‘Drawing a blank’ – Robert Saleh seemingly forgets motivational speech for Titans in awkward clip
Robert Saleh was speaking to reporters and describing what he said to the Tennessee Titans before he completely lost his train of thought. Saleh has been under the microscope ever since he took over as head coach of the Titans, following a second stint as the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.
In a press conference, Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh appeared to lose his train of thought while discussing motivational messages to his team. Saleh, who took over as the head coach following a stint as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, was explaining his approach to the team as they struggled with a 1-6 start to the season.
While speaking about the importance of persevering through adverse moments, Saleh said, "In the most adverse moments, in the most pressure-packed moments, you’re always going to be... ummm... I'm drawing a blank." He then asked his assistant coach for the exact words he intended to convey. Saleh's awkward moment has raised concerns about his ability to lead the young Titans team, many of whom had high expectations for the season.
Saleh's previous failure as head coach of the New York Jets, where he was let go for not maximizing Aaron Rodgers' potential, adds to the scrutiny surrounding his current role.
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