There was a time, two short years ago, when the Tennessee Titans bringing in Mike Vrabel looked like one of the more inspired NFL hires in recent memory.
Playing opportunistic, run-heavy football, Vrabel tallied 54 wins across six seasons, including 32 over a three-year span (2019-21) while Ryan Tannehill served as the full-time starting quarterback. In 2019, the Titans ended quarterback Tom Brady's New England Patriots career and advanced to the AFC Championship Game. Professional football was in the best state it’s been in the Volunteer State in 20 years.
However, things went south in 2022 and 2023, and Tennessee surprised the football world by firing Vrabel Tuesday morning. The Ohio State product immediately became the subject of speculation around other jobs, including the franchise with which he won three Super Bowls: the Patriots.
