Titans hire Mike Vrabel as new coach after quick search
7 years, 2 months ago

Titans hire Mike Vrabel as new coach after quick search

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans hired Houston defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel as their new coach in a fast search that wrapped up after three interviews and just five days after firing Mike Mularkey. This will be Vrabel’s first head coaching job after 18 years in the NFL — 14 as a player and four as a coach. Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement it was easy to see Vrabel’s commanding presence and relationship with general manager Jon Robinson. Tennessee also interviewed Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Wilks — who satisfied the Rooney rule requiring teams to interview at least one minority candidate — and Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur.

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Mike McCarthy in, Mike Vrabel out: What’s next for Bears’ coaching search?
2 months, 1 week ago

Mike McCarthy in, Mike Vrabel out: What’s next for Bears’ coaching search?

New York Times  

By the end of the day Monday, the Chicago Bears had announced nine completed interviews for head coach. The list so far: Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, former …

Titans wrap up 3rd day of interviews for general manager job with 2 more candidates
2 months, 1 week ago

Titans wrap up 3rd day of interviews for general manager job with 2 more candidates

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans wrapped up a third straight day of searching for a new general manager Sunday with virtual interviews with Chicago assistant general manager Ian Cunningham and Kansas City assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi. The Titans are working to replace Ran Carthon, who was fired Tuesday after the franchise went 9-25 in his two seasons as …

New England hires former Patriots Super Bowl champ Mike Vrabel as coach
2 months, 1 week ago

New England hires former Patriots Super Bowl champ Mike Vrabel as coach

Associated Press  

The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their head coach. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, former Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton and Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson also interviewed for the job. But Vrabel, a fan favorite during eight seasons as a player in New England where he was a member of its …

Mike Vrabel: New England Patriots hire former player as head coach
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Vrabel: New England Patriots hire former player as head coach

CNN  

CNN — The New England Patriots have hired their former player, Mike Vrabel, as their new head coach, the team announced on Sunday. Vrabel replaces Jerod Mayo – another former Patriots player – who was fired shortly after the Patriots’ Week 18 game last Sunday. He becomes the 16th head coach in the franchise’s history and just the seventh person …

Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as next head coach
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as next head coach

New York Times  

After recent years of toxicity and tumult, the New England Patriots are turning to a decisive and confident former star player with a track record of getting the most out of his roster. The Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach — the team announced Sunday — a less-than-shocking move that had been foreseen because of Vrabel’s impressive …

Patriots interview Lions OC Ben Johnson for coaching vacancy, the 4th candidate to meet with team
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots interview Lions OC Ben Johnson for coaching vacancy, the 4th candidate to meet with team

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The New England Patriots could be on the verge of hiring their next coach after completing an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Friday, the fourth candidate to be brought in as part of the search to fill the vacancy created by the firing of Jerod Mayo. The Patriots previously announced completed interviews with former …

Bears interview Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears interview Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job on Wednesday. The 2019 team advanced to the AFC championship game, losing to Patrick Mahomes and the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Former Seattle coach Pete Carroll, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady …

Mike Vrabel, Brian Flores and the top candidates to be the Patriots’ next head coach
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Vrabel, Brian Flores and the top candidates to be the Patriots’ next head coach

New York Times  

— For the second year in a row, the New England Patriots need a new head coach. The Patriots are expected to target Mike Vrabel, the former linebacker who starred as a key player for Belichick during the franchise’s first dynasty, to become the franchise’s 16th head coach. The 39-year-old spent five years working with Sean McVay and the Los …

Jets interview Mike Vrabel for head-coaching job, to talk to Rex Ryan on Tuesday: Source
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets interview Mike Vrabel for head-coaching job, to talk to Rex Ryan on Tuesday: Source

New York Times  

The New York Jets interviewed former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head-coaching job Friday, the Jets announced. New York is also set to interview former coach Rex Ryan on Tuesday, a team source said, and Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Friday he expects to interview for the job next week. “And I would like to be able …

Jets interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job

Associated Press  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets interviewed former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel on Friday for their head coaching vacancy. The one-time All-Pro linebacker who helped New England win three Super Bowl titles was 56-48 in six seasons as coach of the Titans, including 2-3 in the postseason. The Jets fired coach Robert Saleh on Oct. 8 when …

Inside Mike Vrabel’s year off: His season with the Browns and what he wants next
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Mike Vrabel’s year off: His season with the Browns and what he wants next

New York Times  

Editor’s note: The New England Patriots announced the hiring of Mike Vrabel as their new head coach on Jan. 12. His response was playful but dry: “I couldn’t give two s—s.” Vrabel was called into Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk’s office on Tuesday, Jan. 9, last year. “To me,” Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said in November, “it’s insane that he’s …

Mike Vrabel permitted to leave Browns, start head-coaching interviews: Source
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Vrabel permitted to leave Browns, start head-coaching interviews: Source

New York Times  

The Cleveland Browns are permitting Mike Vrabel to leave the team before the end of the regular season, according to a league source. Vrabel spent the 2024 season as a coaching and personnel consultant for the Browns, taking the job after he didn’t land a head-coaching gig last offseason. Vrabel is considered one of the top candidates for this hiring …

Former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel scheduled to interview with Panthers, AP source says
1 year, 2 months ago

Former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel scheduled to interview with Panthers, AP source says

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is scheduled to interview with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday for their head coaching position, according to a person familiar with situation. The NFL Network reported that the Panthers were conducting second interviews with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris on …

Falcons interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, meet again with Carolina assistant Ejiro Evero
1 year, 2 months ago

Falcons interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, meet again with Carolina assistant Ejiro Evero

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel had an in-person interview with the Atlanta Falcons to discuss their head coaching vacancy on Wednesday. Earlier Wednesday, the Falcons met again with Carolina defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, who joined Rams assistant Raheem Morris and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick in receiving second interviews. The Falcons have interviewed Detroit Lions offensive coordinator …

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 …

Los Angeles Chargers interview former Titans coach Vrabel, ex-Stanford coach Shaw for opening
1 year, 2 months ago

Los Angeles Chargers interview former Titans coach Vrabel, ex-Stanford coach Shaw for opening

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel was among two candidates on Thursday who interviewed for the Los Angeles Chargers opening. The Chargers also announced earlier in the day that former Stanford University coach David Shaw interviewed, bringing the total number to 11. The Chargers have also interviewed interim coach Giff Smith and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, …

Texans coordinator Bobby Slowik becomes 7th candidate interviewed by Titans for coaching vacancy
1 year, 2 months ago

Texans coordinator Bobby Slowik becomes 7th candidate interviewed by Titans for coaching vacancy

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are up to seven coaching candidates interviewed virtually after finishing a session Thursday night with Houston offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik. The Titans interviewed Carolina offensive coordinator Thomas Brown earlier Thursday. Slowik started as a defensive quality control coach before becoming an offensive assistant in 2019, passing game specialist in 2021 and then passing game …

Why Titans fired Mike Vrabel, a story of festering slights and a lack of communication
1 year, 2 months ago

Why Titans fired Mike Vrabel, a story of festering slights and a lack of communication

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Poor communication, misinterpreted statements and misunderstandings all helped bring Mike Vrabel’s six-year Tennessee Titans tenure to a surprising end this week. Strunk said in a statement that the Titans would “benefit from the fresh approach and perspective of a new coaching staff.” Here’s what multiple team and league sources said to explain why things ended for Vrabel …

Tennessee Titans fire coach Mike Vrabel after back-to-back losing seasons
1 year, 2 months ago

Tennessee Titans fire coach Mike Vrabel after back-to-back losing seasons

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk wants a fresh approach to compete in the NFL, so she fired coach Mike Vrabel on Tuesday morning after six seasons and losing 18 of the past 24 games. Strunk said the Titans thought of trying to trade Vrabel as a coach expected to be a top candidate. “To get …

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 …

Titans have the assets for rebuild with coach Mike Vrabel’s future in question
1 year, 2 months ago

Titans have the assets for rebuild with coach Mike Vrabel’s future in question

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have the seventh overall draft pick in April along with the second-most cap space to fix a roster that led the NFL in players used for a third straight season winning only six of its past 24 games. The Titans wrapped up Vrabel’s sixth season with a 6-11 record in his first year with …

Titans coach Mike Vrabel: ‘of course I want to be here’ next season
1 year, 2 months ago

Titans coach Mike Vrabel: ‘of course I want to be here’ next season

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel started off Wednesday by apologizing for using an expletive a day earlier while describing the feeling of losing 18 of 23 games. And nobody wants to be where we’re at.” The 2021 AP NFL Coach of the Year still has a 55-48 overall record even with consecutive losing seasons, and that’s why …

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 …

Vrabel makes clear the struggling Titans will not coast to end of season
1 year, 3 months ago

Vrabel makes clear the struggling Titans will not coast to end of season

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel dispelled any thought that the Titans will coast to the finish of their struggling season Monday. He fired special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman after an overtime loss to Indianapolis that thinned the Titans’ anemic playoff hopes, a game lost in part due to a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown with their …

Titans fire special teams coordinator after punter’s season-ending injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Titans fire special teams coordinator after punter’s season-ending injury

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel has fired special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman after the Titans had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdow n followed by the punter suffering a season-ending injury on his next punt attempt. Vrabel said Stonehouse will need season-ending surgery, costing the Titans a punter who as a rookie set an NFL single-season …

Mike Vrabel rumors won’t go away, but Titans fans shouldn’t want him to go away
1 year, 4 months ago

Mike Vrabel rumors won’t go away, but Titans fans shouldn’t want him to go away

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are bad at football. Coach Mike Vrabel talks with defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons during the second half of the Titans’ game against Carolina. “I block all that noise out,” Jeffery Simmons said after Sunday’s win of the discussion around Vrabel, which includes several recent reports about his future. Our Dianna Russini at The Athletic …

Mueller: Why the Patriots should trade for Titans head coach Mike Vrabel this offseason
1 year, 4 months ago

Mueller: Why the Patriots should trade for Titans head coach Mike Vrabel this offseason

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Wednesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. I can think of one former employer of Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel that might be looking for a younger version of its current coach after three consecutive losses and another benching of its young quarterback: the New England Patriots. If the Patriots, who …

The Tennessee Titans face early gut check after ugly offensive performance
1 year, 6 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’ Terrell Williams hopes NFL follows Vrabel’s lead with preseason head coaching chance
1 year, 7 months ago

Titans’ Terrell Williams hopes NFL follows Vrabel’s lead with preseason head coaching chance

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Terrell Williams’ stint as the Tennessee Titans’ acting head coach is more than just for their preseason opener Saturday in Chicago. Williams, who is Black, came up through the NFL’s minority coaching program with his first stint in 1999 with Jacksonville and yes, he wants to be a head coach some day. But Vrabel remembers his preseason …

Vrabel giving assistant Terrell Williams chance as Titans’ acting coach in preseason opener
1 year, 7 months ago

Vrabel giving assistant Terrell Williams chance as Titans’ acting coach in preseason opener

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are taking another step to help their minority assistant coaches land NFL head coaching jobs. Mike Vrabel announced Monday that Terrell Williams, their assistant head coach and defensive line assistant who is Black, will be Tennessee’s acting head coach Saturday during the Titans’ preseason opener in Chicago. Vrabel said there will be lots of …

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 …

Vrabel plays no games: Titans starting Dobbs at QB vs Jags
2 years, 2 months ago

Vrabel plays no games: Titans starting Dobbs at QB vs Jags

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Quarterback Joshua Dobbs will make a second straight start Saturday night in Jacksonville with the Titans’ playoff hopes on the line despite being signed Dec. 21 off Detroit’s practice squad. “I’ve talked to both quarterbacks and let them know that Josh will be our quarterback for this week, and then Malik has to continue to prepare like …

Titans’ 4-game skid biggest challenge of Vrabel’s tenure
2 years, 3 months ago

Titans’ 4-game skid biggest challenge of Vrabel’s tenure

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are facing their biggest challenge of Mike Vrabel’s five seasons as head coach. A year ago, Vrabel guided the Titans through using an NFL -record 91 players with two-time NFL rushing champ Derrick Henry missing the final nine games to the AFC’s No. And we have to continue to find ways to not hurt …

Vrabel: Titans owner sent clear message to win championships
2 years, 3 months ago

Vrabel: Titans owner sent clear message to win championships

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE Tenn. — Tennessee controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk left coach Mike Vrabel to explain her decision to fire the team’s general manager during one of the best stretches in franchise history. Since being hired in January 2016, Robinson oversaw a streak of six straight winning seasons that is the second-longest active streak in the NFL and trails only the …

Titans extend contracts for GM Robinson, coach Vrabel
3 years, 1 month ago

Titans extend contracts for GM Robinson, coach Vrabel

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans wasted little time making sure general manager Jon Robinson and coach Mike Vrabel stick around for years to come. The Titans hired Vrabel in January 2018 as a first-time head coach, and his 43 victories in his first four seasons match Jack Pardee’s success. Vrabel led the Titans to the AFC championship game in …

Flores, Vrabel set for reunion when Dolphins visit Titans
3 years, 2 months ago

Flores, Vrabel set for reunion when Dolphins visit Titans

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The year was 2008. Brian Flores was elevated from his scouting role and became a full-fledged assistant coach with New England, in what would be Mike Vrabel’s final season playing linebacker for the Patriots. I certainly didn’t coach him but I have a lot of respect for him.” Semantics of who coached whom notwithstanding, there’s no …

Vrabel back inside Titans’ HQ, optimistic more joining soon
3 years, 6 months ago

Vrabel back inside Titans’ HQ, optimistic more joining soon

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel returned to work Wednesday after a 10-day quarantine for COVID-19, and the Titans’ virus outbreak may be easing up over the next few days. The Titans still have nine players currently on the reserve/COVID-19 list, including five starters: quarterback Ryan Tannehill, center Ben Jones, right guard Nate Davis, tight end Geoff Swaim and …

Few veterans on hand in latest stage of Titans’ offseason
3 years, 9 months ago

Few veterans on hand in latest stage of Titans’ offseason

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — No Ryan Tannehill, Derrick Henry or A.J. Coach Mike Vrabel said he’s focused on coaching the players on the field and sharing information with those that aren’t for the defending AFC South champs in the third and final phase of the NFL offseason. “That’s the biggest thing that I’ve tried to explain to our football team whether …

Mike Vrabel stays in-house for Titans’ new coordinators
4 years, 1 month ago

Mike Vrabel stays in-house for Titans’ new coordinators

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel has promoted from within, moving Todd Downing to offensive coordinator on Friday. Vrabel also announced that Luke Steckel will replace Downing as tight ends coach with Ryan Crow taking over Bowen’s duties as outside linebackers coach. “I like the group we have on the defensive staff, and I am confident that we will …

Vrabel warns Titans time to improve or else after 2 losses
4 years, 4 months ago

Vrabel warns Titans time to improve or else after 2 losses

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans handled the NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak during the season by banding together and winning. And that’s my charge now is to make sure that we’re one of those teams that keeps getting better.” The Titans traded with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, bringing in defensive back and returner Desmond King to help both …

Vrabel now must figure out where Clowney fits in Titans’ D
4 years, 6 months ago

Vrabel now must figure out where Clowney fits in Titans’ D

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans finally have three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, and Vic Beasley Jr., too. “And again, we’re just set to see where everybody fits in.” Vrabel said Monday that Clowney has started the testing process, and later in the day the outside linebacker signed his contract. Tennessee signed Beasley to his one-year deal hoping Vrabel …

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 …

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 …

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 …

New coach Mike Vrabel: Titles proof Titans’ approach works
7 years, 2 months ago

New coach Mike Vrabel: Titles proof Titans’ approach works

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson got his NFL start as a scout with the New England Patriots, the same team his new head coach Mike Vrabel won three Super Bowl rings as a linebacker. But people from outside the building, they won’t believe in us, they won’t have faith in us until you win.” The Titans introduced …

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