LaFleur spent four seasons coaching in the same division when he was the 49ers passing game coordinator from 2017 to 2020. Before heading to Los Angeles, Smith worked as a tight ends coach with the Bears (2015-17) and Raiders (2018-20) and as an assistant offensive line coach with the Saints (2010-14). 2022 OC: Vacant (head coach Kliff Kingsbury was the play-caller). Who are the current defensive coordinators for all 32 NFL franchises? -- will change offensive coordinators for next season, including five playoff teams and both Super Bowl participants. 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. 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. This job presents conflicting feelings. He served as the passing game coordinator for the Bears in 2020, having been the quarterbacks coach for the previous four years. The final half of the 2021 AFC championship game notwithstanding, the Chiefs' offense has still managed to be one of the leagues best, but it will have to adjust again in 2022 after the team traded Hill to the Miami Dolphins this offseason. With the Chargers changing head coaches, Steichen moved to the Eagles, where Nick Sirianni was hired as the lead man. Given McDaniel's history, it seems like these two would prefer a ground-dominant offense that can take some pressure off Tua Tagovailoa. 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. He has previously worked with the Miami Dolphins between 2012 and 2017 in varying roles. Given the presence of a healthy Saquon Barkley, an improved offensive line, and the struggles of Daniel Jones, one would think that Daboll would lean toward the run-heavy approach in 2022, but his offensive coordinator hire may dictate otherwise. 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. Kafka also spent five years as a player in the NFL. Meanwhile, eight teams have retained their head coaches but are making . Nagy held the same position in 2016 and 2017 before being hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears. The Packers ranked 17th in pass-play percentage in '21, 22nd in '20 and 16th in '19. Unfortunately, that has rarely produced much success. He is going to have his hands full with a defense that ranked near the bottom in a number of important defensive metrics. Canales was on the Seahawks' coaching staff from 2010 to 2022, serving as wide receivers coach, quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator. Below is a list of National Football League offensive coordinators. New defensive coordinators for the 2023 NFL season will be marked with an asterisk. The only drawback to some is that McVay serves as his own play caller. But grooming the quarterback while adding more playmakers will be a process. QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs. 2023 outlook: Todd Bowles brought in his own staff after getting promoted to head coach last March, hiring Dave Canales as OC. 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. Outten was brought from the Packers by Nathaniel Hackett when he was hired as the head coach of the Broncos. Lombardi moved with new Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels when he came across from the Patriots to lead the Las Vegas organization. If he does, he will probably be an extension of McDaniels' plan to use the running game to open things up for the Raiders passing game. This will be the 35-year-old Petzing's first offensive coordinator job. Fantasy Football 2022: New NFL head coaches and offensive coordinators, admitted he wasn't a big fan of Baker Mayfield. There could always be surprises, but it doesn't feel like there's going to be a ton of head-coaching turnover this season. The Seattle Seahawks replaced outgoing OC Brian Schottenheimer with Waldron for the 2021 season. The Bills lost offensive coordinator Brian Daboll to the Giants, who hired him as their next head coach. Draft picks. Monken has prior NFL experience as an OC with the Buccaneers and Browns. Alex Van Pelt is heading into his third season as the Browns OC. After being let go as head coach of the Texans, OBrien spent the last few years back with the Crimson Tide as OC. Pederson is another member of the Andy Reid coaching tree, and like Kafka, he seems to prefer the passing game. Overall, the Broncos have a solid roster, wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton are indeed impact players, and Denvers defense offers quality support. 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. By Arif Hasan December 11, 2022 An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. 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. In short, don't expect Belichick to change much. This will be the 35-year-old Petzing's first offensive coordinator job. 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. In Allen's first two years as the starter, Buffalo ranked 29th and 26th, respectively, in pass-play percentage. So, the Lions pivoted to Johnson, who had been with the organization since '19 and helped coordinate the team's passing game last season. The coordinator also inherits a unit that features talented wide receivers Mike Williams and Keenan Allen, and gifted running back Austin Ekeler. Another year, another new Lions offensive coordinator. Wilson did look a little better after the Broncos fired Nathaniel Hackett, so maybe it was just a bad fit. Mike White looks like a place-holder and not an answer. Meanwhile, Russell Wilson's stock would likely remain neutral. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. LaFleur spent four seasons coaching in the same division when he was the 49ers passing game coordinator from 2017 to 2020. 2023 outlook: Todd Bowles brought in his own staff after getting promoted to head coach last March, hiring Dave Canales as OC. 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. Outten may like to run at an above-average rate, too. Conor Orr Sep 17, 2021. So, unless the Jets go out and get someone like Carr or Brady, then the prospective offensive coordinator could be working with scraps or yet another rookie. The Panthers ranked 15th and 16th, respectively, in pass-play percentage in each of Matt Rhule's first two years with the team. He spent three years as an assistant with the Falcons before joining the Packers. Opponent-level factors are also built into the expectations to account for easier or more difficult schedules. So, once again, this is a boost for Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon. They are a balanced offense but could be a bit more run heavy in '22 after the departure of Davante Adams. Dorsey has worked as the quarterbacks coach since 2019 and has received a lot of credit for the development of Josh Allen. What's next for Vikings, Chargers and the NFL's other wild-card playoff losers. NFL insider notebook: Top head coach and coordinator candidates On one hand, Mike Vrabels teams are consistently competitive, and the AFC South isnt the strongest, so that all helps in terms of stability and opportunity to prove oneself. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports. He took the interim offensive coordinator title in 2019 with the Chargers. Pep Hamilton, Texans QB coach/passing game coordinator: Hamilton has been able to guide Andrew Luck and Justin Herbert. Belichick didnt give Mac Jones a glowing review when asked about the second-year pros future. He has experience as an OC in college football for one season with Mississippi State in 2018. Previously, he was the tight ends coach for the Rams, Washington, and Cowboys. The coaching carousel was in full motion in 2023, and the offensive coordinator landscape around the NFL has changed considerably. 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. The pick: Patriots. 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. Eric Bieniemy, Chiefs OC: He's been passed over two straight offseasons (and you could argue three) for HC jobs. 3) The backing of a good defense. Justin Outten will take up the role of an NFL offensive coordinator for the first time in 2022. With the coaching carousel slowly progressing, weve thus far had a few new defensive coordinator hires announced. 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 Aaron Rodgers has taken home two MVPs. 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. And despite what their respective fan bases may be calling for, I'm told the Giants and Panthers will be standing pat this offseason. 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. Because the Broncos will still probably pass just as much if not more than the Seahawks, who routinely have ranked average to below-average in run percentage in recent years. LaFleur will now be tasked with revitalizing a Rams offense that struggled last year due to injury. Moore, who was only on the market for one day after being dismissed, will go from working with Dak Prescott to Justin Herbert. He is a defensive-minded coach replacing an offensive-minded coach (Sean Payton), but he's keeping the team's offensive staff intact. Nathaniel Hackett, Packers OC: Aaron Rodgers loves him, and Hackett helped Blake Bortles to the AFC title game. Its that time again. It's hardly a surprise that McDaniel prefers running the ball. 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. Smith does have experience as an offensive coordinator, but only in college. He is about . 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. Vance Joseph, Cardinals DC: The former Broncos head coach has the Cardinals as a top 10 defense in scoring and yards this season. 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. 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. However, that seems more like a function of the Jets' mediocre quarterback play, highlighted by Geno Smith and Ryan Fitzpatrick. It's also why we tabbed Mayfield as a QB sleeper heading into this year. Mike Jones joined The Athletic as a national NFL writer in 2022 after five years at USA Today, where he covered the NFL, and eight years at The Washington Post, where he covered the Washington Commanders. 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. That said, Mills is no Luck, so Hamilton might not want to overdo it with the passing game early in the season, which could benefit whoever gets the bulk of the carries among Marlon Mack, Dameon Pierce, and Rex Burkhead. Shane Steichens recent career has been intriguing. There are questions about the next quarterback. 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. Cooter worked as Jacksonvilles pass game coordinator and previously was the Lions offensive coordinator. 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. 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. The Chiefs ranked top 10 in pass-play percentage in each of Kafka's four years as the team's quarterbacks coach. Mike Kafka makes it six rookie NFL OCs in the NFC. Another Offensive Coordinator Candidate Becomes Available for 10 Best NFL Defensive Coordinators Available This Offseason The Bears will be in the market for one, and the Vikings may. McAdoo is an interesting fit in Carolina given that he once admitted he wasn't a big fan of Baker Mayfield. Its a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option. 2023 outlook: Lamar Jackson is a pending free agent, but the Ravens can use the franchise tag and keep the former MVP in town. 2022 PPR RANKINGS: After the great work he did with Davis Mills as a rookie, Hamilton was elevated from passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator. He held various positions on the Vikings offensive staff from 2014-2019 finishing as wide receivers coach, and then went to the Browns first as a tight ends coach and then the quarterbacks coach. Heres the list of offensive coordinators changes this offseason. Resources, support and creative freedoms vary, which means the chances for success also vary. Kellen Moore, Cowboys OC: Don't let the current Dak Prescott slump confuse you. He joined the Steelers in 2020 as the quarterbacks coach. He had been with the Patriots for three seasons (2019-21) as the assistant quarterbacks coach and then the wide receivers coach. Zac Robinson, Rams assistant QB coach: His only coaching experience is three years with McVay in L.A., but he could get some looks. Slowik served as 49erspassing game coordinator last season and has been part of Kyle Shanahan's staff since 2017. Meanwhile, eight teams have retained their head coaches but are making changes at offensive coordinator. One such example is wide receiver, This might be a head-scratcher for some, but Moore was terrific in 2021. He will now take the number one passing offense from Kansas City to Washington with Sam Howell likely QB1. 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. Update: Shane Steichen has taken the head coaching position with the Indianapolis Colts. Fantasy Football 2022: New NFL head coaches and offensive coordinators The Texans are similarly undermanned and unproven on offense, so Smith could try to stage a run-heavy offense this year. Broncos coach search: Dan Quinn's second candidacy, Sean Payton's comments, more. All Rights Reserved. Which job is the most attractive? LaFleur has served as the Packers' primary play-caller since being hired as the team's head coach in '19.