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Mike Moraitis

What Titans DC Dennard Wilson, OC Nick Holz said in introductory press conference

Dennard Wilson Nick Holz Titans Brian Callahan Terry McCormick Jim Wyatt Ran Carthon Turron Davenport Paul Kuharsky Will Levis

The Tennessee Titans introduced offensive coordinator Nick Holz and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson during an introductory press conference on Wednesday.

But before both had the chance to speak, head coach Brian Callahan went into detail about the hiring process of his coaching staff that saw heavy involvement from general manager Ran Carthon.

“Great teachers, great leaders, excellent communicators, guys that have excellent knowledge in their respective positions,” Callahan said of the coaching staff hires, per Kayla Anderson of 104.5 The Zone. “It’s high energy, great personalities, which makes the office fun these days.”

“The process was thorough,” Callahan added. “Ran and I spent quite a bit of time together interviewing, making sure we brought guys in to speak to them. Wanted to see guys in person, wanted everybody to feel the presence in the room. It was a little bit drawn out, it’s still going — obviously there’s still hires to make — but part of that process was intentional. We were trying to make sure we got the best people we could get for our staff and for the fit on the personality side, as well.”

“Obviously, leaned heavily on Ran’s relationships,” Callahan continued. “If you all know Ran, he’s about as big a people person as there is. He’s got a ton of contacts around the league, people that he knew that I didn’t that we had conversations about. Ran was involved in all of the interviews, as well. Really good sounding board for me, really good advocate of people he knew, which was really helpful to sit and talk with him about the interview process.”

Now, a look at what Wilson and Holz had to say, as well as some thoughts from Callahan on both of his coordinators and the planned approach.

Wilson's opening statement

Wilson on defensive scheme, approach

Wilson on coaches who influenced him

Wilson on his admiration for Titans/Oilers

Wilson on what he'll preach on Day 1

Wilson on being a first-time play-caller

Wilson on DB versatility

Wilson on his three principles of coaching

Wilson on DL Jeffery Simmons

Callahan on Wilson's hiring, role

Callahan on game-planning, play-calling

Holz on what he'll preach

Holz and Callahan on offensive approach

Holz on QB Will Levis

Holz on his relationship with Callahan

Holz on his role

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