NASHVILLE – Floyd Reese is the general manger who assembled the roster. Tennessee Titans‘ lone Super Bowl appearance, died Saturday. He was aged 73.
The team was informed by his family of his passing. According to ESPN 102.5 The Game’s social media posts, Reese was diagnosed with cancer and died while he was with his family.
Reese served 21 years as a coach and executive with the Oilers–Titans, where he is the franchise’s winningest general manger.
Amy Adams Strunk, controlling owner of the company stated that “as general manager, they built a team which saw sustained success” and guided the franchise through the most difficult and highest times. His keen sense of talent helped him find some of the most talented players our team has ever seen, leading to many of our greatest achievements.”
Reese will induct the team into its Ring of Honor for this season.
Three Associated Press NFL rookie of the year recipients were drafted by him, starting with Eddie George (1996) and Jevon Kearse (1999) before moving on to Vince Young (2006). Steve McNair was named the No. He was the 3rd overall draft pick as the general manager for then-Houston Oilers. McNair and George were the key components of Reese’s second draft as general manager of the Houston Oilers.
Sally his wife and children, as well as grandchildren, are the survivors.