Colts head coach Shane Steichen continues to be held in excessive regards as offensive play caller league-wide

Steichen has had a few down years with Gardner Minshew and navigating the event of Anthony Richardson, however he’s had success with a number of several types of quarterbacks all through his profession, together with serving to Justin Herbert have among the best rookie seasons of all time. He went from working a play-action-heavy, downfield passing assault to architecting the Eagles’ quarterback-run, RPO-style assault they nonetheless use.

“I believe he’s induced extra panic timeouts by defenses and opposing head coaches than nearly anyone. He’s stolen extra performs than lots of people have,” an AFC defensive coach stated.

From a play design standpoint, he’s one of many extra inventive coaches within the league, and a few coaches consider the Colts offense could be among the best if he had simply good quarterback play. It’s comprehensible why he went with Daniel Jones if he believes he can “play the sport by Jones” equally to how McVay did with Goff in his early years with the Rams.

Honorable mentions: Kliff Kingsbury, Commanders; Mike McDaniel, Dolphins; Arthur Smith, Steelers; Drew Petzing, Cardinals; Greg Roman, Chargers; Joe Brady, Payments.