titans a 3-0 lead with a 22-yard field goal with 10:53 remaining in the first quarter. Nailed a 38-yard field goal with 1:11 left to play in the opening quarter. Gave the Titans a halftime lead with a 47-yard field goal as time expired in the second quarter. Connected on his franchise best 11th gamewinning field goal, a 40-yarder, as time expired in the game. At Miami (11/11), connected on all three field goal attempts (37, 38, 53) and four extra point tries. Recorded five touchbacks on kickoffs. Gave the Titans a 24-3 lead with a 37-yard field goal with 27 seconds left to play in the second quarter. Gave the Titans a 34-3 lead with a 38-yard kick with 14:09 left to play in the fourth quarter. Nailed a 53-yard field goal to give the Titans a 37-3 advantage. At Jacksonville (11/25), connected on four of five field goals (38, 40, 39, 33) and his lone extra point try. Booted five touchbacks on six kickoffs. Gave the Titans an early 3-0 lead with a 38-yard field goal with 13:32 left to play in the first quarter. Cut the Jaguars lead to 7-6 with a 40-yard field goal with 11 seconds remaining in the first half. Nailed a 39-yard field goal with 3:26 remaining in the third quarter. Sliced the Jaguars lead to with a 33-yard field goal with 10:05 left to play in the game. At Indianapolis (12/9), connected on three of four field goals (40, 31, 25) and a pair of extra point opportunities. Missed a 57-yard field goal in the first quarter. Gave the Titans a 10-7 advantage with a 40-yard field goal with 12:27 left to play in the second quarter. Nailed a 31-yard field goal to increase the Titans lead to 20-7 just before halftime. Gave the Titans a lead with a 25-yard field goal with 10:28 remaining in the game. Against Jacksonville (12/30), made good on his lone field goal attempt (48) and tied a career-best with five extra-point connections. Increased the Titans lead to with a 48-yard field goal with 12:26 left to play in the fourth quarter (16/0): Appeared in all 16 games for the seventh consecutive season and finished seventh among kickers in AFC with 121 points. His 90.6 percent success rate in 2011 was the second-highest of his career, the fourth-highest in the NFL in 2011 and the third-highest in franchise history. Has posted 100 or more points in five consecutive seasons. Ranked second in the NFL with a 5.47 field goal plus/minus which is a summation of the average success rate of made and missed field goals league-wide from the past two seasons. Tied for second in the AFC with 44 touchbacks. Has made 209 consecutive extra point attempts in the regular season. Has made good on 137 of his last 153 field goal attempts (89.5 percent). Among kickers with at least 100 career field goals, ranks third in NFL history by connecting on 86.3 percent of his kicks. Set a new single-season franchise record with six total field goals from 50 yards or longer in Set an NFL record with a field goal of at least 40 yards in 10 consecutive games. Concluded the 2011 season with 15 consecutive made field goals, a streak that ranks sixth in team annals. Set a career high with six touchbacks at Carolina (11/13/11). Tied for the team lead in special teams tackles once in 2011 (vs. TB). Against Baltimore (9/18), made good on four of five field goals and both extra point chances. Gave the Titans a 3-0 lead with a 25-yard field goal with 8:32 remaining in the second quarter. Extended the Titans lead to with a 43-yard field goal with 3:25 remaining in the third stanza. Made good on a 39-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter. Sealed the game with a 33-yard field goal with 26 seconds left to play in the fourth stanza. Missed a 34-yard field goal wide right on the first play of the second quarter. At Pittsburgh (10/9), gave the Titans a 3-0 lead with a 29-yard field goal with 8:17 left to play in the first quarter. Executed a successful onside kick that was recovered by Alterraun Verner late in the third quarter. Against Indianapolis (10/30), made good on both field goal chances (51, 50) and all three extra point tries. Gave the Titans a 3-0 lead with a 51-yard field goal with 7:01 remaining in the first quarter. Extended the Titans lead to 13-0 by adding a 50-yard field goal in the second quarter. It marked the second time in his career (Nov. 23, 2009 at Houston) he recorded two field goals in a game of 50 or more yards. At Carolina (11/13), nailed all three field goal attempts (38, 36, 49) and all three extra point chances. Set a career high with six touchbacks and also tied Craig Hentrich s single-game high (10/18/98 vs. Cincinnati) for the franchise since the start of the 1991 season. Made the score 17-0 with a 38-yard field goal with 14:53 left to play in the second quarter. Gave the Titans a 20-3 advantage with a 36-yard field goal late in the third stanza. Increased the Titans lead to 23-3 with a 49-yard field goal with 10:41 remaining in the fourth quarter. With his 38-yard field goal in the second quarter, became the second player in franchise history to reach 200 field

3 goal attempts, joining Al Del Greco (295 attempts from ). Against Tampa Bay (11/27), connected on three of four field goals (31, 52, 38) and both extra point chances on a cold and rainy day. Missed a 42-yard field goal wide right in the second quarter. Gave the Titans a 10-3 lead with a 31-yard field goal with 3:52 remaining in the second quarter. Cut the Buccaneers lead to with a clutch 52-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter. Extended the Titans lead to six points with a 38-yard field goal with 1:44 left to play in the fourth quarter. Posted a special teams tackle. At Buffalo (12/4), made good on all three field goal chances (48, 27, 44) and both extra point tries. Gave the Titans a 3-0 lead with a 48-yard field goal with 12:27 remaining in the opening quarter. Increased the Titans lead to with a 27-yard field goal midway through the third quarter. Extended the Titans lead to with a 44-yard field goal with 8:55 left to play in the game. Registered five touchbacks on kickoffs. At Indianapolis (12/18), made both of his field goals (53, 21) and his lone extra point chance. Posted four touchbacks on his four kickoffs. Evened the score with a 53-yard field goal with 5:32 left to play in the second quarter. Gave the Titans a 6-3 lead with a 21-yard field goal with 21 seconds left to play in the first half. Against Jacksonville (12/24), connected on all three field goals (51, 51, 35) and both extra point tries. Gave the Titans a 3-0 lead with a 51-yard field goal with 7:05 left to play in the first quarter. His first field goal gave him his ninth consecutive game with a field goal of at least 40 yards, which set a new NFL record. Nailed a 51-yard field goal to give the Titans a advantage in the third quarter. Increased the Titans lead to with a 35-yard field goal in the final quarter. At Houston (1/1), made all three field goals (21, 43, 33) and both extra point chances. Nailed a 21-yard field goal with 13:06 left to play in the second quarter. Gave the Titans a halftime lead with a 43-yard field goal as time expired in the second quarter. Gave the Titans a lead with a 33-yard field goal with 7:22 remaining in the third stanza (16/0): Appeared in all 16 games for the sixth consecutive season and finished seventh in the AFC with 110 points and fourth in the AFC with 17 touchbacks. Has made 174 consecutive extra point attempts. Moved past George Blanda into second place on the franchise all-time scoring list with a 55-yard field goal against Denver (10/3/10). Connected on at least one field goal in 20 consecutive games (11/1/09-11/21/10), setting a franchise record. Reached 100 points for the fourth consecutive season. He joins Del Greco ( ) as the only players in franchise history to accomplish the feat. Tied for the team lead in special teams tackles once in 2010 (at MIA). Against Oakland (9/12), made his only field goal attempt (43). Tied a career high with five extra points. Gave the Titans a 10-3 lead with a 43-yard field goal with 1:39 remaining in the first quarter. At N.Y. Giants (9/26), connected on both field goals (48, 22) and all three extra point opportunities. Gave the Titans an early 3-0 lead with a 48-yard field goal with 9:29 remaining in the first quarter. Extended the Titans lead to with a 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. Against Denver (10/3), made good on two of three field goals and both extra points. Moved into second place on the franchise s all-time scoring list by nailing a 55-yard field goal as time expired in the first half, evening the score at Gave the Titans a lead with a 46-yard field goal into a steady wind with 5:00 remaining in the third quarter. Missed a 35-yard field goal wide right in the first quarter. Collected a solo special teams tackle. At Dallas (10/10), connected on both field goals (52, 40) and all four extra point chances. Gave the Titans an early 10-0 lead with a 52-yard field goal with 5:22 remaining in the first quarter. Connected on a 40-yard field goal with 19 seconds left to play in the third quarter, giving the Titans a advantage. At Jacksonville (10/18), nailed all three field goal tries (26, 33, 36) and all three extra points. Extended the Titans lead to 17-0 with a 26-yard field goal with 2:09 left to play in the first half. Connected on a 33-yard field goal giving the Titans a 20-0 advantage with 11:25 remaining in the third quarter. Made good on a 36-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter. Against Philadelphia (10/24), connected on all three field goals (41, 38, 33) and all four extra point chances. Booted five touchbacks on seven kickoffs. Cut the Eagles lead to with a 41-yard field goal in the third quarter. Gave the Titans a lead with a 38-yard field goal with 9:26 remaining in the fourth quarter. Sealed the game with a 33-yard field goal that gave the Titans a lead in the final stanza. Against Washington (11/21), made good on at least one field goal in a franchise record 20th consecutive game. He broke his own franchise record of 19 consecutive games with a field goal, set in Connected on all three field goal attempts (25, 32, 40) and his lone extra point chance. Evened the score at with a 25-yard field goal with 3:31 remaining in the second quarter. Knotted the score at with a 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. Connected on a 40-yard field goal, giving the Titans a lead with 8:40 remaining in the fourth quarter (16/0): Made 27 of 32 field goal attempts and ranked sixth in the AFC (10th in the NFL) with 118 points. He also ranked seventh in the AFC (20th in the NFL) with seven touchbacks on kickoffs. Against Indianapolis (10/11), he made all three field goal attempts, all of which were beyond 40 yards. In the first half, he capped drives with 49, 43 and 46-yarders, marking the second time in his career he made three or more field goals of 40-plus yards (11/27/08 at Detroit). He became the second NFL kicker in 2009 to accomplish the feat. Against Jacksonville (11/1), he made all three field goal attempts, converting from 48, 25 and 45 yards. It was his 16th career game with three or more made field goals. On his second field goal of the game, he passed Tony Zendejas (117) for second place on the team s all-time list for most career field goals. At San Francisco (11/8), he made two field goals in two attempts, converting from 21 and 28 yards. With his 21-yarder, he became the fourth player in franchise history to reach 500 career points, joining Al Del Greco (1,060), George Blanda (598) and Tony Zendejas (548). Against Buffalo (11/15), he made two of three field goal attempts. His 51-yarder with 3:21 remaining made it a two-score contest (27-17). His 38-yard field goal in the second quarter was his 13th consecutive successful attempt, a streak that was broken when he missed from 60 yards at the end of the first half. At Houston (11/23), he made two of three field goal attempts in a Monday night win. In the third quarter, he gave the Titans a lead with a 50-yard field goal. Late in the fourth quarter, he booted a 53-yarder that proved to be the game-winning score, his eighth career game-winner. It was the first game in his career that he made two field goals of 50 or more yards. Against Arizona (11/29), he made field goals from 52 and 24 yards. His 52-yard field goal in the first quarter was his fourth field goal of 50-plus yards in three games. Against St. Louis (12/13), he recorded his seventh career game with four or more field goals, connecting on all four of his attempts from 27, 34, 36 and 50 yards. With his third field goal in the game, Bironas passed former Oilers kicker Tony Zendejas (548 points from ) for third place on the franchise s all-time scoring list. Against Miami (12/20), he made both field goal attempts from 24 and 46 yards. The latter came in overtime to give the Titans a win. The kick was his ninth career game-winning field goal (final score of game and put Titans ahead in fourth quarter or overtime) and his second of the season (16/0, 1/0): Ranked second in the AFC and seventh in the NFL in scoring in fourth NFL season. He made 29 out of his 33 field goal attempts and all 40 of his extra point attempts to give him 127 total points, the fourthhighest scoring total in franchise history. He made 16 field goals of 40 or more yards to set a team record. On kickoffs, Bironas tied for first in the AFC and second in the NFL with 22 touchbacks. Against Indianapolis (10/27), connected on three of four field goal attempts, making kicks of 34, 44 and 48 yards. The first two successful attempts gave him 20 consecutive field goals, tying Al Del Greco s franchise record ( ). Bironas made every regular season field goal from Dec. 16, 2007 until missing 43-yard attempt later in game against Colts. Against Green Bay (11/2), made four of five field goal attempts, including game-winner from 41 yards in overtime. It was the seventh game-winning field goal of his career. He also hit from 31, 25 and 22 yards and surpassed Toni Fritsch (392 points) for sixth place on team s all-time scoring list. Against New York Jets (11/23), made both field goal attempts (43 and 49 yards) to give him 100 career field goals. At Detroit (11/27), made four field goals in four attempts, all from beyond 40 yards (49, 41, 45 and 43 yards) in Thanksgiving victory. It was first time in career he made four field goals of 40 or more yards in same game. He also set career high with five extra points. He went over 100-point mark for second consecutive season. Against Cleveland (12/7), made four extra points to move into a tie with Earl Campbell (438 points) for fifth on team s all-time scoring list.

4 At Houston (12/14), successful on all four field goal attempts, including season-long 51-yarder. It was sixth time in career he made at least four field goals in game and third time in He surpassed Earl Campbell (438 career points) on team s all-time scoring list. Against Pittsburgh (12/21), successful on only field goal attempt and made all four extra point attempts. With 42-yard field goal in second quarter, moved past former running back Eddie George (450 career points with Titans) for sole possession of fourth place on team s all-time scoring list. In Divisional Playoff against Baltimore (1/10), made 27-yard field goal and missed from 51 yards (16/0, 1/0): Voted to his first career Pro Bowl appearance after hitting 35 of 39 field goal attempts and converting all 28 extra point attempts. He also was named first-team Associated Press All-Pro, won the PFW/PFWA Golden Toe Award and was the October AFC Special Teams Player of the Month. Bironas finished second in team annals behind Al Del Greco s 1998 effort in scoring (133 to 136), made field goals (35 to 36) and field goal accuracy (89.7 percent to 92.3 percent). His 35 made field goals led the NFL, and his 133 points ranked second in the AFC and fourth in the NFL among kickers. He made 19 consecutive field goals from Oct. 14-Nov. 25, also ranking second in franchise history (20 by Del Greco, ). Throughout the season, Bironas connected on a total of 10 field goals within the final two minutes of the half (nine first half, one second half). On kickoffs, he was second in the AFC and third in the NFL with 16 touchbacks. At Houston (10/21), set new NFL record with eight field goals, making all eight field goal tries -- good from 52, 25, 21, 30, 28, 43, 29 and 29 yards. Final field goal occured as time expired and gave Titans a victory. It was Bironas sixth career game-winning field goal. Previous single-game NFL record was seven field goals, which had occured four times before. Jim Bakken (9/24/67), Rich Karlis (11/5/89), Chris Boniol (11/18/96) and Billy Cundiff (9/15/03) were only players in history to hit seven field goals in a game, and only Karlis and Boniol did so without a missed try. Bengals kicker Shayne Graham kicked seven field goals later in 2007 (11/11). Bironas kicked five field goals in first half, marking third time in NFL history that five field goals had been kicked by one player in first half. Morten Andersen (Atlanta) kicked five vs. San Francisco (9/3/00) and Boniol (Dallas) kicked five vs. Green Bay (11/18/96). Bironas 26 points (eight FGs, two PATs) were most by kicker since NFL merger in Point total tied George Blanda (9/18/60) for second-most in franchise history by any player behind Billy Cannon (30 on 12/10/61). Bironas was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for October after making 13 of 14 field goals in four games during the month. At Indianapolis (12/30), was three-of-three on field goals and made only extra point attempt in regular season finale and playoff-clinching victory. Connected on field goals of 40, 54 and 33 yards. His 54-yarder put Titans ahead in the fourth quarter. His 10 points gave him 133 in regular season to finish second in team annals behind Al Del Greco (136 in 1998). In Wild Card Game at San Diego (1/6), made playoff debut and connected on two of three field goal attempts (good from 30 and 44 yards). also the most by Titans kicker since 2001, when Joe Nedney booted 12 touchbacks. Against Baltimore (9/11), connected on three field goals (39, 29 and 47) and two extra point attempts, his first NFL points. 2004: Spent training camp with Pittsburgh Steelers before being released in final roster cut down. Made two of three field goal attempts and was perfect on extra points in four preseason games. 2003: Spent training camp with Tampa Bay Buccaneers before being released prior to season. Was used on kickoffs in two preseason games. 2002: Was on Green Bay Packers roster during training camp but did not see preseason action. COLLEGE: Began career at Auburn ( ) before transferring to Georgia Southern for senior season. Was member of Eagles NCAA Division I-AA National Championship team, connecting on seven of 13 field goal attempts during season and scoring 39 total points. At Auburn, was semi-finalist for Lou Groza Award in 1998 after making 12 of 16 field goal attempts, including two successful 49-yard tries, and making all 18 PATs for team-high 54 points. Received degree from Auburn in marketing. PERSONAL: Splits time between Nashville and Louisville, Ky. At Trinity (Louisville, Ky.) High School, lettered two years in football, four years in soccer, two years in swimming and one year on track team. Appeared in 2008 United Way of Middle Tennessee s Live United campaign ads. Among many other charitable endeavors, participated in Titans Caravan, school and hospital visits, Super Bowl XLII Taste of the NFL, Kevin Carter s Waiting for Wishes event, John Lynch Celebrity Classic, PENCIL Foundation s A Little Night Music, Bowling for Roses celebrity bowling competition and Gilda s Club Nashville. Follow Bironas on Twitter List of favorites: (movie) The Godfather ; (TV show) The Sopranos ; (music) all kinds of music; (actors) Adam Sandler, Halle Berry and Jessica Alba; (kind of car) Maserati and Camaro Super Sport; (school subject) math; (author) James Patterson; (video games) Nintendo Wii; (vacation getaway) any island ; and (food) Italian food. Born James Robert Bironas on Jan. 29, 1978 in Louisville, Ky (16/0): Led team in scoring for second consecutive season with 98 points. He connected on 22 of 28 field goals (78.5 percent) and was perfect on 32 of 32 extra point attempts. He also posted franchise record four game-winning field goals in a single season (previous record, three game-winning field goals by Al Del Greco in 2000 and Joe Nedney in 2001). Kicked off 70 times, placing 26 in the end zone and 10 touchbacks. Against Indianapolis (12/3), registered his third game-winning field goal of the season and fourth of his career on a franchise-record 60-yard field goal. His 60-yard field goal tied for fourth-longest in NFL history and he became the sixth player to kick a 60-yard field goal or longer in NFL history and the third player from that elite group to boot a game winner. At Buffalo (12/24), posted franchise record fourth game-winning field goal of the season and fifth of his career. He tied season-high connecting on three of three field goals (42, 20 and 30) and added three extra point attempts (16/0): Led Titans in scoring with 99 points and was successful on 23 of 29 field goal attempts and 30 of 32 PAT s. Bironas 11 touchbacks tied for fourth in AFC and tied for seventh in NFL. His 11 touchbacks were

5 ROB BIRONAS GAME-BY-GAME CONT Tennessee Titans Sep Pit L n Sep 18 Bal W , 29, Sep StL L , Oct 2 Ind L , 38n Oct Hou W , 58n, Oct 16 Cin L , 29, Oct Ari L Oct 30 Oak L , Nov Cle L n Nov 20 Jax L Nov 27 SF W , 41, 21, Dec Ind L n, Dec 11 Hou W n, 23, Dec 18 Sea L Dec Mia L Jan Jax L Totals Tennessee Titans Sep 10 NYJ L Sep SD L Sep Mia L n, Oct 1 Dal L , Oct Ind L , Oct Was W , 26, Oct 29 Hou W Nov Jax L Nov 12 Bal L , 41n, 43b Nov Phi W Nov 26 NYG W n, Dec 3 Ind W , Dec Hou W , Dec 17 Jax W n, Dec Buf W , 20, Dec 31 NE L , 23n, 27, Totals Tennessee Titans Sept Jax W , Sept 16 Ind L , Sept NO W , 27n Oct 7 Atl W , 40, 47n Oct TB L Oct Hou W , 25, 21, 30, 28, 43, 29, Oct 28 Oak W , Nov 4 Car W , Nov 11 Jax L , Nov Den L , Nov Cin L , Dec 2 Hou W n Dec 9 SD L , 29n Dec KC W , 37, 40, Dec 23 NYJ W Dec Ind W , 54, Totals Playoffs Jan SD L , 44, 38n Totals

6 ROB BIRONAS GAME-BY-GAME CONT Tennessee Titans Sep 7 Jax W Sep Cin W Sep 21 Hou W Sep 28 Min W , 32, Oct Bal W , Oct KC W , Oct 27 Ind W , 44, 43n, Nov 2 GB W , 25, 22, 47n, Nov Chi W n Nov Jax W Nov 23 NYJ L , Nov Det W , 41, 45, Dec 7 Cle W Dec Hou L , 23, 51, Dec 21 Pit W Dec Ind L n Totals Playoffs Jan 10 Bal L n, Totals Tennessee Titans Sept Pit L n, 31b, Sept 20 Hou L Sept NYJ L Oct Jax L Oct 11 Ind L , 43, Oct NE L Nov 1 Jax W , 25, Nov SF W , Nov 15 Buf W , 60n, Nov Hou W , 49n, Nov 29 Ari W , Dec Ind L Dec 13 StL W , 34, 36, Dec 20 Mia W , Dec 25 SD L Jan Sea W n, Totals Tennessee Titans Sept 12 Oak W Sept 19 Pit L Sept NYG W , Oct 3 Den L n, 55, Oct Dal W , Oct Jax W , 33, Oct 24 Phi W , 38, Oct SD L Nov Mia L Nov 21 Was L , 32, Nov Hou L Dec 5 Jax L , Dec 9 Ind L Dec 19 Hou W Dec KC L Jan Ind L , 42, 61n Totals

7 ROB BIRONAS GAME-BY-GAME CONT Tennessee Titans Sept Jax L n Sept 18 Bal W n, 25, 43, 39, Sept 25 Den W Oct Cle W Oct Pit L Oct 23 Hou L Oct 30 Ind W , Nov 6 Cin L Nov Car W , 36, Nov Atl L Nov 27 TB W n, 31, 52, Dec Buf W , 27, Dec 11 NO L Dec Ind L , Dec 24 Jax W , 51, Jan Hou W , 43, Totals Tennessee Titans Sept 9 NE L , Sept SD L Sept 23 Det W , 38, 41n, 48n, Sept Hou L Oct Min L Oct 11 Pit W , 38, 47, Oct Buf W Oct 28 Ind L , 45n, Nov 4 Chi L Nov Mia W , 38, Nov Jax L , 42n, 40, 39, Dec 2 Hou L Dec Ind L n, 40, 31, Dec 17 NYJ W b Dec GB L Dec 30 Jax W Totals Tennessee Titans Sept Pit W , 44, Sept Hou L n, Sept 22 SD W , 43n, Sept 29 NYJ W Oct 6 KC L , 32n Oct Sea L , Oct 20 SF L Nov StL W Nov 10 Jax L , Nov 14 Ind L , Nov Oak W , 22, Dec Ind L Dec Den L Dec 15 Ari L , 50n, Dec Jax W , Dec 29 Hou W , 55, Totals

8 ROB BIRONAS NFL STATISTICS REGULAR SEASON Date Team GP Ma Att Ma Att Pct Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att LG Pts No InEZ TB PctTB 2005 Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee NFL Totals , PLAYOFFS Date Team GP Ma Att Ma Att Pct Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att LG Pts No InEZ TB PctTB 2007 Tennessee Tennessee Playoff Totals Single-Game Highs Field Goals Made - 8 at Houston (10/21/07) Field Goal attempts - 8 at Houston (10/21/07) Longest Field Goal - 60 yds vs. Indianapolis (12/04/06) PATs Made - 5 (Eight times, last vs. N.Y. Jets 9/29/13) PATs Attempted - 5 (Eight times, last vs. N.Y. Jets 9/29/13) Points - 26 at Houston (10/21/07) Playoff Single-Game Highs Field Goals Made - 2 at San Diego (1/6/08) Field Goals Attempts - 3 at San Diego (1/6/08) Longest Field Goal - 44 at San Diego (1/6/08) PATs Made - 1 vs. Baltimore (1/10/09) PATs Attempted - 1 vs. Baltimore (1/10/09) Points - 6 at San Diego (1/6/08) Additional Career Statistics Punts - 1 for 40 yards (2009) Special Teams Tackles - 1 (2005), 2 (2006), 3 (2007), 4 (2008), 1 (2009), 2 (2010), 1 (2011), 5 (2013) Fumble Recoveries - 1 (2005)