The Tennessee Titans recently made a notable decision to part ways with general manager Ran Carthon after just two seasons. This move has elicited a strong response from the team's players, particularly rookie cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr., who expressed his displeasure publicly before deleting his comments. The players had a positive rapport with Carthon, making the reactions to his dismissal somewhat expected. This incident not only raised eyebrows across the NFL but also drew the attention of prominent figures such as Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, especially considering that his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, is a potential candidate for the Titans' No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

During the previous season, the Titans struggled to a 3-14 record, marking head coach Brian Callahan's first year at the helm. The timing of Carthon's firing is particularly interesting given that owner Amy Adams Strunk had previously praised him a mere twelve months ago. The Titans, having come off a disappointing 6-11 season that resulted in the firing of head coach Mike Vrabel, faced significant challenges. The team’s strategy in free agency and trades did not yield the desired outcomes, as transactions involving players such as wide receiver Calvin Ridley, running back Tony Pollard, center Lloyd Cushenberry, and cornerbacks Chidobe Awuzie and L'Jarius Sneed failed to produce the expected performance enhancements.

This decision to dismiss Carthon after only two years raises questions regarding the direction of the franchise. With the Titans holding the No. 1 pick in the draft, the prospects of selecting a quarterback such as Sanders or Miami's Cam Ward present a pivotal opportunity for team revitalization. The quarterback position was identified as a critical point of concern last year, particularly with Will Levis, a second-round pick in 2023, failing to demonstrate long-term viability. The question remains as to whether it would have been more logical to hold off on dismissing the general manager while allowing him to select his quarterback for one more year. The Titans have recently navigated a tumultuous period, having dismissed two general managers, Jon Robinson and Carthon, as well as a head coach, Vrabel, since 2022. Should the team continue to experience difficulties in the 2025 season, it is conceivable that Callahan may also face the same fate. The current landscape in Nashville suggests a franchise in a state of disarray, with significant uncertainties looming over the future.