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Titans fire Mike Mularkey after discussing contract extension

Jason Wolf, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee Published 9:05 a.m. CT Jan. 15, 2018 | Updated 11:03 a.m. CT Jan. 15, 2018

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The Titans fired coach Mike Mularkey on Monday morning after discussions about a contract extension soured, the team announced Monday. Michael Schwab/USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee

The Titans fired coach Mike Mularkey on Monday morning after discussions about a contract extension soured, the team announced Monday.

General manager Jon Robinson will conduct a search for a new head coach. Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is at the top of the list, given their long history working together in New England.

► More: Titans' task: Fix the offense, because the AFC South isn't waiting for them

Robinson will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. at Saint Thomas Sports Park.

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey shakes hands with Patriots

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey shakes hands with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick after the Pats won 35-14 in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey argues with referees

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey argues with referees during the first half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey kisses his wife Betsy

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey kisses his wife Betsy before the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.co

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey watches warmups before

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey watches warmups before the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey smiles on the sidelines

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey smiles on the sidelines during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and Titans head coach Mike

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and Titans head coach Mike Mularkey chat after the Titans defeated the Chiefs in the AFC wild card game half at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey watches his team during

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey watches his team during warmups before the game against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey calls a play during

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey calls a play during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey lines up against the

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey lines up against the special team players before the game at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey argues a call during

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey argues a call during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey celebrates the team's

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey celebrates the team's victory over the Texans at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey pats quarterback Marcus

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey pats quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) on the shoulder before the game at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Ind. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk chats with head coach

Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk chats with head coach Mike Mularkey before the game at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Ind. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey shakes hands with Steelers

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey shakes hands with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin after the 40-17 loss at Heinz Field Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa. George Walker IV / tennessean.com, George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey chats with general

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey chats with general manager Jon Robinson before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey celebrates with safety

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey celebrates with safety Kevin Byard (31) who had three interceptions during the team's win over the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey signs autographs before

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey signs autographs before the game against the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey discusses a call with

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey discusses a call with down judge Jerod Phillips (6) during the second half at Nissan Stadium Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey argues a touchdown

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey argues a touchdown call after the quarterback Matt Cassel (16) fumble during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Fla. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey talks to quarterback

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey talks to quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during a timeout in the second quarter at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.co

Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk stands with former player

Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk stands with former player and current team captain Tim Shaw and head coach Mike Mularkey during the National Anthem before the start of the game against the Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson congratulates

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson congratulates head coach Mike Mularkey after their 37 to 16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 in Jacksonville , Fla. George Walker IV / The Tennesse

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey chats with

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Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey chats with team owner Amy Adams Strunk before the start of the game against the Jaguars at EverBank Field Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 in Jacksonville , Fl. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey greets Oakland

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey greets Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio after the loss at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.co

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey poses with

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey poses with his family Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak and Titans head coach

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Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak and Titans head coach Mike Mularkey hug after the Titans' 13-10 win at Nissan Stadium on Dec. 11, 2016. George Walker IV / File / The Tennessean

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey congratulates Titans

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Titans head coach Mike Mularkey congratulates Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) after his first-quarter touchdown against the Broncos at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey looks at

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey looks at the chart during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Chicago. Charles Rex Arbogast, AP

Colts head coach Chuck Pagano talks with Titans head

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Colts head coach Chuck Pagano talks with Titans head coach Mike Mularkey after their game at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Indianapolis, Ind. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) and Titans

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Titans inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) and Titans head coach Mike Mularkey during pregame warmups before the start of the game against the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Indianapolis, Ind. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey reacts to a play in

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Titans head coach Mike Mularkey reacts to a play in the second quarter agaisnt the Packers at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey listens to the national

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Titans head coach Mike Mularkey listens to the national anthem before the game against the Packers at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey speaks with

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey speaks with referee Bradd Allen before an NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego. Rick Scuteri, AP

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey yells out to his team

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Titans head coach Mike Mularkey yells out to his team in the fourth quarter against the Jaguars at Nissan Stadium Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey chats with his parents

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Titans head coach Mike Mularkey chats with his parents before the start of the game against the Jaguars at Nissan Stadium Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey and Colts head coach

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Titans head coach Mike Mularkey and Colts head coach Chuck Pagano embrace after the Colts defeated the Titans at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey shakes hands with Browns

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Titans head coach Mike Mularkey shakes hands with Browns head coach Hue Jackson after the Titans' 28-26 win at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Mike Mularkey and his wife Betsy chat with Titans owner

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Mike Mularkey and his wife Betsy chat with Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk before the game against the Raiders at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Panthers head coach Ron Rivera and Titans head coach

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Panthers head coach Ron Rivera and Titans head coach Mike Mularkey shake hands after the Panthers beat the Titans, 26-16, in a preseason game at Nissan Stadium Saturday Aug. 20, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Chargers head coach Mike McCoy talks with Titans head

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Chargers head coach Mike McCoy talks with Titans head coach Mike Mularkey after losing 27 to 10 against the Titans at Nissan Stadium Saturday Aug. 13, 2016 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans coach Mike Mularkey talks to team owner Amy

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Titans coach Mike Mularkey talks to team owner Amy Adams Strunk before the start of the preseason opener against the Chargers at Nissan Stadium Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey participates in drills

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Titans coach Mike Mularkey participates in drills with his players during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park on May 24, 2016. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey yells at his players

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Titans coach Mike Mularkey yells at his players during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park on May 24, 2016. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans president Steve Underwood, left, coach Mike

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Titans president Steve Underwood, left, coach Mike Mularkey and general manager Jon Robinson during a news conference at Saint Thomas Sports Park on Jan. 18, 2016. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans coach Mike Mularkey with team president Steve

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Titans coach Mike Mularkey with team president Steve Underwood, left, and general manager Jon Robinson during a news conference at Saint Thomas Sports Park on Monday. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans GM Jon Robinson and coach Mike Mularkey pose

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Titans GM Jon Robinson and coach Mike Mularkey pose for a portrait at Saint Thomas Sports Park on Jan. 18, 2016. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans coach Mike Mularkey walks through Saint Thomas

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Titans coach Mike Mularkey walks through Saint Thomas Sports Park on Jan. 18, 2016 after a news conference introducing him as head coach. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans coach Mike Mularkey poses for a portrait at

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Titans coach Mike Mularkey poses for a portrait at Saint Thomas Sports Park on Jan. 18, 2016. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans interim coach Mike Mularkey yells during the

Titans interim coach Mike Mularkey yells during the fourth quarter against the Jaguars at EverBank Field on Nov. 19, 2015. Logan Bowles / USA TODAY Sports

Titans interim coach Mike Mularkey looks on in the

Titans interim coach Mike Mularkey looks on in the second quarter against the Jaguars at EverBank Field on Nov. 19, 2015. Logan Bowles / USA TODAY Sports

Titans interim coach Mike Mularkey answers a question

Titans interim coach Mike Mularkey answers a question during the postgame news conference after Tennessee lost to Jacksonville 19-13 on Nov. 19, 2015. AP

Mike Mularkey, making his game debut as Titans interim

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Mike Mularkey, making his game debut as Titans interim head coach, argues an official's call with head linesman John McGrath during the second quarter against the Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 8, 2015. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey is emotional

Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey is emotional as he leaves the field following Sunday's win over the Saints at the Superdome. Jonathan Bachman / AP

Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey watches his

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Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey watches his team from the sideline during the third quarter against the Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 8, 2015. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey and wide receiver

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Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey and wide receiver Harry Douglas talk before a game against the Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 8, 2015. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey walks the sideline

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Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey walks the sideline before the game against the Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 8, 2015. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans owners Amy Adams Strunk, left, and Kenneth Adams,

Titans owners Amy Adams Strunk, left, and Kenneth Adams, visit with Betsy Mularkey, the wife of interim head coach Mike Mularkey before the game against the Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey answers questions

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Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey answers questions during a news conference at Saint Thomas Sports Park on Nov. 3, 2015. Mark Zaleski / For The Tennessean

New Titans interim coach Mike Mularkey, right, and

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New Titans interim coach Mike Mularkey, right, and president and CEO Steve Underwood, left, talk during a press conference at Saint Thomas Sports Park on Nov. 3, 2015. Mark Zaleski / For The Tennessean

Titans assistant head coach Mike Mularkey during the

Titans assistant head coach Mike Mularkey during the season-opening victory over the Buccaneers on Sept. 13, 2015, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Kim Klement / USA TODAY Sports

Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey at Nissan Stadium

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Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey at Nissan Stadium on Oct. 25, 2015. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans assistant head coach / tight ends Mike Mularkey

Titans assistant head coach / tight ends Mike Mularkey directs his players during training camp on Aug. 7, 2015 at Saint Thomas Sports Park. Mark Humphrey / AP

Titans assistant head coach / tight ends Mike Mularkey,

Titans assistant head coach / tight ends Mike Mularkey, center, watches during organized team activities at Saint Thomas Sports Park on June 2, 2015. Mark Humphrey / AP

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, left, talks

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, left, talks with Titans tight ends coach Mike Mularkey before a game in Nashville on Sept. 14, 2014. Mark Zaleski / AP

Falcons owner Arthur Blank talks with Titans tight

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank talks with Titans tight ends coach Mike Mularkey during a joint practice at the Falcons' training facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., on Aug. 4, 2014. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey during the

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey during the first half of a game against the Bills on Dec. 2, 2012, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Bill Wippert / AP

Buffalo Bills coach Mike Mularkey and quarterback Drew

Buffalo Bills coach Mike Mularkey and quarterback Drew Bledsoe await the referee's decision on a Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown late in the fourth quarter at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sept. 12, 2004. Don Heupel / AP

Mike Mularkey was Buffalo Bills head coach in 2004-05.

Mike Mularkey was Buffalo Bills head coach in 2004-05. Darron Cummings / AP

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Pittsburgh Steelers newly named offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey answers questions at a news conference on Jan. 5, 2001. Gary Tramontina

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey greets Jaguars fullback Montell Owens (24) in a game against the Miami Dolphinsin in 2012. Robert Mayer / File / USA TODAY Sports

Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey on the sideline against

Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey on the sideline against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium in 2012. Brett Davis / File / USA TODAY Sports, USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Vikings tight end Mike Mularkey in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1988. File / USA TODAY Sports

In this 1985 file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end

In this 1985 file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Mike Mularkey (86) runs past Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jim Collins (50) at Anaheim Stadium. Peter Brouillet / File / USA TODAY Sports

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"I want to thank Mike Mularkey for his contributions to our franchise over his tenure with our organization," Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a written statement on the team website. "He took over our team during a low moment and together with Jon built a solid foundation for our franchise. I appreciated that Mike devoted himself to this team and the community.

"In fact, we did discuss extending his future with our team over the past week, but in those discussions about the direction of the team, it became evident that we saw different paths to achieve greater success.

"It is certainly unfortunate that we couldn’t find enough common ground. I generally believe that continuity is the best path for success, but I also view this as an important moment for our football team as we try to make that next step to sustained success on the field. Jon will begin the search immediately to identify that person.”

► More: Mike Mularkey, Titans part ways: The reaction on social media

Mularkey was entering the final year of a three-year contract. He had a 21-22 record with the Titans since taking over for Ken Whisenhunt with nine games remaining in 2015.

The Titans finished with a 9-7 regular-season record for the second consecutive season, reached the playoffs for the first time in nine years and won a postseason game for the first time in 14 years, rallying from an 18-point deficit to stun the Chiefs, 22-21, in a wild card game in Kansas City.

The Titans lost to the Patriots, 35-14, in the divisional round Saturday night in Foxborough, Mass.

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) slaps hands with

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) slaps hands with fans as he leaves the field following the 35-14 loss to the Patriots in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) slaps hands with

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) slaps hands with running back Derrick Henry (22) in the closing minutes of the team's 35-14 loss in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Players from both teams share a quiet moment after

Players from both teams share a quiet moment after the Pats' win in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) and Patriots

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) greet each other after the Patriots won 35-14 at the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey shakes hands with Patriots

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey shakes hands with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick after the Pats won 35-14 in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Patriots defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois (94)

Patriots defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois (94) sacks Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the second half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe (25) breaks up a pass

Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe (25) breaks up a pass intended for Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) during the second quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) goes up for a

Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) goes up for a touchdown catch during the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) scores the team's

Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) scores the team's first touchdown defended by Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the first half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise (91) brings down

Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise (91) brings down Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the second half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe (25) hangs ontoTitans

Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe (25) hangs ontoTitans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) during the second quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) goes up high

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) goes up high over Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) for a touchdown catch during the second half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) watches from

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) watches from the sideline during the second half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) during the second half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) celebrates

Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) runs in for

Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) runs in for a touchdown during the third quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans guard Quinton Spain (67) and safety Johnathan

Titans guard Quinton Spain (67) and safety Johnathan Cyprien (37) react to a Chiefs turnover on downs during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans guard Quinton Spain (67) celebrates after the

Titans guard Quinton Spain (67) celebrates after the touchdown by wide receiver Eric Decker (87) during the fourth quarter Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. George Walker IV / Tennessean.co

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates with

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates with Titans fans after defeating the Chiefs 22-21 at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes on a play

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes on a play that was deflected and ultimately, caught by Mariota, leading to his touchdown during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scores on a pass

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scores on a pass that he also caught during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans center Ben Jones (60) congratulates quarterback

Titans center Ben Jones (60) congratulates quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) after his Mariota's touchdown during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) scores during

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) scores during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) scores during

Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) scores during the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates his

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates his touchdown during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Kansas City , Mo. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) celebrates

Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) celebrates in the final moments of the team's playoff-clinching win over the Jaguars at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

A fan doesn't seem to mind the cold during the second

A fan doesn't seem to mind the cold during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles for

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles for a first down late in the fourth quarter of the team's playoff-clinching win over the Jaguars at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) and linebacker

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) and linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) celebrate the fumble recovery by linebacker Jayon Brown (55) after Jackson punched the ball loose from Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) scores on a

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) scores on a 66-yard run as wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates behind him during the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) celebrates his

Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) celebrates his field goal with punter Brett Kern (6) during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Johnny "Bonfire" Goodman sports blue facial hair before

Johnny "Bonfire" Goodman sports blue facial hair before the game between the Titans and the Jaguars at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Fans celebrate withTitans linebacker Avery Williamson

Fans celebrate withTitans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) after the team's 15-10 win to clinch a playoff spot at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Steven Dalton, of Nashville, warms his face with a

Steven Dalton, of Nashville, warms his face with a hand-warmer before the game between the Titans and the Jaguars at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates his first

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates his first interception during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws an autographed

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws an autographed ball to the fans in the stands after the team's playoff-clinching win over the Jaguars at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

A Titans fan is decked out for Christmas during the

A Titans fan is decked out for Christmas during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) watches

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) watches the closing minutes of the team's loss to the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) runs in a touchdown

Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) runs in a touchdown past Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) during the first half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) scoops up the

Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) scoops up the fumble by Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and scores a touchdown as linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) celebrates during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) sacks Rams

Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) sacks Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and forces the fumble during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) is tackled by

Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) is tackled by Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner (20) during the first half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) forces Rams running

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) forces Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) out of bounds just before a touchdown during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Rams linebacker Robert Quinn (94) grabs onto Titans

Rams linebacker Robert Quinn (94) grabs onto Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the second half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) tries to

Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) tries to pick up a quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) fumble which after a scramble was recovered by Mariota during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) sits on the field

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) sits on the field after being sacked during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans safety Da'Norris Searcy (21), cornerback Tye

Titans safety Da'Norris Searcy (21), cornerback Tye Smith (33) and cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) watch 49ers place kicker Robbie Gould (9) celebrate after he hit the game winning field goal with 2 seconds left. The Titans lost 25 to 23 at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) lets an interception

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) lets an interception slip his grasp over 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) in the second half at Levi's Stadium, on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) makes a throw

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) makes a throw in the second half against the 49ers at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) pulls in a first

Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) pulls in a first down catch over a 49ers defender in the second half at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates his touchdown reception in the second half at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) celebrates a 31

Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) celebrates a 31 yard field goal in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. George Walker IV / Tennessean.co

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) pulls in a touchdown

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) pulls in a touchdown catch over 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) calls a play

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of their game against the 49ers at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) walks dejectedly

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) walks dejectedly off the field after the team's 12-7 loss to the Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) sacks Cardinals

Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) sacks Cardinals quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans linebacker Erik Walden (93) celebrates the Cardinals'

Titans linebacker Erik Walden (93) celebrates the Cardinals' missed field goal during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles out

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles out of the pocket during the first quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Eric Weems (14) celebrates on

Titans wide receiver Eric Weems (14) celebrates on the sideline after making a first down on a fake punt during the third quarter against the Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The play was later overturned by the referees causing the Titans to turn the ball over on downs to the Cardinals. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) dives for a

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) dives for a touchdown during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk greets fans before the

Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk greets fans before the game at University of Phoenix Stadium Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans cornerback LeShaun Sims (36) intercepts a pass

Titans cornerback LeShaun Sims (36) intercepts a pass intended for Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reacts to

Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reacts to an interception by Titans cornerback LeShaun Sims (36) during the second half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans linebacker Daren Bates (53) celebrates after

Titans linebacker Daren Bates (53) celebrates after the Texans get three false starts in a row during the fourth quarter of a game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey celebrates the team's

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey celebrates the team's victory over the Texans at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) brings down Texans

Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) brings down Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second half of a game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans safety Johnathan Cyprien (37) breaks up a pass

Titans safety Johnathan Cyprien (37) breaks up a pass intended for Texans tight end Stephen Anderson (89) during the second quarter of a game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) gains big yards

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) gains big yards on a long run in the first half of a game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans fans cheer Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota's

Titans fans cheer Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota's touchdown in the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) jumps on the

Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) jumps on the back of tight end Delanie Walker (82) after he scored a touchdown in the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Heather Melton, who's husband was killed at the Vegas

Heather Melton, who's husband was killed at the Vegas shooting, waves as she enters the field at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates his fumble

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates his fumble recovery during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Ind. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) goes in for

Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) goes in for the touchdown during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Ind. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) celebrates as

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) celebrates as he leaves the field after the team's win over the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Ind. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) slaps hands

Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) slaps hands with fans after the Titans' win over the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Ind. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) leaps over Colts

Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) leaps over Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (42) in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Ind. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) pulls down a

Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) pulls down a first-down catch during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Ind. George Walker IV / tennessean.co

Titans defensive end DaQuan Jones (90) celebrates his

Titans defensive end DaQuan Jones (90) celebrates his sack of Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Ind. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) walks off the

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) walks off the field after the team's 40-17 loss to the Steelers at Heinz Field Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is sacked by

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is sacked by Steelers linebacker Vince Williams (98) during the second half at Heinz Field Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

A Titans fan watches as the team falls further behind

A Titans fan watches as the team falls further behind in the second half at Heinz Field Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) drops a touchdown

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) drops a touchdown pass in the end zone during the second half at Heinz Field Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) breaks away from

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) breaks away from Steelers defenders for a first-down catch during the second half at Heinz Field Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) yells back

Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) yells back to the sidelines during the second half at Heinz Field Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) drops a pass

Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) drops a pass in the first quarter at Heinz Field Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) is tackled on

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) is tackled on a kickoff return during the first half at Heinz Field Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) reaches for

Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) reaches for his third touchdown -- the game winning score -- against the Bengals in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) breaks up a Bengals

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) breaks up a Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) pass intended for tight end Tyler Kroft (81) at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans and Bengals pray after the Titans' 24-20 win

Titans and Bengals pray after the Titans' 24-20 win at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) stretches for

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) stretches for the touchdown but was stopped on the one-yard line in the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Tom Stanford / Tennessean.com

A Titans fan cheers the team in the first half at Nissan

A Titans fan cheers the team in the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans linebacker Daren Bates (53) congratulates place

Titans linebacker Daren Bates (53) congratulates place kicker Ryan Succop (4) after his field goal at the end of the first half against the Bengals at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) reacts to

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) reacts to his dropped pass against the Bengals in the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) and punter Brett

Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) and punter Brett Kern (6) slap hands with fans on their way to the field for the game against the Bengals at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) with a military

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) with a military escort enters the field for a game against the Bengals at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Tom Stanford / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) greets fans after

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) greets fans after the Titans 23-20 victory over the Ravens at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) watches from the

Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) watches from the sidelines during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs a punt

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs a punt toward the Ravens during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) celebrates a first

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) celebrates a first down during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates his touchdown during the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) is upended during

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) is upended during the first half against the Baltimore Ravns at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) goes up high but

Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) goes up high but fails to make the catch during the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Ravens tight end Maxx Williams (87) is upended by Titans

Ravens tight end Maxx Williams (87) is upended by Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) during the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans nose tackle Sylvester Williams (96) shares a

Titans nose tackle Sylvester Williams (96) shares a laugh with mascot T-Rac before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.co

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey celebrates with safety

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey celebrates with safety Kevin Byard (31) who had three interceptions during the team's win over the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) celebrates his

Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) celebrates his game-winning field goal in overtime at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) pulls in his third interception

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) pulls in his third interception during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates his interception

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates his interception with teammates during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) catches a pass in

Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) catches a pass in overtime at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) dives for

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) dives for a first down during overtime at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) gains yards

Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) gains yards late in the second quarter defended by Browns cornerback Mike Jordan (41) at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) dives for extra

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) dives for extra yards over a diving Browns safety Derrick Kindred (26) during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) joins the

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) joins the team after the National Anthem at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) celebrates the

Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) celebrates the team's win over the Colts at Nissan Stadium Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) pushes Colts

Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) pushes Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) out of bounds during the fourth quarter to turn the ball over on downs and preserve the Titans' win at Nissan Stadium Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / tennessean.com

Titans players cheer linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59)

Titans players cheer linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) after he forced Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) out of bounds, turning the ball over on downs, and preserving the Titans' win, late in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Colts tight end Jack Doyle (84) pushes Titans safety

Colts tight end Jack Doyle (84) pushes Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) out of bounds during the second half at Nissan Stadium Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) is wide open

Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) is wide open on the catch for a touchdown during the second half at Nissan Stadium Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) goes up

Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) goes up over Colts safety Malik Hooker (29) during the second half at Nissan Stadium Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) stretches for

Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) stretches for extra yards defended by Colts cornerback Nate Hairston (27) during the second half at Nissan Stadium Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / tennessean.com

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) gains yards during

Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) gains yards during the second half at Nissan Stadium Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / tennessean.com

Titans linebacker Erik Walden (93) slaps hands with

Titans linebacker Erik Walden (93) slaps hands with fans in the tunnel at Nissan Stadium Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / tennessean.com

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) hugs his mom,

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) hugs his mom, a breast cancer survivor, during pregame ceremonies at Nissan Stadium Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Matt Cassel (16) is sacked by Dolphins

Titans quarterback Matt Cassel (16) is sacked by Dolphins defensive end Charles Harris (90) during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Fla. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) watches warmups

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) watches warmups before the game against the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Fla. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans safety Da'Norris Searcy (21) scoops up a Miami

Titans safety Da'Norris Searcy (21) scoops up a Miami fumble during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Fla. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans tight end Phillip Supernaw (89) pulls in a touchdown

Titans tight end Phillip Supernaw (89) pulls in a touchdown pass during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Fla. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Matt Cassel (16) sits on the bench

Titans quarterback Matt Cassel (16) sits on the bench during the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey argues a touchdown

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey argues a touchdown call after the quarterback Matt Cassel (16) fumble during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Fla. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) sacks Dolphins

Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) sacks Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Fla. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Matt Cassel (16) walks off the field

Titans quarterback Matt Cassel (16) walks off the field after the team's 16-10 loss to the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Fla. George Walker IV / Tennessean.co

Titans center Ben Jones (60) watches from the sideline

Titans center Ben Jones (60) watches from the sideline during the third quarter at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.co

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) dives for a touchdown

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) dives for a touchdown during the second quarter at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) breaks up a pass for

Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) breaks up a pass for Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second quarter at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) sits on the bench

Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) sits on the bench late in the game against the Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) pulls in

Texans wide receiver Bruce Ellington (12) pulls in a catch over Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) during the first quarter at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Texans safety Andre Hal (29) intercepts a pass intended

Texans safety Andre Hal (29) intercepts a pass intended for Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, at NRG Stadium. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans assistant head coach and defensive coordinator

Titans assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau watches from the sideline during the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, at NRG Stadium. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) races past defenders

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) races past defenders for a touchdown during the first half at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) hugs Titans owner

Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) hugs Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk before the start of the game against the Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston , Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

The Titans enter the field with their arms locked before

The Titans enter the field with their arms locked before the start of the game against the Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Houston , Texas. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) faces pressure

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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) faces pressure by the Titans' Wesley Woodyard (59) in the second half Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at Nissan Stadium. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans tight end Jonnu Smith scores in the second half

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Titans tight end Jonnu Smith scores in the second half Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at Nissan Stadium. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) is upended in

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Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) is upended in the second half Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at Nissan Stadium. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) scores on a

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Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) scores on a 75-yard run in the second half Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at Nissan Stadium. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Titans linebacker Daren Bates (53) high fives the crowd

Titans linebacker Daren Bates (53) high fives the crowd in the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessea

Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) catches a pass

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Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) catches a pass over Seahawks defensive back Shaquill Griffin (26) inn the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Tom Stanford / The Tennessean

Titans outside linebacker Derrick Morgan (91)and his

Titans outside linebacker Derrick Morgan (91)and his son Elias after the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans beat the Seahawks 33-27. George Walker IV / The Tennessea

The officials during the national anthem with a Seahawks

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The officials during the national anthem with a Seahawks bench without players or coaches prior to the beginning of the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Tom Stanford / The Tennessean

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and Titans

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) after the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans beat the Seahawks 33-27. George Walker IV / The Tennessea

Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) races up the

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Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) races up the field with a punt return past Jaguars punter Brad Nortman (3) in the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at EverBank Field. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) enjoys

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) enjoys a laugh as they lead the Jaguars 30-3 in the fourth quarter at EverBank Field Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 in Jacksonville, Fla. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Tennessee Titans fullback Jalston Fowler (45) is congratulated

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Tennessee Titans fullback Jalston Fowler (45) is congratulated after his touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Jaguars at EverBank Field Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 in Jacksonville, Fla. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) races up

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Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) races up the field for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Jaguars at EverBank Field Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 in Jacksonville, Fla. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) dives

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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) dives in for a 17-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against the Jaguars at EverBank Field Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 in Jacksonville, Fla. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes

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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes 17 yards up the field for a touchdown in the third quarter at EverBank Field Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 in Jacksonville, Fla. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Tennessee Titans captains Delanie Walker (82), Wesley

Tennessee Titans captains Delanie Walker (82), Wesley Woodyard (59), former Titan Tim Shaw and Marcus Mariota (8) walk to midfield for the town toss before the game against the Oakland Raiders at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) pulls

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) pulls in a first down catch during the first half against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

The Predators players hold catfish in the second half

The Predators players hold catfish in the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) breaks

Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) during the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) lands

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) lands on his head in the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / tennessean.com

Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Derrick Morgan

Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) sacks Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes in the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Titans wide receiver Corey Davis celebrates after a

Titans wide receiver Corey Davis celebrates after a catch to set up their first score against the Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at Nissan Stadium. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) goes

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) goes up for a pass against Oakland Raiders strong safety Karl Joseph (42) in the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) covers

Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) covers Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) in the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.co

Players on the field after the game at Nissan Stadium

Players on the field after the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

The flag is unfurled on the field at Nissan Stadium

The flag is unfurled on the field at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Shelley Mays / Tennessean.com

Tennessee Titans strong safety Johnathan Cyprien (37)

Tennessee Titans strong safety Johnathan Cyprien (37) enters the field at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

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But the season largely fell short of expectations, in and outside of the team’s headquarters.

A late-season three-game losing streak caused the Titans to squand an opportunity to win the AFC South.

Franchise quarterback Marcus Mariota regressed in several major offensive categories, throwing more interceptions than touchdowns.

And running back DeMarco Murray, who led the AFC in rushing yards in 2016, had the worst season of his career.

During his season-ending press conference Sunday, Mularkey praised offensive coordinator Terry Robiskie, said he was pleased with Mariota's development and that he expected no changes to his coaching staff for the 2018 season.

The Titans will need to wait until the Patriots are eliminated from the playoffs or win the Super Bowl to conduct an initial interview with McDaniels, or any other assistant coach whose team is still playing.

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