Team says radio color analyst will return in 2018

Tennessee Titans radio broadcasts will sound a little different this season.

The team announced Wednesday that Frank Wycheck, the Titans Radio color analyst for more than a decade, will sit out the 2017 season. Former coach Dave McGinnis will take his place.

Wycheck is expected to resume the role in 2018.

"After multiple discussions with Frank (Wycheck), it was agreed that he will take this season off from the radio broadcasts and return next season,” the Titans said in a release. “With the season quickly approaching, we have reached an agreement with Dave McGinnis to fill in for Frank this season.”

Wycheck replaced Pat Ryan as Mike Keith’s partner on radio broadcasts in 2005. His 11-year playing career ended in 2003. He spent his final nine seasons with the Titans/Oilers and is third in franchise history with 482 receptions. He appeared in three Pro Bowls (1998-00) and was the team’s leading receiver during its Super Bowl season of 1999.

The 45-year-old also is co-host of the Wake Up Zone on Titans Radio flagship network WGFX-FM (104.5). He has spoken publicly on the show about the toll head injuries have taken on him and has promised to donate his brain to a CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) study following his death.

He returned to the Wake Up Zone on that show Wednesday morning following an extended leave of absence in recent weeks.

McGinnis was an assistant coach under Jeff Fisher and Mike Munchak from 2004-11. He joined the franchise as linebackers coach and ultimately became an assistant head coach under Fisher. He served as senior assistant in Munchak’s first season.

He was head coach of the Arizona Cardinals for three-plus seasons, beginning with the eighth game of 2000. He was 17-40 in that role.

“Coach Mac has a deep knowledge and passion for the game, along with eight years as a coach with the Titans," the team said. "He is very excited about taking on this role and we think he will fill in admirably.”



