Tag: Todd Downing

Twitter shocked ex-Titans OC Todd Downing landed job with Jets

The overall reaction to the Jets hiring Todd Downing was shock.

Nobody was more shocked than Tennessee Titans fans after learning that the New York Jets were reportedly hiring former offensive coordinator Todd Downing as the passing-game coordinator.

Downing was plain bad at calling plays during his time with the Titans, but it was the passing attack that struggled the most. Granted, talent was definitely an issue in 2022, but he also did nothing to help elevate the group.

Making this situation even more shocking is the fact that the Jets also hired former Titans offensive line coach Keith Carter and have Nathaniel Hackett as their play-caller.

Carter oversaw some putrid offensive lines and seemed to rub his players the wrong way, and Hackett was the head coach of the Denver Broncos in 2022, a team that was even more of a mess offensively than the Titans but with way more talent.

This is so on brand for the Jets to try and turn over a new leaf on offense with three coaches who were mediocre to terrible at their last jobs. Nevertheless, it’s safe to say the reaction to Downing landing a new gig was shock.

Jets hiring ex-Titans OC Todd Downing as pass-game coordinator

The Jets are reportedly hiring Todd Downing as their next pass-game coordinator, and no, that’s not a typo.

Former Tennessee Titans coordinator Todd Downing has found a new home, as the New York Jets are reportedly hiring him as their new passing-game coordinator – no, that is not a typo.

The man who oversaw one of worst passing attacks in the NFL last season is landing a job as the Jets’ pass-game coordinator, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Downing was fired back in January after two awful seasons calling the plays for Tennessee’s offense. Granted, the Titans lacked talent in their receiving corps. in 2022, but Downing did nothing to help elevate the offense.

On top of his issues on the field, Downing also ran into them off it. He was arrested for DUI and speeding back in November. He has since served his time.

Downing isn’t the only former Titans coach landing in the Big Apple, as the Jets also hired Keith Carter as their offensive line coach after a lackluster stint in Nashville.

Downing joins an offense that will be led by offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who oversaw one of the worst offenses in the NFL in 2022 as head coach of the Denver Broncos.

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Jets hiring Todd Downing as passing game coordinator

Jets hiring Todd Downing as passing game coordinator

The Jets are adding more veteran presence to their offensive staff. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Jets are hiring former Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing as their passing game coordinator.

Downing has coached in the NFL since 2005 and has been an offensive coordinator for two different teams in his career. He spent the last two seasons running the offense for the Titans and was also the OC for the Raiders in 2017.

Downing’s resume also includes helping develop Matthew Stafford and Derek Carr during their early years in the NFL as well as working with Ryan Tannehill in Tennessee. He has coached quarterbacks for the Lions, Bills and Raiders as well as tight ends for the Vikings before being hired by Mike Vrabel to coach tight ends in 2019. Two years later, he became the offensive coordinator.

Downing reunites with new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. Downing was Buffalo’s quarterbacks coach in 2014 while Hackett was the offensive coordinator under head coach Doug Marrone.

Downing was let go by the Titans after getting arrested and charged with DUI and speeding following the team’s Thursday night game in November against the Packers. Downing spent a few days in jail earlier this month as a result.

Mike Vrabel sheds light on Tim Kelly’s 2022 role, why he wasn’t promoted in-season

Mike Vrabel shed some light on what Tim Kelly’s role was in 2022, and why he didn’t promote him during the season.

New Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Tim Kelly served as the team’s passing-game coordinator in 2022, but we didn’t know exactly what he was responsible for during his first season in Nashville.

But head coach Mike Vrabel shed some light on how the former Houston Texans offensive coordinator helped out the offense last season in a press conference following the announcement of the move.

Well, how he tried to help out the offense.

Vrabel explained that Kelly worked with tight ends in practice, something we saw regularly, but he also helped out with preparation, and in particular when it came to early-down passes.

It’s funny Vrabel mentions early downs, because the Titans’ offense under Todd Downing was criminally run-heavy and predictable in that area.

As Tennessee’s offense seemed to hit a new low every week in 2022, Titans fans were begging for Kelly to get the interim tag to see if he could elevate the unit, which would also give him an audition for the gig.

That never happened and instead Vrabel stuck it out with Downing. He explained his reasoning for that decision on Tuesday, also.

“I don’t know if during the season anything really would’ve mattered,” Vrabel said, per Nick Suss of The Tennessean. “I really don’t. I think that what I’m focused on is where we go from here.”

It’s true Kelly would’ve been up against it with the crap the Titans ran out there last year, but even knowing that, his inevitable struggles in said situation would’ve made this promotion a lot harder to justify.

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Ex-Titans OC Todd Downing serving time for November DUI arrest

Former Titans OC Todd Downing is currently serving time for his November DUI arrest.

Former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing is serving time in jail stemming from his DUI and speeding arrest in November.

According to multiple reports, Downing turned himself in to Williamson County jail on Tuesday, where he’ll reside until 10 a.m. CT on Feb. 2.

Downing’s arrest occurred on Nov. 18 in Tennessee, when he was cited for both DUI and speeding in the morning hours following the team’s win over the Green Bay Packers, which was the team’s last of the 2022 season.

Downing, who was originally hired as tight ends coach in 2019, took over as offensive coordinator in 2021 for Arthur Smith, who went on to become the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.

Tennessee’s offense struggled over those two years, eventually leading to him being fired at the conclusion of the 2022 campaign. The Titans have yet to hire his replacement and have been quiet on that front after some early interview requests.

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Titans’ biggest winners and losers from 2022: Offense

The Titans biggest winners and losers on offense from 2022.

In our first installment of winners and losers from the entire 2022 season, we take a look at the most notable Tennessee Titans players to land on either side of the aisle (or somewhere in between).

The Titans’ offense was dreadful overall in 2022, no ifs, ands or buts about it. Here’s a look at the team’s rankings:

Total yards: 30th

Passing yards:  30th

Rushing yards: 13th

Points per game: 28th

Big yikes. Even the Titans’ strength, the rushing attack, wasn’t it’s normal elite self in 2022.

Thank the football gods, the Titans finally made the decision to fire Todd Downing, which some would argue was a season too late. Fans have been calling for his head since 2021, and I can’t say I blame them.

There were no shortage of losers on offense for Tennessee this past season, but there were also some glimmers of hope to talk about. Let’s see who were the most notable winners and losers from the Titans’ 2022 campaign.

Titans fans elated after Todd Downing gets fired

Titans fans are very happy that the Todd Downing era in Nashville is over.

The Tennessee Titans fanbase is about as happy as one could be following an epic collapse in the division and the team missing the playoffs after it was announced the Titans were firing Todd Downing.

The team made the announcement on Monday evening, parting ways with the embattled offensive coordinator after his two seasons at the helm.

The move needs no justification. We’ve all seen what has played out with the offense in each of the past two years. Granted, the issues extended beyond Downing’s play-calling, but he was no doubt a major problem himself.

Downing wasn’t the only coach the Titans parted ways with on Monday, as the team also fired offensive line coach Keith Carter, secondary coach Anthony Midget, and offensive skill assistant Erik Frazier.

But the Downing firing is the one that matters most. As you’d expect, Titans fans were thrilled when news came down that their favorite team will have a new play-caller in 2023.

Titans fire Todd Downing, Keith Carter among 4 coaches

The Titans have fired Todd Downing, Keith Carter and two others.

The Tennessee Titans have finally made the move fans were hoping for: the team has fired offensive coordinator Todd Downing, along with three other coaches.

The team made the announcement on Monday evening, also revealing that offensive line coach Keith Carter, secondary coach Anthony Midget and offensive skill assistant Erik Frazier were given pink slips.

“I want to thank Todd, Keith, Anthony and Erik for their service and commitment to our team over their time here in Tennessee,” head coach Vrabel said in a statement. “Each of them made an impact on our organization, were dedicated to the process and loyal members of our coaching staff.”

Downing took over from wildly-successful former offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, who left to take the Atlanta Falcons’ head-coaching job following two successful seasons.

Since then, Tennessee’s offense has fallen off big time. Under Downing, the Titans went from elite offenses in 2019 and 2020, to around average in 2021 to one of the worst in the NFL in 2022.

Granted, injuries and a ton of personnel changes in those two years no doubt played a part, but Downing also wasn’t good at his job and there was never a time we could say his play-calling elevated this offense in either year.

The embattled former offensive coordinator also ran into trouble off the field, when he was arrested for a DUI back in November following the Titans’ last win of the season in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers.

Carter served as the offensive line coach from 2018-22. During that time, the Titans saw some absolutely putrid offensive line play in pass protection. It wasn’t all Carter’s fault, though, as injuries and bad personnel decisions upfront also contributed.

Whatever the case may be, the Titans definitely needed some new blood on the offensive coaching staff, so this is definitely the right start.

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Titans’ snap counts takeaways from Week 18

Jack Gibbens not only started over Dylan Cole, he also out-snapped Monty Rice.

The Tennessee Titans’ 2022 season ending on Saturday night was no doubt a bittersweet moment for fans, who went through a lot this year.

Sure, it was a heartbreaking loss that came at the hands of a division rival and completed an embarrassing collapse, but now the Titans get a better draft pick than they otherwise would have, which will help the coming revamp.

Also on the bright side, we’ve likely seen the last of offensive coordinator Todd Downing (he MUST be fired), and we’ve definitely seen the last of Dennis Daley and this offensive line as a whole.

Speaking of Downing, one of the many issues he’s had is terrible personnel decisions, something we saw once again on Saturday night. However, there was also one good takeaway from the snap counts, as well as an interesting one.

First we’ll show you the snap counts on both sides of the ball, then underneath that are the biggest takeaways from them.

Titans’ winners and losers from season-ending loss to Jaguars

Chig finished his rookie season strong with an impressive touchdown reception in Week 18.

The Tennessee Titans’ long, frustrating season has finally come to an end, and now the franchise will turn its attention to the offseason, where there are so many questions to answer.

What a roller coaster ride it was, from the A.J. Brown trade back at the 2022 NFL draft, to a surprising 7-3 record and a comfortable division lead, to the firing of Jon Robinson and subsequent completion of one of the more epic collapses in league history.

Where the Titans need to improve is crystal clear, but how they go about improving in those areas, and if they can be successful in doing so, remains to be seen.

But before we start looking ahead to what will no doubt be an interesting offseason filled with change (at least I hope), let’s see who emerged from Saturday night’s loss as winners or losers.