Dick LeBeau looking forward to 'great challenge' with Titans' defense
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Oct 18, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans assistant head coach Dick LeBeau during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau said Thursday he's excited to have the opportunity to continue his work with the Titans' defense in 2016.
LeBeau, who served as Tennessee's assistant head coach/defense in 2015, takes over the coordinator role from Ray Horton, who accepted the same position with the Cleveland Browns.
After 57 years in the NFL as a player and a coach, LeBeau knew he didn't want to retire and said Tennessee's decision to retain Mike Mularkey as head coach helped reaffirm his desire to remain with the Titans.
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As he takes over the coordinator role from Horton, LeBeau says he plans to implement some changes to a unit that finished 12th in the NFL in total defense.
The 78-year LeBeau said he remains as energized as ever by the challenge of helping turn the things around in Tennessee.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}While he's enjoying himself, LeBeau said a few more victories next season would be nice as well.