Mike Vrabel led the Tennessee Titans to their most successful stretch of football since Steve McNair was playing in Nashville. However, around 2022, the warning signs began to show that Vrabel’s success was coming to an end.

The Titans tried to keep him running with different tactics, but eventually, the whole thing came to a stop, and Vrabel was fired after going 6-18 in his final 24 games.

While Vrabel’s departure was necessary, the warning signs of the team’s decline were evident. The front office failed to create a team that could transition gracefully from a run-heavy offense to something more adaptable. Former general manager Jon Robinson was criticized for his inability to generate new stars and was eventually fired. His replacement, Ran Carthon, was unable to reverse the team’s downward trend.

Vrabel’s success in the previous seasons masked the underlying issues. The decline of quarterback Ryan Tannehill and the team’s inability to replace star players like A.J. Brown contributed to the team’s downfall. The inability to properly transition from the power runs of Derrick Henry also played a significant role in the team’s struggles.

Ultimately, Vrabel’s firing was the result of a series of missteps by the front office and the team’s failure to adapt to the changing dynamics of the NFL. Now, both Vrabel and the Titans are looking for a fresh start and the opportunity to rebuild.

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