With a 2–12 record, the Tennessee Titans’ season has long since lost any real sense of momentum. What was supposed to be a redemption opportunity for head coach Brian Callahan instead became a warning about trusting “hot name” coordinators who lack real leadership experience. As a result, the franchise is once again preparing to search for a new head coach—its second such hunt in just two years.
Despite flashes of competitiveness fueled by young talent late in the season, attention has shifted almost entirely toward the future. As the offseason approaches and speculation around coaching candidates grows, Titans fans are beginning to see which names may realistically enter the conversation ahead of the 2026–27 season.
A Name That Raises Red Flags
According to a recent report from The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, several potential candidates have already emerged. Among them is one name that stands out—for all the wrong reasons: Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy.
Nagy’s résumé as a head coach offers little reason for optimism. His final season leading the Chicago Bears ended with a disappointing 6–11 record, and his current role in Kansas City hasn’t done much to repair his reputation. In fact, many Chiefs fans have openly questioned his performance as offensive coordinator.
Since Nagy took over play-calling duties in 2023, superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes has posted three consecutive career-low passer ratings. One of those seasons also included a personal high in interceptions, throwing 14 picks—an alarming statistic for an elite quarterback.
While Kansas City continued to win games during that stretch, success alone doesn’t tell the full story. After all, Brian Callahan helped guide the Cincinnati Bengals to a Super Bowl before struggling mightily in his lone season with Tennessee. Winning as a coordinator doesn’t automatically translate to success as a head coach.
Learning From Past Mistakes
Hiring Nagy would risk repeating the same errors that doomed Callahan’s tenure. At this point, the Titans can’t afford another misstep at the most important position in the organization.
Interestingly, among the six candidates mentioned in Russini’s report, Nagy is the only offensive coordinator. The remaining names all come from defensive backgrounds, each bringing varying degrees of experience. While that raises separate questions about the team’s direction, it does highlight how much of an outlier Nagy appears to be—especially compared to candidates with more proven leadership histories.
For now, Titans fans will have to endure the remainder of the season while waiting for clarity on the team’s future. This weekend offers an ironic twist, as Tennessee hosts Kansas City at home.
One can only hope Matt Nagy isn’t using the matchup as an audition for his next job.
