8 January 2025

the Tennessee Titans Earlier Tuesday, they fired their general manager nearly three months before the team had the top pick in the NFL draft.

The organization announced this Ran Karthun was relieved of his duties After a 3-14 campaign despite the team taking a free agent shopping trip the previous season.

In his two seasons at the helm, Carthon was 9-25.

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders vs. Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photos by Mark J. Rebelas-Imagine)

With Tennessee owning the No. 1 pick in the draft, the move certainly caught the attention of Deion Sanders, whose son, Shedor, was in the conversation to be the first name off the board.

Sanders went to X when he saw the news, simply writing “wow” with an eyeball emoji.

Shedeur or Cam Ward is a better choice, as the Giants appear to be in the market for a quarterback. They drafted Will Levis early in the second round of the 2023 draft, but it's been a roller coaster for the Kentucky alum. However, franchise legend Chris Johnson said the team will be “Absolute fools” If they don't take Shedeur's teammate, Travis Hunter.

Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk informed Carthon that the team would be making a change Tuesday morning.

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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes walks across the field before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 9, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. (John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

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“I loved my time with Rahne. He is a gifted football mind, a great guy, and a friend to everyone along his path. It is impossible to ignore that our football team has not improved over the past two years. I am deeply disappointed in our record,” Strunk said in a statement. “The bad in winning and losing during this period is of course, but my decision also reflects my concern about our long-term future if we continue on this path.”

“I love this team more than you can imagine. To our fans: We know this level of performance is unacceptable. We are humbled by your support as we continue to work to build the team you expect and deserve.”

Despite Carthon's dismissal, coach Brian Callaghan will return next season.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field in Boulder, November 29, 2024. (Photos by Ron Chinoy-Imagine)

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The Cleveland Browns and New York Giants pick second and third overall, respectively, and while the Browns appear to be a wild card with Deshaun Watson, the G-Men are desperate to find their own quarterback. But the question for them is whether someone will be there by the time they are on the clock.

Fox News' Ryan Canfield contributed to this report.

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