Sources: Titans finalizing deal to make Robert Saleh coach

Sources: Titans finalizing deal to make Robert Saleh coach

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Key Points:

  • The Tennessee Titans are finalizing a deal to hire Robert Saleh, former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator and New York Jets head coach, as their next head coach.
  • Saleh impressed Titans management during an in-person visit to Nashville, leading to the decision to hire him over other candidates like Matt Nagy.
  • Saleh will become the 20th head coach in Titans/Oilers history and will take over a team that finished 3-14 in 2023 with young quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick last year.
  • Saleh's previous head coaching tenure with the Jets was challenging, finishing with a 20-36 record, but he gained valuable experience in leadership and connecting with players