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Chiefs GM Brett Veach on new Titans GM Mike Borgonzi

Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach talks about new Tennessee Titans GM Mike Borgonzi at opening night of Super Bowl week.

One of the biggest changes the Tennessee Titans made this offseason was hiring Mike Borgonzi as their new general manager. Borgonzi was arguably the best candidate available, and he is already bringing some changes to the front office.

Borgonzi got his NFL start in 2009 with the Kansas City Chiefs and has spent the last 16 years working his way up the ladder within the organization. During that time, he took on a vital role in the construction of their Super Bowl-winning roster, something the Titans need now more than ever.

His former employer with the Chiefs, Brett Veach, continues to be a huge fan of the move for the Titans. During the opening festivities at the Super Bowl, Titans reporter Jim Wyatt caught up with him and asked him about Borgonzi. 

“He’s a guy that I think should have been a GM a long time ago,” Veach said. “We were fortunate, we got to keep him inside the organization. But, you’re gonna be thrilled to death with the way he conducts himself and the way he puts that roster together.” 

Borgonzi is known as an experienced personnel man and talent evaluator at both the college and pro level. His connections throughout the league should also help open doors with both players and organizations across the NFL. 

“We’re still gonna be talking, almost every week, I’m sure.” He said as he finished up. 

The question is whether Borgonzi can come in and help transform the Titans in the same way the Chiefs have been transformed from No. 1 pick to the Super Bowl champions. Even though the process has just started, Titans fans should be optimistic for the future of the organization, as it sounds like it is in good hands.

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Chiefs GM Brett Veach comments on Mike Borgonzi joining the Titans front office

Kansas City #Chiefs general manager Brett Veach comments on Mike Borgonzi joining the Tennessee #Titans front office | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs established a culture of success during their Super Bowl run, with much of the praise going to their front office, led by general manager Brett Veach. The Super Bowl titles have led to other teams hiring away staff members, including Mike Borgonzi, who recently joined the Tennessee Titans as their new general manager.

Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager spoke to Veach during Super Bowl LIX Opening Night to get his thoughts on Borgonzi and other front-office members taking lead roles on different teams.

“I think it’s not just a tribute to our staff, but to those individuals, and obviously Brian Tillis too. I mean, throw him in there. I’m so extremely happy for all of them,” said Veach. “Ryan’s (Poles) gonna do great things, and I’m happy they got the new coach there. Super excited about Mike (Borgonzi). He’s been waiting a long time, but a really good friend of mine. But I think it just speaks to the work that we do. It’s identified around the league. I think other teams want to kind of get into our formula and the reason for our success.”

The Chiefs are viewed as the blueprint for success, and Veach’s tree is quickly forming around the league.

Titans’ Mike Borgonzi talks Senior Bowl and the ‘Cabinet’

Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi shares his thoughts on the Senior Bowl and the new front office structure.

The new Tennessee Titans front office has descended on Mobile, Alabama and the Senior Bowl to meet with some of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL draft.

While the braintrust was sighted on the sidelines and on the field during drills, reporters caught up with new general manager Mike Borgonzi and posed some interesting questions about the game and the environment.

“A big part of it is the interview process, which we started last night,” he said. “Looking for guys to compete, and going against best of the best out there,”

The Senior Bowl is a tremendous event and will give the Titans exposure to a bunch of prospects that could end up on their draft board. For a team that needs to retool its roster, this is extremely important.

With a new front office in place, there were also questions about the structure and the number of voices that would be involved with decision-making.

“Different ideas, we don’t all think alike. We come from different backgrounds, but we all speak the same language.” He said, “The more smart people we can get in here with good ideas, the better.”

On top of Borgonzi, head coach Brian Callahan, and president Chad Brinker, the Titans just brought in experienced personnel men Dave Ziegler and Reggie McKenzie for different roles. If they can utilize this influx of experience in the right way, the Titans are poised to improve from their 3-14 season rather quickly.

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Titans’ Mike Borgonzi on QB mentality: ‘Some guys have it’

New Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi talks about what trait is important for his quarterbacks.

The draft preparations are in full swing and the new Tennessee Titans braintrust is out looking for roster upgrades. 

New general manager Mike Borgonzi just left the East-West Shrine Bowl and is now at the Senior Bowl meeting with prospects. On Tuesday, he spoke on a specific trait he is looking for in a quarterback. 

“Some guys have ‘it’, they are cool (or) calm under pressure – that’s what Pat was,” he said “I’ve had a good view of that for a while.”

Borgonzi was indeed spoiled by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, just as head coach Brian Callahan was spoiled by Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, but the question is does any quarterback in this class have the “it” factor. 

After a miserable 2024 where neither Will Levis nor Mason Rudolph proved to have “it”, the Titans are in search of an upgrade at the position. Tennessee spent a lot of time with Shedeur Sanders at the East-West Shrine Bowl and will have to find time to meet with Cam Ward, the other top quarterback option, to see what makes them tick. 

One thing is certain as this process begins: This front office knows what they are looking for in a quarterback. They just may not find it this offseason. 

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Titans’ Brian Callahan already comfortable with new GM Mike Borgonzi

The Tennessee Titans have a new general manager in Mike Borgonzi and it appears that the new front office structure is off to a good start.

The new Tennessee Titans braintrust is out on the scouting trail and will be front-and-center at events this year at the East-West Shrine Bowl. They have already met with quarterback Shedeur Sanders and will likely meet with the other top prospects throughout the week. 

The good news coming out of the week so far is that new general manager Mike Borgonzi and head coach Brian Callahan appear to be in lock-step with the philosophy being implemented in Nashville. 

This is something Callahan shared with Jim Wyatt. 

“Just a really good guy, really sharp, organized, detailed, disciplined with the approach,” Callahan said of Borgonzi. “I’ve really enjoyed being around him, and I’m excited about him. I’m excited about what he believes in and how he goes about his scouting process. That part is really cool.”

This is a critical season for Callahan, who must improve on the dismal 3-14 campaign he oversaw in 2024. The Titans have a lot of assets in place and have an opportunity to get better in a hurry if they can fill some holes on their roster. Time will tell if this new philosophy works out, but at least they are off to a good start.

The 100th East-West Shrine Bowl will take place on January 30. 

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Could Mike Borgonzi significantly overhaul Titans roster?

The Tennessee Titans have given new general manager Mike Borgonzi the power to reshape the roster and major changes are likely ahead.

The Tennessee Titans have a new general manager in Mike Borgonzi and it is very likely many things will be changing in Nashville in the coming months.

Borgonzi is coming from Kansas City and wants to implement a lot of the philosophies that have made them Super Bowl champs. That includes building a roster from the ground up and turning the Titans into a physical football team.

Tennessee does have some players in place, but there are upgrades needed across the board. This is something Borgonzi outlined with Jim Wyatt.

“There is some talent on this roster, but we’re a three-win football team right now, so that’s not good enough,” Borgonzi said. “So, we’re going to have to look everywhere to improve it, whether that’s upgrading starters, upgrading depth. I’ll get to sit down more here with the coaches and get a better understanding of all the players.”

Those comments should resonate throughout the locker room and the fanbase. No player should feel safe. Upgrades could come from anywhere, and Borgonzi has the power to implement his plan.

While he said there will be a partnership with president of football operations Chad Brinker and head coach Brian Callahan to build the team, at the end of the day it will be Borgonzi who will be picking the players in both free agency and the draft to rebuild the culture in Nashville.

It’s a long time before Borgonzi and the Titans are on the clock in the 2025 NFL draft, and in the time leading into it, there should be no doubt that roster changes will occur.  Fans should stay tuned for what he has in store.

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Chad Brinker wants Titans to ‘draft, develop, and retain’ in roster rebuild

The Tennessee Titans have a new front office and a new philosophy under Chad Brinker and Mike Borgonzi.

The Tennessee Titans went out and made a splash during the 2024 offseason and fell flat. After a disappointing 3-14 season, major changes have taken place and a philosophical change appears to be on the horizon.

With new general manager Mike Borgonzi coming over from Kansas City and pairing with president of football operations Chad Brinker, who spent time in Green Bay, the way the Titans are built moving forward will likely change. Both come from NFL backgrounds that show that stability and the draft are the cornerstones of success in the league.

In an interview with ESPN reporter Turron Davenport, Brinker and Borgonzi outlined the franchise’s ideology moving forward.

Those comments were echoed by Brinker during the interview when he talked about the importance of the draft and building a roster.

“It’s the draft, develop, retain, vision, philosophy that requires patience over, discipline, thought and action,” Brinker told ESPN. “It’s been proven. It’s everything that I believe. It’s what I grew up in this business. That’s all that I know.”

This is indeed the philosophy that both Green Bay and Kansas City have employed and led to tremendous consistent success for these franchises. Teams that draft well can use free agency to optimize their roster, not build it. For Titans fans, this may not readily offer them the instant gratification they seek, but it is a great way to establish long-term success.

With the offseason already underway and the staff and front office starting the college all-star circuit in the coming days, the search for the foundational pieces needed to put this philosophy in motion is rolling along. You can get your first look at the East-West Shrine Game on January 30.

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Titans GM Mike Borgonzi details what his ideal QB will look like

Tennessee Titans new general manager Mike Borgonzi outlines what he is looking for as the team begins their search for the next franchise QB.

There is no doubt that the Tennessee Titans are looking to upgrade their quarterback position this offseason.

Neither Will Levis nor Mason Rudolph seized their chances in 2024 and the offense struggled because of that. While Levis remains on the roster, questions about his future within the organization are swirling.

Rudolph is a free agent, and although he proved to be a serviceable backup, he proved he didn’t have the chops to be a long-term solution.

Enter new general manager Mike Borgonzi, who has been spoiled by working with one of the best: Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City. A player of that caliber doesn’t come around every day, so what will Borgonzi be looking for at the position?

“Well, you have to have the physical arm talent, obviously, to make every throw in the league,” Borgonzi said during his press availability, “Accuracy, decision making are big parts of it. The way you process coverage, the game’s changed a little bit, too. So having mobility, not just being a pocket passer. And of course, the leadership part is a big part.

He continued, “They are the face of the franchise. They’re your leaders. They’re the ones that are going to stand in front of the team every day and they’re going to follow him and that’s what they do. They follow Patrick Mahomes, they follow Joe Burrow. That’s what they do, they set the tone. They’re the most important—arguably the most important position in all sports.”

The Titans will start the search with some hands-on work with one of the top quarterback prospects, Shedeur Sanders, next week at the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Not only will Borgonzi and president Chad Brinker make the trip, but one of their coaches, Payton McCollum, will be his position coach in the game.

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Titans’ Chad Brinker outlines new organizational structure

The Tennessee Titans’ Chad Brinker held the introductory press conference with new general manager Mike Borgonzi and outlined the power structure.

The Tennessee Titans held an introductory press conference for new general manager Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday morning where the team unveiled their new organizational structure.

The distribution of responsibilities amongst the front office within the organization has become a hot topic with fans on social media since the team kicked-off their search after firing Ran Carthon. Today, some of those questions were finally answered and there is a distinct path in place to spearhead the rebuild. 

President of football operations will have the final say on all organizational issues, although it seems like that will be more of a final sign-off capacity and not construction efforts. Borgonzi will be in-charge of drafting and developing a plan that will lead them to making productive decisions in free agency instead of flash. 

The biggest take away from this is the hands-off approach owner Amy Adams Strunk is taking with the organization. Her absence from the introductory press conference and the linear chain-of-command formation being employed backs that up.

As that post from X outlined, there is a concrete structure in place and the front office can now begin attacking the offseason and filling some of the voids that plagued the Titans throughout 2024. Tennessee has roughly $55 million in salary cap space and will be looking for a generational talent at the top of the 2025 NFL draft, which is a good starting point. 

Now, it’s time for the talk to end and the work to begin, the fans are watching. 

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Titans GM Mike Borgonzi on Chiefs drafting Patrick Mahomes: ‘We had a plan’

Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi discusses quarterbacks and process of drafting and developing Patrick Mahomes.

Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi addressed the public for the first time since his hiring on Wednesday. After an introductory statement, he took questions from the press that ranged from organizational structure to player personnel to the draft and free agency. One of the hottest topics in Tennessee right now is the quarterback position, and Borgonzi says it’s the most important position in sports.

And, as part of the team that drafted Patrick Mahomes for the Kansas City Chiefs, Borgonzi has a unique perspective on drafting a quarterback.

After saying that quarterbacks should be scouted in person, Borgonzi talked about his experience with Patrick Mahomes:

“When we went through it with Patrick, we identified him early,” Borgonzi said. “It was a rare skill set that you could see, and we took it through the process in the spring and we brought him in the building, met with him at the combine to really figure out his football intelligence. Which was very high. And then we had a plan for him when we drafted him. We had Alex Smith at the time and we were disciplined with that plan. It was a lot of temptation to play him especially when we saw him in training camp, but we stuck to that plan, and that was part of the development of the quarterback. There were things he needed to improve on, and we had a first-class person in Alex Smith that really took him under his wing and taught him that.”

Borgonzi also acknowledged that every quarterback is different, but he failed to acknowledge that Will Levis isn’t Alex Smith and the Titans don’t have a reliable veteran to lean on if they draft a quarterback.

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