The Tennessee Titans made a massive addition to their coaching staff, as the team is hiring head coach Brian Callahan’s dad, Bill Callahan, as their next offensive line coach.
The news comes from Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer and the hire makes NFL history, as Brian is the first head coach to hire his dad to his staff.
In case you aren’t familiar with Bill Callahan, let me assure you this is not some case of nepotism.
Papa Callahan is one of the most respected offensive line coaches in the league and is an absolute home-run hire, especially for a Titans team that is set to rebuild its entire offensive line, minus one spot (LG Peter Skoronski).
On the surface, Brian Callahan and general manager Ran Carthon are putting together some staff.
Tennessee has also added Tyke Tolbert as wide receivers coach and Dennard Wilson as the defensive coordinator, both of whom were two of the most sought-after candidates for their respective positions.
If you don’t believe me in regard to how huge this hiring is, just take a look at the reaction from Twitter. Titans fans and media were especially hyped for the addition of Callahan to the staff.
Goes without saying: Bill Callahan is a terrific get for the #Titans
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) February 2, 2024
Major upgrade and a cool story. #Titans https://t.co/p5ACndntMH
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) February 2, 2024
Wow — huge get here for #Titans and Callahan. Dad coming to join his son. https://t.co/tS4QdSyHTN
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) February 2, 2024
I’m cooking in the kitchen and the TENNESSEE TITANS ARE COOKING TOO!!
Ran & Cally continue their absolute MASTERCLASS with the biggest signing so far in Bill Callahan.
An ELITE OL coach.
You’re all welcome for dropping my show 45 minutes ago. I’m a giver. #Titans BALLING! pic.twitter.com/8wru9xhwnY
— TicTacTitans (@TicTacTitans) February 2, 2024
Grand slam for the #Titans at the position that they needed it most. Massive deal. Callahan is one of the two most valuable non-coordinator assistants in the league. The other is Eagles OL coach Jeff Stoutland. https://t.co/yqiKqkivyy
— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) February 2, 2024
LFG!!!
The Titans are putting together a hell of a staff https://t.co/E9HeaLpdDn— Shaun Calderon (@ShaunMichaels98) February 2, 2024
Bill Callahan is gonna turn @PSkoronski into an All-Pro #Titans ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/FqDLAFWp8I
— Shaun Calderon (@ShaunMichaels98) February 2, 2024
Callahan might be the best positional coach in the game. This is a huge boost for the Titans and a major, major loss for the Browns. https://t.co/c3mJ1BmWdf
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) February 2, 2024
#Titans are hiring Bill Callahan to their staff, per @MaryKayCabot.
He joins his son Brian Callahan in Tennessee. Bill is known as the best OL coach in football. Huge for the Titans! Tough loss for the Browns.
— The GOAT House (@GoatHouseNFL) February 2, 2024
Me when I found out the #Titans are hiring Bill Callahan as OL coach pic.twitter.com/OYKpcviAh5
— Vitale Talks (@TalksVitale) February 2, 2024
Brian Callahan right now #Titans https://t.co/7Mu0SJwOHu pic.twitter.com/Zwu2SLMPmU
— SharmSports (@dsharma13sc) February 2, 2024
The Titans are hiring Browns OL coach Bill Callahan on to his son Brian Callahan's staff, sources confirmed (@MaryKayCabot first). That's a big win for Tennessee—landing one of the sport's most-respected line gurus.
Good on the Browns, too, for letting it happen.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 2, 2024
Brian Callahan, Ran Carthon, and #Titans have done tremendous with coaching hires thus far.
Bill Callahan as the OL coach felt like wishful thinking, but it's now reality. How we feeling, Titans fans?!
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) February 2, 2024
— Ben Arthur 🇬🇭 (@benyarthur) February 2, 2024
The #Titans have had some MASSIVE hires over the last few days:
– DC Dennard Wilson
– OL Coach Bill Callahan
– WR Coach Tyke TolbertRan Carthon & Brian Callahan have been cooking 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/dYv0usvvEN
— Zach | War (@Warzpaag) February 2, 2024
Peter Skoronski with Bill Callahan next season : pic.twitter.com/6UoJ4LAiqb
— tenntitansterritory (@tennterritory) February 2, 2024
Huge news here. https://t.co/TfzOVmPltD
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) February 2, 2024
A left side of Joe Alt and Peter Skoronski with Bill Callahan coaching them would be ELITE!
— Titans Salsa (@mysalsawow) February 2, 2024
After adding Dennard Wilson as DC and now getting Bill Callahan, Ran Carthon is doing everything right since the Brian Callahan hire.
The #Titans are off to a strong start this offseason. https://t.co/Ytn1aqW6UA
— Mike Zimmelman (@MZimmel) February 2, 2024
Can’t tell folks how big of a move for the Titans to get Bill Callahan. One of the best OL coaches I’ve ever come across. He’ll pay immediate dividends for a position group that really needs all the help it can get #Titans
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) February 2, 2024
