Veteran NFL Coach and Titans Analyst Dave McGinnis Dies at 74
Filmogaz.com reports that Dave McGinnis, a Veteran NFL Coach and longtime Titans Analyst, has died at 74. He passed away Monday afternoon in Nashville after an illness.
Early life and playing career
McGinnis was born Aug. 7, 1951, in Independence, Kansas. He played college football at Texas Christian University.
Coaching career
He spent more than four decades in coaching. Thirteen of those years were at the college level.
- College stops included TCU, Missouri, Indiana State, and Kansas State.
- He moved to the NFL as an assistant, coordinator, and head coach.
- McGinnis led the Arizona Cardinals from 2000 to 2003, compiling a 17-40 record.
- He joined Jeff Fisher’s staff with the Tennessee Titans in 2004.
- He served eight seasons as the Titans linebackers coach.
- McGinnis followed Fisher to the Rams before returning to Tennessee in 2017.
Broadcasting and ties to Tennessee
After coaching, he became a fixture on Titans radio. He worked as a color analyst alongside Mike Keith and later Taylor Zarzour.
Fans knew him as “Coach Mac.” His broadcasts mixed deep football knowledge with storytelling.
Final days and reactions
McGinnis had been hospitalized since March 4. In the weeks before his death, family, friends, and former players visited him.
He died surrounded by family and remained engaged with visitors during his illness. Titans leaders expressed deep sorrow.
Titans President and CEO Burke Nihill called McGinnis a treasure who taught toughness and integrity. Controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said he was more than a coach and broadcaster and felt like family.
Legacy
Dave McGinnis leaves a long record of mentorship and service to the game. He will be remembered for his coaching, broadcasting, and relationships.
As a Veteran NFL Coach and Titans Analyst, he had lasting impact across the league and in Nashville. His death dies at 74 will be felt widely.
