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Twenty-six (26) NFL players (11 offense, 11 defense, 4 special teams) are chosen for this annual distinction based on an ability to consistently execute the fundamentals of their positions and for making a positive impact in their communities. The USA Football/NFLPA All-Fundamentals Team gives youth football players examples of how to properly play the sport and show concern for others off the field. USA Football is the official youth football development partner of the NFL and NFLPA.
Employing core football fundamentals advances a youth player's performance and safety, particularly in the areas of blocking and tackling. USA Football teaches the game's fundamentals and inherent values through more than 80 annual training events and innovative football training resources employed by its members who reside in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Roos is an All-Fundamentals offensive tackle for his ability to use proper footwork while pass blocking. He starts from a good three-point stance, keeps a good base with his knees bent while shuffling his feet and keeps his hands and arms extended while anticipating the defender's next move. The Michael Roos Foundation is dedicated to offering encouragement, comfort and support to children going through emotional, physical, mental or financial distress and provide opportunities those children might not otherwise have.
The 2010 USA Football/NFLPA All-Fundamentals Team was chosen by a seven-person selection committee:
• Jason Belser, USA Football board member, NFLPA senior director of player services and former NFL player
• Tom Carter, NFLPA regional director and former NFL player
• Herm Edwards, ESPN NFL analyst, former NFL head coach and former NFL player
• Scottie Graham, NFLPA regional director and former NFL player
• Merril Hoge, USA Football board member, ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL player
• Larry Kennan, NFL Coaches Association executive director and former NFL assistant coach
• Carl Peterson, USA Football chairman, former NFL team executive and assistant coach
Game-action clips supplied by NFL Films and related video from USA Football's drills library found at www.allfundamentalsteam.com spotlight All-Fundamentals Team players' techniques. The video is accompanied by teaching points offering youth coaches and players instruction for every position.
As part of this honor, Roos was given the opportunity to designate a youth or high school football program that will receive a $1,500 equipment grant from USA Football. Roos designated the football program at his high school to receive the equipment package (Mountain View High School - Vancouver, WA). Each player also receives an All-Fundamentals Team helmet trophy produced by Riddell, the official protective equipment partner of USA Football and the official helmet of the NFL.
"On behalf of the Mountain View High School Football Family we would like to say congratulations to Michael for an awesome accomplishment," said Adam Mathieson, Mountain View's head football coach. "To be recognized for playing the game with the utmost of skill is very cool and the Thunder faithful are extremely proud of Michael. As for the grant, we would simply like to say, 'thank you to everybody involved' as we are a truly blessed program. Thank you to Michael Roos, the Tennessee Titans and USA Football ... Go Titans."
