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Cards, Raiders, could be waiting for Kubiak

Ranking the league's play callers, 1 thru 32

The Cardinals and Raiders haven’t yet named their head coaches. That has me thinking Klint Kubiak, will probably wind up with one of those jobs – particularly if Seattle’s offense performs reasonably well in the Super Bowl.

Kubiak (pictured with Sam Darnold) was effective as an offensive coordinator for the Saints a year ago, and he’s done a good job of elevating Seattle’s offense. He’s been able to upgrade that running game, particularly in the second half of the season. And he’s been able to work effectively with Darnold, who’s struggled at some of his previous stops.

If the Seahawks lose Kubiak, that will be challenge for them. It will be February, and they’ll be looking for an offensive coordinator. That would be a loss, with Kubiak at this point looking like he might be one of the game’s top 10 play callers right now.

Four teams are currently looking for somebody to run their offenses. The Raiders and Cardinals are blank slates, while the two New York coaches need offensive coordinators who can come in and run things.

A rough draft of the offensive coordinators appears below. As things stand, only 11 teams will return with the same head coach and offensive coordinator (tagged with black dots). That will drop to 10 if Kubiak leaves.

I have attempted to rank them 1 thru 32, based on coaching prowess. The ordering isn’t based on the strength of the offense (Buffalo will rank higher than 16th in yards and points) but instead on the aptitude and potential of the coaches.

There are three offensive coordinators who were formerly head coaches: Josh McDaniels, Mike McDaniel and Brian Daboll. Three others are looking for work: Arthur Smith, Matt Nagy, Kliff Kingsbury.

OFFENSIVE PLAY CALLERS
RkTeamPlay callerCoach or OC
1.• LA RamsSean McVayMike LaFleur (OC)
2.• San FranciscoKyle ShanahanKlay Kubiak (OC)
3.• New EnglandJosh McDaniels (OC)Mike Vrabel
4.ChicagoBen Johnsonvacant
5.DenverSean Paytonvacant
6.• JacksonvilleLiam CoenGrant Udinski (OC)
7.Kansas CityAndy ReidEric Bieniemy (OC)
8.MinnesotaKevin O'ConnellWes Phillips (OC)
9.• Green BayMatt LaFleurAdam Stenavich (OC)
10.IndianapolisShane SteichenJim Bob Cooter (OC)
11.• New OrleansKellen MooreDoug Nussmeier (OC)
12.LA ChargersMike McDaniel (OC)Jim Harbaugh
13.• SeattleKlint Kubiak (OC)Mike Macdonald
14.• DallasBrian SchottenheimerKlayton Adams (OC)
15.ClevelandTodd Monkenvacant
16.BuffaloJoe BradyPete Carmichael (OC)
17.• CincinnatiZac TaylorDan Pitcher (OC)
18.TennesseeBrian Daboll (OC)Robert Saleh
19.AtlantaTommy Rees (OC)Kevin Stefanski
20.• CarolinaDave CanalesBrad Idzik (OC)
21.Tampa BayZac Robinson (OC)Todd Bowles
22.• HoustonNick Caley (OC)DeMeco Ryans
23.PittsburghMike McCarthyvacant
24.DetroitDrew Petzing (OC)Dan Campbell
25.MiamiBobby Slowik (OC)Jeff Hafley
26.BaltimoreDeclan Doyle (OC)Jesse Minter
27.WashingtonDavid Blough (OC)Dan Quinn
28.PhiladelphiaSean Mannion (OC)Nick Sirianni
--NY GiantsvacantJohn Harbaugh
--Arizonavacantvacant
--Las Vegasvacantvacant
--NY JetsvacantAaron Glenn

—Ian Allan

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