Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon was introduced on Friday with a press conference at the team’s facility, but owner Amy Adams Strunk and head coach Mike Vrabel were also on hand to speak to the media.
In case you missed it, you can check out everything Carthon and Adams Strunk had to say right here.
After the trio made opening statements, they took questions from the media, with Vrabel touching on a number of different topics.
Not only did Vrabes talk about his thoughts on Carthon, he was also asked about the team’s search for a new offensive coordinator, embattled special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman, and the departure of Jim Schwartz, who has been hired as the Cleveland Browns’ defensive coordinator.
Vrabel’s comments about special teams were no doubt the most interesting, though. Here’s a look at what he had to say about that and more at Carthon’s introductory press conference on Friday.
Vrabel's opening statement
#Titans HC Mike Vrabel at GM Ran Carthon’s press conference. pic.twitter.com/EBcnR6wkD9
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) January 20, 2023
Vrabel on collaboration with Carthon
Mike Vrabel shares what makes him feel the collaboration with Ran Carthon will work for the #Titans pic.twitter.com/NrOqxwmqUL
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) January 20, 2023
Vrabel on OC, offensive staff search
Vrabel said he has met with lots of people to fill the spots on the staff, including offensive coordinator.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) January 20, 2023
#Titans HC Mike Vrabel: Wants an OC that can lead, connect with players. … Said "we gotta score some points" … In the process of interviewing candidates for all open staff positions
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) January 20, 2023
Vrabel on Aukerman
#Titans Mike Vrabel with a PASSIONATE response to being questioned on retaining Craig Aukerman. Essentially absolves Aukerman of blame by saying he can’t control how players perform in games and who gets hurt when.
— Easton Freeze (@eastonfreeze) January 20, 2023
Vrabel on return issues
Vrabel being as candid and honest as I've ever seen him. Just talked in depth about why he didn't fire Craig Aukerman and said to our new GM "Ran, please go find us some guys that can return kicks"
— Rusty Smith (@ryansmane) January 20, 2023
Vrabel on Schwartz
#Titans HC Mike Vrabel: Jim Schwartz was a great fit for us. He supported DC Shane Bowen and the defense well. Happy for Jim to get DC job with @Browns
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) January 20, 2023
