Just one day after being hired as the Tennessee Titans head coach, Mike Vrabel appears to be on his way to filling the club's offensive coordinator position.
Sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN that Ohio State co-offensive coordinator Ryan Day is considering leaving his post to join the Titans and run their offense.
One of the reasons the club relieved Mike Mularkey of his duties was the stunted development of quarterback Marcus Mariota this season. Day served as quarterbacks coach for Chip Kelly - Mariota's coach at Oregon - with the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.
The 24-year-old threw more interceptions than touchdowns in 2017 and had the lowest passer rating of his young career by a significant margin. Despite the Titans winning a game in the playoffs, Mariota taking the next step is key to the team's chances of returning to the postseason.
Many questioned the hire of a defensive-minded coach like Vrabel in terms of Mariota's development, but hiring Day would certainly be a step toward easing those concerns.
