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Ragin Cajuns of Louisiana
Was this on the news?Originally posted by CajunCall
Ever since I saw the video of him practicing by himself I knew he would make it in the NFL.
Ragin Cajuns of Louisiana
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It might have been on the news, but I saw it here. In fact it was probably one of the first things I remember seeing after I registered on this sight, he was practicing by himself at the swamp. I don't know if it is still here I did a search and can't find it. They probably still have it somewhere and could reshow it if you ask.Originally posted by CrewChief
Was this on the news?
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Makes sense you would remember CajunCall it was a month after you registered.
It is still here, click the link below
Tillman Getting ready for hULa Bowl
. Hits just kept on coming
Instant impact: Rookie cornerback Charles Tillman continues to establish himself as one of the top defensive rookies in the NFL.
He was second on the team with 6 solo tackles Sunday, and he had his first NFL sack. It was Tillman who was draped all over Broncos holder Micah Knorr when he attempted a pass after he bobbled the snap on a field-goal attempt with 3:52 left in the game.
"He's making some plays," defensive coordinator Greg Blache said of Tillman, who leads the team with 3 interceptions.
"If he continues to come, the sky's the limit for him. He's blessed with a lot of talent, and he's got the demeanor to handle it. He's got a lot of poise for a young kid."
The source of the story
By Bob LeGere Daily Herald Sports Writer
. Young cornerbacks making an impact
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Not too long ago it seemed like Brian Urlacher and Mike Brown made every big play for the Bears defense, but that's no longer the case.
Cornerbacks Jerry Azumah and Charles Tillman are emerging as impact players, a development that has helped resurrect a unit that struggled early in the season.
Since Azumah and Tillman became a starting tandem Oct. 26 in Detroit, the Bears have permitted an average of 13.6 points per game after yielding an average of 29.3 points in their six previous contests.
The young cornerbacks both made huge plays in Sunday's stunning 19-10 upset win at Denver, the Bears' first victory over a team with a winning record this season.
Tillman, 22, registered six tackles including his first NFL sack when he dropped quarterback Jake Plummer early in the fourth quarter. Azumah, 26, averaged 38.7 yards on three kickoff returns, had four tackles and saved a touchdown by breaking up a pass late in the game.
Tillman, a second-round pick from Louisiana-Lafayette, has started since the fourth week of the season. The 6-1, 196-pounder leads the Bears with three interceptions, all in the last five games.
"He's making some plays," said defensive coordinator Greg Blache. "He's a fine young player. He's made some real big plays for us.
"If he continues to come, the sky's the limit for him. He's been blessed with a lot of talent and he's got the demeanor to handle it. He's got a lot of poise for a young kid."
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By Larry Mayer
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Peanut Growing up in a Hurry
Growing up in a hurry
--Rookie cornerback Charles "Peanut" Tillman is playing like a veteran, but he hasn't ceased his quest for knowledge.
"I ask questions all the time," the second-round pick from Louisiana-Lafayette said. "I learn something new everyday. The only dumb question is the one you don't ask." Tillman has 3 interceptions and a sack in the past five games. After eight starts in the secondary, he's staring to get recognized around town.
"A little bit," he said. "Slowly but surely. But I'm just Peanut; I don't like all the special attention, special treatment. I'm just a rookie out here trying to fit in."
QUOTE TO NOTE: "They aren't rookies anymore as far as I'm concerned. They make big plays every week. They're stepping up there just like everyone else does. They're both playing their tails off and making big plays like I said. I thought Briggs would be rookie of the year. I think it's Tillman now. Tillman, every week he makes big plays, pass break-ups." -- Bears MLB Brian Urlacher on rookie CB Charles Tillman and rookie LB Lance Briggs, both starters.
BY THE NUMBERS: The Bears have been outscored 56-12 in the first quarter this season.
--In total yards allowed, the Bears have improved from 28th to 16th. They've jumped from 32nd to 16th in first downs allowed and 32nd to 19th in points allowed.
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NFL.com voters select Bears CB Charles Tillman as Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week
NEW YORK (Nov. 26, 2003) -- Voters on NFL.com have made their choice. Cornerback CHARLES TILLMAN of the Chicago Bears is the PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE WEEK for games played on November 23-24.
Tillman recorded six tackles and a sack in the Bears' 19-10 win over Denver. Tillman has three interceptions and a sack in the last five games.
More than 28,000 fans voted this week on NFL.com. Tillman was selected from among five finalists. The other finalists were Arizona Cardinals wide receiver ANQUAN BOLDIN, New England Patriots wide receiver BETHEL JOHNSON, Baltimore Ravens linebacker TERRELL SUGGS and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver KELLEY WASHINGTON. After the regular season, five players will be nominated for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com throughout the month of January. The winner will be announced at a press conference at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston.
This is Pepsi’s second year as the official soft drink sponsor of the NFL.
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Charles was also a finalist in WEEK 8
In week 8 Peanut "Recorded a team-high eight solo tackles, his first career interception and defensed a pass in Chicago’s 24-16 win over Detroit. Tillman’s interception and 32-yard return helped set up Chicago’s first touchdown, giving the Bears a 7-0 lead in the second quarter."
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Charles was also a finalist in WEEK 11
In week 11 he "recorded 11 tackles, an interception and defensed two passes in the Bears’ 23-21 loss to St. Louis. Tillman has three interceptions in the last four games."
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