4 leading contenders for the Tennessee Titans head coaching vacancy
|This offseason, the Tennessee Titans will be looking at a number of options.
After six seasons as head coach of the Tennessee Titans, Mike Vrabel was fired on Tuesday. While speculations about Vrabel’s future with the franchise have been circulating for months, many fans throughout the league were taken aback by the move.
The Titans went 54-45 under Vrabel, including three consecutive postseason appearances from 2019 to 2021. Vrabel will almost certainly find another head coaching position. However, it is unclear where the Titans will go from here. Here are four of the leading possibilities for the Tennessee Titans head coaching position.
Frank Smith
Offensive coordinator Miami Dolphins
Many people have compared Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel to Kyle Shanahan. If that’s the case, McDaniel might want to build his own coaching tree. Before joining the Dolphins in 2022, offensive coordinator Frank Smith worked with the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears, and New Orleans Saints.
Given McDaniel’s importance in offensive play calling and game planning, evaluating Smith’s coaching ability is more difficult. His interviews will be more important than those of other, more established applicants. However, having his name associated with Miami’s creative approach should be enough to pique his attention.
As good as Tyreek Hill is, the Dolphins’ offense is much more than just having speedy guys; their unique take on pre-snap motion has already influenced other teams. Smith’s experience with McDaniel may aid him in developing a high-powered offense in Tennessee.