There does finally seem to be some positive buzz towards Bieniemy becoming an NFL head coach, so perhaps 2023 will finally be the year. But Trent Baalke might get in the way. He turned that into meetings with the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders in 2022. 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. You can hear him daily from 12-3 p.m. on 1010XL in Jacksonville. In Quinns final years, he was overseeing a roster that was falling apart and everyone simply needed a rest. Ruggiero isnt the loudest or most demonstrative guy on the sideline or in the meeting room, but he has few peers drawing it up and finding weaknesses in defenses. These are the names to know right now. He achieved rare success with the Dolphins during the Stephen Ross era, overcoming inconsistent quarterback play. But the 42-year-old has to realize Iowa State is at its ceiling and the next step for a three-time Big 12 Coach of the Year (2017, 18, 20) is the NFL. With Greg Roman's departure, here are 8 potential Ravens offensive coordinator candidates. 1. 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. After going through the head-coaching interview process multiple times now, Glenn is well-positioned to become a head coach in the coming years. Among them, teams were concerned about off-field issues that happened in 1991 and 2001. A year later, it would be a surprise if Khan doesnt land a well-deserved promotion. The Eagles ranked in the top three in virtually every major offensive category in 2022 on their way to a franchise-record 14 wins and a trip to the Super Bowl. Needless to say, he is doing a phenomenal job with this group. 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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. Those decisions will likely come on Black Monday, when both head coaches and general managers are fired. 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. No one can win with the Jets organization, its a dumpster fire that seems to ruin everyone who steps foot inside the team facility. He has experience as an OC in college football for one season with Mississippi State in 2018. Any general manager wanting to hire Dallas Cowboys play-caller Kellen Moore might need to find Jerry Jones for him. Once viewed as a future NFL head coach, Dan Mullen might now just be hoping to become a play-caller in the NFL. He started as a student assistant at Georgia Tech and then served as a grad assistant (2010-11), learning under Paul Johnson. Mike Kafka makes it six rookie NFL OCs in the NFC. Mike McDaniel, 49ers OC: McDaniel is a Shanahan disciple who's collaborated with Kyle to find creative ways to get playmakers the ball. He took over a complete rebuild in 2019, coaching a roster that the front office built to lose games. Bill O'Brien (Current Role: Alabama Offensive Coordinator) This is an obvious top candidate after spending five seasons on Bill Belichick's staff from 2007-2011, becoming the official offensive coordinator for the Patriots in 2011. Legal issues more than a decade ago also didnt prevent Mike Vrabel from landing a job nor did sexual assault chargesin 1996 mean Matt Patricia couldnt become a bead coach. 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. Jonathan Gannon, Philadelphia's defensive coordinator, is expected to. 2. As for the Bills offensive production, it finished the regular season ranked second in Football Outsiders Offense Weighted DVOA and is the third-best passing offense by DVOA. While Brian Flores still holds an active lawsuit against the National Football League, he still received head-coaching interviews in 2022. If a team like the Jacksonville Jaguars wants a respected coach who does great work with quarterbacks, will be appreciated by the locker room and can build a strong culture, Caldwell would be a strong hire. By Jonas Shaffer. The best minds in football shape their schemes around what the most important player in their offense does best. The 38-year-old is one of the most important coaches in the entire AFC North. After all, the head coach has far exceeded expectations and proven that he was the perfect target for the role. Hes a known proven winner over the years.. He broke single-season school records last season. Its possible Jim Harbaugh is using the NFL as leverage in contract talks with Michigan, especially after he took a pay cut then brought this team to the CFP Semifinals. His first job as an FBS OC was at UCF, where he developed both McKenzie Milton and Dillon Gabriel into elite quarterbacks. He then took the role on a permanent basis in 2020. Campbell admitted that him taking over play calling this year could impact the team's ability to find an offensive coordinator this offseason. Keep in mind, though, Moores play-calling in that stretch still resulted in four wins, 128.4 rushing yards per game, a 35% third-down conversion rate and the team scored 20-plus points in each of those games. In addition, Ireland once suggested in 2013 that offensive lineman Jonathan Martin shouldpunch teammate Richie Incognitoto stop his bullying. He is an outstanding leader who brings discipline but is well-liked by everyone in the building. Lets dive into the best head coach, general manager and coaching candidates in 2023. 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. A three-time CFL champion, Brady will get interviews in. Following Nick Siriannis departure, Brady took over as the Colts offensive coordinator and things are running even more smoothly. 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. He also spent three seasons working for the Falcons as a coaching intern and an offensive assistant. Since he returned to college football in 2017, his quarterbacks have thrown 198 TDs. Other coaches among the top 10 highest paid last year that have since changed jobs include defensive coordinator Don Brown (Michigan to Arizona), Jim Chaney (who spent the last several seasons at Tennessee), and Mike Yurchich (who landed at Penn State after spending 2020 . Formerly the San Francisco 49ers assistant offensive line coach, LaFleur brought him to Green Bay in 2019. If he can develop QB Quinn Ewers like he did Mac Jones at Alabama, the Texas offense will be dangerous. Josh McDaniels, Patriots OC: How things went down in Indianapolis can give a lot of team owners justifiable pause. Widely viewed as one of the best talent evaluators in the NFL, Ireland will be a hot GM candidate in 2022. Now, with head coach Mike McCarthy already announcing that he will be calling the plays next season, Schottenheimer will step in to help game plan more than anything else. Mike LaFleur Another offensive coordinator who ended up getting fired after the 2022 season was Mike LaFleur of the New York Jets. San Francisco defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans has a legion of supporters and has impressed teams in past hiring cycles. Bill O'Brien, offensive coordinator, University of Alabama: It has been clear over the past five years that Vrabel likes to work with coaches and players he knows. section: | slug: nfl-insider-notebook-top-head-coach-and-coordinator-candidates-entering-2022 | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Callahan also spent six years working with the Broncos in various roles between 2010 and 2015. However, Everos success and his time spent learning from Fangio, Mike McCarthy and McVay should provide him with more stamps of endorsements than some of the other top NFL coaching candidates. LA's other offensive assistant is Jake Peetz, who has experience all over the NFL. Published on: January 20, 2023 12:20 AM EST. Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield departed for Nebraska, meaning South Carolina must look for their next hire. Taking over a team at the start of a rebuild in 2019, Flores helped a Miami Dolphins team most expected to win only two games to finish with a 5-11 record. Really smart, great natural evaluator, great person. Unlike every other option available, whatever team wants to pull the future Hall of Famer out of television must pay a staggering price. He was fired in Chicago after the 2021 season and returned to the Chiefs a short time later. At 49 years of age and with over two decades of NFL coaching experience, Schottenheimer certainly knows his way around a clipboard. Frazier has experienced the recent trend of NFL teams and coaching search firms giving preference to those who work with quarterbacks. . Not only is he a hard worker, but he has a vibrant killer instinct. Thats 39.6 TDs per season and that number includes the 2020-shortened COVID season, when Ohio State played only 6 regular-season games. The work he accomplished at Ole Miss with QBs Bo Wallace and Chad Kelly was impressive. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports By John Owning Jan 31, 2023 The Bears will be in the market for one, and the Vikings may. 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. Here is a team-by-team breakdown. Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton during a game against the Jaguars on Oct. 9, 2022. NFL teams seeking a head coach love finding someone who can build a strong rapport with the quarterback. With plenty of coaching vacancies expected to open up, there will be no shortage of opportunities in 2022. But Harbaughs interest in an NFL return feels genuine. Miami fired offensive coordinator Josh Gattis after a poor showing on that side of the ball during the 2022 season in Year 1 under Mario Cristobal, the program announced Friday morning, with . He already brings the defensive mind and ability to make adjustments that teams need to prioritize. 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. Foote has worked with Tampa Bays outside linebacker since 2019, helping Shaq Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul explode in 2020. Following two seasons working as the Bears quarterbacks coach, DeFilippo might get one final shot to call plays for an NFL team given his connections across the league. During his best years at Stanford, Shaw was one of the top NFL coaching candidates but he remained loyal to the program. All of it played a role in his departure from Miami. Gray also served as interim defensive coordinator in the Packers 24-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. But NFL teams are willing to look past that for an executive who can build a contender. In a recent article discussing the top assistants in college football, ESPN's Adam Rittenberg highlighted Sean Lewis as one of the sport's 13 most impressive offensive coordinators. Hes been interviewed by multiple teams as a candidate for general manager, faring well in those meetings. A three-time CFL champion, Brady will get interviews in 2022. The younger brother of Lincoln Riley, Garretts offenses at SMU the past 2 seasons his first 2 as an OC were No. For the Saints to even seriously entertain allowing another team to hire Payton, it will likely cost a first-round pick. On the year, Dallas ranks seventh in third-down conversion rate (44.2%) with the third-highest touchdown rate in the red zone (73%). NFL teams waited far too long to hire Brian Daboll as a head coach. He started calling plays late in the 2021 season, playing a pivotal role in the Eagles offense taking off. Lets take a look at the OCs for each of the 32 NFL franchise and their coaching background before becoming coordinators. But Bowles is doing phenomenal work with the Buccaneers defense. Al Holcomb, Panthers defensive run game coordinator: The former Cardinals DC has a Panthers defense allowing just 4.1 yards per carry this season. He also comes from the Bill Belichick coaching tree (2009-15 w/ Patriots). LaFleur will now be tasked with revitalizing a Rams offense that struggled last year due to injury. 10 min read. Lombardi also spent two years working as a scouting assistant with the Patriots. 3 in Weighted DVOA in 2021 and is No. Its more impressive with an experienced QB so watch how well it unfolds this season with Aidan OConnell. Monken is a 34-year coaching veteran with eight years of NFL experience, including four years coordinating NFL offenses. Todd Grantham (DC) $1.8 million. Waldron has two mentors that hiring teams will gravitate toward on his resume. 7 likeliest offensive coordinator candidates for Patriots in 2023 Schedule Podcast Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans. Among Lions coaches who served 60-plus games, Caldwells .545 winning percentage is the fifth-best in franchise history. DeMeco Ryans, age 38, became a defensive quality control coach just two years after retiring from the NFL. He served as the passing game coordinator for the Bears in 2020, having been the quarterbacks coach for the previous four years.