Erik Bacharach | The Tennessean

Note: This story was originally published on Oct. 11, 2019. Neely would doubtless be ecstatic at the Titans' current playoff run as they take on the Chiefs in the AFC championship game.

The sentiment was similar throughout the Titans social media community Thursday night as news of Matt Neely’s passing death spread.

“Don’t think I’ve ever been this effected by the loss of someone I’ve never met,” Tim Cordeiro tweeted.

Neely, a Titans superfan, was among the most vocal fans of the team, and among the most beloved. He mixed frankness with memes with quirky humor with positivity. He was a voice to rally behind when things were going badly, just as quickly as when they were going well.

Neely was a social media specialist for Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan and former Titans linebacker Will Compton’s podcast, “Bussin’ with the Boys.”