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Reports Position Mike McCarthy as Early Front-Runner for Titans' Coaching Vacancy

League chatter ties his candidacy to Tennessee’s push to develop No. 1 pick Cam Ward under an experienced quarterback tutor.

Overview

  • Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr reported that some around the league view McCarthy, 62, as an early front-runner for the Titans’ opening.
  • The appeal is grounded in his quarterback-development track record and Tennessee’s priority to maximize 2025 top pick Cam Ward.
  • Orr also noted conflicting opinions that the franchise may favor a younger voice, so McCarthy is not considered a lock.
  • McCarthy owns a 174-112 regular-season record with an 11-11 playoff mark and a Super Bowl title from his Packers tenure.
  • After departing Dallas, he sat out the 2025 season and is expected to draw interviews as Tennessee resets following Brian Callahan’s short stint and approaches a 2027 stadium launch.