Dick LeBeau looking forward to 'great challenge' with Titans' defense

“I talked to some people, but I was never going to go anywhere if I could come back here,’’ LeBeau said “I have respect for Mike. We worked together in Pittsburgh, and he’s an excellent coach. But I also like our players, the way they work, the way they fought through a tough situation last year.

“We changed significantly (last year), and I think next year we are going to change even more. We are definitely going to be a little different,’’ LeBeau said. “I think the players responded well to the new stuff, and I think it’s good to have new stuff in so teams that know you well, especially your divisional opponents, they are going to have to prepare for different things. It’s not the same old, same old.

“There were a lot of ideas we didn’t have time to implement last year, and we can do that now.”

“I am probably as excited for this season as any I can remember. It is a great challenge, but I know the personnel so much better, and the players know me so much better. We are going to continue to grow together,’’ LeBeau said.

“I like Tennessee a lot. I really love being here,’’ LeBeau said. “We just have to win more games and that will make it even better.”