Key Highlights
- The Tennessee Titans have requested interviews with former head coaches Vance Joseph and Steve Spagnuolo.
- Mike Borgonzi, the Titans’ General Manager, knows both Spagnuolo and Nagy from his time in Kansas City.
- Joseph will be able to conduct a remote interview this week, but another interview with the Titans is not possible until after the Broncos are eliminated or during the week between the AFC title game and Super Bowl.
- The Titans also requested an interview with Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, who has previous head coaching experience as well.
Titans Coaching Search Expands: Interviews Requested from Vance Joseph and Steve Spagnuolo
On Monday, the Tennessee Titans took another step in their search for a new head coach by requesting interviews with former defensive coordinators Vance Joseph and Steve Spagnuolo. This move comes as part of an ongoing evaluation process to identify potential candidates who can lead the team into the future.
Vance Joseph: A Familiar Name in Titans’ Arena
Joseph, who previously served as the head coach for the Denver Broncos from 2017 to 2018 with a record of 11-21, will be able to have a remote interview with the Titans this week. However, he cannot return to Nashville until after the Broncos are eliminated or during the week between the AFC title game and Super Bowl. His recent work running the defense under Sean Payton has brought him back into consideration as a potential head coaching candidate.
Steve Spagnuolo: A Familiar Face in the Titans’ Personnel
Spagnuolo, who had a less successful stint as the Rams’ head coach from 2009 to 2011 (10-38 record) and served briefly as the Giants’ interim head coach in 2017 before joining the Chiefs as defensive coordinator, is another candidate on the Titans’ radar. Known for his experience and familiarity with Mike Borgonzi from their time together in Kansas City, Spagnuolo brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
Additional Interviews Requested
In addition to Joseph and Spagnuolo, the Titans have also requested an interview with Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy. Nagy has previous head coaching experience, making him a formidable candidate for the position as well.
The search for a new head coach is part of the ongoing efforts by the Titans’ management team to turn around their fortunes and compete at the highest level in the NFL. As the team continues to evaluate its options, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see who emerges as the next leader of this franchise.
The Titans’ General Manager, Mike Borgonzi, has experience with both Spagnuolo and Nagy from his time at Kansas City, adding a layer of familiarity that could prove beneficial during the interview process. The exact timing and outcome of these interviews remain to be seen, but they represent an important step in the Titans’ search for their next head coach.
