With the firing of former Titans head coach Brian Callahan, Cam Ward is in desperate need of a strong and steady voice to help calm the rough waters of his rookie season. With the development of Cam Ward in mind, the Titans named an offense-oriented interim head coach. However, the Titans tabbed someone for the gig that no one saw coming.
The Titans are out of realistic playoff hopes, so their priority should be developing Ward to the best of their abilities. With that in mind, the team selected a former offensive coordinator with an extensive history of strong quarterback play.