Big names left in the Tennessee Titans OC search
By Will Lomas
Who is left on the board for the Tennessee Titans?
If you are like me, you are probably ready for an update on the Tennessee Titans OC search?
Well, unfortunately we aren’t likely to get any leaks out of the tight lipped franchise unless Jon Robinson and Co. want us to know what is going on to force someone else’s hand.
So, that means it is time for a lot of reckless speculation.
The big question isn’t who could it be as much as it is “who is left?” Let’s look at where things stand:
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— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) January 14, 2019
That was tweeted two days ago. Since then, the rumors are:
-Jacksonville will sign John DeFilippo
-Arizona is going to go with a veteran like Jim Bob Cooter or maybe Ben MacAdoo
-Cincinnati will probably go with Bevell of an assistant coach of Zac Taylor’s choosing
-Denver seems likely to go with Rich Scangarello
-Absolutely no clue for Detroit, the names they were connected with all took different jobs
-Maybe Jim Caldwell for Miami?
So that leaves the Tennessee Titans where exactly?
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In house options
It seemed like the Tennessee Titans will make an in-house promotion instead of a big move from the outside, and maybe they still will. I have a real question as to why it is taking them this long to make a move if that is the case.
If that happens the two candidates are TE coach Art Smith and QB coach Pat O’hara.
Neither one of those exactly inspire me based off of one year of what they have done with the talent given to them, though Smith did do a fair job with Jonnu Smith down the stretch as well as transforming Luke Stocker and Anthony Firkser into weapons for the Titans.
Again, I have to assume they are waiting to interview someone still in the playoff or Vrabel is making pitches to college guys for after signing day other wise why on earth haven’t they gone ahead and promoted someone?
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Potentially fun veteran options
Mark Helfrich is a guy that seems to check all the boxes. Much like LaFleur last year, I don’t think he is calling the plays on the offense in Chicago so he could be looking for a new home if offered the chance.
The Bears have just been out of the playoffs for over a week and seeing as how his name hasn’t been floated around for other teams, maybe there was a waiting period and since they have potentially had their season wrap up meeting maybe he is now available to talk.
He has a ton of potential to be successful here give his experience with Marcus Mariota and the fact that he just spent time with a great offensive mind in Chicago. Is it a perfect fit? Probably not, but there are a lot of positives to like about it.
Marty Mornhinweg and Greg Roman did a great job building the Baltimore Ravens offense around a QB who really couldn’t throw the ball well or under pressure. After Roman got the promotion MM is gone, so could the Titans go after a veteran like that?
The Big Three QB coaches
The guys that really intrigue me are Mike Kafka (KC), Joe Lombardi (NO) and Brian Callahan (DAL). All 3 are QB coaches who are either still in the playoffs or who have just exited in the case of Callahan.
They intrigue me because Justis Mosqueda had a great article breaking down the ANY/A value of HCs, OCs, and QB coaches in the NFL and their impact on the players around them. Those three are the highest rated position coaches on that list that made it deep into the playoffs this year.
Could Mike Vrabel and Jon Robinson be waiting to interview one of them?