Titans GM Reese resigns after 21 years with franchise

"Our job now is to move forward and find someone that can help lead this organization to our goals," team President Steve Underwood said.

The Titans went 111-102 while Reese was the GM, and the team went to the Super Bowl in 2000, where the Titans lost to the Rams. But the team struggled to rebuild, winning only five games in 2004 and four in 2005.

Reese's main role with the Titans was to assemble the team's roster through the college draft, free agent signings, waivers and identifying undrafted prospects. He also helped negotiate contracts with players.

Reese is credited with obtaining a number of the franchise's top players, including quarterback Neil O'Donnell, tackle Fred Miller, tight end Frank Wycheck, all former players, and current defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch.

The salary cap forced the Titans after the 2004 season to release players such as cornerback Samari Rolle and receiver Derrick Mason.

Tennessee has drafted some key personnel in the past few seasons, namely first-round picks Young in 2006 and cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones in 2005.

But the team also let go of a few draft picks this year, among them Tyrone Calico, a 2003 second-round pick, and fullback Troy Fleming, a sixth-round pick in 2004.