The Tennessee Titans have fired general manager Ran Carthon per Jim Wyatt. President of Football Operations Chad Brinker will be retained and will conduct the search for a new general manager per Wyatt’s report. The report also confirms that Brian Callahan will be retained as the Titans’ head coach.

Ran Carthon was hired in January of 2023 to succeed Jon Robinson who had been fired during the 2023 season. In his two years here, the team compiled a 9-25 record. Just putting that record out there without context isn’t fair to Carthon, however. He took over a roster that was depleted of talent after Robinson had three really bad drafts in a row.

Carthon’s 2024 draft looks like it could end up being pretty good. JC Latham had a solid rookie year and looks like a tackle the Titans can count on going forward. T’Vondre Seat showed some promise in his rookie season, though they need him to develop as a pass rusher. Jarvis Brownlee held his own at cornerback after the two guys they brought in, Chidobe Awuzie and L’Jarius Sneed were injured for the majority of the season.

But at the end of the day, this roster really is not any better than the one Carthon inherited when he was hired. It was always curious that Carthon hired Brinker and Brinker ended up being promoted over him in less than a year here. That was a pretty strong indication that people inside the organization were not happy with the job Ran was doing.

Last year, Amy Adams Strunk chose to keep Carthon over Mike Vrabel. You have to wonder if she regrets that decision now just a year later.

Full statement from AAS:

“I’ve loved the time I’ve spent with Ran. He’s a talented football mind, a great man, and friend to everyone along his path,” Strunk said in the statement. “It’s impossible to ignore that our football team hasn’t improved over the past two years. I am deeply disappointed in our poor win-loss record during this period, of course, but my decision also speaks to my concern about our long-term future should we stay the course.

“I love this team more than you can imagine. To our fans: we know this level of performance isn’t acceptable. We’re humbled by your support as we continue to work towards building the team you expect and deserve.”

A strong cold front brought freezing temperatures and some snow showers to Middle Tennessee this week.

While the precipitation was expected to taper off Monday evening, moisure left on the roads could freeze overnight, the National Weather Service in Nashville reported.

Williamson County Schools reported car accidents, black ice events and road closures.

Here’s what Middle Tennessee schools are closed on Tuesday.

Middle Tennessee school closings and delays

• Cheatham County Schools: two-hour delay
• Franklin Special School District: closed
• Williamson County Schools: closed

Tennessee is set to take on Florida Gators on Tuesday. This will be the battle of two star guards. Clayton vs Lanier will be one of the nation’s most intriguing battle.

Tennessee is set for their second SEC contest on Tuesday as they are set to take on the Florida Gators.

The Gators are entering as the 8th team in the nation despite losing their first game on Saturday. They lost by only six points to the Kentucky Wildcats.

On the other hand, the Vols are entering this week at No. 1 again. They blasted past the Arkansas Razorbacks 76-52 on Saturday. Thanks to Chaz Lanier the Vols dominated as Lanier had nearly 30 points. He finished right under the mark with 29 points on the day.

Walter Clayton Jr vs. Chaz Lanier will be a battle that no one will want to miss and thankfully you won’t have to. Below are all of the viewing details for Tuesday’s game.

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