The Ringer NFL Show Ranking the Best Play Callers in the NFL So Far This Season
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Nov 13, 2025 In this discussion, football analyst Shawn Syed from Sumer Sports dives into the most effective play callers of the season. He praises Shane Steichen for tailoring the Colts’ offense to player strengths and unlocking new weapons. Syed also highlights Sean McVay's cohesion in play-calling and Ben Johnson's strategy to position Caleb Williams for success. The dynamic duo further explores Kyle Shanahan's adaptability amid injuries and how Clint Kubiak is effectively protecting his offensive line. It's a deep dive into football brilliance!
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Steichen's System Elevates Broken QB
- Shane Steichen has rebuilt the Colts offense to make Daniel Jones and Tyler Warren succeed despite Jones' prior struggles.
- Steichen uses high play-action rates and early-down passing to create YAC and simplify the quarterback's reads.
McVay's Cohesive Gameplan Creates Problems
- Sean McVay's offense forces defenders to hesitate by presenting similar looks that can run or pass effectively.
- His three-tight-end usage creates matchup dilemmas that sustain both the run and high-efficiency passes.
Marry Run And Pass From Same Looks
- Present run and pass from the same formations to force defensive hesitation and missteps.
- Use versatile tight ends to punish heavy defensive fronts with passes over the middle.