PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Zach Wilson, the second pick of the 2021 draft, looks like a bust. He joined the Steelers in 2020 as the quarterbacks coach. 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. Matt Nagy is once again the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator. Top candidates for Dallas Cowboys to replace Kellen Moore as offensive He will likely keep a majority of the Saints' playbook as part of the system he and Payton ran for 12 years together. 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. Since the metric is EPA- and success rate-based, even if a play caller does better relative to their peers on inefficient plays e.g., running plays they will be dinged in this metric, as they forgo the chance to do something more efficient (such as throw the ball) in an effort to be amazing at something less valuable. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 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. He will now take the number one passing offense from Kansas City to Washington with Sam Howell likely QB1. "This Christmas" --Donny Hathaway "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" --Barenaked Ladies (feat. Lombardi moved with new Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels when he came across from the Patriots to lead the Las Vegas organization. 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. The New York Giants and general manager Joe Schoen . 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. 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. Boston College WR Zay Flowers (No. Because the notebook this week is full of lists, why not add one more? He was on the Rams' staff for three years, most recently serving as assistant head coach and tight ends coach. While Pederson is a bit more balanced as a play-caller the Eagles ranked top 10 in rushing attempts three times under him as well it seems like the Jaguars may lean a bit more on the pass than the run. (@PFF_Eric) May 20, 2022. As such, this is another stock up for Miami's running backs. Here's the list of offensive coordinators changes this offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston No coach is safe in the NFL. He has been elevated to offensive coordinator after the departure of Hackett, Getsy, and Outten, and he will serve as a sounding board for Matt LaFleur in 2022. Pederson is another member of the Andy Reid coaching tree, and like Kafka, he seems to prefer the passing game. 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. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring Seattle Seahawks QB coach Dave Canales as their new offensive coordinator. He won't just jump at any offer, though, considering how good he has it in New England. Callahan also spent six years working with the Broncos in various roles between 2010 and 2015. All offensive coordinator positions are not created equal, however. Or is it Joshua Dobbs? The Baltimore Ravens hired Todd Monken to be their offensive coordinator. All Rights Reserved. AFC NFC See also List of current National Football League head coaches List of current National Football League defensive coordinators LaFleur spent four seasons coaching in the same division when he was the 49ers' passing game coordinator from 2017 to 2020. Maybe another offensive coordinator can get more out of them while instilling more balance. Baltimore hired Todd Monken as its next OC after he won consecutive national championships as Georgia's OC. How the openings stack up from best to worst: Most NFL coaches view this as the top opening. left Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay off of last year's list. That said, Getsy's background with the Packers included working with the quarterback and serving as the team's passing game coordinator in each of the past two seasons. Matt Canada was another first-time offensive coordinator in 2021. 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. This could be a drastic change for the Dolphins, who ranked 10th in passing-play percentage in '21 (59.7 percent). James Conner is also a reliable running back, and so the building blocks are in place for a successful offensive attack. Lets take a look at the OCs for each of the 32 NFL franchise and their coaching background before becoming coordinators. Pro Football Network, LLC. It's hardly a surprise that McDaniel prefers running the ball. Coen spent '21 with the University of Kentucky and helped them average32.3 points per game, ranking 36th of 130 at the FBS level. The Saints ranked bottom-three in pass-play percentage last season, and they figure to continue to rely on the running game in the post-Drew Brees era. If were just going off personnel, then this is a pretty intriguing job. 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. 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. Daboll's omission from last year's rookie head-coaching class was a bit of a head-scratcher. But he needs more around him. 22 overall) Clemson LB Trenton Simpson (No. Teryl Austin, Steelers senior defensive assistant/secondary coach: The longtime defensive assistant was one of the names most repeated to me for this exercise. 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. He is the son of former NFL executive Michael Lombardi, who spent several years as a senior personnel executive with the Raiders organization. He was their offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2022, winning two Super Bowls with Patrick Mahomes and Co. 2022 OC: Vacant (head coach Kliff Kingsbury was the play-caller). 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. Now we come to the fifth rookie NFL offensive coordinator in the form of Frank Smith. Besides, Bowles is a defensive guy. 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. This might be a head-scratcher for some, but Moore was terrific in 2021. He served as the Chargers' run game coordinator in 2021 and helped Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson serve as solid threats both between the tackles and receivers out of the backfield. In 2018, he was the interim head coach of Maryland. Cooter worked as Jacksonvilles pass game coordinator and previously was the Lions offensive coordinator. Hackett spent the last three seasons as the Packers' offensive coordinator, so it seems likely that he will carry his balanced offense over from Green Bay. Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores now heads over to Minnesota as their new D.C. That said, it seems like Patricia is favored to serve as the de facto coordinator and play caller. He was their offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2022, winning two Super Bowls with Patrick Mahomes and Co. The Texans ranked 19th in that category last year, so expect Hamilton to get a bit more aggressive this year. During his time in Atlanta, the Falcons twice ranked 22nd in passing-play percentage and strung together 11- and 10-win seasons in those campaigns. This will be the 35-year-old Petzing's first offensive coordinator job. That was with the 2013 Bills, who went 6-10, and the '17 Jaguars, who went 10-6 and nearly went to the Super Bowl. -- will change offensive coordinators for next season, including five playoff teams and both Super Bowl participants. Broncos coach search: Dan Quinn's second candidacy, Sean Payton's comments, more. In 2021, he became an NFL offensive coordinator for the first time. So which teams in the market for OCs (or soon to be) have the most to offer? Green Bay Packers NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Pep Hamilton, Texans QB coach/passing game coordinator: Hamilton has been able to guide Andrew Luck and Justin Herbert. Draft picks. One such example is wide receiver Tyreek Hills average depth of target dropping roughly 2.5 yards from 2020 to 2021. The Colts have brought in Jim Bob Cooter to be the offensive coordinator under new head coach Shane Steichen. A whopping 10 teams will have new head coaches this year, and fantasy football owners are . The Raiders and Jaguars will obviously have new head coaches. Wilson did look a little better after the Broncos fired Nathaniel Hackett, so maybe it was just a bad fit. Denver announced Lombardi's arrival on Feb. 25, so he stays in the AFC West. Conor Orr Sep 17, 2021. 2022 NFL Offseason Head Coaching Carousel Primer They dont really know who their quarterback is. The Cardinals continued to round out their new coaching staff by bringing in Drew Petzing as their OC. 157 . But grooming the quarterback while adding more playmakers will be a process. (The Pats always used a designated pass-catching back, so that could be good news for Kenyan Drake or Zamir White.) Matt LaFleur has promoted offensive line coach and run game coordinator Adam Stenavich to his offensive coordinator in 2022. This week you guessed it it'll be head coaches, offensive coordinators and defensive coordinators. 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. Kelly replaces Todd Downing, who was fired after two seasons. The Titans have a strong run game, but how many great years does Derrick Henry have left? 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. Head coach Kyle Shanahan serves as the de facto OC. 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. Byron Leftwich, Buccaneers OC: Leftwich should get multiple interviews this cycle and is ready to lead. Pittsburgh has plenty of names they'd like to see mature into NFL stars, but half the battle will be finding the right offensive coordinator. Mike Kafka, Chiefs QB coach/passing game coordinator: The triumvirate of Andy Reid, Bieniemy and Kafka has the Chiefs' offense humming again. It was expected that quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson will be elevated to OC next season, which is now the confirmed case. LaFleur spent four seasons coaching in the same division when he was the 49ers passing game coordinator from 2017 to 2020. So, theyre at least operating as if he will remain in Baltimore. It marks the first time since 2015 that he has held that title. Canales was on the Seahawks' coaching staff from 2010 to 2022, serving as wide receivers coach, quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator. After back-to-back one-and-done head coaches, any potential candidate would have to think long and hard about signing on. This could be an extremely attractive job if Lamar Jackson remains the centerpiece or a gig with shaky prospects without him. That's why he's one of our QB sleepers to watch. He now oversees a stingy Saints defensive backfield. Slowik served as 49erspassing game coordinator last season and has been part of Kyle Shanahan's staff since 2017. While there are plenty of brilliant minds on the offensive side of the ball available, the 2022. The pick: Bengals, Bill Belichick has the cheat code. 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. O'Connell spent the past two seasons with the Rams working under Sean McVay, so he will almost certainly bring an L.A. flare to Minnesota with him. 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. Who are the current defensive coordinators for all 32 NFL franchises? After 13 seasons as an assistant on Pete Carrolls coaching staff, Canales heads to Tampa to run the offense for Todd Bowles. 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. Now, he will reunite with Pederson and will likely institute an offense similar to the one that his mentors ran in Philadelphia. 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. Their offensive line isnt the strength of the roster like it once was. 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. Petzing started coaching in the NFL back in 2013 as a Browns intern. A new owner could possibly clean house if a 2023 campaign proves unsatisfactory. 1 rank in 2017 and ranked top 12 in pass-play percentage in each of his past three seasons there. He has experience as an OC in college football for one season with Mississippi State in 2018. 2023 outlook: Todd Bowles brought in his own staff after getting promoted to head coach last March, hiring Dave Canales as OC. Heres the list of offensive coordinators changes this offseason. Commanders offseason checklist: Ron Rivera targets offensive coordinator, figuring out QB. Phillips' tendencies aren't yet known, but they are expected to mirror that of O'Connell and McVay. With as many two-high looks as the Chiefs have garnered, they have had to change course on offense. Kevin O'Connell, Rams OC: The former NFL QB has been at Sean McVay's side the last two years. Press Taylor is our third rookie offensive coordinator so far as he returns to work with Doug Pederson in 2022. Which Russell Wilson shows up in 2023? It would seem that Smith's primary goal will be to help McDaniel implement his offense in Miami. Rodgers had the fourth-quickest release time (2.63 seconds) under Getsy's watch while averaging 4.1 air yards per attempt. There are questions about the rest of the offensive personnel, as well as questions about how much freedom the future Hall of Fame coach will give his coordinator. It is important to look back at their stints as coordinators to see exactly what type of offense each might be looking to run in his new home. 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. The responsibilities there may fall more to Eberflus' offensive coordinator, Luke Getsy. Opponent-level factors are also built into the expectations to account for easier or more difficult schedules. Jan 20, 2023. NFL coaching candidates: Best head coach, coordinator and - Sportsnaut Kafka played and coached under Reid, so he may try to mimic that with Daboll in New York. LaFleur is an interesting one. This is what left Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay off of last year's list. Moore, who was only on the market for one day after being dismissed, will go from working with Dak Prescott to Justin Herbert. Copyright 2019-2023. Its that time again. Ken Dorsey has stepped up to be the Bills offensive coordinator following the departure of Brian Daboll. Taylor has never called plays, so it's safe to assume that he will probably follow Pederson's lead a bit this year. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports. The Titans will also bring in former Falcons QBs coach Charles London as passing game coordinator/QBs coach and former Commanders DBs coach Chris Harris as passing game coordinator/CB coach. 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. Now that there's tape on Tyler Huntley, I think the Bengals win this. 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.