Whisenhunt To Titans, Lions Still In Hunt For New Head Coach
DETROIT (97.1 THE TICKET/CBSSPORTS.COM) - So, we can eliminate Whisenhunt from the running for Detroit Lions head coach position according to a recent Tweet.
Just one day after San Diego was eliminated from the playoffs, Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt has decided to move on. Whisenhunt has accepted an offer to become the Tennessee Titans next coach, according to ESPN.com.
Whisenhunt to Titans; Jim Caldwell emerges w Lions. Mike Munchak still alive with Detroit & Cleveland, sources via @AdamSchefter & me
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) January 13, 2014
Whisenhunt interviewed with the team on Friday and was believed to be a favorite for both the Titans job and the vacant Detroit Lions job. Whisenhunt replaces Mike Munchak, who was fired by the Titans on Jan. 4.
From @mortreport and me: Ken Whisenhunt has accepted an offer to become the next coach of Tennessee Titans.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 13, 2014
The job in Tennessee will mark Whisenhunt's second stint as a head coach. The 51-year-old served as Arizona's coach for six seasons and led the Cardinals to the franchise's first and only Super Bowl appearance in only his second-year with the team.
Two things to watch: #Chargers likely to promote QB coach Frank Reich to OC. And #Lions may turn to No. 2 target, Mike Munchak
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2014
The Cardinals fired Whisenhunt after the team went 5-11 in 2012, but he wasn't unemployed for long. Whisenhunt was one of the first hired made by first-year Chargers coach Mike McCoy in January 2013.
Lions sent owner's private plane to San Diego to pick up Ken Whisenhunt today, according to @RapSheet. Whiz did not get on that plane.
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) January 13, 2014
It appears the warm weather Titans have won over Whisenhunt.