Amy Adams Strunk has restructured the Tennessee Titans’ front office, naming Mike Borgonzi as the primary general manager and Chad Brinker to lead football operations — a move designed to streamline decision-making as the team prepares for a coaching search and rebuilds after four consecutive losing seasons.
Titans’ Front Office Reimagined: Borgonzi Takes Lead as GM, Brinker Manages Football Operations
In a decisive move to recenter the Tennessee Titans’ football operations, owner Amy Adams Strunk has restructured the front office to create clearer lines of authority. Mike Borgonzi, the team’s first-year general manager, will now lead the search for a new head coach and manage the 53-man roster moving forward. Chad Brinker, president of football operations, will oversee salary cap management, analytics, research, and development — effectively separating player personnel from coaching strategy.
“We’re returning to a front office that feels more straightforward to them and to me,” Strunk said in a message to fans. “Going forward, Mike will serve as general manager in the most traditional sense — pick and support the players, oversee the coaching staff — while Chad will continue to lead everything else about the football team.”
Strunk’s decision follows a season that ended with a 3-13 record, marking the fourth consecutive losing campaign since the Titans’ back-to-back AFC South titles. The front office has seen three general managers in the last three seasons — Jon Robinson, fired late in his seventh season in December 2022, Ran Carthon, dismissed in January 2025, and now Borgonzi, who joined the team in January 2025. This restructuring is a direct response to the instability and the need for a more cohesive, focused leadership structure.
Borgonzi’s new role is not just symbolic — it is operational. With the season finale against Jacksonville looming, the coaching search will kick into high gear. Borgonzi will be responsible for evaluating coaching candidates, negotiating contracts, and managing the roster — all while Brinker handles the day-to-day operations of the football department. Both will report directly to Strunk, who emphasized that their collective goal is to return the team to championship-caliber status.
Brinker, who made it clear during training camp that this would be a rebuilding season, will now focus on the analytics and financial side of football. His responsibilities include managing the salary cap, overseeing research and development, and ensuring the team’s football departments function efficiently. This division of labor is designed to prevent overlap and confusion, which has plagued the Titans’ front office in recent years.
The decision also comes as the Titans prepare to move into their new enclosed stadium for the 2027 season. Strunk, who has repeatedly emphasized her commitment to the franchise and its fans, said the restructuring is part of a long-term plan to build a strong foundation for the future. “We remain more dedicated than ever to you, this team, Nashville, and the entire state as we build a strong foundation for the future,” she said.
One bright spot in the otherwise bleak season has been quarterback Cam Ward, who is poised to start his 17th game of the season. That will mark just the seventh season in the franchise’s 29-year history in Tennessee that a quarterback has started every game — a statistic that places the Titans third-worst in the NFL over that span. Ward’s consistency, despite the team’s poor record, underscores the need for a more stable front office to support his development.
Strunk’s move to streamline the front office is a clear signal that she is not only focused on immediate improvements but also on long-term stability. By giving Borgonzi the authority to lead the coaching search and manage the roster, she is creating a more focused, accountable leadership structure. Brinker’s role, meanwhile, ensures that the team’s operations remain efficient and financially sound.
While the coaching search is expected to be a top priority, the Titans’ front office will also need to address other pressing issues, including the development of young talent, the management of the salary cap, and the overall direction of the team’s culture. The restructuring is not a quick fix — it is a foundational change designed to create a more cohesive, effective front office that can support the team’s long-term goals.
For fans, this move offers a glimmer of hope. After years of instability and poor performance, the Titans are finally taking steps to rebuild their front office. While the road to the playoffs is long and uncertain, the clarity of purpose and the focus on long-term stability are encouraging signs. Strunk’s commitment to the franchise and her willingness to make bold moves — even if they are unpopular — suggests that she is serious about turning things around.
As the Titans prepare for the 2026 offseason, the front office restructuring will be the first major step in a larger plan to rebuild the team. With Borgonzi leading the charge and Brinker managing the operations, the Titans are setting themselves up for a more focused, more efficient front office — one that is designed to support the team’s long-term goals and ultimately return the franchise to championship-caliber status.
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