Although shocking, the Tennessee Titans made the right move in parting ways with long time head coach Jeff Fisher. After 17 seasons both Fisher and the organization mutually agreed it was time to move on, and I will amen to that. Yes, Fisher lead the transition from Houston to Memphis to Nashville. Yes, Fisher lead the Titans to their lone super bowl appearance. And yes, the Titans have lost at least five games in a row in five of the past seven seasons. The Titans learned from two of their fiercest rivals that change can be a good thing.
Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher went to the playoffs in 10 of his 15 seasons, winning super bowl XL in 2005. In 2007 Cowher stepped away and was replaced by Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator and relative unknown Mike Tomlin. In his second season, Tomlin lead the Steelers to a championship and will be aiming for another next Sunday evening.
Baltimore Ravens head coach Brian Billick took his team to the playoffs in four of his nine seasons. Billick also brought the Ravens their first title in 2000. After a disappointing 07 campaign, the Ravens replaced Billick with Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs coach and relative unknown John Harbaugh. The Ravens have remained solid under Harbaugh's watch, making the playoffs in each of his first three seasons. The Titans need to do their homework and resist the "inside our organization" mentality that lead to a mediocre team at best the past few years. Change is good, The time was now.
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