Dave McGinnis passes away: Titans, Nashville loses a friend, voice ...
NASHVILLE -- "Keep your powder dry." I can hear the famous catch phrase of longtime NFL coach and Tennessee Titans radio analyst Dave McGinnis in my head
atozsports.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
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Dave McGinnis, longtime NFL coach and Titans broadcaster, passed away at age 74 after an illness. He had been with the Tennessee Titans as a color commentator since 2017 and was a beloved figure in the Titans and Cardinals communities. Sources note he died at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville with family by his side.
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Reactions highlighted his passion for the game and his impact on players and colleagues; Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk called him “family.” Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill also issued a statement honoring him as a dedicated ball coach with contagious energy.
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Coverage includes coverage from multiple outlets confirming the death and summarizing his career arc, including his head-coaching stint with the Cardinals from 2000–2003 and his role as a long-time NFL assistant and broadcaster.
If you’d like, I can pull a brief timeline of his career highlights or compile a few notable tributes from team statements and colleagues.