D.C.
01-07-2007, 02:59 AM
In a move that will mean a major reshuffling in the Tennessee Titans' front office, and perhaps more power for coach Jeff Fisher, general manager Floyd Reese on Friday tendered his resignation.
The departure of Reese, who served the past 13 seasons as the Titans' top football executive, was not unexpected. Reese was in the final year of his contract, which was to expire early next month, and there had been only casual discussions about a possible extension.
Reese also held the titles of executive vice president and director of football operations. In his combined roles, Reese was charged with overseeing essentially all of the Tennessee football operation, outside of the on-field coaching.
"I had hopes of signing a contract extension and staying with the Titans for many more years, but it became apparent to me over the last several months that that would be difficult," Reese said in a statement released by the team.
"Rather than drag out a process that would probably end up with us going our separate ways, the right thing to do is to cut ties now and let the Titans move on and me as well."
Reese has been with the franchise for 21 years, going back to its origins as the Houston Oilers.
To read the rest of the article (as it relates to Jeff Fisher and the increased control he has over the team), click here (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2721421).
The departure of Reese, who served the past 13 seasons as the Titans' top football executive, was not unexpected. Reese was in the final year of his contract, which was to expire early next month, and there had been only casual discussions about a possible extension.
Reese also held the titles of executive vice president and director of football operations. In his combined roles, Reese was charged with overseeing essentially all of the Tennessee football operation, outside of the on-field coaching.
"I had hopes of signing a contract extension and staying with the Titans for many more years, but it became apparent to me over the last several months that that would be difficult," Reese said in a statement released by the team.
"Rather than drag out a process that would probably end up with us going our separate ways, the right thing to do is to cut ties now and let the Titans move on and me as well."
Reese has been with the franchise for 21 years, going back to its origins as the Houston Oilers.
To read the rest of the article (as it relates to Jeff Fisher and the increased control he has over the team), click here (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2721421).