Aaron Glenn will assume responsibility for the Jets’ defensive play-calling next season.
INDIANAPOLIS — Aaron Glenn Steps Up Aaron Glenn is stepping back into a familiar role. The Jets coach confirmed on Tuesday that he will take over as the team’s defensive play-caller in 2026, which he described as a kind of “superpower.” This move comes after Glenn dismissed defensive coordinator Steve Wilkes halfway through his first […]
Dan Campbell’s adjustment in play-calling for the Lions was a great success
Lions Offensive Shift Pays Off in Commanders Victory Dan Campbell aimed to “try something a little different” with the Detroit Lions’ offense in their recent matchup against the Commanders. This plan involved him taking over play-calling, resulting in a convincing 44-22 win. The Lions collected a season-high total of 546 yards, scoring on every possession […]
Shane Bowen’s play-calling with the Giants has Brian Daboll on the defensive
Giants Face Tough Loss and Coaching Decisions DENVER — It’s safe to say the Giants’ season took an unexpected turn when Nick Jones and Beau Blade were put in crucial positions, overshadowing defensive stars like Dexter Lawrence and Abdul Carter. The situation felt grim—dropping from 3-4 to 2-5—but, surprisingly, defensive coordinator Shane Bowen’s job remains […]
Garrett Wilson expresses frustration with play-calling after loss to the Broncos.
Jets Struggle in Loss to Broncos The New York Jets are still searching for their first win, now sitting at 0-6, and their star receiver, Garrett Wilson, is understandably frustrated. It was a lackluster offensive performance from both the Jets and the Denver Broncos, but one moment in particular cut short Wilson’s chances during New […]
Titans coach Brian Callahan steps down from play-calling responsibilities
Titans Coach Assigns Play-Calling Duties to Quarterbacks Coach In the wake of a discouraging start to the season, Titans head coach Brian Callahan has opted to hand over play-calling responsibilities to quarterbacks coach Beau Hardgley. After beginning the season with three consecutive losses, Callahan felt it necessary to shift focus. On Tuesday, Callahan shared his […]
Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich leaves door open to giving up defense playcalling
Jeff Ulbrich certainly left the door open. He led one of the league's best units as defensive coordinator, but fell off a cliff after being promoted to interim head coach. Over the past six weeks, Ulbrich has taken on greater head coaching responsibilities while continuing to be responsible for organizing the defense throughout the week […]
Nathaniel Hackett stripped of play-calling duties in another huge Jets change
Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich made his first major move Thursday, announcing he was stripping offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett of play-calling duties. He will be replaced by passing game coordinator Todd Downing. It's a humiliating move for Hackett, who is in his second year as offensive coordinator after a disastrous year as the Broncos' coach. […]
Head-scratching Bills play-calling leads to Texans’ walk-off field goal
Sean McDermott took full responsibility for Sunday's abysmal time management that helped the Texans beat the Bills 23-20. Buffalo's coach tried to explain the events that led to the Bills being forced into a three-game through the air with the game tied at 20 and Buffalo 32 yards back to their own 3-yard line. It's […]
Brian Daboll’s Giants play-calling experiment officially begins
This isn’t new in the industry, but it will be new for Giants guard Brian Daboll. It’s common in the NFL for the head coach to dictate the offensive plays on game day. The league’s most successful head coach, Andy Reid (now without Bill Belichick at the helm), has done it throughout his long career […]