Titans' Callahan relinquishes playcalling duties to QB coach - ESPN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans coach Brian Callahan said Tuesday that he's relinquishing his offensive playcalling duties to quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree, while Nick Holz will continue to be the offensive coordinator and maintain the same duties helping build the game plan.

«They hired me to be the head coach — and part of that process was being involved in the offense — but my job is to be the head coach of the football team, and I think that this [change] allows me to do that job a little bit better, pay more attention to some things that might require my attention and be more present.

»We're 0-3. We're trying to get better."

Callahan said he chose Hardegree to call plays over Holz because of his experience as interim OC for nine games with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023 after head coach Josh McDaniels was fired. The Raiders finished with a 5-4 record over that time with then-rookie Aidan O'Connell at quarterback.

«That was obviously a great experience for me,» Hardegree said. «Being able to also take over an offense, work with a rookie quarterback, I'll draw from those experiences.»

Hardegree mentioned former Duke coach David Cutcliffe and former Miami Dolphins and New York Jets coach Adam Gase as heavy influences on his playcalling philosophy.

The Titans have been outscored 94-51 this season, with fans booing and chanting «fire Callahan» during Sunday's 41-20 loss to the Colts. Tennessee is averaging 17 points per game (28th in the NFL) and has only scored three touchdowns in three games. Despite drafting quarterback Cam Ward No. 1 overall, the offense is scoring less than last season's 18.3 points per game.

«Protect the ball and score points. That's it,» Hardegree said.

Callahan, who has a 3-17 record with the Titans,