Tennessee Titans’ dysfunction makes head coaching job a tough sell
After a dismal 23 game tenure in which the Tennessee Titans won just four games, Brian Callahan was relieved of his duties as head coach after their Week 6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Everyone seems to be in agreement that dismissing Callahan was the right move, but it’s becoming increasingly obvious that the Titans are one of the most directionless franchises in the NFL.
The team now begins their searching for a new leader, but that task has been made more difficult due to how poorly run the organization has been in recent years. Despite citing a desire for more organizational unity as the primary reason for firing Mike Vrabel, they continue to replace one person at a time, rather than hitting the reset button and bringing in a whole new regime with a common vision.
When an organization operates that way, they have their choice of every possible candidate, and can pick the one who best fits the direction they want to go. In their current situation, the team must find a head coach who fits an incredibly specific set of requirements: Most importantly, they must believes in Cam Ward as a future franchise quarterback, as well as create an offensive environment that will allow Ward to flourish. Given the state of the team, they'll need to be the type of coach who is capable of building a strong culture from the wreckage of a broken one.
Titans are doing everything they can to make their head coaching job undesirable
The next head coach must share a common vision for the future of the team with GM Mike Borgonzi, and be willing to accept the current power structure that's in place. It's previously been reported by The Athletic that owner Amy Adams Strunk strongly believes the head coach should not control the roster. That belief, right or wrong, could exclude some of the most sought after candidates on the market.
So how many head coaching candidates fit that description? It’s impossible to know without understanding their preferences, but it can’t be many. Based on Ian Rapaport’s report that Arthur Smith and Matt Nagy are two names to watch, the team could be prioritizing candidates with previous head coaching experience.
With that in mind, Kliff Kingsbury sticks out as fitting the criteria. He doesn’t exactly scream “culture setter”, but he’s seemingly learned from the mistakes he made in Arizona, and the RPO-heavy offense he’s built around Jayden Daniels in Washington would be a great fit for Ward’s skillset. However, Kingsbury might have his choice of a few different jobs this offseason, and who knows how high the Titans would be on his list based on the organization's league-wide reputation.
Packers Star Micah Parsons Shocks NFL by Declining MVP Honor: “The One Who Deserves This Award… Is Him.”
In a game defined by grit, defense, and heart, Green Bay Packers linebacker Micah Parsons made headlines not for his three sacks, but for what he said afterward.
Following the Packers’ thrilling 27–23 road win over the Arizona Cardinals, Parsons was named the game’s MVP by several national outlets — a recognition that seemed obvious after his relentless performance. He disrupted Kyler Murray all night, forcing key third-down stops and setting the tone for a defense that carried Green Bay through the first half.
Yet when the trophy was placed before him, Parsons shook his head and stepped away from the spotlight. “I don’t care what people say about the MVP. Every time I see my teammates hugging after the game, every time I hear the roar of Packers fans echoing through the stadium — I know I’m in the right place. That’s what truly matters.”
At first, reporters were left guessing who “him” referred to. But the answer became clear soon enough — it was running back Josh Jacobs, whose bruising 98-yard outing and two fourth-quarter touchdowns completed Green Bay’s comeback and sealed their first road victory of the year.
Jacobs’ effort — fighting through illness and a lingering calf strain — had inspired the entire locker room. After the game, teammates shared how his determination kept the offense alive when fatigue and pressure started to mount. “That’s what leadership looks like,” Parsons later added. “He never said a word, just lined up and fought every down. Guys like that make everyone better.”
Across social media, fans and analysts alike praised Parsons’ humility. One ESPN commentator wrote, “You can’t coach that kind of respect — Parsons just showed the league what a true teammate sounds like.”
Meanwhile, kicker Lucas Havrisik quietly carved his own name into Packers history, hitting a record-breaking 61-yard field goal before halftime — the longest in franchise history. That kick kept Green Bay within striking distance and set the stage for Jacobs’ late-game heroics.
When asked if he regretted giving up his MVP moment, Parsons smiled. “Stats come and go,” he said. “But when you see a guy fight like that — through pain, through pressure — you know the game belongs to him.”
On a night where records were broken and reputations were built, Micah Parsons reminded everyone what true greatness looks like — not just in power, but in humility.
And as the locker room erupted in celebration, one sentence from Parsons lingered louder than the cheers: “He deserves it more than me.”
