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Mike Moraitis

Titans fans, media react to Craig Aukerman firing

Craig Aukerman Titans Mike Vrabel Ryan Stonehouse Tom Quinn

Following yet another comedy of errors on special teams in the Tennessee Titans’ 31-28 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts, fans and media alike were calling for the head of special teams coordinator, Craig Aukerman.

And they got their wish, as head coach Mike Vrabel revealed on Monday that Aukerman has been relieved of his duties, a move that was long overdue. For now, the Titans will replace Aukerman with special teams assistant Tom Quinn, who has 32 years of coaching experience.

The Titans had one punt blocked, saw a fumble on another, and in the process of the second play, punter Ryan Stonehouse suffered a season-ending injury.

As if all that wasn’t enough, Tennessee missed a crucial extra point and allowed a long kickoff return that paved the way for a Colts touchdown drive.

As you’d expect, Titans fans on social media approved of the Titans finally making a change. Here’s the reaction:

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