In describing what he wanted in his first Titans coaching staff, Brian Callahan said he hoped to mix young, innovative minds with older, experienced leaders.
He dipped into the latter on Thursday, with two moves that would bring a combined 47 years of NFL coaching experience to the Titans.
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