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Ben Arthur
AFC South Reporter
Entering 2023, the Titans described the working relationship between coach Mike Vrabel and new general manager Ran Carthon as a collaboration. But the partnership came with an innate tension, even if no one affiliated with the team would ever acknowledge that publicly.
In one corner was Vrabel, an alpha personality with a successful track record as coach — an AFC championship appearance and two division titles, plus four straight winning seasons (2018-21). In the other was Carthon, a first-time GM, learning to head up Tennessee’s personnel amid Vrabel’s established culture. On paper, it was always an uneven dynamic.
Carthon now has the opportunity to leave his imprint on the Titans without a shadow, with Vrabel’s stunning firing on Tuesday after six seasons. To fully initiate his vision. To play a central role in the hiring of a coach who fits that vision. To build off an encouraging first season as general manager.
“As the NFL continues to innovate and evolve, I believe the teams best positioned for sustained success will be those who empower an aligned and collaborative team across all football functions,” Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement. “Last year, we began a shift in our approach to football leadership and made several changes to our personnel to advance that plan. As I continued to assess the state of our team, I arrived at the conclusion that the team would also benefit from the fresh approach and perspective of a new coaching staff.”
Carthon’s first three draft picks are all poised to be massive hits. First-round offensive lineman Peter Skoronski had an encouraging rookie season, starting all 14 of his appearances at left guard. In nine games, second-round pick Will Levis flashed potential as a franchise quarterback. And dynamic third-rounder Tyjae Spears looked the part of Derrick Henry’s successor at running back, registering 1,108…
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Publish date : 2024-01-09 20:30:50
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