Dave McGinnis passes away at 74
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Coach Mac.
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 22, 2017: Defensive back Mike Jordan #41 of the Cleveland Browns converses with former NFL coach and Tennessee Titans radio anylist Dave McGinnis prior to a game on October 22, 2017 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Tennessee won 12-9 in overtime. (Photo by: 2017 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images Dave McGinnis, better known as Coach Mac, passed away today at the age of 74.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Dave “Coach Mac” McGinnis, who passed away Monday afternoon in Nashville with family at his side. pic. twitter.
com/akNxD0PcHB — Tennessee Titans (@Titans) April 13, 2026 I had not seen any reports that he was sick, but the wording of that Tweet makes it sound like his family suspected it was coming. Coach Mac has been the color analyst for Titans Radio since 2017. He was fantastic on the radio.
He had a really good way of breaking down plays that made the listener feel like they were watching the game along with him. McGinnis coaching in the NFL from 1986 to 2016. He was the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2000-2003.