FOOTBALL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
NFL Coaches & Staff FAQs
Learn about head coaches, coordinators, and the staff behind each team.
Coaching Structure
What does a defensive coordinator do?
The defensive coordinator organizes the defense and often calls its plays.
What does a game management coach do?
A game management coach advises on clock, timeout, replay, and situational decisions.
What does a passing game coordinator do?
A passing game coordinator helps design and organize a team's passing offense or pass defense.
What does a position coach do?
A position coach teaches and prepares players who share a specific position or closely related roles.
What does a quality control coach do?
A quality control coach supports game preparation through film study, data organization, and detailed tendency analysis.
What does a run game coordinator do?
A run game coordinator helps design, teach, and organize a team's rushing attack or run defense.
What does a special teams coordinator do?
The special teams coordinator organizes kicking, punting, return, and coverage units.
What does an NFL head coach do?
The head coach leads the team, manages the staff, and is responsible for preparation and game decisions.
What does an assistant head coach do?
An assistant head coach is a senior staff member who supports the head coach and may oversee a major area of the team.
What does an offensive coordinator do?
The offensive coordinator designs and organizes the offense and often calls plays.