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The Bow Tie Chronicles: A closer look Arthur Smith’s coaching staff

Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees instructs players, including free safety Kevin Byard (31), during an organized team activity at the Titans' NFL football training facility Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees instructs players, including free safety Kevin Byard (31), during an organized team activity at the Titans' NFL football training facility Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Jan 27, 2021

In the 247th episode of the Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DorlandoAJC) discusses the new more senior coaching staff that is being assembled by coach Arthur Smith. There’s lots of NFL experience on the staff, but will they keep the D.J. at practice and the basketball goal in the meeting room? The music was to help the players bring the juice, and the basketball goal was to foster competitive spirit.

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3. Miami Dolphins (via Houston)

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