Chad Brinker, who joined the Titans as Assistant General Manager two years ago, has quickly climbed the ranks. This week, the team said goodbye to their General Manager, Ran Carthon, making way for Brinker to take the reins. Now, Brinker is the president of football operations and holds the final say over all football matters. The Titans' president and CEO, Burke Nihill, explained that this move brings clarity to the team's structure. The new General Manager will focus on daily duties, while Brinker leads the entire football program.

It's interesting to note that firing just the General Manager or coach can lead to dysfunction. Both roles need to work together to share accountability. The team might look for a new General Manager with a different skill set than what Carthon had. A name to watch is Jon-Eric Sullivan from the Packers, who worked with Brinker for 13 years. This could be part of a bigger plan Brinker started when he became Assistant General Manager.

The bigger question is what happens to the coach, Brian Callahan. His future might depend on whether he was Brinker's choice. For now, Brinker has risen from Assistant General Manager to the top of the football side in just two years. This rise is similar to how Jack Easterby quickly gained power in Houston.

Chad Brinker Takes Control of Titans Football Operations

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