The Tennessee Titans were defeated 33-19 by the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. The Titans have begun their 2025 campaign with consecutive contests against playoff-caliber teams. Brian Callahan’s squad is 0-2 with eight straight losses dating back to 2024.
Callahan’s Titans are rebuilding. They have a No. 1 overall rookie quarterback in Cam Ward who looks like a potential franchise savior through two weeks. That’s an incredibly promising development. General manager Mike Borgonzi is a patient decision
maker, and he plans to rebuild the Titans methodically, without looking for shortcuts (the way Ran Carthon did).
Though the Titans aren’t expected to capture many victories this campaign, the jury is still deliberating on whether or not Callahan is a long-term solution at head coach. Through 19 official contests in charge, there’s a tweet going around social media comparing him to Ken Whisenhunt through his first 19 games. It’s not pretty.
Both Callahan and Whisenhunt sport identical records of 3-16 through 19. Whisenhunt’s offense scored 343 points, whereas Callahan’s unit is right behind them at 342. Whisenhunt’s struggling offense managed three more touchdowns (37-34), and committed six fewer turnovers (Whisenhunt 32, Callahan 38).
Whisenhunt is often referred to as the worst coach in Titans history, but the comparison is jarring. In fairness, Callahan inherited a mess from Jon Robinson. Carthon did further damage. Oppositely, the Whisenhunt rosters in 2014-15 were undeniably far less talented than what Callahan has been given (there are no Jeremiah Poutasi or Antonio Andrews-level bad players as starters).
This franchise just can’t hire quality offensive-minded head coaches. Is Mike Mularkey the best offensive-minded HC in Titans history? They’ve had luck with defensive-minded coaches, hitting the jackpot on Jeff Fisher and Mike Vrabel (yes, Vrabel was a good coach, and still is).
Borgonzi and Chad Brinker are rebuilding the Titans with patience. Callahan has been given a long leash, and Ward is performing well under his tutelage. Will it be enough to save his job?
