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Mike Vrabel: I don’t know as a coach if I’ll ever be truly confident

Mike Vrabel

FILE - In this June 13, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel gestures as players warm up during NFL football minicamp in Nashville, Tenn. Vrabel has impressed the Tennessee Titans and his new coaching staff with his energy and enthusiasm. Now new head coach faces the challenge of building on his first offseason, and expectations couldn’t be much higher. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

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Mike Vrabel has a presence about him, some would call it “swagger.” Appearances, though, can be deceiving.

The Titans head coach was asked about his confidence level and admitted “confident” is not a word he’s comfortable using.

“I don’t know as a coach if I’ll ever be truly confident,” Vrabel said, via Paul Kuharsky of paulkuharsky.com. “I have confidence in all our players on our roster right now, but I don’t know if that’s something you would always say as a head coach, that you’re just going to be confident that we’re going to roll out and win a game.”

It’s probably a good thing and likely something he learned from Bill Belichick: Never take anything for granted. Cover all your bases. Be prepared for everything.

The first-time head coach appears ready for the job ahead of him.