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Titans announced they fired Ken Whisenhunt and replaced him with interim HC Mike Mularkey.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)

November 3, 2015

Titans announced they fired Ken Whisenhunt and replaced him with interim HC Mike Mularkey.

The #Titans announce that coach Ken Whisenhunt has been fired. Wow.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)

November 3, 2015

The #Titans announce that coach Ken Whisenhunt has been fired. Wow.

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Wow, not even given a chance to install his system in its entirety. They won impressively in Week 1, albeit against a lousy football team. But with a new QB, a new scheme playbook, etc. All the things that go into establishing your team to make it your own. He was done before he even began. And I already know, they haven't won since..in a row. How much trust or respect with this coaching personnel do you think the Titans have, if any?

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I wish I could dig up old quotes from some Cardinals that stated that Warner got that team to the Super Bowl IN SPITE of Whisenhunt's coaching.

Lol I don't think any of us are saying he is a great coach, just that the firing seems odd considering how they looked with Mariota playing. (Let's face it they have no O outside of him) I would think you give him at least next year say AFTER you draft a WR go with your QB or hey maybe even a RB so teams don't gang up on him lol

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his offenses in pittsburgh arizona and san diego

 

 

Well....   in that case,  for your consideration,   then here's his offenses in Pittsburgh,  Arizona and San Diego....      

 

From his Wiki page.....        Great success everywhere.      Not perfect.    But nothing to be embarrassed about, including two Super Bowls (a win in Pittsburgh,  and a near win at Arizona)

 

 

 

 

Pittsburgh SteelersEdit

In 2001, Whisenhunt was hired by the Steelers to coach their tight ends. He was able to develop players such as Mark Bruener and Jay Riemersma, both considered past their prime, into excellent blocking backs. He also oversaw the early development of tight end Heath Miller, who has been a successful tight end in the league.

Whisenhunt took over the role of offensive coordinator in Pittsburgh for the 2004 season after Mike Mularkey became the head coach of the Buffalo Bills. Although his predecessor Mularkey was known for creating flashy trick plays, Whisenhunt showed great success as more of a cautious innovator, whose well-timed trick plays contrasted the conservative Steelers run game.

One of Whisenhunt's most famous moments as a Steeler is the trick play he called in Super Bowl XL. With Pittsburgh leading 14-10 over the Seattle Seahawks, Whisenhunt called a wide receiver reverse pass (Antwaan Randle El to Hines Ward, the only TD pass thrown by a WR in Super Bowl history) that allowed Pittsburgh to pull away.

Arizona CardinalsEdit

On January 14, 2007, the Arizona Cardinals hired Whisenhunt as their new head coach, with a contract to receive an average of $2.5 million annually. Whisenhunt had also interviewed for the head coaching position with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, and Miami Dolphins. He was previously interviewed to be the head coach of the Oakland Raiders in February 2006, but he pulled out of talks before an offer could be made.[4]

The Cardinals showed improvement in Whisenhunt's first season, finishing 8-8 after finishing 5-11 the previous two seasons and losing 10 or more games in seven of the previous eight campaigns. It was their first non-losing season since 1998, though they still failed to make the playoffs.

Going into his second season in 2008, Whisenhunt made the decision to go with veteran quarterback Kurt Warner as his starter. In previous seasons, Warner had split time with the team's younger quarterback Matt Leinart, although Warner started the final 11 games of the 2007 season after Leinart suffered a season-ending injury. This decision paid off as Warner put up great numbers in leading the Cardinals to a 9-7 regular season record in the 2008 season and the NFC West Division championship, the Cardinals' first division title since 1975, when the team played in St. Louis, and the club's first playoff berth since 1998. It also allowed the Cardinals to play in only their second home playoff game in franchise history, and their first since winning the NFL championship in 1947, while the team was still in Chicago (they never played a home playoff game in St. Louis despite winning two division titles there). After defeating the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers in the first two rounds of the NFC playoffs, the Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game on January 18, 2009 and advanced to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history to face his former employer, the Steelers. Whisenhunt's Cardinals lost Super Bowl XLIII 27-23.

The following season, Whisenhunt led the Cardinals to a 10-6 record and another NFC West title. In the playoffs, the Cardinals defeated the Green Bay Packers 51-45 in overtime before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints 45-14 in the next round.

Following the retirement of Warner and a number of other losses at other positions, the Cardinals were not expected to fare well during the 2010 season. Leinart had been expected to regain his starting quarterback job. Instead, Whisenhunt installed free agent pickup Derek Anderson as the starter, made rookie Max Hall the backup, and released Leinart. The Cardinals finished 5-11 and last in the division. In 2011, despite ongoing quarterback issues, Whisenhunt and the team management put together a solid young roster that finished with an 8-8 record.

In 2012, Whisenhunt guided the Cardinals to their first 4-0 start since 1974, when the franchise was coached by Don Coryellin St. Louis. The Cardinals proceeded to lose 9 straight games and in week 14 were blown out by the Seattle Seahawks 58-0. The losing streak finally ended the following week with a 38-10 victory over the Detroit Lions.

On December 31, 2012, Whisenhunt was fired after 3 straight non-playoff seasons. Rod Graves, general manager at the time, was also relieved of his duties.[5]

San Diego ChargersEdit

On January 17, 2013 he was hired as offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers, under new head coach Mike McCoy. During the 2013 season under Whisenhunt, the Chargers' finished 5th in the league in total offense, compared to 31st the season before.

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He and Leinart had beef in AZ, that's not news. But I'm surprised at Leinart digging it up 7 years later.

Hmmm...he picked Anderson over yet another over-hyped USC qb.....Anderson who is still playing and even contributed last year to Carolina over a washed up out of the league guy....so whats his beef? Leinart stayed in college because he knew he was a phony....I'm not sold on Wisenhunt as a HC but his track record as an OC seems pretty decent...I know Rivers even seemed to step up his game when he was there.

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Hmmm...he picked Anderson over yet another over-hyped USC qb.....Anderson who is still playing and even contributed last year to Carolina over a washed up out of the league guy....so whats his beef? Leinart stayed in college because he knew he was a phony....I'm not sold on Wisenhunt as a HC but his track record as an OC seems pretty decent...I know Rivers even seemed to step up his game when he was there.

 

He picked Warner, actually.

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This move seems dumb to me. They are much more competitive than they have been in years and outside of a Franchise (potential) QB you gave the guy trash on O. Very dumb and knee jerk move IMO.

 

One win is more competitive?

 

I know you meant closer games, but still.....it's not translating to what matters.

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In 2001, Whisenhunt was hired by the Steelers to coach their tight ends. He was able to develop players such as Mark Bruener and Jay Riemersma, both considered past their prime, into excellent blocking backs. He also oversaw the early development of tight end Heath Miller, who has been a successful tight end in the league.

Whisenhunt took over the role of offensive coordinator in Pittsburgh for the 2004 season after Mike Mularkey became the head coach of the Buffalo Bills. Although his predecessor Mularkey was known for creating flashy trick plays, Whisenhunt showed great success as more of a cautious innovator, whose well-timed trick plays contrasted the conservative Steelers run game.

One of Whisenhunt's most famous moments as a Steeler is the trick play he called in Super Bowl XL. With Pittsburgh leading 14-10 over the Seattle Seahawks, Whisenhunt called a wide receiver reverse pass (Antwaan Randle El to Hines Ward, the only TD pass thrown by a WR in Super Bowl history) that allowed Pittsburgh to pull away.

Arizona CardinalsEdit

On January 14, 2007, the Arizona Cardinals hired Whisenhunt as their new head coach, with a contract to receive an average of $2.5 million annually. Whisenhunt had also interviewed for the head coaching position with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, and Miami Dolphins. He was previously interviewed to be the head coach of the Oakland Raiders in February 2006, but he pulled out of talks before an offer could be made.[4]

The Cardinals showed improvement in Whisenhunt's first season, finishing 8-8 after finishing 5-11 the previous two seasons and losing 10 or more games in seven of the previous eight campaigns. It was their first non-losing season since 1998, though they still failed to make the playoffs.

Going into his second season in 2008, Whisenhunt made the decision to go with veteran quarterback Kurt Warner as his starter. In previous seasons, Warner had split time with the team's younger quarterback Matt Leinart, although Warner started the final 11 games of the 2007 season after Leinart suffered a season-ending injury. This decision paid off as Warner put up great numbers in leading the Cardinals to a 9-7 regular season record in the 2008 season and the NFC West Division championship, the Cardinals' first division title since 1975, when the team played in St. Louis, and the club's first playoff berth since 1998. It also allowed the Cardinals to play in only their second home playoff game in franchise history, and their first since winning the NFL championship in 1947, while the team was still in Chicago (they never played a home playoff game in St. Louis despite winning two division titles there). After defeating the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers in the first two rounds of the NFC playoffs, the Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game on January 18, 2009 and advanced to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history to face his former employer, the Steelers. Whisenhunt's Cardinals lost Super Bowl XLIII 27-23.

The following season, Whisenhunt led the Cardinals to a 10-6 record and another NFC West title. In the playoffs, the Cardinals defeated the Green Bay Packers 51-45 in overtime before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints 45-14 in the next round.

Following the retirement of Warner and a number of other losses at other positions, the Cardinals were not expected to fare well during the 2010 season. Leinart had been expected to regain his starting quarterback job. Instead, Whisenhunt installed free agent pickup Derek Anderson as the starter, made rookie Max Hall the backup, and released Leinart. The Cardinals finished 5-11 and last in the division. In 2011, despite ongoing quarterback issues, Whisenhunt and the team management put together a solid young roster that finished with an 8-8 record.

In 2012, Whisenhunt guided the Cardinals to their first 4-0 start since 1974, when the franchise was coached by Don Coryellin St. Louis. The Cardinals proceeded to lose 9 straight games and in week 14 were blown out by the Seattle Seahawks 58-0. The losing streak finally ended the following week with a 38-10 victory over the Detroit Lions.

On December 31, 2012, Whisenhunt was fired after 3 straight non-playoff seasons. Rod Graves, general manager at the time, was also relieved of his duties.[5]

San Diego ChargersEdit

On January 17, 2013 he was hired as offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers, under new head coach Mike McCoy. During the 2013 season under Whisenhunt, the Chargers' finished 5th in the league in total offense, compared to 31st the season before.

 

That's an impressive resume. It's so big, I had to shrink the font. Let's see what Pep's resume is...

"Was offensive coordinator for Stanford, but wasn't the real offensive coordinator."

Wait, huh?

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He picked Warner, actually.

Yes at first...then when Warner retired he picked Anderson didn't he? I think Lienart thought he was just going to have it given to him.

 

All I need to know about Matt is summed up in his statements.  Just a petty petty person. Anyone that gets pleasure out of someone elses misfortune just tells me all I need to know about them. I don't know Matt or anything about this situation really but almost makes me wish an uncomfortable rash on the guy.

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Yes at first...then when Warner retired he picked Anderson didn't he? I think Lienart thought he was just going to have it given to him.

 

All I need to know about Matt is summed up in his statements.  Just a petty petty person. Anyone that gets pleasure out of someone elses misfortune just tells me all I need to know about them. I don't know Matt or anything about this situation really but almost makes me wish an uncomfortable rash on the guy.

 

I don't remember the Leinart/Anderson deal, but you might be right. Either way, you're right, this is kind of petty from Leinart. I just found it kind of surprising that he'd post something so bold.

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Warner didn't carry the Cardinals, but take him off the team and they're trash (those teams were loaded...and never did jack without him). And if it wasn't Warner, and it wasn't Wimsehunt, it was Haley so I'm picking Warner.

Warner was a very underrated qb.

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I wish I could dig up old quotes from some Cardinals that stated that Warner got that team to the Super Bowl IN SPITE of Whisenhunt's coaching.

Some Cardinals or Matt Leinart? I remember we he took some shots at Whiz when he got the Titans job.

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