Rexrode: Hiring Mike Vrabel’s OC means bringing him back, and it’s not as bad as it sounds

Nashville, Tenn. – The least exciting thing about Tim Kelly as the Titans’ new offensive coordinator is that he’s been part of the Titans’ offense in 2022. I have no idea how much of that smudge is on his hands. Not much, I think. But then, I am of the debatable mind that the man who was fired to create the opening actually knows that footballs are rectangular and how he designs plays to throw them. Todd Downing wasn’t good enough. Also, Todd Downing is doing better in 2022 with…

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2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games: The AFC headlines Derek Carr’s stellar performance on Thursday

The AFC went 9-3 going into the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl games after winning the accurate passes, lightning strike and longest drive events. Here’s what you need to know: The NFC earned three points by winning the Shuffle event. Derek Carr has performed in the accuracy passing competition, leading all QBs with 31 points. The Pro Bowl will continue Sunday with five other events and flag football. The AFC takes the lead in #ProBowlGames! Contests continue Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC! pic.twitter.com/cWDCi0H2qu – NFL February 3, 2023 the…

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It looks like Titans Run Karthon would mix well with Mike Vrabel’s Titans

NASHVILLE, Tennessee — In case there isn’t a comprehensive scorecard for Run Karthon yet, let’s rank his top three answers from Friday’s press conference and identify him as the 14th general manager of the Tennessee Titans, and make blanket judgments based on them. Asked if a team can win a Super Bowl based on a running back: “Yeah (laughs). I joke and say it’s nice to play Golden State Warriors football in October and September, but when those conditions change and you can’t throw The ball is up and down,…

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NFL playoffs pick against the spread: Vic Tavor predictions

Let’s not break our arms and pat ourselves on the back. Yes, 4-2 was nice. But we needed to go undefeated in the playoffs to make up for the regular season. Betting lines are especially difficult this week. We think the number of Eagles – favored by the 7.5 – is pretty low. The Eagles were 8-5 against the spread despite being an all-week favorite before Jalen Hurts was injured. Then they lost their last four ATS games, with Hurts getting the kinks at the end. They play their home…

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NFL Announces 5 Teams That Will Play Games In Europe Next Season: Who Makes The Trip?

The American Football League will return to the UK and Germany next season, as well announced the league Thursday the five teams designed to play internationally. The competitors facing each team at the European Games will be announced when the full NFL schedule is released later this year. Here’s what you need to know: The Bills and Titans will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Jaguars will return to Wembley Stadium to play in London for the tenth time in franchise history. The Chiefs and Patriots will both…

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The Titans have hired Ran Karthon, Director of Personnel for the 49ers, as GM: Source

A source on the team confirmed that the Titans have named Ran Karthon, the 49ers’ director of player personnel, as general manager. the athlete Tuesday. ESPN first reported the rental. Here’s what you need to know: Tennessee fired former general manager John Robinson on December 6 amidst his seventh season at the helm of the franchise. GM Vice President of Player Ryan Cowden has been appointed interim. The 2022 season was Karthon’s second in his final role with San Francisco after five seasons as the director of the professional staff.…

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Rexrod: Mike Vrabel shoots Todd Downing, assumes more power, and has a lot to prove

Mike Mularkey won a playoff game for the Tennessee Titans, their first in 14 years. Mularkey won’t get rid of beleaguered offensive coordinator Terry Robsky. Fired by John Robinson Mullarkey. Robinson wanted and got Mike Vrabel. After five years of all that, Vrabel is in charge. Monday’s news was that the Giants had released embattled OC Todd Downing — along with offensive line coach Keith Carter, defensive lineman Anthony Midgett and offensive assistant Eric Frazier — and it was delivered via email, just hours after Vrabel said in a press…

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NFL Wild Card schedule: 49ers vs. Seahawks open weekend, Bucs vs. Cowboys in MNF

The NFL released its wild schedule Sunday night, kicking off the postseason Saturday with the 49ers hosting the Seahawks at 4:30 p.m. ET. Here’s what you need to know: Seattle advances to the postseason, securing the final wild card spot, after beating the Rams and the Packers losing to the Lions. The Buccaneers will host the Cowboys at 8:15 PM ET on “Monday Night Football.” All six games in the opening playoff round feature a rematch from the regular season, including games between the Chargers and Jaguars, Dolphins and Bills,…

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2023 NFL Draft Order: Ground pick #1 overall, Texas pick #2

The Houston Texans finished the regular season with a 32-31 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The victory at the conclusion of the regular season boosted the Texans’ winning percentage enough to secure the first overall pick in this year’s draft for the Chicago Bears. Here’s what you need to know: The Bears are down to 3-14 on the year with a loss to the Vikings on Sunday and will take a first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Texans will have a top five pick in the…

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NFL Week 17 Takeaways: The Eagles are losing, Tom Brady is back, and what about the Jazz, the Lions?

The New York Giants are making the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the NFC Southern champions, and the Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions are holding out for postseason hopes. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs outlasted the Denver Broncos to keep their hopes alive for a top seed in the AFC playoffs, while the Philadelphia Eagles lost their second straight game without Jalen Hurts and need to beat the Giants next week to lock in the lead. Seeds in the NFC. we asked the…

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