The Titans have officially parted ways with their head coach, Mike Vrabel, marking the end of a six-season tenure. The announcement was made today, and a press conference is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park, featuring General Manager Ran Carthon.
Controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk expressed the difficulty of the decision in a statement released on Tuesday, highlighting Vrabel’s passion and contributions to the Titans and the Nashville community. Strunk emphasized the need for a fresh approach and perspective in the coaching staff, aligning with the evolving landscape of the NFL.
“While this season was disappointing, I see early signs of progress taking shape,” Strunk stated, acknowledging recent changes in personnel and a promising young quarterback. Despite disappointments in the past two seasons, she remains optimistic about the team’s future, expressing high expectations for sustained success and regular competition for championships.
Vrabel, appointed head coach on January 20, 2018, led the Titans to a 9-7 record in his first two seasons and an AFC Championship Game appearance in 2019. However, subsequent seasons saw mixed results, with a playoff loss in 2020 and a challenging 2023 season, finishing 6-11 and ranking last in the AFC South.
The decision to part ways with Vrabel comes after a series of struggles, including a seven-game losing streak to conclude the 2022 season. Under Vrabel’s guidance, the Titans went 6-18 over the past 24 games. His final career record with the Titans was 56-48, combining regular season and playoffs.
As the Titans embark on the search for Vrabel’s replacement, the offseason holds significance with a coaching search, ample cap space, and a top-10 draft position. Strunk expressed excitement for the challenges ahead and the opportunity to shape a premier NFL franchise.
The press conference on Tuesday is expected to provide further details on the coaching transition and the team’s vision for the future.
The Titans SHOULD NOT have fired Mike Vrabel. But you know that already. 6 seasons, 4 playoff appearances, AFC Championship game appearance and Coach of the Year. Whoever gets him is getting one of the best leaders of men in the NFL today.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 9, 2024
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