More than half of the AFC’s 16 teams are expected to discuss changing the head of the offensive staff. Next season, he will have eight new plays in the AFC, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if he had Kohler. (The Bengals’ offensive coordinator Brian Callahan could head his coaching job, potentially forcing Cincinnati to make a substitution). The best I can say:
Denver Broncos: Clearly, a new offensive coordinator was introduced and coach Nathaniel Hackett was fired before finishing his first season. This offensive staffer will be in charge of trying to save Russell Wilson and will be all new for next season.
Indianapolis Colts: Jeff Saturday won’t be back no matter how much owner Jim Irsay huffs and puffs. This looks like Jim Harbaugh’s best option if he ever leaves Michigan.
Houston Texans: Once they’ve officially secured the No. 1 overall pick and are in a position to acquire their favorite quarterback, I still hear them pointing to Alabama’s Bryce Young. That’s the point they’ve been waiting for. “They ultimately didn’t get the first pick to hand him over to Rabby. [Smith]said one coaching agent, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of his position.
Baltimore Ravens: Baltimore’s passing offense looks more broken than ever, and whether the Ravens keep or trade Lamar Jackson, I’d bet the team will move on from Greg Roman. His term has passed. Roman has the worst receptions in the NFL, though he’s back in trouble with one of his groups, but on some level he should be aware of that. Perhaps the Ravens will promote quarterback coach James Urban.
New England Patriots: Bill Belichick has created a mediocre two-headed monster with former defensive coach Matt Patricia and former special teams coach Joe Judge at the top of the offensive hierarchy. Quarterback his Mac Jones clearly has a setup problem. Of course, The Hoodie follows his The Hoodie choice. “He’s smart enough to know this isn’t going to work,” said one GM, speaking on condition of anonymity because he’s not allowed to speak freely about the personnel of another team. stubborn enough to do…but I think he’ll make a difference.”
Tennessee Titans: At the midpoint of the season, offensive coordinator Todd Downing was praised, but even before the Titans’ offense collapsed, his mid-season DUI was cause enough for an end. Perhaps it’s time to move on from Ryan Tannehill, and Tennessee may use a high pick at quarterback. Must.
Cleveland Browns: Deshawn Watson hasn’t been very good.It’s another lost season for the Browns, and coach Kevin Stefanski has come under serious criticism since his hectic days as 2020 Coach of the Year Some question his in-game controls, but will he delegate playcalls to someone else in 2023?
New York Jets: Owner Woody Johnson is pretty disappointed after the Jets’ offense collapsed, ruining a season that once shattered expectations and promised to end with a playoff spot. The quarterback position is still a quagmire. stay tuned.
Pittsburgh Steelers: If this list had been made a month ago, the Steelers would have ranked much higher, but rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett played great football in the fourth quarter to win the game. . In the last six games he has had a game-dominant run, averaging over 140 yards. Mike Tomlin tends to be very loyal. Fans have been wanting Matt to qualify for Canada since last season, but Tomlin appears to appreciate the continuity of Pickett’s second season (and first Week 1 starter).
Mysterious merry-go-round
This league works in a mysterious way.
A year ago, Hackett was the frontrunner to head the Jaguars, according to people familiar with the matter. As one put it, “the plane was waiting for him.” But the Packers’ assistant at the time, he wanted the Broncos to get Aaron Rodgers in the trade, and wanted the job more than anything else. accepted Denver’s offer for the opportunity to Meanwhile, Kevin O’Connell, the Rams’ offensive coordinator at the time, was also most enthusiastic about the Broncos opportunity, according to some people close to him, as Hackett’s Green Bay ties pushed him to the top. , O’Connell ultimately chose him over Harbaugh in Minnesota. And Doug Pederson, who lived in Florida and wanted to stay there, ended up getting a job with the Jaguars and a pair of Lawrence.
result? Hackett couldn’t finish the season, O’Connell won his NFC North, and Pederson could be heading for his division title as well. Sometimes it seems best not to get what you crave in the first place.Even coaches within the league don’t always have the best readings on what the best openings actually are. No. Keep that in mind as you move through your next hiring process.
Notes from around the league
Several coaching agents I spoke with predicted that some of the potential openings would stay through to the Super Bowl. We added multiple layers to the interview process in response to The League Secretariat closely monitors the hiring process, and optics are key. “There are a lot of young GMs in this league that he has never had before, and Big Brother is watching everything very closely,” said the longtime coaching agent. Another coaching agent agreed, expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of the NFL’s approach. Told. “They will do what they want and hire who they want. Often times they know who they want before they even talk to someone and that is who they are looking for. This is clearly the problem. It is an approach that has been part of…
Don’t be surprised if undrafted rookie quarterback Anthony Brown starts for the Ravens in Cincinnati on Sunday.
If the Bengals pull off a long playoff run, two lesser-discussed pass catchers, Hayden Hurst and Trenton Irwin, would each contribute with significant splash plays. and their offense can’t cover everyone.
