Titans Interview Matt Nagy, Robert Saleh for Head Coach Finalist Role

The Tennessee Titans have made significant strides in their head coaching search, interviewing two notable candidates: Matt Nagy and Robert Saleh. Both coaches aim to fill the team’s head coach position after extensive evaluations.

Titans Conduct Interviews with Finalists

On Monday, the Titans held in-person interviews with Nagy and Saleh. These sessions come after a thorough review process that spanned two weeks, during which the team considered 15 coaching candidates.

Matt Nagy: A Proven Offensive Mind

• Current Role: Offensive Coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs.
• Season Summary: Completed his ninth season in the NFL, with five years as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator.
• Prior Experience: Head coach of the Chicago Bears from 2018 to 2021 and served as offensive quality control coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Achievements: Winner of two Super Bowls (LVII and LVIII) and named AP and PFWA Coach of the Year in 2018.

Nagy previously completed a virtual interview with Titans officials. His experience includes leading Patrick Mahomes during his rookie season and contributing significantly to multiple playoff appearances with the Chiefs.

Robert Saleh: Defensive Strategist

• Current Role: Defensive Coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.
• Season Summary: Concluded his 21st NFL season with a prior head coaching role at the New York Jets.
• Success as Coordinator: Named Coordinator of the Year in 2019 while with the 49ers, where his team ranked second in the NFL for total yards allowed.

Saleh’s interview marked his first interaction with Titans executives. He originally anticipated a virtual meeting but shifted to an in-person interview after the 49ers’ playoff elimination.

Coaching Backgrounds of the Finalists

Both Nagy and Saleh bring diverse experiences from their extensive coaching careers. Here’s a brief overview of their backgrounds:

The Titans’ decision-making committee is optimistic about their potential head coach. With an extensive array of interviews and evaluations in the books, the Titans are equipped to select a leader capable of guiding the franchise forward.