For the first time since coming aboard as the passing-game coordinator in 2021, new Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Tim Kelly spoke to the media while attending the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Kelly addressed a number of topics, but the one that caught the most attention was his saying he didn’t think the offense was predictable in 2022.
“I didn’t think we were predictable last year,” Kelly said, per Paul Kuharsky. “I think there’s some times where certain games, certain things, weather, people you have available, things along those lines, there are a lot of elements that go into predictability or perceived predictability, so I wouldn’t say that we were predictable last year.”
While an alarming quote, this is likely Kelly just trying not to throw former offensive coordinator Todd Downing under the bus. After all, the proof is in the pudding that the Titans were predictable on offense last season, so Kelly must know that, right?
Now, a look at what else Kelly talked about on Tuesday.
On Ryan Tannehill
New #Titans OC Tim Kelly on Ryan Tannehill. pic.twitter.com/obUU3isxG0
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) February 28, 2023
On how much things will change
New #Titans OC Tim Kelly on how much different things will look on offense in 2023. pic.twitter.com/ZceXwYXJDt
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) February 28, 2023
#Titans OC Tim Kelly says some of the terminology of the offense will be changed, but not overhauled pic.twitter.com/Y0K1czHFVM
— Lucas Panzica (@lucaspanzica) February 28, 2023
On his role as pass-game coordinator
A lot of people asked what Tim Kelly's role was last year as Pass Game Coordinator. Kelly opened up some on what he did. pic.twitter.com/AjdeyoWdI5
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) February 28, 2023
On Chig Okonkwo
#Titans OC Tim Kelly on wanting to utilize tight end Chig Okonkwo @ChigTweets more moving forward. pic.twitter.com/D5IyOf2Zv2
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) February 28, 2023
On Malik Willis
#Titans OC Tim Kelly on QB @malikwillis. pic.twitter.com/gdaujx3Rls
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) February 28, 2023
On Treylon Burks
#Titans OC Tim Kelly said the biggest thing for Treylon Burks to become a lead WR is availability. He also mentioned consistency. Kelly explained the importance of getting guys like Burks & Chig Okonkwo the ball as much as possible. pic.twitter.com/xutAUBdBL1
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) February 28, 2023
On offense's predictability in 2022
Tim Kelly doesn’t think the #Titans were predictable last year. pic.twitter.com/DL5U8D7LFE
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) February 28, 2023
On new coaching staff positions
#Titans have more roles on offense with a pass game coordinator and analyst. They also hired Justin Outten to be the RB coach. New OC Tim Kelly said he's not worried about have 'too many cooks in the kitchen' and welcomes the collaborative effort from the staff. pic.twitter.com/xlQMqTiR1u
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) February 28, 2023
