The former LSU offensive coordinator helped a Joe Burrow-led squad win the national championship after a historic season in 2019, but has bounced around a bit since then. McVay raves about him and promoted him to assistant head coach in 2021. The 36-year-old Johnson replaces Shane Steichen, who spent the last two years as offensive coordinator under Nick Sirianni before becoming head coach of the Colts. Over time, weve seen this unit emerge as one of the better defenses in the second half. 16 and No. Hes a name to keep an eye out for when defensive coordinator searches begin. Lets dive into the best head coach, general manager and coaching candidates in 2023. Bill Callahan not only was the former . He interviewed for the Philadelphia Eagles coaching vacancy last January and at the very least will be hired as an offensive coordinator this offseason. While the primary focus of the 2023 NFL coaching carousel is on head coaches, this is also an active time for coordinators. Widely viewed as one of the best talent evaluators in the NFL, Ireland will be a hot GM candidate in 2022. section: | slug: nfl-insider-notebook-top-head-coach-and-coordinator-candidates-entering-2022 | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Dorsey was also the Bills passing game coordinator in 2021. Jerry Gray joined Green Bay as its defensive backs coach in 2020, immediately going to work with cornerback Jaire Alexander. Greg Williams, no relation to the infamous BountyGate coach, is flying under the radar right now. Among them, teams were concerned about off-field issues that happened in 1991 and 2001. Leslie Frazier, Bills DC: The former Vikings head coach was a finalist for the Texans' gig last year. On Sunday morning, we put out our first initial list of potential candidates to take over as the next offensive coordinator for the Oregon . Everywhere he has coached as a head coach and offensive coordinator his offenses have been successful, and at times prolific. Now that there's tape on Tyler Huntley, I think the Bengals win this. A year later, Bowens unit is top-12 in Weighted DVOA despite losing Harold Landry before Week 1. On the year, Dallas ranks seventh in third-down conversion rate (44.2%) with the third-highest touchdown rate in the red zone (73%). Bieniemy is an integral part of the Chiefs offense with Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes raving about his work ethic, football mind and his impact on the team. Tennessee finished the 2021 season ranked eighth in Football Outsiders Weighted DVOA. Weve already seen Eberflus get hired by the Chicago Bears and Josh McDaniels land with the Las Vegas Raiders. He just finished his fourth season in the NFL, his first as a passing game coordinator. Now, the Cowboys defense is even better and the differences between before he took over vs now are staggering. In 2021, he became an NFL offensive coordinator for the first time. If he isnt hired in 2023, Dorsey will be one of the top NFL coaching candidates in 2024. NFL Networks Tom Pelissero reported last year that Mayo made a strong impression on the Eagles brass during his head-coaching interview in 2021. Press Taylor is our third rookie offensive coordinator so far as he returns to work with Doug Pederson in 2022. Leslie Frazier went through the interview cycle in 2021, meeting twice with the New York Giants and once with the Miami Dolphins. Well start with Paytons next contract. Brian Angelichio, Vikings Pass Game Coordinator Angelichio, 50, was the pass game coordinator and tight ends coach for the Vikings in 2022 when Minnesota ranked sixth in the NFL in passing. A three-time CFL champion, Brady will get interviews in 2022. However, that could see a shift in 2023. As a result, Payton can demand one of the largest contracts ever for an NFL head coach at least $20 million per season and hell likely get it because of how coveted he is. There are certainly some risks in hiring a head coach coming off his first season as a defensive coordinator, with Brandon Staley serving as an example. The departures of both Hackett and Getsy mean we see a significant change in the situation in Green Bay. An outstanding defensive mind, Flores can demonstrate in interviews that he learned from some of his mistakes in Miami (poor communication, organizational conflict) with a clear plan for who will run his offense. LaFleur was dealt a pretty rough hand, though, as Zach. After spending a decade playing pro football at various levels, Louis Riddick transitioned into a front-office role in 2001 after a brief stint as a player in the XFL. Kris Richard, Saints DBs coach: Richard made his name in Seattle before going to Dallas. For an NFL team looking for a coach who is great with young quarterbacks, Pep Hamilton is the guy. Thats 5 consecutive top-5 finishes, something Clemson cant claim. He now oversees a stingy Saints defensive backfield. Bieniemy is a key part of what the Chiefs have going. 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. Taylor was previously with Pederson between 2016 and 2020 with the Eagles. In his first season as Tennessees defensive coordinator (2021), the Titans had the fifth-lowest blitz rate (21.3%) in the NFL, but finished ninth in sacks (43) and pressures (169). Now in his third year as the Cowboys offensive coordinator, Moore has more of the experience he lacked previously. As for how he views the game, the Eagles captured it perfectly in a sit-down interview with him. Its also important to remember what led to Caldwell being fired in Indianapolis. Moores time in Dallas shows he has all the qualities to accomplish that. Taylor may have played for Callahan's father Bill at Nebraska, but Brian comes from a great coaching lineage. . Expectations were very low for Arizonas secondary this season. After just one season as the Cowboys defensive coordinator in 2021, teams saw more than enough to believe he deserved a second chance as a head coach. Bryan Manning. Its why a few years after he played his last snap in 2015, Mayo was on Belichicks coaching staff working with the linebackers. 2022- Billy Fessler (Co-Pass Game Coordinator / QBs), David Gilbertson (Co-Pass Game Coordinator / WRs), Joel Rodriguez (Run Game Coordinator / OL) APPALACHIAN STATE 2021 - Frank Ponce 2022 - Kevin Barbay (Central Michigan OC) ARIZONA STATE 2021 - Zak Hill 2022 - Glenn Thomas (UNLV OC / QBs) AUBURN 2021 - Mike Bobo There are plenty of intriguing names to know. Ken Dorsey has stepped up to be the Bills offensive coordinator following the departure of Brian Daboll. Mike Kafka makes it six rookie NFL OCs in the NFC. Callahan does another thing very well, as quarterback Matthew Stafford described. After three seasons of learning from Belichick, Mayos role in helping the Patriots defense become one of the best in the NFL may turn interviews into a hire this offseason. Was given more and more control of the offense under former Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly and started calling plays in 2020. Here's one assessment of the Top 25 offensive coordinators in college football: 25. Kendall Briles, Florida State Jim Chaney, Tennessee Tony Elliott, Clemson Dan Enos, Miami David Yost, Texas Tech Andy Ludwig, Utah Rich Rodriguez, Ole Miss Derek Dooley, Missouri Since he returned to college football in 2017, his quarterbacks have thrown 198 TDs. Former Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich It would admittedly be a little awkward if the Cowboys turned around and hired Byron Leftwich right after being the last team he faced. The Detroit Lions made the playoffs twice from 2012-21, with both playoff appearances under the leadership of Jim Caldwell. Many around the league were stunned he didn't get the Chargers job last season. Bruce Arians hired Foote as a positional coach immediately in 2015 then brought him to the Buccaneers in 2019. San Francisco defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans has a legion of supporters and has impressed teams in past hiring cycles. Offensive Wunderkind Leads Lions' Top Choices for Offensive Coordinator. With Linsley gone and Bakhtiari on injured reserve, Green Bays offensive line remains top-10 in ESPN pass block and run block win rate. Once viewed as a future NFL head coach, Dan Mullen might now just be hoping to become a play-caller in the NFL. He focused on running backs after that, working for college powers like Wisconsin (2014), Georgia (2015), Miami (2016-18) and later South Carolina (2019). A young defensive-minded coach with great leadership and the ability to utilize his players skills to maximize their opportunities in a versatile scheme, that would be a great addition for anyone. The 35-year-old began his coaching career in 2011, serving as the strength and conditioning coach at his alma mater (Georgia). He showed what he could do when he took over for Joe Barry in the Packers' win against Arizona. Wed keep an eye on teams like the Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers, teams who might be in the market for an offensive coordinator with decisions being made by thread coaches who want their teams to run the football more. In his first year replacing Brian Daboll as Bills' offensive coordinator, Ken Dorsey has put himself in the conversation to be part of the 2023 head coach cycle. 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. Among Lions coaches who served 60-plus games, Caldwells .545 winning percentage is the fifth-best in franchise history. He has turned down jobs in the past, really wanting to build something out of the Cyclones. Offensive coordinator candidates 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. He isnt the Xs and Os mastermind or a young wunderkind, but Shaw could bring stability to an NFL team in need of it and his connections around the league would help him build a strong staff. He has been with the organization since 2006 and worked closely with Drew Brees during that time. Josh McDaniels, Patriots OC: How things went down in Indianapolis can give a lot of team owners justifiable pause. He joined the franchise in 2018, serving as assistant quarterbacks coach and earned a promotion within a year. His first job as an FBS OC was at UCF, where he developed both McKenzie Milton and Dillon Gabriel into elite quarterbacks. Matt Johnson. With strong endorsements from Arians and a Hall of Fame quarterback, Leftwich should be one of the top 2022 NFL coaching candidates. Kevin O'Connell, Rams OC: The former NFL QB has been at Sean McVay's side the last two years. Paying $20-plus million per season and sacrificing a first-round pick is a hefty price, but there will likely be multiple clubs willing to pay it. Eric Bieniemy (Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Coordinator) Brian Daboll (Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator) Leslie Frazier (Buffalo Bills Defensive Coordinator) Joe Brady (Carolina . Any general manager wanting to hire Dallas Cowboys play-caller Kellen Moore might need to find Jerry Jones for him. Given his ties to his former team, its no surprise that Leftwich is reportedly the favorite to take over in Jacksonville. He is also held under scrutiny because he was on Colorados coaching staff when multiple players faced rape allegations. I cant say enough about Todd and taking the pieces that he has and putting them all together and having a heck of a game plan to win ballgames. We know about OBriens work with Tom Brady in the NFL, and how he brought back to life the Penn State program. Josh Gattis, University of Michigan OC: Named the top assistant coach in the nation this year, Gattis has put together an impressive resume in just a decade in coaching. The run . Many of the decisions made by Nathaniel Hackett in 2022 warranted a lot of scrutinies. Riddick has interviewed multiple times with NFL teams and will likely generate interest once again in 2022. A finalist for the Broncos position that went to Hackett, Quinn crushed interviews. The best minds in football shape their schemes around what the most important player in their offense does best. Phillips is the son of Wade Phillips and the grandson of Bum Phillips. Taken from the Sean McVay coaching tree, Everos work with the Denver Broncos defense this season is outstanding. Weis Jr., 29, finished his first season at Ole Miss as its offensive coordinator in 2022. Gray also served as interim defensive coordinator in the Packers 24-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. However, the 355.9 total ypg and 27.8 ppg averages are weighed down from when Cooper Rush started at quarterback. 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. Since then, hes overseen the new Orleans Saints scouting department. 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. A very solid 12-4 week for your guy here brings me to 150-73-1 on the year. A year removed from the situation, Flores will again be among the NFL coaching candidates receiving consideration. The American football coach Warren Ruggiero serves as Wake Forest's offensive coordinator at the moment. It might be in Pittsburgh with Colbert set to retire. After retiring in 2012, former NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich started coaching in 2017 with the Arizona Cardinals. Frazier has experienced the recent trend of NFL teams and coaching search firms giving preference to those who work with quarterbacks. With Prescott back under center, the Cowboys lead the NFL in Estimated Offensive Points per Game (39.0) and rank second in total ypg (424.3) in the last three weeks. It doesnt matter the quarterback; theyre all successful and they all put up prolific numbers, no matter the team or conference (Texas Tech, Washington State, Mississippi State). He took a chance with the Nebraska OC job, and just might do enough to help save Scott Frosts job. Matt LaFleur has promoted offensive line coach and run game coordinator Adam Stenavich to his offensive coordinator in 2022. Ryans defensive play-calling played an instrumental role in San Franciscos playoff run last season. His quarterbacks combined to throw 62 TDs, and SMU rushed for 3,702 yards and 44 TDs. But Flores likely wont be out of work for very long. Fans, media react to Bryce Young's NFL Combine measurements, SEC basketball schedule for Saturday, March 4, Bryce Young's NFL Combine measurements revealed, per report, SEC Women's Basketball Tournament action suspended due to weather delay, 2 SEC players named to late-season watch list for Oscar Robertson Player of the Year Trophy, Bruce Pearl tosses headset during radio interview after Auburn-Alabama game, Overrated? The coaching carousel was in full motion in 2023, and the offensive coordinator landscape around the NFL has changed considerably. Even if you removed what he is doing right now in Dallas from the evaluation, hed be among the best NFL coaching candidates in 2023. After one season as a grad assistant on Urban Meyers staff at Ohio State, Bowen spent the next three years at Kennesaw State before making the jump to the NFL in 2016 with the Houston Texans (2016-17) before becoming the Titans outside linebackers coach. After going through the head-coaching interview process multiple times now, Glenn is well-positioned to become a head coach in the coming years. Taylor spent 2021 as a senior offensive system with the Colts. Hes always finding ways to be a better coach by learning from players as well as coaches.. No one can win with the Jets organization, its a dumpster fire that seems to ruin everyone who steps foot inside the team facility. Jonathan Gannon, Philadelphia's defensive coordinator, is expected to. 5 this season. I enlisted a similar set of coaches, executives, agents and league sources in an anonymous polling over this past week-plus to cultivate the best list I could. With a top-10 quarterback and a potent offensive attack, he'll likely interview with multiple teams and have the option to leave Buffalo for a head-coaching job. Monken is a 34-year coaching veteran with eight years of NFL experience, including four years coordinating NFL offenses. Jerod Mayo last played in the NFL in 2015, stepping away from the field after years of injuries. He was eventually named to the same position in Philadelphia (2010-13) before joining ESPN. One last note on his Lions tenure, Detroit won 36 games across four seasons with Caldwell and has achieved 15 total victories in the four years since he was fired. He also comes from the Bill Belichick coaching tree (2009-15 w/ Patriots). Those decisions will likely come on Black Monday, when both head coaches and general managers are fired. The younger brother of Lincoln Riley, Garretts offenses at SMU the past 2 seasons his first 2 as an OC were No. Dorsey has worked as the quarterbacks coach since 2019 and has received a lot of credit for the development of Josh Allen. A year after the Broncos ranked 20th in Total DVOA (3%) with Vic Fangio at the helm, Denver finished 10th (-5.2%) this season. He was never the main play caller and has decided to take on more responsibility with the Commanders. There does finally seem to be some positive buzz towards Bieniemy becoming an NFL head coach, so perhaps 2023 will finally be the year. Now we come to the fifth rookie NFL offensive coordinator in the form of Frank Smith. Offensive coordinator in college football is the most unique coaching position of all. What makes it a near certainty that hell be hired is how close he came in 2021. Dorsey also proved to be an instrumental voice during Cam Newtons best years. For 2023, the Patriots have decided to bring in a familiar name in Bill OBrien. Naturally, our list of top coaching candidates includes some familiar names. He served as the passing game coordinator for the Bears in 2020, having been the quarterbacks coach for the previous four years. . Coincidentally, that didnt seem to keep Nick Sirianni, Dan Campbell, Zac Taylor or Nathaniel Hackett from landing jobs. Mike LaFleur and the New York Jets have mutually agreed to part ways. I took the Niners on Thursday night. While Dorsey might not be the next Daboll, owners and general managers will surely want to take a shot on him very soon. He could be headed to the Twin Cities. Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton during a game against the Jaguars on Oct. 9, 2022. In 2009, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney made Napier the youngest OC/QBs coach in the nation at 29. Alex Van Pelt is heading into his third season as the Browns OC. Its a change that carried over into 2022 with Philly boasting one of the top offenses all season. He took the interim offensive coordinator title in 2019 with the Chargers. The Jets will now begin their search for a new offensive coordinator. He will now take the number one passing offense from Kansas City to Washington with Sam Howell likely QB1. Opponents averaged just 5 yards per play with a 34.1% third-down conversion rate (2nd), despite Denvers defense spending so much time on the field because of its lackluster offense. He was the Panthers quarterbacks coach from 2013 to 2017. The 39-year-old served as the Colts defensive backs coach before following Sirianni to Philadelphia, immediately becoming the defensive coordinator. The worst thing that could have happened to the Bills heading into this game was the Patriots losing to the Colts in the fashion that they did. After Matt Eberflus was hired as the head coach in Chicago, he snatched Getsy away from his position with the Packers. Brown joined Sean McVays staff in 2020, working with the running backs in his first year on the NFL sidelines. Panthers head coach Matt Rhule let former offensive coordinator Joe Brady go in the middle of the 2021 NFL season. He has experience as an OC in college football for one season with Mississippi State in 2018. But the Cowboys performance in that Wild Card game loss might have some fans questioning Moores qualifications. In addition, Ireland once suggested in 2013 that offensive lineman Jonathan Martin shouldpunch teammate Richie Incognitoto stop his bullying. Lombardi began his coaching career at Fordham before spending time with the 49ers and Jets. The 52-year-old is extremely well-liked by players, is respected by executives and coaches on his staff seems to enjoy working for him. For a general manager seeking a defensive-minded head coach who can lead a room and instill discipline, Graham can be that guy. Here is a team-by-team breakdown. Moore, who was only on the market for one day after being dismissed, will go from working with Dak Prescott to Justin Herbert. All that said, here's the list in alphabetical order. Whether its this offseason or following another run in 2023, Callahan has earned a chance to become a head coach. . Just as importantly, his track record as a player and coordinator demonstrates his leadership and communication, which are crucial to fulfilling the CEO role for a head coach. A member of the Mike Leach coaching tree, Holgorsen has a fantastic offensive mind and unique play calling audacity. Luke Getsy, Packers QB coach/passing game coordinator: He's been with Green Bay since 2019 and would be in line to assume the OC gig there if Hackett leaves. Morgans ascension up the front office ladder is absurd. Kafka has previously worked with the Chiefs as an offensive quality control coach (2017), quarterbacks coach (2018-21), and passing game coordinator (2020-21). As for the 2021 season, the Chiefs offense struggling isnt all about the play-calling. However, its important to remember that Shane Steichen has a massive role in the offense. Top offensive coordinator candidates for New York Jets. Following Nick Sirianni's departure, Brady took over as the Colts' offensive coordinator and things are running even more smoothly. He achieved rare success with the Dolphins during the Stephen Ross era, overcoming inconsistent quarterback play. February 12, 2023 12:13 pm ET. There are a variety of skills that help make a successful NFL general manager. For the Saints to even seriously entertain allowing another team to hire Payton, it will likely cost a first-round pick. Nick Sirianni rightfully gets a lot of credit for the Philadelphia Eagles success. Bobby Slowik, 49ers offensive passing game specialist: He comes from a family of coaches and has had his hands on a lot in that organization. Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC West Broncos Chargers Chiefs Raiders NFC East Commanders Cowboys Eagles Giants NFC North. Lombardi moved with new Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels when he came across from the Patriots to lead the Las Vegas organization. While he didnt meet with the team a second time, inexperience played a part. Highly-regarded play caller/QB coach within the coaching community. Buffalo's offense remained one of the NFL's elite in 2022, Dorsey's first year calling plays. Beginning as a pro scout (2001-04), he worked his way up the ladder to become Washingtons director of pro personnel (2005-07) before joining the Philadelphia Eagles. Nathaniel Hackett, Packers OC: Aaron Rodgers loves him, and Hackett helped Blake Bortles to the AFC title game. Systems and head coaches can only continue to have success if they adapt and are ever-learning. Ultimately, Glenn remained in Detroit. Skip Navigation. He started calling plays late in the 2021 season, playing a pivotal role in the Eagles offense taking off. December 22, 2022 5:32 am ET. Of course, there are surprising NFL coaching candidates every year. While Brian Flores still holds an active lawsuit against the National Football League, he still received head-coaching interviews in 2022. With Alexander on injured reserve this season, Gray has helped Rasul Douglas (claimed off Arizona Cardinals practice squad) and 2021 first-round pick Eric Stokes lead a defense allowing just 210.6 passing yards per game from Week 6-17. These candidates could fill that role in 2022. 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.
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