The Tennessee Titans’ search for a new linebackers coach continues after the team’s offer to Cincinnati Bearcats defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman was turned down.
Freeman would have been the replacement for Tyrone McKenzie, who came to the mutual decision to part ways with the team earlier this month to join Matt Patricia and the Detroit Lions.
MMQB’s Albert Breer reported the news first via Twitter on Tuesday afternoon.
Interesting note: the Titans offered their LBs coach job to Univ. of Cincinnati DC Marcus Freeman, sources say. In the end, Freeman (like Mike Vrabel, an OSU football alum) decided to stay at UC.
But this is another example of Vrabel thinking outside the box with his hires.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 4, 2020
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The 34-year-old has been with the Bearcats since 2016, joining the staff just days after Luke Fickell was named to the head-coaching position.
Freeman also coached at Purdue, Kent State and Ohio State, where he too the field for then-Buckeyes assistant Fickell from 2004-08.
The Titans certainly have some voids to fill as the offseason continues, but have already addressed some.
Former Houston Texans secondary coach Anthony Midget replaced Kerry Coombs last month, leaving Tennessee potentially on the hunt for a new defensive coordinator and someone to take McKenzie’s place.
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The former may come from within, as multiple reports of coach Mike Vrabel having a heavier hand in the defense this year have emerged since Dean Pees’ departure.
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