The Chargers in 1979 were the first AFC Western Division champion to run more passing plays (541) than rushing (481). As one of my projects for Fantasy Data this year, I wanted to take a look at every offense in the NFL and determine the type of offense they run so I could know what to expect from certain players within the offenses to help me make wise Draft and DFS decisions this year. He has disciples all over the league. If healthy, hell be the third wheel with Taylor and Hines. Gap/DUO scheme run game. Anthony McFarland was at Maryland during Matt Canada's 1 year with the team and has been. [8] Coryell's Chargers teams led the league in passing in seven of eight years. TreQuan Smith primarily lines up in the slot with Marquez Callaway at the Z. Deonte Harris as the gadget guy. Personnel Preferences: TB used 10 personnel at the 3. Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot's health statuses look good in OTAs. It's a spread offense with lots of different formations, pre-snap motion, and Play Action (abbreviated as PA as we continue). Scheme: Air Coryell tree from dad Norv. The Shanahan offense created a wide zone-blocking scheme that allows running to be a partial substitute for the passing game. It will be interesting what 28 year old Mike Davis can do in this offense behind an OL returning 3 solid starters (4 returning starters total), with a 3rd round rookie taking over at LG. Whoever emerges as the steady #2 WR could also have some fantasy relevance. The Coryell offense attacked vertically through seams, while the West Coast offense moved laterally as much as vertically through angles on curl and slant routes. A 20-year NFL coaching veteran, Martz -- who also served as coach of the St. Louis Rams-- directed Chicago's offense to a pair of mediocre seasons in which it ranked 24th in total offense in 2011 . The OL returns 4 starters and brought in Riley Reiff from MIN to play RT. He had quarterback Dan Fouts, who had only thrown more than 300 passes once in his five-year career at that time. Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler still considers former offensive coordinator Mike Martz "one of the brightest minds in the game," but admitted the coach's inflexibility played a role in the . Play Caller/Tenure: Jason Garrett (OC) 1yr as NYG OC; 14yrs as an OC/HC. 2018 Hilton led with 120 targets and Ebron right behind with 110 (Hines had 81 targets that year). CeeDee Lamb was also noted as an OTA standout with Cooper missing time. It would not be the same as drafting a RB with the fourth overall pick. No Eagle topped 80 targets last year in their disaster of a season. Something went wrong. In addition to those routes, Coryell sent his three remaining skill players out into the intermediate areas to function as the checkdown options, as the first two reads were always deep shots. He is also largely the reason why Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt just showed up on ballots for the Hall of Fame. The Cowboys may wind up losing two key defenders this offseason. At the time, most football offenses at both levels operated solely out of a pro set which typically used 21 personnel, or lining up with two wide receivers, one tight end, a running back, and a fullback. The Anthony Miller trade could add targets for Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney. Additional Notes: Washington's Pass Attempts last yearwere 9. The passing game will be modeled towards what Goff ran in LA with lots of 11 and 12 personnel, PA, and short to intermediate throws. During his time with the Chargers, Turner's system helped quarterback Philip Rivers set new franchise records for single-season quarterback rating and touchdown passes in 2008. Adam Trautman is expected to be the move-TE that will be used to create mismatches. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. When we started doing that, we were like 55-5-1.. Once he has you playing the run, he'll try to call deep shots. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Browns interviewed former Rams head coach Mike Martz recently. Etienne will play as an RB and WR, similar to Percy Harvin. Counter Weak: FB aligned tight to the line of scrimmage 4. Today, many Coryell offenses still reduce the use a tight end, except in the red zone,[citation needed]. Too long the fans have suffered the wrath of Ron Turner and the dink and dunk offense that he wanted to instill in the Bears scheme. This helped Ben become the least sacked starting QB last year. Scheme: The offense is expected to be heavily influenced by Meyer but Bevell will call plays. RB has been more by a committee in recent years, but CEH has 1. Our website may not look quite right in it. Darrynton Evans has been working as the pass-catching back during spring. Permalink 39 Comments Feed for comments Back to top Additional Notes: As OC in BUF, Lynn ranked #2 in Rush Attempts, #1 in Rushing Yards, and #1 in Rushing TDs. Texans traded for Anthony Miller and drafted Nico Collins. CAR acquired a couple of Bradys guys by drafting Terrace Marshall in Rd2 and signing Dan Arnold who was in NO w/ Brady. ", "What Makes Norv Turner's Air Coryell System Go? As offensive coordinator of the Cowboys under head coach Jimmy Johnson, Norv Turner enjoyed great success, piloting Dallas to back-to-back Super Bowl titles in 1992 and 1993. Always looking for an edge, Jess has been ahead of the curve mining data and building customized spreadsheet rankings and projections while others showed up to draft day asking for a pencil and a cheat sheet. The OL returns all 5 starters and is considered an elite unit. Coaches have added their own touches, but it's still Coryell's offense. Of course, Turner then became the Cowboys offensive coordinator in 1991 and implemented his own variant of the Air Coryell with Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, and Jay Novacek. 10 posts Page 1 of 1. He is a current NFL analyst for Fox Sports with Ron Pitts. Martz was a stubborn coach who was slow to adjust two years in a row. Turner did, however, enjoy a good amount of success as San Diego Chargers head coach from 2007-2012. In all, 10, 11, and 12 personnel accounted for 96% of the Cardinals offense in 2020. Prominent coaches that use or used this scheme include Joe Gibbs, Norv Turner, Mike Martz, Bruce Arians (TB), Jason Garrett (NYG), and to a degree, Scott Turner (WAS). Scheme: Titans want to keep the Shanahan-style offense that has been there from LaFleur and Smith, so outside-zone runs and PA passing game his year which could help Derrick Henry see fewer defenders in the box, or lead to more early-down passes. He runs a modified WCO (to the point he does not consider it WCO anymore) where the run game is emphasized and the passing game is used as an extension of the run game in several facets. He won two consecutive division titles (19741975) with the St. Louis Cardinals, whose offense emphasized the pass while running the standard pro set. Michael Martz (born May 13, 1951) is a former NFL head coach and currently the offensive coordinator for the National Football League's Chicago Bears. Additional Notes: The offense has ranked in the top 5 in Passing Yards and Passing TDs during Bienemys OC years. It has been noted that Tom Brady was calling the plays for long stretches last year. The Coryell offense was made popular by Don Coryell and Dan Fouts in the early 1980s and is known for its timing and rhythm, its vertical nature, and having a power running game. Head Coach Dan Campbell has said he sees Jamaal Williams as the Mark/Ingram/Latavius Murray role behind what is assumed to be an Alvin Kamara type role for Swift. Passing game quote: The way the offense is set up, the ball goes to the open receiver. Callahan would prefer to have 5 players catch 50 passes. Personnel Preferences: Personnel usage in 2020 was above league average using 11 (69%), 12 (21%), and 13 (8%). Taylor has "the RB1" upside if Mack is not ready to contribute (and chances increase if Wentz's foot injury forces him to miss time). Personnel Preferences: Personnel packages were above league average for 11, 12, 21, & 13. Imagine a Martz offense paired with a Long-Brady Hoke defense. Keke Coutee was on the roster last year and will compete with those guys for the 2-4 WR role. Martz's preferred offensive system, nicknamed " Air Coryell " for its emphasis on defense-stretching pass plays, wasn't new; as the name implied, the system was first developed by Coryell in the 1960s at San Diego State, and later used to great effect at the NFL level by the Chargers of the early '80s. Also at this time was the implementation of the Mel Blount rule, which established that defenders couldnt contact eligible receivers past five yards from the line of scrimmage. While that scheme is more dominant in college than the pros, the Patriots are essentially running a spread offense and they put up big numbers last season. The Jets RBs are led by 5th round pick Michael Carter. Skill position turnover was limited to Dede Westbrook coming in to replace Kyle Rudolph (though not directly by position). We're Black and Blue All Over:I hope everyone had an outstanding summer weekend. Jared Cook is a Lombardi bring-over and will compete with Parham at TE. And the passing game was also open to some new ideas. Later on, Coryell began to introduce more receiver options on routes that allowed receivers to react to what the defense was doing. Play Caller/Tenure: Frank Reich (HC) - 3yrs with IND as an HC/Play Caller; 7yrs as an OC. He could line up unpredictably in any formation from a three-point stance as a blocker to a two-point stance or being in motion as a receiver. One can understand why Cutler hated Martz's offense so much. With better QB play and potential for Mooney to ascend, that percentage could drop back below 20% this year with Nagy taking back play-calling duties The OL has new starters at the tackle positions (a rookie LT and a free agent RT). The difference between the top receiver and the next was 51 receptions in '20, 41 in 19, 0 in 18. [4], In 1978, the contact from defenders on receivers was minimized with the passing of the Mel Blount Rule, which prohibited defenders from making contact with receivers past five yards from the line of scrimmage.[5][6]. Scheme: It is assumed Lynn will run inside/outside-zone running plays. Play Caller/Tenure: Eric Bienemy (OC) - 3yrs as KC and NFL OC; 8yrs total with KC. DJ Moore and Robby Anderson will thrive. Chark added 7 pounds of muscle to meet Meyers physique demands. However, it was Gary Kubiak's offense that he seems to have latched onto the most. Scheme: The use of 10 personnel decreased as 2019 went along, then decreased to 20% in 2020 from 31% in 2019. San Diego won 3 straight AFC West division titles, from 2007-2009. Besides Rivers, the Chargers featured a strong running game, starring Hall of Fame RB LaDainian Tomlinson. Coryell preferred to run between the tackles and frequently employed various different protections from the offensive line to accomplish this. It was at this time when Houcks input on the blocking scheme was mixed in with the Air Coryell, which has become a staple of the Cowboys offenses and many Air Coryell variants since. Passing Yards increased from 17th to 9th in GB LY and was #1 in Passing TDs. Play Caller/Tenure: Kyle Shanahan (HC) - 4yrs as SF HC/Play-Caller; 13yrs as OC. The Shanahan offense is derived from the West Coast offense made famous by Bill Walsh. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Scheme: Smith comes from the LaFleur/McVay/Shanahan WCO tree. They also led the league in total yards in offense from 1978 to 1983 and in 1985. The Rams also became the first team to gain more than 20,000 yards of total offense in a 3-year stretch. Fouts primary two targets under Coryell were wide receiver Charlie Joiner and tight end Kellen Winslow, and in Coryells second season with the Chargers the team became the first AFC Western division champion to throw the ball more than they ran it. Offseason indication is a lot of pre-snap motion, RPOs, and use the speed at WR to go vertical. His passing game is up-tempo, with pre-snap motion, and play action. Additional Notes: Possible rookie QB starter with rookie Head Coach/scheme. [22] Former defensive coordinator Joe Collier credits the Coryell offense with creating an evolution by using multiple receivers, forcing defenses to counter with different packages. Norv Turner also owns the rather dubious distinction of having the most career wins of any NFL head coach with a career losing record, compiling an overall record of 118-126-1 (.484), regular season and playoff games combined. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In 1999, Martz, then serving as offensive coordinator for Hall of Fame head coach Dick Vermeil, helped pilot the St. Louis Rams to victory in Super Bowl XXXIV. Turner's offense also had a potent passing game, which featured multiple-time Pro Bowl TE Antonio Gates. Mike Martz may have been one of the brightest minds to ever stalk the sidelines of a football field, but his offensive schemes lead to changes on the defensive side of the ball that he was unable to adapt to. Mike Holmgren, Mike Shanahan, Andy Reid, and Jon Gruden to name a few. Instead, it is concept-based. [37] Defenses were altered to use nickel and dime defenses in response to offensive formation; their usage was no longer limited to down and distance. It does not insist on size at wide receiver or halfback like the Turner variant and as such has difficulties in short yardage and red zone situations. Both concepts are similar, they both want to force the defense into defending sideline to sideline, however, the Walsh offense gets the ball to someone in space then they run. Personnel Preferences: CIN used 11 personnel more than any team last year, using it on 76% of their plays. Personnel Preferences: Personnel usage last year was mostly 11 and 12, using 12 higher than league average and 11 a little less. Kenny Golladay got paid to be the #1 WRs and will be fed. On pass plays, the pro set provided one or even two backs to help protect the quarterback. [13], The offense did not have any set formations, as receivers could line up anywhere on any given pass play. Norv Turner strains sometimes feature an 'F-Back' (formerly known as an 'H-Back' in the 1980s), a hybrid tight end/wide receiver/fullback/running back. It has often been said by many that there are three basic offensive schemes: the West Coast offense, the Erhardt-Perkins offense, and the Air Coryell offense. [citation needed]. Saints have traditionally run a very concentrated offense, making Kamara and Thomas priority plays and Trautman and Taysom are solid speculative plays. Kelly tilts pass heavy (3, Additional Notes: Deshaun Watson had 10 games of 300+ passing yards and 11 games of 25+ rush yards in 2020. Scheme: Nagy uses a variant of the KC/Reid-WCO but does not tailor to the talent on the roster. To be fair, Mike Martz's schemes would be really good if the Bears had the best offensive line in the league, multiple elite receivers, a top notch running back, and a quarterback that thrives on consistent, accurate throws rather than a gunslinger with an arm. Rob Gronkowski had 4.8 Tar/G at TE. From West Coast spacing concepts (likely learned during his time with Steve Mariucci) to Air Coryell vertical concepts (likely learned during his time with Mike Martz) to the route combinations . Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has a preliminary plan for Dallas' offense in the 2023 season, one that might mean Dak Prescott taking fewer hits. Play Caller/Tenure: Byron Leftwich (OC) - 2yrs as TB OC, 1yr as ARI OC. "[10] Coryell was the first coach to win more than 100 games at both the collegiate and professional level. And so Coryell began to implement an offensive scheme that focused more on the passing game than running the ball. Stefanski utilizes a run-heavy scheme that uses Zone and Gap concepts evenly. Scheme: Payton is from the Jon Gruden-WCO tree but has blended some of Pete Carmichaels E-P concepts into the offense. Al Saunders was the former wide receiver coach under Don Coryell in San Diego, and he succeeded him as head coach of the Chargers in the middle of the 1986 season. Marc Bulger for no gain. People talk about the West Coast offense, but Don started the 'West Coast' decades ago and kept updating it. Mike Martz, the man who whipped up the St. Louis Rams' potent offensive concoction, is a descendant of the Air Coryell offense of the early 1980s. The passing game works off PA, pre-snap motion, and being able to keep the same personnel in formations that look the same but have multiple play options run out of them. Personnel Preferences: Dallas used the 6th most 11 personnel in 2020 at 71%, add another 21% in 12 personnel and that was 92% of their offense. Corey Davis was signed to a contract that has $27m guaranteed (effectively 2yr deal) and should lead the WRs in targets. Gibbs usually kept the tight end in as an extra blocker, especially to neutralize pass rushing specialist and Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants. Play Caller/Tenure: Greg Roman (OC) - 2yrs as BAL Play Caller; 8yrs total as an OC. The OL returns 2 full-time starters from last year and has 2 and a rookie reserves moving into starting roles in 2021. While most fans have already looked at the upcoming free agent class, some might need to remember that more names will be added to the mix as teams make cuts ahead of the new league year. Zone run & QB zone read will be staples with likely one-back sets and possibly shotgun-to-run spreads. Likely to carry over some of Chan Gaileys offense. Coryells offense began in the college ranks when he was the head coach at San Diego State, where he coached from 1961 to 1972. 27 Jul Described as the "Greatest Show on Turf", the Mike Martz offense is easily the biggest story coming out of the Bears camp on the offensive side of the ball. Najee Harris demonstrated great hands in OTAs and may see a lot of passing work. Martz credited both his influences on his variation of the offensive system and his overall coaching philosophy to Don Coryell. Jacobs is Gruden's first 1,000 yard RB for Gruden since Tyrone Wheatley in 2000. The name stuck, and Coryells offense began to be referred to as the Air Coryell ever since. Kenyan Drake was brought in to lessen the rushing load for Jacobs and be a passing game piece. [33] Martz coached the Rams from 2000-2005, compiling a 53-32 regular season record and a 3-4 playoff record. Zeke looks quicker and Tony Pollard getting reps as a receiver. Personnel Preferences: 92% of the Texans 2020 plays came out of 11 (64%) or 12 (28%) personnel, Scheme: Kelly is from the Bill OBrien (Erhardt-Perkins) tree. Additional Notes: Indications are Austin Ekeler will play the Kamara role and be the unquestioned lead back. He is also part decoy, as his unpredictable role forces defenses to keep an eye on him, thereby opening up other opportunities for the offense. Youve got to throw the damn ball if youre going to beat better teams., We could only recruit a limited number of runners and linemen against schools like USC and UCLA, he recalled. That was probably why he lashed out at the coach during . Can someone point me to a website or article that breaks down Mike Martz offensive philosophy from and X's and O's perspective? Bienemy is the play-caller but the scheme is Andy Reids. Personnel Preferences: The Giants went heavier than league average in the use of 12 and 13 personnel and below average with 11 personnel. The run game is likely to be heavy inside-zone. [17] The offense relies on getting all five receivers out into patterns that combined stretched the field, setting up defensive backs with route technique, and the quarterback throwing to a spot on time where the receiver can catch and turn upfield. With the lack of playmakers available, it would seem likely Payton designs a lot of different looks for Kamara to get the ball. After winning 104 games with the Aztecs, Coryell was hired to become the head coach of the St Louis Cardinals in 1973. Scheme: Brady comes from the Sean Payton tree. [21] Head coach Jon Gruden called Winslow the first "joker" in the NFL. Scheme: Sirianni comes from an Erhardt-Perkins tree. The OL is elite and returns all 5 starters from 2020, a group that finished 4th in FO's Adjusted Line Yards metric. The offensive philosophy has been also called the "Coryell offense" or the "vertical offense".[1]. Play Caller/Tenure: Joe Lombardi (OC) - 1. His offenses tend to include a strong offensive line, a strong running game, a #1 WR who can stretch the field and catch jump balls in the end-zone, a good receiving TE to attack the space the WRs create in the middle of the field and a FB who fills the role of a lead blocker and a final option as an outlet receiver. The pro set features a tight end, two wide receivers, a halfback, and a fullback, often split behind the quarterback. 5,492 of those were passing yards, also a new NFL team record. Please consider using one of our preferred browsers to enjoy an optimal experience. But for now, this serves as a genealogy of the Air Coryell, what it is, and how its become so entrenched as the overarching offensive system with the Cowboys. The Cowboys still derive much of their scheme from their Air Coryell past. Carr has 4,000+ Passing Yards all 3yrs under Gruden and his TDs are increasing. The offense is built around the players, shows multiple concepts and formations, spreads the field to get playmakers into space. Avid DFS, Best Ball and Re-Draft player that dabbles lightly in Dynasty. Scheme: Daboll is influenced by Josh McDaniels Erhardt-Perkins style offense which he's modified to be multiple (borrows plays from several other concepts) and opponent specific. This typically resulted in the offense lining up in 11 personnel, with three wide receivers, one tight end, and one running back. Please enter a valid email and try again. There's never a situation where Martz says, "go deep on this play." It all depends on the defense. Melvin Gordon is in the final year of his deal and DEN traded up 5 spots in Rd2 for Javonte Williams. Scott Turners offense pulls from various other offensive concepts than Coryell and has been less deep strike than a typical Coryell offense, likely due to personnel. Mooney had 98 targets as a rookie. A daily roundup of all your Dallas Cowboys news from Blogging The Boys, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Blogging The Boys, a Dallas Cowboys fan community, Taking a deep dive into the Air Coryell scheme the Cowboys have traditionally used, Report: Cowboys prepared to place franchise tag on Tony Pollard if no deal reached by Tuesday. Mike Davis saw zone-blocking on around 45% of the plays last year in CAR. "The Coryell offense required more talented players, a passer who could get the ball there, and men who can really runa lot of them," said Walsh. "[35], Former head coach Marty Schottenheimer said "putting three receivers on one side and flooding that area" probably originated from the Coryell offense. Training camp reports indicate Odell Beckham Jr is looking healthy. Most astutely known for his high-flying passing attack, Martz has run some dynamic offenses including being the mastermind behind the "greatest show on turf" which was the name given to the St.. 2008. Hes going to get a lot of work. Gronk had an aDOT of 11.9. but his offense is modified more to the talent at QB and what they do best. Wide Receivers and Tight Ends were asked to run quick slants, shallow crossers, and quick curls or outs. Zone: Will check at the line/ run to the shade (Nose) side in a 4-3 front 5. Since then, Martz has spent two years in Detroit as the Lions' offensive coordinator with minor success, one disastrous year as the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and two. The previous year under Gruden, his RBs averaged 27.9% target share. Current coaches using the scheme, or a modified version of it are Andy Reid and Eric Bienemy in Kansas City, Kellen Moore (DAL), Jon Gruden (LV), Matt Nagy (CHI), Zac Taylor (CIN), and Pat Shurmer (DEN). DJ Chark and Marvin Jones are expected to be the 1a/1b on the outside. Scheme: McDaniels runs a modified Erhardt-Perkins-style offense molded around the talent on the roster. Other variants, like Sean McVay's offense like to use a 3rd WR instead of having a fullback on the field. Additional Notes: Baker Mayfield had a career-high QBR and Air Yards per Attempt last year with the lowest interception rate of his career. At this point, Coryell began to implement pre-snap motion into his offense frequently to avoid defenses from jamming receivers, as well as helping the quarterback to make better pre-snap reads given how dependent the Air Coryell is on timing and execution. Scheme: Garrett runs a Coryell offensive scheme (power-run/deeper pass routes [however, NYG did not pass deep much at all LY]) with very little motion or scheming to take advantage of player matchups. Scheme: Modified WCO scheme, lots of spread 11 personnel, pre-snap motion, Play Action, RPOs, and use of zone blocking in the run game. Best known for his coaching tenure with the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL), he served as the offensive coordinator for the Rams' Greatest Show on Turf offense in 1999 that led the franchise to its first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXIV. Putting the players in motion also had the advantage of allowing the quarterback to determine pre-snap if the defense would be playing zone or man-to-man defense. The Coryell offense introduced the concept of a tight end that ran wide receiver-type routes with Kellen Winslow in 1980. STL challenged the ruling, and the play was overturned. The Watson saga is currently unresolved and could lead to Tyrod Taylor starting. Halfbacks and Fullbacks ran a lot of routes into the flats or arrow routes near the line of scrimmage. The OL replaces Riley Reiff with 1. A tracker for all Dallas Cowboys visits happening in Indianapolis. The OL returns 3 starters, an upgrade at RG with Gabe Jackson, and a battle for starting center between two tenured players. There is much less of a focus on play action. [14] Each receiver had two or three different route options they could adjust depending on the coverage during the play. Gibbs's offense also showcased a 3-receiver deep air attack featuring Hall of Famer Art Monk, Gary Clark and Ricky Sanders, known as "The Posse." However, the Walsh offense wanted to use quick, short passes as a partial substitute for a traditional running game. Currently, this system is used (or will be used) by Kyle Shanahan (SF), Sean McVay (LAR), Matt LaFleur (GB), Kevin Stefanski (CLE), Arthur Smith (ATL), Shane Waldron (SEA), Klint Kubiak (MIN) (Klint is another child of a founder of this offense), Todd Downing (TEN), Mike LaFleur (NYJ), and possibly Matt Canada (PIT) if he survives past Big Ben's tenure in Pittsburgh.