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The Best OC in the History of Every NFL Franchise (by Bryn Schwartz)
They say that defense wins championships, especially in the National Football League. And that's true. But if you can't score points, you can't win games.
The following 32 slides will list one offensive coordinator in the history of each NFL franchise who was most productive at helping his team score points.
Arizona Cardinals: Todd Haley
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The current head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, Todd Haley led the Cardinals to 404 and 427 points in his two seasons as the team's offensive coordinator. He helped resurrect the career of quarterback Kurt Warner. In 2008, the Cardinals advanced to the Super Bowl, where they scored 23 points and almost upset the powerful Pittsburgh Steelers.
Atlanta Falcons: Mike Mularkey
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Mularkey had a recent failed stint as the head coach of the Buffalo Bills, but he has quietly helped turn the Atlanta Falcons offense into one of the best in the National Football League.
In his three seasons as the o-coordinator, the Falcons have scored 391, 363, and 414 points. Quarterback Matt Ryan has developed into one of the top passers in the league. Running back Michael Turner and wide receiver Roddy White have also emerged as legitimate weapons.
Baltimore Ravens: Cam Cameron
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After compiling a 1-15 record as the Miami Dolphins' head coach in 2007, Cam Cameron joined the Baltimore Ravens and has experienced much success in his three seasons.
He has led the Ravens to 385, 357, and 391 points and has quietly turned Joe Flacco, a rookie in 2008, into one of the NFL's better quarterbacks. The last three seasons for the Ravens are the third, fifth, and first highest-scoring single seasons in the Ravens' short history.
Buffalo Bills: Ted Marchibroda
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One of the most experienced coaches in history, Marchibroda has served as a head coach for three different teams and an assistant coach for five others.
With the Buffalo Bills from 1989 to 1991, he helped lead the offense to 409, 428, and 458 points in successive seasons, after years of the Ravens averaging between 250 and 300 points. Quarterback Jim Kelly, running back Thurman Thomas, and wide receiver Andre Reed emerged as the big three for the Bills, who advanced to the Super Bowl in both 1990 and 1991.
Carolina Panthers: Dan Henning
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Henning has served as a coach in the National Football League for 32 seasons, including 2002 to 2006 for the Carolina Panthers.
In 2003, the Panthers scored 325 points and advanced to the Super Bowl behind the solid play of quarterback Jake Delhomme and wide receiver Steve Smith. In the Super Bowl, they put up 29 points, including 19 in the fourth quarter alone, against the powerful New England Patriots. They reached the NFC championship game in 2005.
Chicago Bears: Ed Hughes
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The offensive coordinator for the Bears from 1982 to 1988, Ed Hughes led the team to a big Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots in 1985. The defense stole the show that season by allowing just 198 points, but the offense was just as remarkable, scoring 456 points. Running back Walter Payton led the attack with 1,551 rushing yards (at age 31).
The Bears averaged over 350 points during Hughes' tenure.
Cincinnati Bengals: Bruce Coslet
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With the exception of a down year in 1987 (the strike season), the Cincinnati Bengals thrived during offensive coordinator Bruce Coslet's four seasons.
They scored 409, 448, and 404 points in the three productive seasons and advanced to the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers in 1988. Quarterback Boomer Esiason was named the NFL Most Valuable Player in '88.
Cleveland Browns: Paul Brown
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Head coach Paul Brown was also the mastermind behind the Cleveland Browns offense that won a ridiculous seven championships, and appeared in three others, during the ten seasons that Otto Graham served as the quarterback.
Brown also drafted Jim Brown and benefited from the services of the greatest running back in NFL history.
Dallas Cowboys: Dan Reeves
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You could pick either Dan Reeves or Norv Turner (1991-1993) as the greatest offensive coordinator in Dallas Cowboys history. In the end, Reeves won out because he did it for one more season than Turner.
From 1977 to 1980, Reeves led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl appearances and one title. The Cowboys scored 345, 384, 371, and 454 points behind the production of quarterback Roger Staubach and running back Tony Dorsett. Even when the Cowboys lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl, they put up 31 points of offense.
Denver Broncos: Gary Kubiak
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Kubiak served as the Denver offensive coordinator for 11 seasons and helped the Broncos win a pair of Super Bowl titles in 1997 and 1998.
Under his coaching, quarterback John Elway established himself as one of the all-time greats in the postseason as well as the regular season, and running back Terrell Davis had a three-year stint that challenges any running back throughout league history.
Detroit Lions: Buddy Parker
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Lions head coach Buddy Parker helped popularize the two-minute offense, and nobody was better at it than quarterback Bobby Layne (pictured). The Lions won NFL championships in 1952 and 1953, and they frequently scored around 300 points, meaning they averaged 25 per game.
Green Bay Packers: Vince Lombardi
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Arguably the greatest coach in NFL history, Vince Lombardi served as the Green Bay Packers' coach from 1959 to 1967, where he won a ridiculous five NFL championships and posted a 9-1 postseason record.
He popularized the Packer sweep, and running backs Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung ranked among the game's best. And of course, quarterback Bart Starr established himself as one of the all-time great clutch quarterbacks, particularly in the Ice Bowl, when he led Green Bay to a dramatic last-second victory over Dallas.
Houston Texans: Kyle Shanahan
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In their short history, the Houston Texans have never reached the postseason, but they have always had a pretty impressive offense.
Their top coordinator is Kyle Shanahan, who coached the offense in 2008 and 2009. The Texans scored 366 and 388 points during those two seasons, and quarterback Matt Schaub and wide receiver Andre Johnson established themselves as one of the top quarterback-to-wide receiver duos in the league.
Indianapolis Colts: Tom Moore
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Over the past 13 seasons, offensive coordinator Tom Moore helped the Colts become one of the league's best offenses. It begins with quarterback Peyton Manning, who was drafted first overall in 1998 and earned four MVP awards (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009).
The Colts have scored over 400 points in 10 of the past 13 seasons, including a ridiculous 522 in 2004, when Manning threw for 49 touchdown passes. They won the Super Bowl over the Chicago Bears in 2006.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Chris Palmer
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It's difficult to pick the greatest offensive coordinator in Jacksonville Jaguars history because nobody has really stood out.
Chris Palmer gets the nod for his work in 1997 and 1998. The Jaguars ranked third and eighth in the NFL in points scored those seasons, as quarterback Mark Brunell, running back Fred Taylor, and wide receiver Jimmy Smith established themselves as one of the top QB-RB-WR trios in the league.
The Jaguars made the postseason in both seasons and won one game.
Kansas City Chiefs: Al Saunders
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From 2001 to 2005, offensive coordinator Al Saunders helped turn the Kansas City Chiefs into one of the top offensive teams in the league. The Chiefs ranked first, first, and second in the league in scoring from 2002 to 2004, averaging a ridiculous 478 points per game.
Running back Priest Holmes was the most important player to the offense, and he rushed for 24 touchdowns in 2002 and 27 in 2003. Offensive linemen Willie Roaf and Will Shields earned a combined nine Pro Bowl selections in those five seasons.
Miami Dolphins: Don Shula
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No matter where I looked online, I could not find the Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator in the 1980s. So I am giving credit to head coach Don Shula, who led the team to five Super Bowls and two Super Bowl victories in his 26 seasons.
In particular, the Dolphins in the 1980s were the biggest offensive threat, and quarterback Dan Marino became one of the best quarterbacks in history.
Minnesota Vikings: Brian Billick
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Brian Billick established himself as one of the league's best offensive coordinators with the Minnesota Vikings from 1994 to 1998. In particular, the 1998 season ranked as the greatest offensive season by any team in league history (at that point).
Quarterback Randall Cunningham threw for 34 touchdowns and posted a 106.0 passer rating, and wide receiver Randy Moss scored 17 touchdowns in his rookie season. The Vikings won 15 games but lost in the NFC championship game.
New England Patriots: Josh McDaniels
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McDaniels led the Patriots to the greatest offensive season in NFL history in 2007. The team won all 16 regular season games and advanced to the Super Bowl. Quarterback Tom Brady threw for an NFL record 50 touchdowns and posted a 117.2 passer rating, and wide receiver Randy Moss caught a record 23 of those touchdowns.
New Orleans Saints: Pete Carmichael
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Offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael has led the Saints to a Super Bowl title and a postseason berth in his two seasons. The Saints scored 510 points and won 13 games in 2009, as quarterback Drew Brees threw for 34 touchdowns and posted a 109.6 passer rating.
In 2010, the Saints scored 377 points, despite a "down" year from Brees (22 interceptions).
New York Giants: Kevin Gilbride
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In four seasons as the Giants' offensive coordinator, Kevin Gilbride has helped the Giants emerge as a consistent 400-points-per-season team.
The highlight was the 2007 season when the Giants won 10 games but shocked the world by defeating the undefeated New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.
New York Jets: Charlie Weis
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In his four seasons as the New York Jets' offensive coordinator, Charlie Weis led the Jets to at least eight wins every year, highlighted by a 12-win, 416-point season in 1998.
The top offensive playmakers included veteran quarterback Vinny Testaverde and running back Curtis Martin.
Oakland Raiders: John Madden
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During John Madden's ten seasons as the head coach, the Oakland Raiders were an offensive powerhouse, averaging close to 25 points per game behind the stellar play from quarterbacks Daryle Lamonica, Ken Stabler, and George Blanda.
The Raiders reached the postseason in eight seasons and won the Super Bowl against the Minnesota Vikings in 1976.
Philadelphia Eagles: Marty Mornhinweg
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Mornhinweg has been with the Eagles since 2004 and has been the offensive coordinator since 2006. He has helped the Eagles set the franchise record for points scored in each of the last three seasons.
In 2010, he helped Michael Vick resurrect his NFL career. He was also influential in the development of quarterback Kevin Kolb.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Ken Whisenhunt
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In his three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Whisenhunt led the team to over 350 points each season. He helped develop quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (pictured) into one of the game's elite clutch quarterbacks.
The Steelers won 15 games in 2004 and won the Super Bowl the next season.
San Diego Chargers: Don Coryell
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One of the top offensive minds in league history, Don Coryell led the Chargers to more than 400 points in four of his seven seasons as the team's head coach, including 478 points in 1981.
Quarterback Dan Fouts perfected the "Air Coryell" offense, which turned Kellen Winslow, Wes Chandler, and Charlie Joiner into stars.
San Francisco 49ers: Bill Walsh
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Bill Walsh is an absolute genius when it comes to offenses. As the 49ers head coach for a decade, he turned Joe Montana into the greatest quarterback in league history and was influential in turning Jerry Rice into the most prolific receiver in history.
The 49ers won the Super Bowl in 1981, 1984 and 1988 and scored as many as 475 points in a season (1984).
Seattle Seahawks: Gil Haskell
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The offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks for nine seasons, Haskell led the Seahawks to the postseason in five straight seasons, including an appearance in Super Bowl XL.
Under his coaching, quarterback Matt Hasselbeck emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in the NFC, and running back Shaun Alexander set a then record with 28 rushing touchdowns in 2005.
St. Louis Rams: Mike Martz
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Martz served as the offensive coordinator for the Rams for just one season (1999), but it was the greatest season in franchise history.
He took a 4-12 team to a 13-3 record and a Super Bowl title behind an offense that scored a ridiculous 526 points. Quarterback Kurt Warner earned Most Valuable Player honors in his first season as a starter, and running back Marshall Faulk was named the Offensive Player of the Year. Wide receivers Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce emerged as legitimate playmakers.
Martz became the team's head coach the next season, and the Rams again topped 500 points for two more seasons, reaching the Super Bowl in 2001.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bill Muir
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have ranked in the top 14 in the NFL in points scored one time in their 35-year franchise history, and no, that is not a typo. So there really isn't a very good offensive coordinator in their history.
Bill Muir gets the nod because the Buccaneers won the Super Bowl in his first season as coordinator (2002).
Tennessee Titans: Mike Heimerdinger
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Heimerdinger was fired as the Titans offensive coordinator last season, and his stint from 2008 to 2010 was forgettable. But from 2000 to 2004, he helped the Titans become a very good offensive team.
The highlight was the 2003 season when quarterback Steve McNair earned the MVP award despite playing through numerous injuries that season.
Washington Redskins: Joe Gibbs
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An offensive coordinator before he became the Washington Redskins' head coach, Joe Gibbs led the team to three Super Bowl titles in a ten-year span before retiring after the 1992 season.
In 1983, the team set a then record with 541 points scored. Quarterback Joe Theismann earned MVP honors, and 34-year-old running back John Riggins rushed for 1,375 yards and 24 touchdowns.