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.