The National Football League’s general managers are often under scrutiny, yet their roles vary greatly from team to team. While some organizations give new hires ample time to succeed, others quickly cut ties if progress is slow.
Two recent firings, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ retention of Trent Baalke despite no signs of improvement and the Tennessee Titans’ dismissal of Ran Carthon after just two seasons, highlight these disparities. The Titans’ decision to fire Carthon comes despite his involvement in key draft picks, including quarterback, and investments such as L’Jarius Snead and Calvin Ridley.
The Titans’ struggles raise questions about whether their system is flawed or if they simply failed to surround the team with suitable talent. As the NFL season progresses, it will be interesting to see how Carthon’s future unfolds, particularly given his lack of a fair chance at success compared to other recently departed GMs like Baalke.
Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/2025/1/7/24338248/ran-carthon-trent-baalke-49ers-general-manager