NASHVILLE — In more ways than one, the recently hired Brian Callahan is a pretty drastic change from what the Tennessee Titans previously had in head coach Mike Vrabel.
There’s the whole offensive minded coach thing for starters. That’s a significant change from life under Vrabel. Then there’s the differing offensive philosophies with frequency of run and pass plays.
But perhaps the most significant difference between Callahan and Vrabel is in their demeanors and personalities.
Mike Vrabel is intense. Genuine, true to himself, and beloved by most of his players, but intense nonetheless. His coaching style has always been similar. He is never afraid to challenge his players. In fact, he demands that they are challenged to excel. It might be too much for some, but it works on a larger scale.
During most of his press conferences with Titans media, Vrabel would toe the line somewhere between charming and smartass. You may get different opinions about which side of that line he was on more frequently depending on who you ask.