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The Tennessee Titans have gone 9-7 for three consecutive seasons. As a result, it seems head coach Mike Vrabel is doing whatever he can to get his team over the hump. The Titans have been on the cusp of emerging as a legitimate contender over the last several years. According to Erik Bacharach of The […]

Jeffery Simmons was taken with the 19th pick by the Tennessee Titans and if it wasn’t for a fight with his mom, sister, and another woman before he even got to college, he might have been drafted even higher. Titans coach Mike Vrabel acknowledges the mistake that Simmons made, but knows that he is a […]

The Tennessee Titans finally were able to see what running back Derrick Henry can do as he torched opposing defenses for much of the 2018 season. Henry really got into a groove in the second half of the season, most notably when he carved the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 239 yard and four touchdowns. Henry […]

The Tennessee Titans’ head coach Mike Vrabel recently engaged in a series of free agent signings to the team, and he took to the press to talk about it. At the 2019 NFL Owners Meeting, Mike Vrabel discusses free agency and what he expects during his second season as head coach. pic.twitter.com/8vHHBvRSFI — Tennessee Titans […]

The Tennessee Titans may have acquired veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill in a trade with the Miami Dolphins, but that does not mean they are about to make a change under center. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel has confirmed that Marcus Mariota is still the team’s starting signal-caller, saying that Tennessee merely added Tannehill as a […]

The Tennessee Titans promoted tight ends coach Arthur Smith to the role of offensive coordinator earlier in the week, and Titans head coach Mike Vrabel says this is the best move for quarterback Marcus Mariota. “I think it’s what’s best for Marcus, and best for a lot of guys,” Vrabel said on Tuesday from the […]

The Tennessee Titans will face the Indianapolis Colts in what is essentially a one-game playoff showdown next Sunday, and Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota’s status is up in the air according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Mariota exited his team’s win against the Washington Redskins on Saturday with a stinger, sitting out the entire second half […]

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry set numerous records during his incredible performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night, and it has head coach Mike Vrabel in a happy mood. Henry not only set a franchise record with 238 rushing yards on the night, but he also became just the second player in NFL […]

It appears that Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel will welcome back a key part of his secondary when the team hosts the New York Jets on Sunday. Malcolm Butler, who signed a huge deal with the franchise in the offseason after hitting free agency, is expected to return to the field against the Jets. […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota returned to the practice field Wednesday which is a good sign for the AFC South team. Alhough listed as limited, it appears Mariota’s recovery is taking progress lately. “I think that we’ll see on Friday as he comes back out,” Vrabel said of Mariota per Jim Wyatt of TitansOnline.com. “We’ll […]

Tennessee Titans first-year head coach has had his share of ups and downs this season. The Titans are two weeks removed from dominating the New England Patriots, but this past Sunday the Indianapolis Colts absolutely had their way with the Titans. According to Erik Bacharach of the Nashville Tennessean, Vrabel thinks they aren’t out of […]

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel will see some familiar faces on Sunday when the New England Patriots come to town. Running back James White is among the notable players he expects to see a lot of. White is in the midst of his best season yet. According to Zack Cox of NESN, Vrabel is […]

The Tennessee Titans managed to beat the Houston Texans despite the absence of quarterback Marcus Mariota. Head coach Mike Vrabel indicated that Mariota may still be working to get back to 100 percent after suffering an elbow injury in the 2018 NFL season opener. He had been a game-time decision leading up to their matchup with […]

The Tennessee Titans ventured into Week 2 action against the Houston Texans without the services of quarterback Marcus Mariota due to an elbow injury. The Titans were able to scrap out their first win of the 2018 campaign on Sunday with backup Blaine Gabbert under center, but it doesn’t appear that Mariota’s status has changed […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is currently nursing an elbow injury he suffered during the team’s loss to the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 NFL season opener. As a result, head coach Mike Vrabel has indicated that quarterback Blaine Gabbert may take some snaps under center in Week 2. Mariota is currently listed as questionable for Sunday’s […]

The Tennessee Titans have undergone much change to their coaching staff this offseason that was headlined by the addition of a new head coach in Mike Vrabel, who is set to the embark on his first stint at that position in his NFL coaching career. Offseason addition cornerback Malcolm Butler, who is a former New […]

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel was never short of confidence as a player. However, coaching has become a different challenge altogether for him. Vrabel has been praised for his charismatic approach to his first stint as a head coach. According to Paul Kuharsky of paulkuharsky.com, he is still unsure if he will ever feel confident as […]

Every year, an average of seven new NFL head coaches are hired. The 2018 offseason was no different, as seven teams moved on from their former leaders. Opinions on some of the new hires are mixed, but there is a sense of optimism around them all. What could the records of these coaches look like […]

The Tennessee Titans are coming off their first playoff appearance in nine years, but it resulted in a coaching change over the offseason. This has seen former Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel effectively take over the helm as the new head coach. The decision to change directions does bring forth the question of what the offensive […]

With all the coaching turmoil going on as of late, the Tennessee Titans are glad they found their man in head coach Mike Vrabel. The Titans have even managed to assemble quite the supporting cast as well. Tennessee already made a splash with the hiring of former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur as their new […]

New Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel knows there are going to be a lot of eyes on him next season. While he was highly regarded for his work in Houston, the fact is, he has not been a coach in the NFL for very long. So, to help ease the transition into his new […]

The New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick are solely focused on the task at hand in Super Bowl LII, but once the clock hits 0:00 and the (likely) celebration commences, the legendary coach will turn his focus to next season, as he always does. Belichick isn’t one to get sentimental, but when he […]

The Tennessee Titans made quick work of their head coaching search by hiring former Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel. While Vrabel was undoubtedly one of the biggest names on the market this offseason, there is still speculation as to how much he can help the Titans improve moving forward. This will be his first stint […]

The Tennessee Titans announced Mike Vrabel as the new head coach of the franchise on Sunday. Vrabel was in pads for the Kansas City Chiefs as recently as 2010, and only coached one year as the defensive coordinator of the Houston Texans prior to getting the job. While his playing days are a testament to his […]

As defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans last season, Mike Vrabel had to design plays that he hoped would limit Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota in the two games the Texans and the Titans met. Vrabel does not have to worry about stopping Mariota anymore, however, after being hired by the Titans as the team’s […]

The Tennessee Titans have found their new head coach in former Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel. Although Vrabel is known for his defensive prowess both as a player and a coach, there is some speculation as to how he can help with quarterback Marcus Mariota’s progression. However, it seems he is looking to bring a sense […]

The Tennessee Titans were faced with one glaring void going into the offseason as they fired head coach Mike Mularkey shortly after exiting the playoffs. Fortunately, they have finally found their man. Following their meeting earlier in the week, Mike Vrabel has now agreed to become the Titans’ new head coach. Vrabel commented on his new gig in […]

There’s a new job opening in Tennessee after the Titans and Mike Mularkey mutually agreed to go their own ways. With the head coaching job now vacant, the Titans are expected to explore their options in finding Mularkey’s successor, and among those to get an early request for an interview is Houston Texans defensive coordinator […]