The Tennessee Titans reportedly fired head coach Mike Vrabel on Tuesday.
Vrabel was fired after six seasons with the Titans and will likely have no trouble finding another job. ESPN report. “Earlier today I spoke with Mike Vrabel and discussed the decision to change head coaches. As I told Coach Vrabel, this decision was as difficult as any decision I have made as controlling owner. ” Titans owner Amy Adams Slank said in a statement.
In his first few years as a coach, Vrabel led an NFL team to four straight winning seasons, according to the newspaper. (Related: Titans find franchise QB while wearing straight swagoo who needs to be a full-time uni immediately)
However, over the past two seasons, the team has not been able to achieve much. The team has now finished many games under .500 for the second consecutive season, contributing to ESPN's description of the team as having “experienced back-to-back frustrating seasons.”
The Titans have fired head coach Mike Vrabel, according to sources.
Vrabel has led Tennessee to four consecutive winning seasons since arriving in 2018, but the Titans have experienced back-to-back frustrating seasons, each finishing multiple games below .500.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 9, 2024
NFL stars who played under Vrabel doubt the coach's career is far from over. (Related: NFL superstar breaks down controversial big play — did the refs knock it down?)
source: #Titans Officials said coach Mike Vrabel will not return in 2024, and both teams will take the next step after six seasons, including one in which Vrabel was nominated for Coach of the Year. That's what it means. He is expected to be one of the leading candidates. pic.twitter.com/N5V4ZfWgdm
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 9, 2024
Titans star running back Derrick Henry, who is set to become a free agent in March, according to ESPN, told The Athletic that he was certainly surprised by the fact that Vrabel was fired.
“Wow. Wow. I was surprised. Coach Vrabel is a leader for the boys. He's a great coach and teacher. I know he'll get another chance soon. I'm looking forward to it.” Henry said.
