– staff shakeup: Dennard Wilson is not returning as defensive coordinator. John Fassel will stay on as special teams coordinator (contracts through 2027). Offensive coordinator Nick Holz is also out. The DC and OC jobs are officially open.
– Saleh’s plan: He’s expected to call defensive plays himself this time around, aiming for a more hands-on, game-to-game approach than in his Jets tenure. The defense will be coached to gameplan, while in-game decisions could be led by Saleh.
– potential offense: Brian Daboll is in the mix as Titans OC, depending on whether he takes the Buffalo Bills’ head coaching job. If Daboll ends up elsewhere, Tennessee could still land him as OC, keeping two former NY coaches in the mix.
– where Dennard Wilson could land: While the Jets search for a DC, Wilson may target a DB/passing-game role elsewhere, with the Eagles as a plausible fit given past ties to Nick Sirianni. His next stop isn’t likely to be in Tennessee’s DC chair again.
– Titans’ defensive baseline: Under Wilson in recent years, the Titans struggled—EPA/play ranking dropped from mid-pack to the 28th by the end of the latest season, signaling a clear need for a new direction.
Takeaway: Saleh is already laying the groundwork for a high-impact reshaping of Tennessee’s staff, with a clear vision on play-calling, leadership, and a potential NY-to-Tennessee coaching pipeline. The coming weeks will reveal the full OC/DC landscape and how the Titans aim to rebound on defense and modernize the offense. 🔥📊
