Titans to simplify offense for Ward, sources say

"As the Titans prepare for the debut of interim head coach Mike McCoy, they also are expected to simplify their offense for No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward, league sources told ESPN. McCoy referenced this during his news conferences last week, and it is expected to happen. The Titans want to make sure Ward is focused on doing a few things well rather than trying to grasp the many elements that the rookie quarterback often struggled to do in their first six games."

"When the Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday, his father Bill -- regarded as one of the top offensive line coaches in NFL history -- also left the organization, leaving those responsibilities to assistant offensive line coach Scott Fuchs and offensive assistant coach Matt Jones. This will be the first game in which Fuchs and Jones have an expanded coaching role that they unknowingly were preparing for until the senior Callahan departed."

"Sources told ESPN that the Titans will not wait to commence their search for a new head coach. Research and conversations already are underway to help identify candidates. After firing Mike Vrabel -- who leads the Patriots into Tennessee on Sunday -- and hiring Callahan, the Titans are more likely to go back to a head coach who has strong leadership qualities and experience. Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, two former head coaches, will garner consideration, according to sources."

The Tennessee Titans will simplify their offense for No. 1 pick Cam Ward as interim head coach Mike McCoy debuts, concentrating Ward on a limited set of tasks to improve execution. Bill Callahan's exit also removed the senior offensive line coach, shifting blocking-scheme duties to assistant offensive line coach Scott Fuchs and offensive assistant Matt Jones, who will have expanded roles. The team will run a revised rushing attack alongside the simplified offense starting Sunday. The Titans have already begun research and conversations for a permanent head coach, with candidates such as Matt Nagy and Arthur Smith receiving consideration.

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