Kyler Murray seems to underperform in stretches, and he has durability issues. 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. However, it's worth noting that in Hackett's stints with the Bills and Jaguars, his offenses twice ranked top three in run percentage. 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. So, once again, this is a boost for Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon. Wilson did look a little better after the Broncos fired Nathaniel Hackett, so maybe it was just a bad fit. Matt Nagy is once again the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator. Unfortunately, that has rarely produced much success. Cooter worked as Jacksonvilles pass game coordinator and previously was the Lions offensive coordinator. The Northwestern product then shifted to coaching and climbed the ladder with Andy Reid and the Chiefs, serving as a quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator during his final two seasons with the team. 2023 NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams | NFL Draft | PFF Green Bay Packers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting The Panthers ranked 15th and 16th, respectively, in pass-play percentage in each of Matt Rhule's first two years with the team. He was the Panthers quarterbacks coach from 2013 to 2017. 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. Coen wasn't with the Rams in 2021, but the former UMass quarterback spent three seasons with Los Angeles from '18-20 as a wide receiver and quarterbacks coach. 2022 OC: Marcus Brady (fired in November). 10 Best NFL Defensive Coordinators Available This Offseason Dorsey was also the Bills passing game coordinator in 2021. For 2023, the Patriots have decided to bring in a familiar name in Bill OBrien. LaFleur spent four seasons coaching in the same division when he was the 49ers' passing game coordinator from 2017 to 2020. It's also why we tabbed Mayfield as a QB sleeper heading into this year. Commanders offseason checklist: Ron Rivera targets offensive coordinator, figuring out QB. 2022 FANTASY SLEEPERS: Kevin O'Connell, Rams OC: The former NFL QB has been at Sean McVay's side the last two years. 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. section: | slug: nfl-insider-notebook-top-head-coach-and-coordinator-candidates-entering-2022 | sport: football | route: article_single.us | One concern: There are not a lot of top-flight, consistent weapons outside of Mark Andrews. In an interesting, if often talked about, development, Andy Reid has become a better offensive play caller at maximizing success rate rather than EPA. Bill Belichick likes to play things close to the vest, and it might actually be beneficial for Matt Patricia and Joe Judge to avoid taking on the title in 2022. The Panthers already have solid talent at running back and wide receiver, and a decent offensive line. Here's the list of NFL teams hiring offensive coordinators this He was on the Rams' staff for three years, most recently serving as assistant head coach and tight ends coach. Stenavich will be the NFCs third rookie OC in 2022. Quality veteran offensive linemen return, although they didnt perform well this season. There is no official offensive coordinator for the 49ers. The Cowboys hired Brian Schottenheimer as their new OC, after he previously served in that role for the Jets, Rams and Seahawks. Canales was on the Seahawks' coaching staff from 2010 to 2022, serving as wide receivers coach, quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator. Either way, it looks like Fields will be passing more in 2022 than he did in '21 when he averaged just 25.5 passing attempts per start. After all, offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is staying put for his fourth season in Tampa Bay, and Tom Brady is returning to action for his age-45 season. If were just going off personnel, then this is a pretty intriguing job. In Washington, Bieniemy will be OC and assistant head coach, giving him a promotion in title and contract details. After being let go as head coach of the Texans, OBrien spent the last few years back with the Crimson Tide as OC. The hiring serves as a reunion between the Colts and Cooter, who started his NFL coaching career as an offensive assistant with Indianapolis from 2009-2011. He won't just jump at any offer, though, considering how good he has it in New England. Stenavich is one of the numerous Packers assistants on this list. The Houston Texans have found their new offensive coordinator to pair with new head coach DeMeco Ryans in 2023. After a record-tying 10 teams switched head coaches for the 2022 season, there will be more turnover for 2023. 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. After 13 seasons as an assistant on Pete Carrolls coaching staff, Canales heads to Tampa to run the offense for Todd Bowles. Here's the list of new NFL offensive coordinators this offseason After parting ways with offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, the New York Jets have decided to bring in former one-and-done Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett to take over the position. They ranked top 10 in passing attempts each season including a No. Nathaniel Hackett, Packers OC: Aaron Rodgers loves him, and Hackett helped Blake Bortles to the AFC title game. Dorsey has been with the Bills since 2019 and was the team's passing game coordinator in '21. QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs. Specifically, looking at run-pass splits will help determine whether a team's running backs or receivers will have more of an advantage under the new leadership. He is the son of former NFL executive Michael Lombardi, who spent several years as a senior personnel executive with the Raiders organization. When the Cowboys offense was healthy, they were one of the best in the NFL, so expectations should be high for what Moore will be able to accomplish with this talented Chargers roster. He last led attacks for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2016-18) and Cleveland Browns (2019). Head coach Kyle Shanahan serves as the de facto OC. Matt Nagy, who was Chiefs' OC in 2016 and 2017 before becoming the Bears' head coach, is now the man after being promoted on Feb. 24. LaFleur has served as the Packers' primary play-caller since being hired as the team's head coach in '19. For the past three years (2020-22), Monken served as the University of Georgias offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, helping guide the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships. Which job is the most attractive? Meanwhile, Russell Wilson's stock would likely remain neutral. That's why he's one of our QB sleepers to watch. Lombardi spent the past three seasons with New England as an assistant quarterbacks coach and a wide receivers coach. Eric Bieniemy, Chiefs OC: He's been passed over two straight offseasons (and you could argue three) for HC jobs. After back-to-back one-and-done head coaches, any potential candidate would have to think long and hard about signing on. 2023 outlook: The Patriots brought back former OC Bill OBrien in the same role after letting Patricia call plays for the first time in 2022. Petzing was the Browns' quarterbacks coach last year, but worked with Gannon in Minnesota from 2014 to 2017. 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 . Daboll's omission from last year's rookie head-coaching class was a bit of a head-scratcher. Top NFL Offensive Coordinators Available for Head Coaching Positions in 2023 NFL owners want to hire the next great offensive mind to be head coach. That won't be the case in 2021, though. 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. Update: Shane Steichen has taken the head coaching position with the Indianapolis Colts. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Outten may like to run at an above-average rate, too. For those hoping that the Dallas Cowboys might try to bring in a fresh-faced, creative offensive coordinator to replace Kellen Moore might have been surprised by the announcement that Brian Schottenheimer would be getting the role. 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. However, the team at least has a young passer who has displayed some promise. 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: Lamar Jackson is a pending free agent, but the Ravens can use the franchise tag and keep the former MVP in town. Having spent the previous five seasons in the Chicago Bears organization, Dave Ragone got his first opportunity as an NFL offensive coordinator in 2021. The responsibilities there may fall more to Eberflus' offensive coordinator, Luke Getsy. Lets take a look at the OCs for each of the 32 NFL franchise and their coaching background before becoming coordinators. But this is an organization thats poorly run by owners who have demonstrated they have no concept of patience or loyalty. 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. Los Angeles Rams 2022 OC: Liam Coen 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. 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. Baltimore Ravens. 86) Mississippi edge Tavius Robinson (No. Eric Bieniemy spent the past five seasons as the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, helping the team win two Super Bowl championships. After a record-tying 10 teams switched head coaches for. Payton is expected to be the offensive play-caller, but he will still hire an offensive coordinator for extra assistance. Or is it Joshua Dobbs? Rexrode: Titans' hire of Ran Carthon as GM is a bold move in a time of need. Now, he will get a chance to be an NFL offensive coordinator. 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. Thomas Brown will be their offensive coordinator, coming to Carolina from the Los Angeles Rams. 2023 NFL Draft: Final quick-snap grades for all 32 teams 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. LaFleur spent four seasons coaching in the same division when he was the 49ers passing game coordinator from 2017 to 2020. His only previous experience as an OC came in 2009 with the Bills. Mick Lombardi is yet another rookie NFL offensive coordinator in the AFC. That's a step down from offensive guru Josh McDaniels, but New England will likely try to keep a lot of the same protocols and splits in place with familiar staffers in tow. Going that route rather than rolling the dice with an unproven passer or journeyman would make this job even more promising. The Bears will be in the market for one, and the Vikings may. 2022 OC: Marcus Brady (fired in November). Taylor was previously with Pederson between 2016 and 2020 with the Eagles. Maybe that's not Hackett. Shanahan makes the list this year for a few reasons. Outten was brought from the Packers by Nathaniel Hackett when he was hired as the head coach of the Broncos. The Chiefs ranked top 10 in pass-play percentage in each of Kafka's four years as the team's quarterbacks coach. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Before joining the Titans for the 2022 season, Kelly worked with the Houston Texans between 2014 and 2021 with the last three seasons as offensive coordinator. 10. Under his watch, San Francisco passed the ball just51.6 percent of the time, good for the fourth-lowest rate in the NFL. This position has served as a springboard for previous top offensive assistants Matt LaFleur, Zac Taylor and Kevin OConnell. This gig might not be as good as it appears on the surface. 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. What drafting Will Levis says about Tennessee Titans' future QB plans With the NFL hiring cycle in full swing, five teams have launched searches for their next head coach. Slowik served as 49erspassing game coordinator last season and has been part of Kyle Shanahan's staff since 2017. Brandon Staley likely needs this move to pan out for him to keep his job after Lombardi took the fall for the Chargers playoff collapse. McDaniels may ultimately call the plays for Las Vegas, but Lombardi could assist. So, if youre a young offensive mind with head coaching aspirations, you take this opportunity understanding that getting the McVay cologne on you outweighs the chance to call plays. The Rams ran a fairly balanced offense under O'Connell in 2021, ranking 14th in pass-play percentage and 10th overall in pass attempts. He now oversees a stingy Saints defensive backfield. The only drawback to some is that McVay serves as his own play caller. Jerod Mayo, Patriots ILB coach: Mayo could easily be on the head coach list after interviewing for the Eagles gig last season. QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | One from each team. Smith's teams in Chicago tended to rely on their defense and running games to make them contenders. This is what left Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay off of last year's list. He spent four years as the 49ers' run game coordinator from 2017-20 and was working with a strong offensive line in San Francisco. Despite instability at quarterback, Washington still flirted with a playoff berth. That points to LaFleur being a force multiplier with the four-time league MVP, which is why hes on this list. A very solid 12-4 week for your guy here brings me to 150-73-1 on the year. 124) Stanford CB Kyu Blu Kelly (No. Zach Wilson, the second pick of the 2021 draft, looks like a bust. Future NFL Head Coaches for 2022 and Beyond From top coordinators to rising position coaches and second-timers, here are 49 names of potential candidates for top jobs. All Rights Reserved. AFC NFC See also List of current National Football League head coaches List of current National Football League offensive coordinators Vance Joseph, Cardinals DC: The former Broncos head coach has the Cardinals as a top 10 defense in scoring and yards this season. Meanwhile, Tagovailoa gets a stock down while big-play threats Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle remain stock neutral. Johnson will be the second rookie OC for the NFC in the 2022 NFL season. Of course, with Hackett serving as the Broncos' head coach, Outten will get a chance to help call the plays and coordinator the team's offensive attack. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Slowik, 35, spent two seasons as the 49ers offensive passing game coordinator and has 11 seasons of NFL experience. The Cowboys managed to rank third in yards per play and first in points scored despite dealing with injuries to the offensive line, the continued fall-off of running back, Leftwich, who did not get a head coaching job in the offseason, had another good year in 2021, leading Tampa Bay to the leagues second-most points and the leagues highest yards per play mark on offense, much of which came without wideouts, Shanahan makes the list this year for a few reasons. It's a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option. Byron Leftwich, Buccaneers OC: Leftwich should get multiple interviews this cycle and is ready to lead. Taylor is the brother of Bengals coach Zac Taylor, and the younger Taylor has a lot of experience with Pederson. Here's a list of the 10 best potential defensive coordinators available to NFL teams this offseason, along with the most suitable landing spots for each candidate. -- will change offensive coordinators for next season, including five playoff teams and both Super Bowl participants. With as many two-high looks as the Chiefs have garnered, they have had to change course on offense. With linebackers standing still, quarterbacks of Jimmy Garoppolos caliber can simply throw whats called be a Ron Burgundy of sorts and it ends up working out. 22 overall) Clemson LB Trenton Simpson (No. The opportunity to come in, help select a quarterback with a high draft pick and design an offense around him makes this an attractive opportunity. Matt Eberflus, Colts DC: Eberflus leads the most opportunistic defense in the NFL that just shut down Bill Belichick's Pats. NFL coaching candidates: Best head coach, coordinator and - Sportsnaut 2022 OC: Vacant (head coach Kliff Kingsbury was the play-caller). Because of that degree of uncertainty and how dependent the Ravens are on Jackson, we place them fourth, though this could theoretically rank higher. List of Current NFL Defensive Coordinators (Updated 2023) Do you love the young wide receivers who flash at times but also remain streaky? Lombardi is joining McDaniels, as the two come over from the Patriots. A sticky salary cap situation (which means impending roster purges) and a mystery at quarterback raises questions about this position. He was their offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2022, winning two Super Bowls with Patrick Mahomes and Co. He was the team's wide receivers coach when they won Super Bowl XLVIII. Conor Orr Sep 17, 2021. Flores was considered a strong candidate for a number of head coaching opportunities but ultimately decided to bring his talents to the Vikings. The positives: 1) Energetic and sharp defensive head coach willing to let his offensive coordinator run that side of the ball. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports. As Kevin OConnell moves from the Rams to the Vikings to be their head coach, he brings the Rams passing game coordinator from 2021, Wes Phillips. https://t.co/CfMpoCamiw pic.twitter.com/K9lZNAZDY1, Eric Eager ???????? What's next for Vikings, Chargers and the NFL's other wild-card playoff losers. In 2021, Levis threw 24 touchdowns and 13 interceptions with wins over LSU and Florida. Matt Canada was another first-time offensive coordinator in 2021. Indianapolis ranked 11th, sixth, and 10th, respectively, in pass-play percentage with Hamilton in charge of the offense. QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers | Top 200| Superflex. 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 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? Brian Daboll, Bills OC:He helped turn Josh Allen into a MVP runner-up and quarter-billion dollar man. Ranking teams likely to land Williams in 2024 NFL Draft, Prisco's 2023 NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams, Exploring Titans' options at wide receiver, Cowboys' 'ship has not sailed' on bringing back Zeke, Best post-draft fits for top-remaining NFL free agents. There were five head coaching changes, but the bigger surprise is how many teams need new offensive coordinators. Still, don't be surprised if the Raiders try to jumpstart their running game to help them win. Ken Dorsey, Bills QB coach/passing game coordinator: Dorsey has been the point-person for Cam Newton and Josh Allen during their respective top seasons. (Top photo of Chargers QB Justin Herbert: Courtney Culbreath / Getty Images). Sixteen squads -- half the league! At 49 years of age and with over two decades of NFL coaching experience, Schottenheimer certainly knows his way around a clipboard. Fantasy Football 2022: New NFL head coaches and offensive coordinators He has previously worked with the Miami Dolphins between 2012 and 2017 in varying roles. Hamilton most notably coached Andrew Luck at Stanford and during his first three years with the Colts. Now that there's tape on Tyler Huntley, I think the Bengals win this. The Titans have a strong run game, but how many great years does Derrick Henry have left? Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches team warm ups against the Cincinnati Bengals during warm ups before the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Sean McVay has yet another new offensive coordinator after Kevin O'Connell made the jump to head coach. LaFleur is an interesting one. Alex Van Pelt is heading into his third season as the Browns OC. How the openings stack up from best to worst: Most NFL coaches view this as the top opening. Jay Rodgers, Chargers OLB coach/run game coordinator: A former college assistant who's shown promise on the defensive side of the ball. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. Given McDaniel's history, it seems like these two would prefer a ground-dominant offense that can take some pressure off Tua Tagovailoa. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. 2023 outlook:Head coach Andy Reid steers the ship, but being Mahomes' OC is a dream job for any candidate. The coordinator wont have to deal with the pressure that comes with a team in win-now mode. They do have Jonathan Taylor. The Dolphins' defense was one of the most inconsistent during the 2022 NFL season, and bringing in a veteran like Fangio should help them get back on track. 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. LaFleur spent four seasons coaching in the same division when he was the 49ers passing game coordinator from 2017 to 2020. 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 . He is going to have his hands full with a defense that ranked near the bottom in a number of important defensive metrics. Ryan Nielson joins the Atlanta Falcons staff following the retirement of Dean Pees. 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. Ron Rivera is entering Year 4, but with a sale expected soon, theres no telling if the next offensive coordinator is signing up for a one-and-done job. Will Ryan Tannehill return? This might be a head-scratcher for some, but Moore was terrific in 2021. 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. The Patriots will likely be a run-heavy offense again, as they ranked 26th in pass-play percentage last season. So, don't be afraid to take Jared Goff late in best-ball leagues and target guys like Amon-Ra St. Brown, T.J. Hockenson, Jameson Williams, and DJ Chark in fantasy drafts, too. 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. List of current National Football League offensive coordinators, List of current National Football League head coaches, List of current National Football League defensive coordinators, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_current_National_Football_League_offensive_coordinators&oldid=1143489421, Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coach & passing game coordinator (, Tennessee Titans passing game coordinator (, Kansas City Chiefs senior assistant & quarterbacks coach (, Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach (, Green Bay Packers offensive line coach & run game coordinator (, New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach & passing game coordinator (, This page was last edited on 8 March 2023, at 01:39. Hamilton was another coach internally promoted by the Texans. 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. Matt Nagy, who was Chiefs' OC in 2016 and 2017 before becoming the Bears' head coach, is now the man after being promoted on Feb. 24. The Packers were stuck in a quagmire offensively prior to his arrival, and since he showed up, theyve won 13 games in each regular season and. He showed what he could do when he took over for Joe Barry in the Packers' win against Arizona. Smith does have experience as an offensive coordinator, but only in college. Petzing was the Browns' quarterbacks coach last year, but worked with Gannon in Minnesota from 2014 to 2017. The Bills will likely continue to rely on Josh Allen for a bulk of their offense, be it passing the ball or running it. That makes Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson nice targets in the early-to-mid rounds of fantasy drafts. Now, he will reunite with Pederson and will likely institute an offense similar to the one that his mentors ran in Philadelphia. The Dolphins spent a lot of resources in free agency to upgrade their offensive line, so it would seem that McDaniel is looking to bring that run-heavy approach to Miami. In his final season, they ranked third in passing-play percentage and went 7-9. Top candidates for Dallas Cowboys to replace Kellen Moore as offensive Moore will get a good look from teams this cycle. In 2021, he became an NFL offensive coordinator for the first time. The Los Angeles Chargers have brought in former Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to run their offense. But some around the league expect the Bucs to attempt another aggressive move for a talented veteran if Brady does leave (Derek Carr, perhaps). But again, because the Patriots always manage to compete, this seemingly is a promising gig. It was a pretty impressive season for the former Boise State quarterback. Besides, Bowles is a defensive guy. However, the Dolphins may take a back-by-committee approach again that would limit the upside of each candidate in 2022. The Cowboys managed to rank third in yards per play and first in points scored despite dealing with injuries to the offensive line, the continued fall-off of running back Ezekiel Elliott, a season-ending injury to wideout Michael Gallup and a significant decline from quarterback Dak Prescott post-calf injury. Before arriving in Cleveland, Van Pelt spent time with the Buccaneers, Packers, and Bengals as either quarterbacks or running backs coach.