After the Tennessee Titans parted ways with former offensive line coach Keith Carter in favor of Jason Houghtaling, former left tackle Taylor Lewan detailed what it was like playing under Carter.
Lewan didn’t exactly paint a pretty picture of what it was like with Carter at the helm, with the veteran noting how Carter wasn’t exactly player-friendly during his stint in Nashville.
“When Keith first got there, the way he came in and the way he was trying to act towards everybody, like very disrespectful… very authoritative, but in a very like dictatorship-type of way,” Lewan said.
“I just wish he focused a little bit more on taking care of the older players,” he added. “I think Ben [Jones] got a little bit more of that towards the end, and then I kind of did this year. But those practices are hard, and they wear on your body and they wear your tires out really fast and you could see it towards the end of the season sometimes,” Lewan said.
During a presser on Wednesday, Titans offensive lineman Aaron Brewer basically echoed Lewan’s comments about Carter’s approach, while also noting how Houghtaling is more of a player’s coach.
Titans’ Brewer: Says former OLine coach Keith Carter was a “my way or highway” kind of guy, while new position coach Jason Houghtaling is more a players’ coach, more willing to listen.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) May 3, 2023
Aaron Brewer said the difference in offensive line coach Jason Houghtaling and Keith Carter is that Carter is super intense and Houghtaling is more laid back.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) May 3, 2023
The more we learn about Carter’s time in Nashville, the more clear it becomes why he was let go. Of course, it also didn’t help that the line was more often lackluster than not.
It’ll be interesting to see if he changes his approach in his role as the New York Jets’ offensive line coach.
To check out more from Brewer’s presser, keep scrolling.
On his position
Titans’ Brewer says he’s been working at Center, says it fits him well with athleticism and leverage.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) May 3, 2023
On his playing weight
Aaron Brewer says he’s been working at center and that’s the goal. He’s 290. “It fits me well.” #Titans. pic.twitter.com/aIWt7upAsq
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) May 3, 2023
On being a leader
Aaron Brewer on being a leader at center: I was a leader in college. I lead by example and if something needs to be said, I'll say it.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) May 3, 2023
On building chemistry
Aaron Brewer on OL building chemistry. #Titans pic.twitter.com/EJVqzOaG4D
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) May 3, 2023
On being as tough as a $2 steak
Aaron Brewer: I was as tough as a two dollar steak when I came out the womb. Nothing has changed. #Titans
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) May 3, 2023
On learning Tim Kelly's offense
#Titans Aaron Brewer said he (among other linemen) and the QBs are spending extra time with new OC Tim Kelly during the install process to get the scheme down. Brewer said there's a lot of detail and speed in the packages."We're getting the opera faster.# pic.twitter.com/el0JqGLOCv
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) May 3, 2023
