Former NFL head coach Dave McGinnis passed away at the age of 74 in Nashville. He was known for his time with the Cardinals and Titans, where he made significant contributions to the teams.
Former NFL head coach Dave McGinnis died Monday, the Titans announced. "Coach Mac," as he was affectionately known, was 74.
"We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Dave āCoach Macā McGinnis, who passed away Monday afternoon in Nashville with family at his side," the Titans said in their statement.
McGinnis served as head coach of the Cardinals, beginning as interim coach in 2000 and keeping the job through the 2003 season. He went 17-40.
He began his NFL coaching career as the linebackers coach of the Bears (1986-95) before becoming the Cardinals' defensive coordinator (1996-2000). McGinnis went to the Titans as linebackers coach after the Cardinals fired him and was there from 2004-11 before following Jeff Fisher to the Rams, where McGinnis served as assistant head coach (2012-16).
McGinnis most recently worked for the Titans Radio Network.
Dave McGinnis served as head coach of the Cardinals from 2000 to 2003, finishing with a record of 17-40, and also held coaching positions with the Bears, Titans, and Rams.
After his coaching career, Dave McGinnis worked for the Titans Radio Network, contributing to the team's media presence.
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