The Tennessee Titans have made the decision to part ways with head coach Mike Vrabel, the team announced on Tuesday. After four consecutive winning seasons, including an appearance in the AFC championship game in 2019, Vrabel's tenure took a turn for the worse with back-to-back losing records in 2022 and 2023. The Titans finished the 2023 season with a disappointing 6-11 record.

Vrabel, who was named NFL coach of the year in 2021, found himself on the hot seat as the Titans struggled to find consistency. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the team is now looking to revamp its coaching staff in order to turn things around. Vrabel's recent record, going 6-18 in his last 24 games, was a cause for concern for the organization.

In a statement, Titans' controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk emphasized that the team's goal is to not only produce more wins than losses but to regularly compete for championships. She acknowledged the disappointment of this season but also expressed optimism, citing the addition of promising young quarterback and talented players to the roster. With a coaching search, ample cap space, and a top 10 draft position, the Titans believe this offseason is crucial for their future success.

The decision to let go of Vrabel came as a surprise to star running back Derrick Henry, who praised the coach as a leader of men and a great coach and teacher. Henry expressed confidence that Vrabel would find another opportunity soon, possibly as a successor to Bill Belichick in New England. Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls as a player with the Patriots, has been touted as a potential candidate for the head coaching position there.

Vrabel's departure adds to the recent wave of head coach firings in the NFL, with Ron Rivera of the Washington Commanders and Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons also losing their jobs after the regular season. Rumors surrounding Belichick's future in New England have circulated following the Patriots' disappointing 4-13 record this season, marking their worst performance during his time with the team.

As the Titans begin their search for a new head coach, the pressure is on to find the right candidate who can lead the team back to their winning ways. The upcoming offseason will be crucial in rebuilding the team and providing the necessary support to their roster.