NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mike Vrabel congratulated Brian Callahan when Tennessee hired him as Vrabel's successor as the Titans' head coach.

Vrabel also texted Callahan after being fired six games into his second season.

“I just remember all those coaches or people that reached out after I was let go,” Vrabel said. “I think that that’s important because nobody texts when you lose, they all text when you win. So, it’s a good reminder.”

Vrabel returns Sunday to coach against the franchise that gave him his first NFL head coaching job. He spent six seasons with the Titans and had three playoff berths, two AFC South titles, an AFC championship appearance and a 54-45 record.

With the New England Patriots 4-2 and sitting atop the AFC East in his first season, Sunday is Vrabel's opportunity to remin

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