The Tennessee Titans will now begin their search for a new head coach after the team decided to fire Mike Vrabel on Tuesday.
Whatever your opinion is of the move, the Titans have to make sure they get this right — and that’s especially true with so much riding on the development of quarterback Will Levis.
The Titans simply cannot go down the same road they did with former No. 2 overall pick and quarterback, Marcus Mariota, who saw three different head coaches and five different play-callers during his failed stint in Tennessee.
Of course, I’m not going to pretend that was the only reason Mariota didn’t pan out, but the kind of situation he had here in Tennessee is the absolute worst one possible for a young signal-caller.
Titans GM Ran Carthon is now in charge of the coaching search. Carthon has outstanding relationships around the league and is viewed in the building as a leader who understands collaboration. The search begins.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 9, 2024
The Titans do have a positive situation for a new head coach to step into. The roster needs a lot of work, but the Titans are armed with a high draft pick and about $71 million in cap space, per Over the Cap.
When it comes to finding their next head coach, the Titans should prioritize finding an offensive-minded one who can get the most out of Levis, at least in my humble opinion.
Here are some potential candidates who fit the bill, along with a slew of others to keep an eye on.
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Slowik has done a sensational job in his first season as OC with the Texans, and he’s definitely had a hand in the rapid ascension of likely Offensive Rookie of the Year, Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Slowik has ties to general manager Ran Carthon from their days together in San Francisco and he’d be taking over an offense that needs plenty of help but has a solid foundation with a promising young signal-caller in Levis.
If you ask me, Slowik should be considered the early favorite, assuming he has interest in Tennessee, which certainly isn’t a given.
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Johnson has been the hottest name in the league for a few years now after helping to resurrect the Detroit Lions, a team that has ranked top five in points and top five in passing in each of the past two seasons.
The problem, however, is that Johnson may be seeking an obscene amount of money. According to reports, Johnson’s asking…
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