NFL coaching search guidelines

One of Sheil Kapadia’s 10 guidelines for an NFL coaching search: value flexibility and a willingness to adjust.

“The coach who has an innovative scheme today will likely be the coach who gets “figured out” in a couple years. Sean McVay was hailed as an offensive genius after the 2018 season. His offense ranks 21st in Expected Points Added (EPA) per snap this season, according to TruMedia’s model. The Rams’ offense was 17th last season. It’s not enough to be impressed with what a coach is doing in terms of X’s and O’s right now. You need to know if he has a plan B. Has he been exposed to different schemes and philosophies? If not, is he open to listening to assistants who might have more expertise in certain areas? These are important questions.”

Full article: The Athletic