Former Titans coach Jeff Fisher has accepted an invitation from the league to serve as a consultant to the NFL's Competition Committee, according to the Tennessean. Fisher, who had been co-chairman of the committee with Falcons president Rich McKay, was dismissed as Titans coach earlier this month. "I wanted to have an opportunity to stay involved," Fisher said. "I am very close with all the members on the committee and the support staff. You can imagine the time we've spent together over the years, it's almost been like a second job. To be able to continue to participate, it is exciting to me."

Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Babin wants a long-term deal from the Titans. Babin said last week he's very interested in returning to Tennessee despite the departure of Jeff Fisher and Jim Washburn. The Titans could place their franchise tag on Babin, which would pay him between $12 million and $13 million next season, but he would prefer a longer deal.

Titans coach Mike Munchak is staying quiet on Randy Moss. Munchak declined to comment when asked if the free-agent receiver would return with the team next season on Saturday. The Titans on Nov. 3 claimed Moss off waivers from the Vikings. Moss finished with six catches for 80 yards in eight games with Tennessee.

Titans head coach Mike Munchak has filled his second coordinator job by hiring Chris Palmer, a former head coach with the Browns who spent last season coaching in the UFL. Tennessee announced the hiring Tuesday afternoon, shortly before Munchak was due to introduce his new defensive coordinator Jerry Gray.

Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice is disappointed that the team denied the Titans permission to speak with him about their offensive coordinator job, according to a source. Newly hired Tennessee head coach Mike Munchak fired offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger along with two other assistants last week. The source said that while Tice never has been responsible for play-calling duties in the NFL, "going through that process" of talking to the Titans would have been beneficial for him.

The Bears have denied the Titans permission to speak with Mike Tice for their offensive coordinator position, according to the Chicago Tribune. Tice is currently the offensive line coach of the Bears.

The Titans may be interested in Mike Tice as a potential offensive coordinator, according to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times. Tice is currently the offensive line coach of the Bears and he's under contract through the 2011 season.

The Titans have named Jerry Gray as defensive coordinator. Gray joins the Titans after spending one season as the secondary coach with the Seahawks. He spent five years as defensive coordinator with the Bills from 2001-05. His defenses in 2003 and 2004 each ranked second in the NFL for yards allowed, and both were rated in the top 10 in points allowed. ?Jerry has a number of qualities that I think are assets for this role: he played the game, he coached a position group and he has coordinating experience,? said Titans head coach Mike Munchak. ?I respected him as a player and coach and he was someone that I knew right away that I wanted to talk to about the position. It was evident to me during interview process that he will fit well with us ? he is familiar with our system and the type of players that we have on the roster. He is a great teacher and a great person, and I think the players will respond well to his style.?

The Jets denied the Titans request to interview assistant head coach Bill Callahan, according to a source. Titans coach Mike Munchak targeted Callahan as a possible replacement for fired offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger, but he's under contract with the Jets.

New Titans coach Mike Munchak is turning to several of his former Houston Oilers teammates to fill spots on his coaching staff, according to sources familiar with the situation. Bruce Matthews, who had agreed to but not signed a two-year contract with the Texans, is expected to be hired Wednesday as Munchak's offensive line coach. Both were Hall of Fame linemen for the Oilers/Titans franchise, and their friendship is so tight they served as each other's presenters at their Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions.