ckf Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Tennessee Titans name Mike Vrabel new head coach Print By Nick Shook NFL.com Published: Jan. 20, 2018 at 06:05 p.m. Updated: Jan. 20, 2018 at 06:40 p.m. Tennessee has found its new leader. The Titans have hired Mike Vrabel as the franchise's new head coach, the team announced on Saturday. Vrabel previously coached with the Houston Texans from 2014-16 as linebackers coach, and spent 2017 as the Texans' defensive coordinator. "I am excited to have Mike Vrabel joining our organization as our new head coach," Titans Controlling Owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement released by the team. "In the interaction between Mike and Jon during the interview, you could see their connection right away from the history they have with one another -- seeing the game in a similar way and talking the same language. Mike has a commanding presence and a deep understanding for how he will attack this head coaching opportunity. "Throughout his football career, he has played for, been mentored by and coached with successful teams and organizations. He knows what it takes to reach that level of sustained success -- he has seen it first-hand. We have a chance to build on the solid foundation that we established over the past couple of years and I believe Mike is the right person to continue that progress." As a player, Vrabel began his professional career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but flourished as a part of New England's title-winning defenses in the early-to-mid 2000s. Vrabel joined the Patriots for the franchise's first Super Bowl-winning season of 2001 and excelled there through 2008, winning two more titles along the way. He finished his career on a two-year stint in Kansas City, then retired and returned to his alma mater of Ohio State to enter coaching. The linebacker returned to the NFL as a coach in 2014 as part of Bill O'Brien's staff in Houston and ascended to defensive coordinator in 2017. "This is an incredible opportunity and one I have been preparing for my entire football life," Vrabel said in the same release. "I want to thank Amy, Jon and the entire Titans organization for putting their faith in me. I am excited to get to work and that work starts now. We want to build a culture around winning, competitiveness and toughness. Everything we do is going to be geared towards winning and being physical. We want to prepare our players so they know what to do, which will allow them to play fast and aggressive." Vrabel was seen as a rising assistant in at least the last year, if not longer, with his name being tossed around for more than one opening. Now, he's jumping ship from Houston to Tennessee, to lead the franchise that once called Houston home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 21, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 21, 2018 Good pick by The Titans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Good pick by The Titans. Of course it was, he's another guy that went though the Patriot training program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 21, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 21, 2018 Just now, ckf said: Of course it was, he's another guy that went though the Patriot training program He learned his coaching skills elsewhere though....no soup for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Rosenberg Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 1 minute ago, ckf said: Of course it was, he's another guy that went though the Patriot training program Wow , that's awesome . Mike is a cool cat . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Jimmy Snacks said: He learned his coaching skills elsewhere though....no soup for you! 1 minute ago, Sal Rosenberg said: Wow , that's awesome . Mike is a cool cat . Yes he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted January 21, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 21, 2018 Good for Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I wish him well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Drew Bledsoe in today's honorary captain for the Pats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 My picks for the day. Vikings Patriots That is all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: My picks for the day. Vikings Patriots That is all. Same for me Looks like Tommy with play without a glove today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I love that intro by John Malkovich. He's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 21, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 21, 2018 Jags Vikes End of story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Jags Vikes End of story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz246 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Hand seems fine...... Edited January 21, 2018 by dz246 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 21, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 21, 2018 Fuckingmcocksucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 21, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 21, 2018 Held 'em to 3.....OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Held 'em to 3.....OK. Jimmy loves 3 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 19 hours ago, Jimmy Snacks said: He learned his coaching skills elsewhere though....no soup for you! yes from another former patriot in Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 21, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 21, 2018 Just now, Angry ginger said: yes from another former patriot in Houston. Who was more recently head coach at Penn State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Who was more recently head coach at Penn State. of course you wouldn;t want to give any creedence to his time working for belichek. funny that none of them can replicate it elsewhere, shows how good beli and kraft are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Just now, Angry ginger said: of course you wouldn;t want to give any creedence to his time working for belichek. funny that none of them can replicate it elsewhere, shows how good beli and kraft are Many have tried and failed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 21, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: of course you wouldn;t want to give any creedence to his time working for belichek. funny that none of them can replicate it elsewhere, shows how good beli and kraft are 2 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Many have tried and failed. Take this little game of tummy sticks to PM for fucks sake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 oh oh jimmys already emotional can't wait till the refs start letting the pats win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted January 21, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Angry ginger said: oh oh jimmys already emotional can't wait till the refs start letting the pats win. TD!!!!! And yeah laughing is an emotion so you and Uncle Pants Shitter keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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