Okay… aside from Jerrod Johnson and Jeff Nixon, it looks like we’ve got two more OC candidates.
Thad Lewis:
- He was a journeyman QB in the NFL, with stints on nine different teams (including the Texans).
- He’s been coaching for the Bucs since 2020, as an offensive assistant, WR coach, and QB coach.
- Some have given him credit for the resurgence of Baker Mayfield.
- In 2024, Mayfield threw for 4,500 yards, 41 TDs, 16 INTs, and a rating of 106.8.
Nick Caley:
- From 2015-2022, he served as the tight ends coach for the Patriots (“Gronk smash!”).
- After joining the Rams, he added the title of passing game coordinator in 2024.
- His entire NFL coaching career has been under Bill Belichick and Sean McVay.
- In 2024, Matthew Stafford threw for 3,762 yards, 20 TDs, 8 INTs, and a rating of 93.7.
Neither one has ever been an OC before. I’m more enthusiastic about Jeff Nixon than these guys.