The Tennessee Titans are stacking their sideline with serious coaching experience - and their latest hire only adds to that trend. According to reports, the Titans are bringing in Gus Bradley as their new defensive coordinator, a move that signals just how committed this team is to surrounding its young core with seasoned leadership.
Bradley, who spent last season as the assistant head coach for the San Francisco 49ers, is no stranger to running a defense. In fact, this will be his fifth stint as a defensive coordinator in the NFL. He also held the head coaching job in Jacksonville from 2013 to 2016, giving him a wealth of experience not just in scheming defenses, but in managing locker rooms and navigating the full spectrum of NFL challenges.
When Brian Callahan was hired as the Titans’ head coach, the only person on staff with head coaching experience was his father, Bill Callahan. That’s changed quickly.
Now, both of his top coordinators - on offense and defense - bring head coaching experience to the table. Even special teams coordinator John Fassel has worn the interim head coach headset before.
This isn’t just a staff with experience; it’s a staff that’s been in the fire and knows what it takes to lead.
It’s part of a broader shift in Tennessee. Over the past year, the Titans have quietly but deliberately been adding veteran voices to their organization - starting in the front office.
Mike Borgonzi brought in multiple former general managers to bolster the personnel department. Now, that same strategy is playing out on the coaching side.
For a team in the midst of a rebuild - or at least a reset - this is a smart, calculated approach. Young rosters need stability.
They need coaches who’ve seen it all, made the tough calls, and can guide players through the ups and downs of a long NFL season. That’s exactly what this staff is shaping up to be.
The Titans aren’t just collecting résumés - they’re building a foundation. And with Gus Bradley now in the mix, that foundation just got a whole lot stronger.