Ultimately, that was a somewhat failed experiment. Its that time again. OBrien was a Patriots assistant coach from 2007-2011 and now returns to coach Mac Jones, whom he worked with at Alabama. With the NFL hiring cycle in full swing, five teams have launched searches for their next head coach. But what about QB Ryan Tannehill? In rating offensive play callers here, we use PFF grades adjusted for opponent and scaled for age (most recent games get the highest scale and, probably most importantly, we take into account expected points added and success rate going into the games and plays of interest, which also controls for situation. A team with a really good quarterback, offensive line and wide receivers should have high expected points added (EPA) and success rate figures going into a play, and therefore a coach needs to consistently outpace those expectations to have ahigh play-caller rating. Now that there's tape on Tyler Huntley, I think the Bengals win this. After a record-tying 10 teams switched head coaches for the 2022 season, there will be more turnover for 2023. He then took the role on a permanent basis in 2020. His previous DC roles were with the Tennessee Titans (2001-2008), Buffalo Bills (2014), and Philadelphia Eagles (2016-2020). As such, the Bucs, who were the most pass-heavy teams in the NFL last season (66.46 percent) and have ranked top 10 in passing-play percentage in each of Leftwich's three years as coordinator, will likely continue to lean heavily on the passing game to carry their squad. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Conor Orr Sep 17, 2021. So the opportunity for a quick turnaround seemingly exists if Wilson has enough left in the tank for a rebound. Jones, meanwhile, was part of a Georgia offensive line that collectively allowed a 19% pressure rate in 2022 -- second lowest in the FBS behind Oregon -- and he didn't allow a sack in 445 pass . The previous year, they ran much more frequently, ranking 26th in pass-play percentage. But when healthy, hes a special talent, as are wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise Brown. That could signal a run-heavy game plan for the Bears which would provide David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert a boost. Smith's teams in Chicago tended to rely on their defense and running games to make them contenders. While many people view PFF as a monolith, it is far from that as two separate methods for ranking head coaches in the past year by two different PFF interns produced directionally similar but different rankings. It would seem that Smith's primary goal will be to help McDaniel implement his offense in Miami. During his four-year stint with the Bills, Daboll's play-calling changed as Josh Allen progressed. He earned MAC Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2021 with an FBS-best 2,186 all-purpose yards and 1,848 rushing yards, but his rushing yards per game dropped from 142.2 to only 68.4 in 2022 . As mentioned, the Packers ranked 16th, 22nd and 17th in passing play percentage the past three seasons, so Hackett doesn't seem to favor the run or pass above average. It will come up in the McVay section, but linebackers simply do not move against Shanahan's offense they dont flow in the run game, and they dont bite on play action. Cooter worked as Jacksonvilles pass game coordinator and previously was the Lions offensive coordinator. Nagy held the same position in 2016 and 2017 before being hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears. QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers | Top 200 | Superflex. That number will obviously increase once the Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts fill their head coach openings. Daboll's omission from last year's rookie head-coaching class was a bit of a head-scratcher. QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers | Top 200| Superflex. Were ranking NFL coaches and play callers. He spent the previous two seasons as a senior defensive assistant with the Tennessee Titans. He was the team's wide receivers coach when they won Super Bowl XLVIII. The offensive coordinator inherits three talented wideouts (Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel and Jahan Dotson), a solid tight end in Logan Thomas and a promising running back in Brian Robinson Jr. Here's how the new coaches and new offensive coordinators could impact some of the top players that fantasy owners will target during draft season. LaFleur spent four seasons coaching in the same division when he was the 49ers passing game coordinator from 2017 to 2020. If were just going off personnel, then this is a pretty intriguing job. Before becoming OC in LA, Steichen was the quarterbacks coach between 2016 and 2019. One concern: There are not a lot of top-flight, consistent weapons outside of Mark Andrews. It would also potentially give Justin Fields more opportunities to run the ball. Hes a dynamite play caller, though, and much like with Shanahan, linebackers simply do not feel comfortable flowing against the Rams' offense, LaFleur is an interesting one. Schwartz also served as the Detroit Lions head coach from 2009-2013. Johnson will be the second rookie OC for the NFC in the 2022 NFL season. I have supplemented this metric with some of the things Ive learned through studying the effects of offense on linebackers, which was published at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference here. He spent four years as the 49ers' run game coordinator from 2017-20 and was working with a strong offensive line in San Francisco. McVay runs the ball too much on early downs, which almost cost him a Super Bowl, and is dreadful at fourth-down decisions and timeout usage. As such, it's unlikely that Stenavich will change much about Green Bay's approach unless LaFleur opts to give up the play calling in '22. He spent the last three years as the Packers offensive line coach, having been the assistant offensive line coach with the 49ers in 2017 and 2018. Opponent-level factors are also built into the expectations to account for easier or more difficult schedules. Wilson did look a little better after the Broncos fired Nathaniel Hackett, so maybe it was just a bad fit. Prior to arriving in Denver, Outten was the tight ends coach of the Packers for three seasons. The Bills will likely continue to rely on Josh Allen for a bulk of their offense, be it passing the ball or running it. He was never the main play caller and has decided to take on more responsibility with the Commanders. Al Holcomb, Panthers defensive run game coordinator: The former Cardinals DC has a Panthers defense allowing just 4.1 yards per carry this season. A former defensive tackle at USC, Nielson coached in a variety of defensive roles in the collegiate ranks before joining Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints as a defensive line coach in 2017. Daboll's willingness to serve as a chameleon of sorts will prove beneficial to the Giants. Commanders offseason checklist: Ron Rivera targets offensive coordinator, figuring out QB. There were five head coaching changes, but the bigger surprise is how many teams need new offensive coordinators. In his final season, they ranked third in passing-play percentage and went 7-9. The negatives: Uncertainty over the quarterback position and head coach Robert Salehs long-term future. What's next for Vikings, Chargers and the NFL's other wild-card playoff losers. Ronald Curry, Saints QB coach: In one season he's coached Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian to a 7-7 record so far. 2023 outlook: Steichen was hired as the Indianapolis Colts' next head coach, which creates an opening for the Eagles. Pederson is another member of the Andy Reid coaching tree, and like Kafka, he seems to prefer the passing game. As Allen improved the next two years, Daboll and Co. opted to pass the ball more, ranking 11th and 15th, respectively, in pass-play percentage in '20 and 2021. A whopping 10 teams will have new head coaches this year, and fantasy football owners are starting to sift through just how those changes will impact positional rankings, potential sleepers, and possible busts as draft day arrive. 2022 OC: Vacant (head coach Kliff Kingsbury was the play-caller). Matt LaFleur has promoted offensive line coach and run game coordinator Adam Stenavich to his offensive coordinator in 2022. Slowik, 35, spent two seasons as the 49ers offensive passing game coordinator and has 11 seasons of NFL experience. Doug Pederson: This Super Bowl-winning coach took the year off and should be a candidate for. After 13 seasons as an assistant on Pete Carrolls coaching staff, Canales heads to Tampa to run the offense for Todd Bowles. This is what left Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay off of last year's list. Frank Smith, Chargers OL coach/run game coordinator: Before joining the Chargers he was the position coach for Darren Waller in Vegas. It marks the first time since 2015 that he has held that title. Zach Wilson, the second pick of the 2021 draft, looks like a bust. 2023 outlook:After hiring Sean Payton, the Broncos are undergoing a complete staff overhaul. Do you love the young wide receivers who flash at times but also remain streaky? But if McAdoo wants to run his offense, he will likely need to rely on Mayfield. Kafka is a former NFL quarterback who spent time with seven teams during his six-year NFL career. Try a week on us. Head coach Kyle Shanahan serves as the de facto OC. 2023 outlook: After finishing the season with three straight touchdown-less games, the Jets and LaFleur moved on from each other. Denver announced Lombardi's arrival on Feb. 25, so he stays in the AFC West. Nathaniel Hackett, Packers OC: Aaron Rodgers loves him, and Hackett helped Blake Bortles to the AFC title game. The Los Angeles Rams have hired former New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur to lead their offense in 2023. This position has served as a springboard for previous top offensive assistants Matt LaFleur, Zac Taylor and Kevin OConnell. Sixteen squads -- half the league! So which teams in the market for OCs (or soon to be) have the most to offer? With a star young quarterback in Justin Herbert and talented weapons in Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, this job was appealing. 2023 outlook: Lamar Jackson is a pending free agent, but the Ravens can use the franchise tag and keep the former MVP in town. With Sean McVay returning, continuity is ensured, and the coordinator gets to work with Matthew Stafford (the second-best quarterback in this field), Cooper Kupp and other talented pieces. Phillips' tendencies aren't yet known, but they are expected to mirror that of O'Connell and McVay. He has spent the previous three seasons with the Lions as an offensive quality control coach in 2019 and the tight ends coach from 2020 to 2021. Todd Bowles, Buccaneers DC: Bowles has been at the controls of the league's best rush defense since 2019 after four years as the Jets head coach. The Bears will be in the market for one, and the Vikings may. 2023 outlook: Jonathan Gannon was hired as head coach after serving as the Eagles' defensive coordinator, and he hired a former colleague to pair with quarterback Kyler Murray:Drew Petzing. James Bettcher, 49ers senior defensive assistant/run game specialist: He's carved out a role in San Francisco after being DC with the Cardinals and Giants. The Packers have run a balanced offense in each of the past three seasons ranking 16th, 22nd and 17th in pass percentage so he may look to run a similar style in Chicago. However, there are plenty of first-time coaches, like Nathaniel Hackett, Brian Daboll, and Mike McDaniel, who are, comparatively, wild cards. Kris Richard, Saints DBs coach: Richard made his name in Seattle before going to Dallas. Anyone who watched the final two games of the 2021 NFL season can see that, while the two men are brilliant, their offenses leave a lot on the table by running the ball too much, not to mention their fourth-down decisions. The pick: Bengals, Bill Belichick has the cheat code. Jim Caldwell:The former Colts and Lions head coach should have been on every team's list last year and should remain on those lists this cycle. Lombardi moved with new Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels when he came across from the Patriots to lead the Las Vegas organization. With as many two-high looks as the Chiefs have garnered, they have had to change course on offense. 2023 outlook: Todd Bowles brought in his own staff after getting promoted to head coach last March, hiring Dave Canales as OC. 2023 outlook: The Colts hired Shane Steichen from the Eagles to be their next head coach and Steichen reportedly is bringing Jim Bob Cooter from the Jacksonville Jaguars as offensive coordinator. Last week I took a good, long look at the top GM candidates for this year's cycle. O'Connell will probably revert to more of the '20 offense in Minnesota, as Dalvin Cook will give him a reason to run the ball frequently. So, like Hackett and Getsy, he figures to favor a balanced offensive attack, though Hackett may have him run the ball a bit more. The Chargers ranked fifth in pass-play percentage last season, but Smith's influence came more on the ground given his background as an offensive line and tight ends coach. Given McDaniel's history, it seems like these two would prefer a ground-dominant offense that can take some pressure off Tua Tagovailoa. John Marshall Outten may like to run at an above-average rate, too. McDaniel served as the 49ers' offensive coordinator for just one season in 2021. Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores now heads over to Minnesota as their new D.C. He previously covered the Washington Wizards for The Washington Times. That will provide a fantasy stock up for Miami's running backs Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert, Sony Michel, and Myles Gaskin. He will also need to turn what was one of the league's weakest offenses under Matt Nagy in 2021 into a functioning unit. The Colts have brought in Jim Bob Cooter to be the offensive coordinator under new head coach Shane Steichen. He is about . Will Ryan Tannehill return? Lets take a look at the OCs for each of the 32 NFL franchise and their coaching background before becoming coordinators. All Rights Reserved. They are a balanced offense but could be a bit more run heavy in '22 after the departure of Davante Adams. In Washington, Bieniemy will be OC and assistant head coach, giving him a promotion in title and contract details. With the NFL hiring cycle in full swing, five teams have launched searches for their next head coach. The Patriots haven't officially named an offensive coordinator for 2022, and they probably won't do so at all. The one who looked like a shell of himself for much of last year, or the older, yet still effective, version of the versatile field general we saw in Seattle for a decade? Joe Whitt Jr., Cowboys secondary coach/defensive passing game coordinator: He's been paired with Dan Quinn the last few years and has coached up Trevon Diggs. The Texans ranked 19th in that category last year, so expect Hamilton to get a bit more aggressive this year. Pro Football Network, LLC. Kafka has previously worked with the Chiefs as an offensive quality control coach (2017), quarterbacks coach (2018-21), and passing game coordinator (2020-21). He is a defensive-minded coach replacing an offensive-minded coach (Sean Payton), but he's keeping the team's offensive staff intact. After back-to-back one-and-done head coaches, any potential candidate would have to think long and hard about signing on. And they do have Michael Pittman Jr. Now we come to the fifth rookie NFL offensive coordinator in the form of Frank Smith. Bieniemy is a key part of what the Chiefs have going. McDaniels may ultimately call the plays for Las Vegas, but Lombardi could assist. Models are about what goes into them, and today when we rank offensive play callers, its important to know the methodology behind the list. Dallas Cowboys 2022 OC: Kellen Moore Sixteen squads -- half the league! Stenavich is one of the numerous Packers assistants on this list. points to LaFleur being a force multiplier with the four-time league MVP, which is why hes on this list. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports. Were ranking NFL coaches and play callers. Smith heads to Miami to work with rookie head coach Mike McDaniel, having spent 2021 as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach of the Chargers. Last year, Jimmy G posted a 107.4 passer rating when throwing the ball between 10-19 yards downfield, even though PFF charted him as having just two big-time throws and 15 turnover-worthy plays on such passes. Moore will get a good look from teams this cycle. Why? He was the Rams' passing game coordinator in 2021 and will likely look to get the ball from Kirk Cousins to Justin Jefferson often during the '22 NFL season. Slowik served as 49erspassing game coordinator last season and has been part of Kyle Shanahan's staff since 2017. The Rams have ranked top 12 in pass attempts each of the past three seasons while ranking no better than 17th in rushing attempts, so they will lean on Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and Allen Robinson to move the ball. "This Christmas" --Donny Hathaway "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" --Barenaked Ladies (feat. The 2022 NFL offseason was a crazy one in terms of head coaching and offensive coordinator changes. 2023 outlook: After hiring DeMeco Ryans from the San Francisco 49ers to be their new head coach, the former defensive coordinator is bringing an old friend to Houston: Bobby Slowik. Hamilton most notably coached Andrew Luck at Stanford and during his first three years with the Colts. One of the highest-profile assistant positions in the league, offensive coordinator often serves as a springboard for head coaching careers because the job requires a hands-on approach with the quarterback and is often the driving force behind offensive production in this pass-heavy league. Carmichael is often credited with a significant role in the planning and preparation of the teams offense. Draft picks. A very solid 12-4 week for your guy here brings me to 150-73-1 on the year. Which Russell Wilson shows up in 2023? 2023 outlook: The Colts hired Shane Steichen from the Eagles to be their next head coach and Steichen reportedly is bringing Jim Bob Cooter from the Jacksonville Jaguars as offensive coordinator. He will now take the number one passing offense from Kansas City to Washington with Sam Howell likely QB1. Kafka also spent five years as a player in the NFL. 2023 outlook: With Sean McVay officially returning to the Rams and Coen off to Kentucky, the team is bringing in Mike LaFleur as offensive coordinator. This could be a drastic change for the Dolphins, who ranked 10th in passing-play percentage in '21 (59.7 percent). 2022 FANTASY SLEEPERS: He accounted for 77.6 percent of their total offense in 2021, so Dorsey will continue to lean on him. 2023 outlook: Steichen was hired as the Indianapolis Colts' next head coach, which creates an opening for the Eagles. Having spent the previous five seasons in the Chicago Bears organization, Dave Ragone got his first opportunity as an NFL offensive coordinator in 2021. Phillips is best known for being the son of legendary defensive coordinator Wade Phillips. Another year, another new Lions offensive coordinator. Baltimore Ravens. That makes Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson nice targets in the early-to-mid rounds of fantasy drafts. 2022 OC: Vacant (head coach Kliff Kingsbury was the play-caller). Raheem Morris, Rams DC: Morris pulled the unusual duty of coaching both sides of the ball in Atlanta before the team made a turnaround with him as interim head coach in 2020. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The New York Giants and general manager Joe Schoen . This will be the 35-year-old Petzing's first offensive coordinator job. Mike McDaniel, 49ers OC: McDaniel is a Shanahan disciple who's collaborated with Kyle to find creative ways to get playmakers the ball. 157 . In an interview on NFL Network (h/t The Athletic's Jon Machota), the club's lead skipper made it clear that his young offensive coordinator would handle play-calling duties. As for Moore . Allen is in a situation very similar to that of Todd Bowles. However, that hasnt prevented teams from swiping his OCs in hopes of duplicating McVays success. It was expected that quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson will be elevated to OC next season, which is now the confirmed case. 150. The Panthers already have solid talent at running back and wide receiver, and a decent offensive line. QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | One from each team. Joe Brady: The former Panthers OC was let go after less than two years at the position, but he's already gotten calls and could very well reclaim an OC spot in a few weeks. Eric Bieniemy spent the past five seasons as the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, helping the team win two Super Bowl championships. He has previously worked with the Miami Dolphins between 2012 and 2017 in varying roles. The Rams ranked 12th and 10th, respectively, in the NFL in total pass attempts in O'Connell's two seasons there. It's a little presumptuous to include Clements here, since the Packers ' recently appointed play-caller hasn't yet officially called a play for Green Bay in . Below is a list of National Football League offensive coordinators. Again, that's a boost for the Vikings' run game, but they will still take plenty of chances with their passing game, as well. His offenses have ranked in the middle of the pack through the first two years in Cleveland. QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers | Overall. 2023 outlook: The Chargers are going from Lombardi to Moore. 2023 outlook: After finishing the season with three straight touchdown-less games, the Jets and LaFleur moved on from each other. Its that time again. Meanwhile, eight teams have retained their head coaches but are making changes at offensive coordinator. They ranked top 10 in passing attempts each season including a No. In a deal that reportedly makes him the NFLs highest-paid coordinator, the Dolphins acquire one of the best defensive minds in football. That's a stock-up for Cook, but Kirk Cousins still should see plenty of passing attempts. The responsibilities there may fall more to Eberflus' offensive coordinator, Luke Getsy. Sarah McLachlan) "The Christmas Song" --Nat King Cole "All I Want For Christmas Is You" --Mariah Carey "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"-- The Jackson 5 This list is final for 2021 and we will consider adjustments in 2022. The Commanders add another bigger power back who can contribute as an early-down grinder in the run game. Monken has prior NFL experience as an OC with the Buccaneers and Browns. Resources, support and creative freedoms vary, which means the chances for success also vary. But this is an organization thats poorly run by owners who have demonstrated they have no concept of patience or loyalty. One of the most experienced defensive coaches in the league, Jim Schwartz joins the Cleveland Browns staff in his fourth stint as a defensive coordinator. Is Malik Willis ready to take over? Prior to that, he spent four seasons with the Packers. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. He is going to have his hands full with a defense that ranked near the bottom in a number of important defensive metrics. 2023 outlook: After making the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, Mike McCarthy will call plays for Dak Prescott and Co. in 2023. Anyone who watched the final two games of the 2021 NFL season can see that, while the two men are brilliant, their offenses leave a lot on the table by running the ball too much, not to mention their fourth-down decisions. The pick: Patriots. The new OC gets to work with a young, unquestioned star in starting quarterback Justin Herbert, who has already garnered Pro Bowl honors just three seasons in. He is the son of former NFL executive Michael Lombardi, who spent several years as a senior personnel executive with the Raiders organization. Not to mention, Moore helped backup signal-caller Cooper Rush win a primetime game in Minnesota. He served as the passing game coordinator for the Bears in 2020, having been the quarterbacks coach for the previous four years. The Rams dealt with injuries at running back last year, so that, along with the addition of Matthew Stafford, might explain the increase in passing volume. Lombardi also spent two years working as a scouting assistant with the Patriots. Sunday, 1 p.m. ETTV:CBS|Stream:Paramount+ (click here), I don't like that Lamar Jackson has hardly practiced in the past half-month. Coen is familiar with McVay's offense and will likely continue to help the head coach implement that scheme.
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