Eight head-coaching candidates who make most sense for Titans

Ben Arthur

AFC South Reporter

The Tennessee Titans’ search for a new head coach is in its second week after last Tuesday’s stunning firing of Mike Vrabel. 

And while we don’t know the exact characteristics that Tennessee is looking for in his replacement — general manager Ran Carthon was mum in regards to the franchise’s vision — we know that whoever is tabbed must be able to upgrade an offense that has regressed for three years and retool a defense that has issues everywhere outside of the defensive line. 

Who are the best candidates for the task? Here are eight names to watch as the Titans’ next coach: 

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik

Slowik is not responsible for C.J. Stroud’s greatness, but the 36-year-old play-caller has played an integral role in developing and empowering the No. 2 overall pick into superstardom. Considering that the Titans have a promising young quarterback of their own in Will Levis that they want to develop, Slowik’s work with Stroud should be one of the most appealing parts of the former’s resume to Tennessee’s brass. 

The Titans should have a great feel of who Slowik is, as he and Carthon were both with the 49ers from 2017-22. Slowik, who was San Francisco’s offensive passing game coordinator last season, had a strong audition for head-coaching vacancies in Houston’s 45-14 wild-card rout of Cleveland, which boasted the NFL’s top defense. 

The Texans ranked 30th in scoring in 2021 and ‘22, and 31st and 32nd in total offense each of the last two years, respectively. With Slowik, Houston has jumped up to 13th in scoring and 12th in yards, boasting one of the NFL’s most explosive passing attacks. 

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Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson 

For a Titans offense that has struggled as much as it has, there might not be a more appealing head coach candidate than Johnson, who has brought out the most…

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