Many head coaches insist on calling plays, but those who can successfully juggle the extra responsibility surround themselves with assistant coaches who can handle other areas.
Some coaches show their worth in the film room, through analytics or how they develop players in practice. These are just a few of the many ways coaches can move up the ranks on Sean McVay’s or Kyle Shanahan’s coaching staffs. These two coaches likely won’t relinquish play-calling duties any time soon, but you never know when a brilliant assistant coach comes around who is worthy of the major responsibility.
