Bengals OC Brian Callahan to Become Next Head Coach of Tennessee Titans | Instant Analysis

The Tennessee Titans are hiring Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan to be their next head coach.
The guys react to the news, discuss what it means for Zac Taylor's staff, plus they talk about Dan Pitcher potentially Callahan as offensive coordinator and more!
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[@ace_eric7231]

Excited about the hire. Welcome to Tennessee ⚔️

[@jonathanhaven1690]

I'm actually excited about this move because we needed to shake things up.

[@Tbowles54]

Sad to see him go but wish him nothing but the best. Thank you guys always for all that you do James and Jake! Who Dey!

[@johnhitz1185]

I'm glad the Titans hired him. We won't have as much trouble stopping their running game now.

[@Lumpygrits76]

Pretty sure Henry is on his way out anyway, and probably taking those telephone pole stiff arms with him.

[@scooterkelly12]

It's all about the OLine

[@titanssouth1038]

Were most likely switching to a passing team anyways

[@demetricclark9341]

U are exactly right yall won't have trouble stopping my titans run game because we gone throw the football all over the field

[@KOtheUltimateWeapon]

Spears is going to be a problem for the Bengals n the entire League

[@ericwhite449]

Excited about the hire, interested in who he hires for his staff #titanup⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️🏈🏈🏈🏈

[@jbeusmc]

Congrats. Y’all got a good one. He’s a great guy

[@jbeusmc]

Congrats to Brian. Helped shape the culture here. Well done. Good luck BC

[@raxxxcincy]

I honestly think we needed change, maybe this will help us not be predictable

[@briannorman952]

Hey guys. Love the show ready for the new season to start already.

[@jonathancaverly6477]

As a Titans fan I'm glad to hear you guys are sad to see him go 🤠

[@jonathanhaven1690]

Equally as many people excited to see him go. We needed to shake things up.

[@newfoundmoralclarity]

Please take Pollack with you

[@513Artdogg]

🤣Right......but his dad coaching the browns! heading there!

[@JustMe99999]

Yeah we all wish, but the Bengals seem to stick to coaches.

[@SwarmDTA]

A breakdown of stats and progression under Pollack would be money. We are all talking about it. Doesn't even have to be a negative thing, just a conversation about it.

[@jonneace54]

Thanks for dropping so soon congrats to Callahan

[@619bengalsfan]

So it really doesnt matter who the bengals hire for next OC, cuz zac taylor calls all the plays anyways

[@johnhitz1185]

That will change when a new O.C. is on board, hopefully.

[@ryanstewart2070]

Exactly

[@ReformedJerry]

Yeah but does ZT make and develop the plays/schemes though? That’s the question…

[@pRODIGAL_sKEPTIC]

There seems to be more to coordinating an offense than calling plays.. or Callahan wouldn't have been sought after like that.

[@jamesbradford7888]

There’s more to developing and building a competent offense than play calling. Play calling is just an added cherry on top if they can do it well.

[@brianrobinson4710]

Imagine getting hired by the team you scored 3 points against

[@demetricclark9341]

Lmao

[@prattacaster]

As a Titans fan I thought the same thing, lol

[@BrandonTilley724]

Titans fan here, great Pod guys!

[@dwild328]

Be crazy if week 1 is Bengals at Titans

[@dannyschoe4874]

I liked Callahan but honestly he was inconsistent considering the talent we had. Congratulations to him.

[@demetricclark9341]

Was he inconsistent back in 2021 on yall superbowl run I don't think so seems like to me you and many other Bengals fans is butt hurt I mean why does it matter he don't call plays for yall remember Zac does

[@JustMe99999]

@@demetricclark9341 I don't think fans are "butthurt" -- I actually think many of them don't mind seeing him go. The reason is - right or wrong - the offense HAS been very inconsistent, and that's with Joe Burrow and Ja'marr Chase. In a lot of games they only seem to play one half of football and then rely on the defense (which is what got them to that SB by the way... did you watch the playoffs?) to win games. That, and the slow starts every year that they have to dig themselves out of. Of course, none of us really knows what goes on behind the scenes; it's likely he's the one creating the plays and schemes, not Zac Taylor. In any event, I hope he's a good coach for you.

[@Montrovantis]

@@demetricclark9341 Yes, he was inconsistent then. I'm glad he's gone. I'm not "butt hurt" at all. You ignorant folk are just trying to rationalize a steal.

[@aceowens21996]

​@@demetricclark9341we not butthurt dude. We like Callahan, it was just time to shake things up. He's not bad at all, he's solid. Our offense was inconsistent even on those runs. That's the honest truth. Not talking down on him. I think he was a top 2 option for what the Titans are looking for

[@mgreen9570]

Now we know where T Higgins going to play for this season.and maybe Tyler Boyd

[@bsums114]

Now is the perfect time to call Joe Brady and reunite him with Burrow and Chase

[@davidbutler9808]

Joe Brady is not going anywhere

[@whodey3198]

I agree..heard a possibility of a Buffalo coaching change..

[@jonathanhaven1690]

Gonna be hard to get him now. They should have already done it.

[@dannyschoe4874]

Im in the minority i want troy Walters as OC. He would be great and can keep him here to help develop Iosivas and Charlie Jones and othere.

[@jungledynasty3554]

Dude should send a check to Burrow bc he got that dude a HC job. I wish he would have got a chance to call plays. If I had to guess he wont last 3 years. You cant tell me this dude is a better option than Vrabel cmon

[@brown123487]

Vrabral wasn't fired because he wasn't a great coach, vrabral wanted GM control and and didn't want to fire his buddies as coordinators

[@BrandonTilley724]

Vrabel was not a great coach, he was a good coach... Nothing he did in Tennessee was great.

[@tg2190]

Vrabel was carried by good coordinators and got exposed when he didn’t have them

[@SnBheyrod]

Congrats Brian and Dan

[@simsfann2129]

Could you link the episode Brian was a guest on? Thanks for the content

[@JakeLiscow-uv6si]

We've got a whole playlist of interviews, he was a frequent guest! Several in here you can check out: kzbin.info/aero/PLMEy-bc5TlDUgfykczVWwWUu9qtV5ZQUL

[@jakubjungle656]

Dan pitcher shouldn't automatically get the job, if he is qualified and best for the job he wouldn't be sitting where he is imo, let him be a QB coach and go get a real OC

[@ardenkey.]

we’ll take good care of him, i promise.

[@Lumpygrits76]

You guys would be correct. Came looking to hear more about him. Levis seems to have all the tools. But what him , Henry (probably leaving), Tannehill (definitely leaving) didn’t have all year? Just like Cincinnati??? The O-line was a damn dumpster fire. But with either the most or maybe 2nd most cap space in the league for next year??? Hopefully they get some good big bodies up front, first and foremost.

[@Alan_Kress]

⚔️

[@pdureska7814]

i really think a new OC will breathe some new life into this offense. Personally, i never thought the offense reached its full potential given the skill position talent. granted we've had O line issues although finally less this past year than the previous 2 or 3. the running game however has not been good literally forcing Burrow or Browning to make all the plays with their arms. Its not like our offense was top 5 or 10 this year even with Burrow. Finally, i dont think we have to worry about Anarumo leaving. The defense for whatever reason was god awful bottom of the NFL. What a nosedive. i'd like to hear Zach's ideas about why that happened. i am just hoping the defense can rebound.

[@davidbutler9808]

Ok, Taylor calls the plays. But who helps him put together that weeks game plan. The HC can’t do everything himself. The HC coaches the entire team, not just the offense. He has a lot on his plate to worry about, Special Teams, Defense, etc.

[@Mattmusic11111111]

If you watch zac Taylor’s interview with Dave Lapham he said if Callahan leaves they plan to do an interview process with candidates so pitcher while he may get the job it may not be just handed to him

[@bitemenow609]

There are several OC candidates at the DIV 1 level that I would look at. Instead of the usual retreads. As long as Taylor keep making the calls the position and the man who holds it is mute.

[@JustMe99999]

"Moot" note "mute." Mute means someone who can't talk. In any case, there is a lot more to the OC position than just "calling plays" which is why Callahan was able to get a head coaching job.

[@bitemenow609]

@@JustMe99999 NO. The OC for the Bengals is MUTED. He does not call the plays. He is a MUTE. Do not assume you know what I am saying. Buy a dictionary and look it up. I know you do not have one.

[@jungledynasty3554]

Dueces!! ...I'm glad we need to hire someone from the outside ..its getting stale ..we need an infusion of freshness ...you have to switch it up every 3 -4 in the NFL.

[@demetricclark9341]

Butt hurt I 👀 lol

[@NortsGhoul]

Bring up Pitcher!

[@keithbaley]

Titans fan here - okay give it to me straight Bengals fans. Is this a good hire?

[@yoking191]

Should be a good hire for yall best of luck 🙏🏾

[@kevinmurphy917]

I think Dan gets it

[@bengalbrown2834]

He 100% gets it. If anyone other than him gets it I’d be extremely surprised.

[@nofo_joe8182]

The lucky fist bump is still the best storyline of the James and Brian era 😢

[@qtheband751]

One down, two more to go. Anarumo is the only one worth keeping.

[@OldSchoolMinded]

Crazy how Lou was supposed to be the first coach to become a HC then the league realized hes a Jessie Bates merchant 😂

[@BMuri937]

@JakeLiscow 4 verts 😂😂 You're hired!

[@jungledynasty3554]

If you ask the fanbase no one is sad. I promise ..Dont we get a draft pick for this ? Thats what im pumped about. The coaches dont really matter if you dont have the players.

[@jaredgibson7462]

Titans fan here. How predictable was the Bengals offense during Callahan's tenure?

[@JustMe99999]

Pretty predictable, but in Callahan's defense, Zac Taylor calls the offensive plays.

[@keithbaley]

Dan Pitcher! Former SUNY Cortland Alum and QB!

[@captainbc52]

Question from a Titans fan here... I don't know anything about this guy, so do you think he will be willing to keep Derrick Henry and make him a big part of the offensive scheme or will he be more willing to allow him to leave and focus more on the quarterback play? Thanks for the video

[@loganinderrieden23]

He doesn’t run the ball

[@LockedOnBengals]

He likes Tyjae Spears and is adaptable to personnel. I don't know how much power he'll have in personnel decisions in Tennessee, though!

[@newfoundmoralclarity]

Nobody really knows. Zac Taylor calls the plays. Callahan could be a savant or totally incompetent for all we know. Likable and popular with the players though

[@tycane8779]

As a Titans fan The 👑 is gone. He’s not worth 10 mil asking price

[@bonecold4387]

With all due respect to the King, it's clear that we are going through a full rebuild, culture change, philosophy change and I don't think any HC has the power to keep him around. Which if we are finally going to a pass first offense, then it's time to let Henry go.

[@tycane8779]

We could end up getting Tee and Boyd…

[@Alan_Kress]

Thanks for the talent! It’s an obvious upgrade over Vrabel. Gonna need ya’ll to miss Tee with that FT ⚔️

[@matthewmelton7831]

Oline? Oline ? I feel like this is like the clip when Mora was saying Playoffs ,Playoffs? We're not talking about the playoffs.. Playoffs.. look that up .. Everyone here in Nashville is super excited and Vrabel sucks.. That piece of shit ain't even gotten interviewed., chargers but don't think he's going there. He crapped in his nest. I think it's hilarious that New England pulled that rug right out from under him.. Vrabel wasn't right only reason he had a few decent seasons is because of La Fluer, Smith, Pees, etc. So I really feel for Cincinnati and I love ya. My favorite as a kid when Boom was there...

[@tycane8779]

As a Titans fan I’m happy especially over angry 😡 Vrabel..

[@shoffy01]

Bengals should have hired Cally and sent ZT packin

[@uog293]

Good riddance. I remember when he said (and the offense was completely floundering), "well it's too late to change." He got the job because of his name and nothing else. Under him we never scored above 26 pts per game and each year our ypg and ppg went down 😂 what a 🤡

[@elondon51]

Zac Taylor calls the plays so that’s who you should be mad at 😂😂😂

[@demetricclark9341]

BUTT HURT I 👀 lol

[@MrHootenholler]

Tennessee may try to sign tee Higgins

[@10Flat]

Riverboat Zac Taylor will ruin Burrow & Chase’s careers. Chase said it all after the Chiefs loss. We should have kicked the field goal.

[@thegamingchef3304]

Titans need to bring Henry back. Can a Titans legend finally retire as a Titan? Play the entire career here.

[@hortiharry943]

that Liscow's homie, don't cry jake, Coffee and compliments and football talk with Callahan will happen again lol

[@rickyfrench1262]

Bye Bryan callahan. Thanks for your 5 offensive plays and 3 screen plays. Glad to see you leave. You won’t be missed.

[@gregoryroland8152]

I really think the Bengals need to go after Liam Cowen from Kentucky.

[@themaddenmillennial6342]

It's chip Kelly time

[@OldSchoolMinded]

Oh God no wtf 😂

[@mattkelly2004]

This is not what I meant when I said I'd love to see Henry in our offense!! LMAO!! But I wish OC all the best.

[@dwayneneal3342]

Marvin lewis new OC

[@JustMe99999]

LOL I'm sure you're being sarcastic... but Marvin was a defensive guy; he took the Ravens to the SB as a DC.

[@dwayneneal3342]

@@JustMe99999 yeah I'm joking

[@ironmanxrp4980]

If they believe in pichard then g8ve him the job and pay him... he gets the praise or criticism... let him be the OC and call the plays none of this smeared shared responsibility crap. If the get off to a fast start then we have our answer.. if it's the same old thing it's def a ZAC thing

[@whodey3198]

Williams..Mixon.. Boyd..Pratt..all will be in Tennessee next year..

[@bonecold4387]

Send us Higgins too lol

[@georgew2432]

Titans Limit the Bengals to 3 pts, Titans hell yeah you're hired

[@bitemenow609]

Callahan is the New age Norv Turner. Only not as good.

[@ENDTIMELIGHT77]

Go Titans, thank you, Bangles, for your off couch! ❤

[@JustMe99999]

The Bangles were such a great band in the 80's. Walk Like an Egyptian... and I didn't realize we had an "off couch" but I hope your team enjoys sitting on it!

[@ENDTIMELIGHT77]

@JustMe99999 your lose is our gain, the Bangles are amazing team, I wish the Titans could get close to with the the New head coach. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏿

[@TurdsWithFriends]

Y’all don’t want chip

[@alexponce8093]

Good maybe now they’ll be harder on zac for his failures should of taken him too

[@RaydinAE11]

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