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 impressed throughout the season in game-plan meetings with his ideas, in-game with his understanding of situations and the ability to get the most out of his position group,” Vrabel said. Smith assisted with the offensive line and tight ends in 2013 and became assistant tight ends coach in 2014. “Blessings are coming believe that #congratulations to my new OC and friend looking forward to getting back to work.” Smith’s biggest challenge came in 2018 when Walker broke his right ankle in the season opener followed by Jonnu Smith, the Titans’ No.

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Titans bolster linebacking group with Cody Barton, boost offensive line in free agency
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Titans bolster linebacking group with Cody Barton, boost offensive line in free agency

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans took a step toward fixing the interior of their defensive front by signing linebacker Cody Barton to a three-year contract among a handful of signings announced Thursday. Tennessee started free agency by bolstering a struggling offensive line, agreeing with left tackle Dan Moore on a four-year contract and adding right guard Kevin Zeitler on …

Titans wrap up coaching staff changes by hiring Mike McCoy as an offensive assistant
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Titans announce John Fassel as special teams coach among staff changes
2 months 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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

It’s wait and see on Levis’ ankle as the Titans deal with their earliest elimination under Vrabel
1 year, 3 months ago

It’s wait and see on Levis’ ankle as the Titans deal with their earliest elimination under Vrabel

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are in wait-and-see mode about how Will Levis’ left ankle feels after being bent backward during his seventh and final sack late in overtime against Houston. The bigger challenge is how Vrabel and the Titans handle three games that mean nothing beyond the franchise’s draft status for April and jobs past this season. Tennessee …

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 …

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 …

The Titans’ revamped offensive line struggling with protection, injuries
1 year, 4 months ago

The Titans’ revamped offensive line struggling with protection, injuries

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans revamped their offensive line during the offseason from one end to the other, and they might wind up being worse. Despite all of new general manager Ran Carthon’s changes, injuries have forced the Titans to start seven different combinations on the line through the first 10 games. Jaelyn Duncan, a sixth-round pick out of …

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 …

The Titans ready to see how revamped O-line works starting against Saints
1 year, 6 months ago

The Titans ready to see how revamped O-line works starting against Saints

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are about to start learning just how well their biggest offseason project went. They revamped the entire offensive line and open their NFL season Sunday in New Orleans with a unit having only one returning starter in Aaron Brewer with right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere suspended for the first six games. Brewer has been the …

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, new GM need O-linemen, pass catchers in NFL draft
1 year, 11 months ago

Titans, new GM need O-linemen, pass catchers in NFL draft

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Everyone trying to figure out what the Tennessee Titans will do with the 11th overall pick in the draft points to one position: quarterback. They took left tackle Taylor Lewan in 2014 the last time they had the 11th overall pick, and he was a three-time Pro Bowler before being cut in February as the Titans started …

Titans release C Ben Jones as O-line renovation continues
2 years ago

Titans release C Ben Jones as O-line renovation continues

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans continued the renovation of their offensive line Friday, releasing 11-year veteran center Ben Jones a year after signing him to a two-year extension. Jones started every game he played for Tennessee with 108 games, but the 6-foot-3, 308-pound center was limited by injuries to 12 starts in 2022. The Titans released three-time Pro Bowl …

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 …

Titans offensive coordinator working until something changes
2 years, 4 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 get late pick to beat Commanders, win 3rd in a row
2 years, 5 months ago

Titans get late pick to beat Commanders, win 3rd in a row

Associated Press  

— A teammate yelled at David Long Jr. from a corner of the locker room, “Keep that game ball!” He wasn’t letting it out of his grasp. It just ended up being me.” The interception, Wentz’s sixth of the season, sealed a fourth consecutive loss for the Commanders and overshadowed his two touchdown passes to Dyami Brown. “There’s a lot …

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 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 …

Injuries leave Titans working with thin group at receiver
3 years, 4 months ago

Injuries leave Titans working with thin group at receiver

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Julio Jones is on injured reserve. The receiving corps Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans thought they’d have this season currently is a thin, patchwork group as they prepare to visit the New England Patriots on Sunday. If we do get some full speed reps, taking advantage of every rep we get.” Brown, the Titans’ leading receiver …

Few veterans on hand in latest stage of Titans’ offseason
3 years, 10 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 …

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 …

Mike Vrabel stays in-house for Titans’ new coordinators
4 years, 2 months 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 …

Falcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Smith as new coach
4 years, 2 months ago

Falcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Smith as new coach

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have chosen offense and youth as the calling cards of their new coach. Atlanta agreed to terms with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Friday to become the team’s head coach. Atlanta got a good one.” Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel congratulated Smith in a statement released by the Titans. Falcons owner Arthur Blank has …

Titans take Georgia offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson at No. 29
4 years, 11 months ago

Titans take Georgia offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson at No. 29

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans believe they have drafted a player that will make Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill very happy. The Titans added offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson out of Georgia Thursday, a player general manager Jon Robinson said reminds him of late wrestler Andre the Giant. “He’s got excellent power to move the line of scrimmage in the …

Titans’ season ends shy of postseason with Mariota sidelined
6 years, 2 months ago

Titans’ season ends shy of postseason with Mariota sidelined

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans had everything they needed to cap coach Mike Vrabel’s debut season with a second straight playoff berth. “We’ll continue to evaluate him and try to worry about his health and every one of those guys’ health — Marcus included.” Gabbert said he didn’t know for certain that he would make his third start of …

Titans’ Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker on injured reserve
6 years, 6 months ago

Titans’ Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker on injured reserve

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker will have surgery on his right ankle in the next few days, and Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel said the Titans will decide if the veteran might be able to return later this season. The Titans placed Walker on injured reserve Monday and signed tight end MyCole Pruitt off Houston’s practice …

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 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 …

Steel Mill A.M.: Third time the charm for Titans coach, former Steelers assistant Mike Mularkey
7 years, 4 months ago

Steel Mill A.M.: Third time the charm for Titans coach, former Steelers assistant Mike Mularkey

Associated Press  

Mike Mularkey admits he is fortunate to be coaching a first-place team. When the former Steelers tight end and assistant coach was named interim coach of the Tennessee Titans with nine games left in the 2015 season, Mularkey was holding the top spot for his third franchise. Nothing has changed.” Mularkey spent the 1996-2003 seasons as a Steelers assistant, the …

Titans fire Ken Whisenhunt, name Mike Mularkey interim coach
9 years, 4 months ago

Titans fire Ken Whisenhunt, name Mike Mularkey interim coach

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Management has two primary goals for the Tennessee Titans: win games and protect franchise rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota. President Steve Underwood said controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk wants the Titans to do everything possible to protect Mariota — including keeping him out of games if necessary to heal. “I don’t care how good the rest of your …

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