Football
Friday, January 9, 2026
Tennessee Titans' head coaching search has taken a notable step forward
The Tennessee Titans' head coaching search has taken a notable step forward with Mike McCarthy emerging as a "painfully obvious" and strong candidate.
According to the article on CoachT.com (and corroborated by NFL insider Ian Rapoport), the Titans will interview former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy for their vacant position. This comes after the team fired Brian Callahan and has conducted interviews with several other names that many view as underwhelming, such as Matt Nagy (Chiefs OC) and Vance Joseph (Broncos DC).
Why is McCarthy seen as "painfully obvious"?
He has deep ties to the Titans' front office: He worked alongside current President of Football Operations Chad Brinker for a decade in Green Bay.
Proven track record: Over 18 seasons as an NFL head coach, McCarthy boasts 11 double-digit win seasons and a career winning percentage of 60.8%.
Fit for the team: With the Titans potentially drafting or developing young QB Cam Ward, McCarthy's experience refining schemes (after a year off) and developing quarterbacks, plus his straightforward offensive approach, could provide the stability and competence the franchise needs after recent struggles.
The search remains ongoing, with other candidates like Robert Saleh, Lou Anarumo, Jesse Minter, Chris Shula, and even surprise names like John Harbaugh (recently fired from Baltimore) in the mix. However, McCarthy's combination of experience, connections, and winning history makes this interview a significant and logical development toward potentially landing a proven winner in Tennessee. Fans have been craving a return to relevance, and this feels like a move in that direction.
According to the article on CoachT.com (and corroborated by NFL insider Ian Rapoport), the Titans will interview former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy for their vacant position. This comes after the team fired Brian Callahan and has conducted interviews with several other names that many view as underwhelming, such as Matt Nagy (Chiefs OC) and Vance Joseph (Broncos DC).
Why is McCarthy seen as "painfully obvious"?
He has deep ties to the Titans' front office: He worked alongside current President of Football Operations Chad Brinker for a decade in Green Bay.
Proven track record: Over 18 seasons as an NFL head coach, McCarthy boasts 11 double-digit win seasons and a career winning percentage of 60.8%.
Fit for the team: With the Titans potentially drafting or developing young QB Cam Ward, McCarthy's experience refining schemes (after a year off) and developing quarterbacks, plus his straightforward offensive approach, could provide the stability and competence the franchise needs after recent struggles.
The search remains ongoing, with other candidates like Robert Saleh, Lou Anarumo, Jesse Minter, Chris Shula, and even surprise names like John Harbaugh (recently fired from Baltimore) in the mix. However, McCarthy's combination of experience, connections, and winning history makes this interview a significant and logical development toward potentially landing a proven winner in Tennessee. Fans have been craving a return to relevance, and this feels like a move in that direction.
