Des Hasler has taken a crack at the Titans squad after a 44-14 loss to the Broncos on Saturday night.
The Gold Coast coach said it's up to the players to "turn the club around" following their ninth loss of the season.
The visitors conceded in the opening minute before letting in four more first-half tries, heading into the sheds down 28-0.
Hasler felt that his side "missed" the jump entirely, which put them out of contention early in the contest.
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"First 40 is probably the most disappointing 40 minutes we’ve played this year," the veteran coach said in his post-match press conference.
"There’s a thing in rugby where if you look at gassed, if you don’t front load, if you don’t turn up with good energy ... we missed the start.
"We missed the start, and we just chased and chased again for that first 40. We were really disappointing. We missed a jump – we really did.
"We should have focused our energy better than what we did in hindsight.
"Remember, I think they might have scored off the first set. That kind of rocked us a little bit.
"It took us a while to reset, and by that stage, the game was done by half-time.
"Got back in, reassessed ... a bit more competitive in the second half. But we didn’t name up enough today, I think."
Pressure is building on Hasler, with the Titans currently sitting last on the ladder.
When asked whether he is the right person to "turn the club around", the 64-year-old put the onus back on the playing group.
"The players turn the club around," Hasler said bluntly.
"So, it’s not a question like that. It’s not about that. It’s not about turning anything around.
"It’s about turning up and playing well. We didn’t do that. We missed that opportunity tonight. We missed that opportunity. And that’s just not good enough. And they know that."
Hasler is contracted until the end of 2026.
However, reports emerged in May that the Titans could part ways with their coach at the conclusion of the current season if the club don't make the top eight.