NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Titans' search for an offensive coordinator has come to an end. The team announced Monday that they’re promoting Arthur Smith from tight ends coach to OC.
Smith has 12 years of NFL coaching experience, with the last eight being in Tennessee. He's spent the past three years in charge of tight ends.
So promoting Smith means Jon Robinson and Mike Vrabel valued the continuity of hiring a coach they know and have worked with, and who knows the offense that Marcus Mariota and everyone spent the last year learning over the “fresh, new name”. @NC5 #Titans
— Steve Layman (@SteveLayman) January 21, 2019
Smith replaces Matt LaFleur as offensive coordinator after LaFleur left to take over as head coach of the Green Bay Packers earlier this month.
“I am excited for Arthur and for our team to be able to elevate a deserving coach,” said Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. “I was impressed throughout the season in gameplan meetings with his ideas, in-game with his understanding of situations and the ability to get the most out of his position group. We spent a good bit of time last week talking about this opportunity. He has a great deal of familiarity with our players and the continuity of the offense will allow our players to continue to develop and improve.”
According to TitansOnline, Smith has worked under four different head coaches during his time in Tennessee.
