Titans wrap up coaching staff changes by hiring Mike McCoy as an offensive assistant
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Titans wrap up coaching staff changes by hiring Mike McCoy as an offensive assistant

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan has finished making changes to his coaching staff by hiring former Chargers head coach Mike McCoy as a senior offensive assistant. Callahan also hired Dylan Autenrieth as a defensive assistant and promoted Scott Cohen to director of football strategy, the Titans announced Thursday. He spent the past three years as Jacksonville’s quarterbacks coach and should be a good resource for Callahan, who’s coming off his first season as a head coach. Autenrieth spent the past three years at Vanderbilt, going from graduate assistant to assistant offensive line coach.

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Titans announce John Fassel as special teams coach among staff changes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Titans announce John Fassel as special teams coach among staff changes

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have hired veteran assistant John Fassel as their special teams coordinator among some changes to coach Brian Callahan’s staff announced Monday. Fassel will be joined by Rayna Stewart, who followed him from Dallas as assistant special teams coach. Tennessee also announced that Chris Harris, who had been the passing game coordinator and cornerbacks coach, …

Titans keep losing as coach Brian Callahan tries to show some progress
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Titans keep losing as coach Brian Callahan tries to show some progress

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brian Callahan insisted Monday he’s busy preparing to coach the Tennessee Titans against the Jacksonville Jaguars, not what controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk thinks of his first season. “It’s a bottom line business and we’ve got to show progress and we haven’t shown enough,” Callahan said. Callahan defended the veteran’s three interceptions with one going off running …

Titans’ 1st-year coach Brian Callahan focused on future, not job security after latest loss
3 months, 1 week ago

Titans’ 1st-year coach Brian Callahan focused on future, not job security after latest loss

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans ' playoff hopes are over earlier than at any point since 2015 when a coach was fired midseason. Brian Callahan said Monday he knows the NFL is a results-based business, but doesn’t feel as if he’s coaching for his job. “I understand how all of it works, but that’s not anything I’ve focused on …

New Titans coach Brian Callahan brings former Bengals colleague with him to Tennessee
1 year, 1 month ago

New Titans coach Brian Callahan brings former Bengals colleague with him to Tennessee

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee has hired three new coaches with first-time head coach Brian Callahan bringing former Cincinnati colleague Colt Anderson with him as the Titans’ new special teams coordinator. The Titans also announced Tuesday the hiring of Scott Fuchs as assistant offensive line coach and Steve Donatell as defensive assistant. The Bengals ranked 10th in averaging 10.2 yards per …

New Titans coach Brian Callahan leaning on diversity with first-time coordinators
1 year, 1 month ago

New Titans coach Brian Callahan leaning on diversity with first-time coordinators

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans’ new coaching staff is a mix of old and new, family, friends and even former high school teammates. First-time head coach Brian Callahan drives to work each morning with his father, the longtime NFL coach now working with his son as the Titans’ new offensive line coach. “But it’s been a lot of fun …

Titans agree to terms with new offensive, defensive coordinators for Callahan’s staff
1 year, 1 month ago

Titans agree to terms with new offensive, defensive coordinators for Callahan’s staff

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have coach Brian Callahan ‘s first additions to his coaching staff with Nick Holz as his offensive coordinator and Dennard Wilson as defensive coordinator. He coached defensive backs in Philadelphia in 2021 and became the defensive passing game coordinator in 2022 when the Eagles reached the Super Bowl with the top passing defense. Wilson …

Titans hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach
1 year, 1 month ago

Titans hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have hired Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach, tasked with trying to turn them back into winners and groom Will Levis into their franchise quarterback. They moved quickly Monday when the NFL window opened for second in-person interviews of current coaches after the divisional playoff round, making him the first …

Tennessee Titans 'will hire Brian Callahan as next head coach' after his five-season stint as Bengals offensive coordinator
1 year, 1 month ago

Tennessee Titans 'will hire Brian Callahan as next head coach' after his five-season stint as Bengals offensive coordinator

Daily Mail  

The first external head-coaching hire of 2024 has taken place, with the Tennessee Titans set to bring aboard Brian Callahan to be its next head coach. Now, Callahan will stay in the AFC, after completing a five-year run as the Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator. Bill Callahan was an NFL and college head coach, leading the then-Oakland Raiders to Super Bowl …

Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source says
1 year, 1 month ago

Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source says

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to hire Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. This season, Callahan helped former practice squad quarterback Jake Browning go 4-3 as a starter after a season-ending injury to Burrow, keeping the Bengals in the playoff mix …

Titans hiring Brian Callahan as next coach after 5 years as Bengals offensive coordinator: Source
1 year, 2 months ago

Titans hiring Brian Callahan as next coach after 5 years as Bengals offensive coordinator: Source

New York Times  

By Joe Rexrode, Paul Dehner Jr. and Mark Puleo The Tennessee Titans are finalizing a deal to hire Brian Callahan as their next coach, a team source told The Athletic. Callahan joins the Titans after spending the past five years as the Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator. — Joe Rexrode, Titans beat writer Another key offensive staff hire seems to be …

Titans interview Raiders’ Antonio Pierce, Ravens’ Mike Macdonald for head coaching job
1 year, 2 months ago

Titans interview Raiders’ Antonio Pierce, Ravens’ Mike Macdonald for head coaching job

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have interviewed Las Vegas Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce and Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for their head coaching job. The Titans announced Saturday they completed virtual interviews with Pierce and Macdonald as they seek to replace Mike Vrabel, who was fired Tuesday after consecutive losing seasons and just six wins in his …

Titans begin their coaching search, interviewing Brian Callahan and Mike Kafka
1 year, 2 months ago

Titans begin their coaching search, interviewing Brian Callahan and Mike Kafka

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans conducted virtual interviews with Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka on Friday, their first conversations with candidates for their head coaching vacancy. Callahan, with 14 years of experience in the NFL, has been the Bengals’ offensive coordinator since 2019 and is credited with aiding in the …

Titans fire coach Mike Vrabel after 6 seasons: What’s next for Tennessee?
1 year, 2 months ago

Titans fire coach Mike Vrabel after 6 seasons: What’s next for Tennessee?

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Joe Rexrode and Larry Holder The Tennessee Titans fired coach Mike Vrabel after six seasons in Nashville, the team announced Tuesday. The former Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots linebacker found plenty of success during his first four seasons as the Titans’ coach. GO DEEPER Mueller: Why the Patriots should trade for Titans head coach Mike Vrabel this …

The Titans show the NFL’s program promoting diversity results in GM and coaching jobs
1 year, 3 months ago

The Titans show the NFL’s program promoting diversity results in GM and coaching jobs

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Coaching Derrick Henry almost seems too easy, so Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel switched Tony Dews to overseeing tight ends this season. The NFL’s fourth accelerator program for front office staff and general manager candidates starts Monday in Dallas as part of the league’s winter meetings, which end Wednesday. Dews believes it works because the Titans hired …

The Tennessee Titans face early gut check after ugly offensive performance
1 year, 5 months ago

The Tennessee Titans face early gut check after ugly offensive performance

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are about to find out just how long the NFL season can be in coming off one of the worst offensive performances in franchise history. Coach Mike Vrabel said Monday he sees a lot to fix with his Titans, and his message is simply get back to work. The loss was so ugly that …

Titans promote Kelly to coordinator, hire 1st female coach
2 years, 1 month ago

Titans promote Kelly to coordinator, hire 1st female coach

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel says he looked at a lot of candidates in shaking up his coaching staff. Staying in-house and promoting Tim Kelly from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator after one season as the “right fit.” And Vrabel did hire one of those who interviewed for that coordinator job in Charles London, now Tennessee’s …

Commanders offensive coordinator candidates: 12 options to replace Scott Turner
2 years, 2 months ago

Commanders offensive coordinator candidates: 12 options to replace Scott Turner

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — The firing of offensive coordinator Scott Turner is the most significant change to Ron Rivera’s staff since Washington hired the head coach in 2020. Shula joined Carolina as the QBs coach in 2011, Rivera’s first season, before transitioning to offensive coordinator in 2013. Frank Reich, ex-Colts head coach: This is more about mentioning a noted offensive mind’s …

Titans sign 3rd QB with Tannehill nursing sprained ankle
2 years, 3 months ago

Titans sign 3rd QB with Tannehill nursing sprained ankle

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans appear set to find out just how much rookie quarterback Malik Willis has grown since his previous NFL start. If he gets to start against a team he’s already faced, Willis said it would be a “really cool opportunity.” “I mean, yeah, my first start was against them, but not too much though matters,” …

Titans offensive coordinator working until something changes
2 years, 3 months ago

Titans offensive coordinator working until something changes

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Todd Downing will keep working as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator until the Titans hear from either the NFL or something happens with Downing’s charges for speeding and driving under the influence. “Those things could obviously change,” coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday as his Titans returned to work after a long weekend off. “That could obviously change.” NOTES: The …

Titans’ rookies lead group effort to help replace A.J. Brown
2 years, 6 months ago

Titans’ rookies lead group effort to help replace A.J. Brown

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s best wide receiver the past three seasons now plays in Philadelphia, and the Titans turned to a group approach to help replace A.J. Tennessee’s rookies caught 10 passes for an NFL -high 132 yards in the Titans’ opening loss to the New York Giants — half of the passes Ryan Tannehill completed and nearly half of …

Titans hire Jim Schwartz as senior defensive assistant
3 years, 11 months ago

Titans hire Jim Schwartz as senior defensive assistant

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have hired veteran defensive coordinator and former Lions head coach Jim Schwartz as a senior defensive assistant. “This role will provide our defensive staff with Jim’s experience and perspective in the staff meetings and on the practice field.” Vrabel announced in late January that Shane Bowen, who ran the defense last season without the …

Falcons hiring Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith as head coach
4 years, 2 months ago

Falcons hiring Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith as head coach

LA Times  

The Atlanta Falcons have hired Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith as their coach. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to become the team’s head coach. The Falcons also are seeking a replacement for general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who was fired along with coach Dan Quinn following an 0-5 start that led …

Chargers head coach candidates: Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy
4 years, 2 months ago

Chargers head coach candidates: Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy

LA Times  

As the Chargers search for a new head coach to replace Anthony Lynn, The Times will examine candidates the team plans to interview. This is third in series of appraisals of the contenders, along with thoughts from NFL writer Sam Farmer: ERIC BIENIEMY Current job: Offensive coordinator Kansas City Chiefs Age: 51 Credentials: In three years as an NFL coordinator, …

Chargers’ head coach candidates: Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith
4 years, 2 months ago

Chargers’ head coach candidates: Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith

LA Times  

As the Chargers search for a new head coach to replace Anthony Lynn, The Times will examine candidates the team plans to interview. This is the first in a series of appraisals of the contenders, along with thoughts from NFL writer Sam Farmer: ARTHUR SMITH Current Job: Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator. He’s given everything that he’s been asked to and …

Titans try to repair struggling defense with flurry of moves
4 years, 4 months ago

Titans try to repair struggling defense with flurry of moves

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans made very clear they have no time to wait for their defense to improve, with the NFL’s worst unit on third down contributing to a two-game skid. “We don’t make moves to send messages,” general manager Jon Robinson said Wednesday. “We make moves to try to help us win football games.” Beasley is the …

Titans finalize staff, Haslett to coach inside linebackers
5 years, 1 month ago

Titans finalize staff, Haslett to coach inside linebackers

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mike Vrabel has finalized his Titans coaching staff by hiring Jim Haslett as Tennessee’s inside linebackers coach. Over his career, he has experience and success as a head coach, defensive coordinator and linebacker coach.” Vrabel lured Pees out of retirement in January 2018 after being hired as Tennessee’s head coach. He has been a defensive coordinator for …

Rams close to hiring offensive and defensive coordinators
5 years, 2 months ago

Rams close to hiring offensive and defensive coordinators

LA Times  

Aaron Donald celebrates with the Rams defense after sacking Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in the end zone for a safety during a game Nov. 19. The remade Rams coaching staff began to take shape Friday as coach Sean McVay worked to finalize the hiring of Brandon Staley as defensive coordinator and Kevin O’Connell as offensive coordinator, people with knowledge of …

Titans promote tight ends assistant to offensive coordinator
6 years, 2 months ago

Titans promote tight ends assistant to offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mike Vrabel has stayed inside the Tennessee Titans’ organization for his new offensive coordinator, promoting tight ends assistant Arthur Smith to the job vacated when Matt LaFleur left for the Green Bay Packers’ head coaching job. Vrabel announced the promotion Monday, saying he’s excited for both Smith and the Titans to promote a “deserving coach.” “I was …

Titans’ Pro Bowl lineman Jurrell Casey placed on IR
6 years, 2 months ago

Titans’ Pro Bowl lineman Jurrell Casey placed on IR

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have placed four-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jurrell Casey on injured reserve, their second defensive starter lost for the season in as many weeks. They also signed quarterback Austin Davis with Marcus Mariota recovering from his second stinger this season affecting his throwing arm. Titans coach Mike Vrabel says Mariota feels a lot better …

New Titans coordinators come from very different backgrounds
7 years, 1 month ago

New Titans coordinators come from very different backgrounds

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s new coordinators each saw opportunities by joining Mike Vrabel’s first Titans staff — though they looked at the situation from completely different vantage points. Meanwhile, 68-year-old defensive coordinator Dean Pees actually ended a two-week retirement from coaching to head up the Titans’ defense. “This is something when you get into the coaching profession, you’re always looking …

Titans hire Matt LaFleur, Dean Pees as coordinators
7 years, 1 month ago

Titans hire Matt LaFleur, Dean Pees as coordinators

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel has his coordinators, and he’s trusting a man who interviewed for the Titans’ head coaching job to further develop Marcus Mariota and the offense. The Titans new offensive coordinator worked as quarterbacks coach with Atlanta in 2015 and 2016 with Matt Ryan the NFL MVP in 2016 throwing for 4,944 yards and 38 …

Chargers fire coach Mike McCoy after 2nd last-place finish
8 years, 2 months ago

Chargers fire coach Mike McCoy after 2nd last-place finish

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers fired Mike McCoy following a second straight last-place finish in the AFC West and a third straight season out of the playoffs. The team announced McCoy’s firing about an hour after the Chargers lost 37-27 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. “Our team’s disappointing performance has not matched this team’s potential and …

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