Callahan is likely to get looks for coaching jobs
Brian Callahan’s name is likely to come up in connection to NFL head coaching jobs over the next few weeks.
The NFL changed its rules regarding when teams with an opening can begin to interview. Prior to the change, teams had to wait until the regular season concluded before speaking to candidates. Under the new policy, as of Tuesday, teams can begin the interview process so long as they have already fired their coach.
Callahan, 37, is in his third year as offensive coordinator for the Bengals and has played a key role in Cincinnati’s success this season.
With so many teams wanting to hire young, offensive-minded coaches, Callahan is bound to get an opportunity soon.
Callahan has worked with top-tier quarterbacks his entire career including Peyton Manning, Matthew Stafford and now Joe Burrow.
“He really helps me understand the red zone,” Burrow said. “That’s what Brian does every week. He really helps me understand the defense and the red zone. Then he listens to me about what I like and don’t like.”
The son of Bill Callahan, one of the most well-respected offensive line
coaches in the NFL, Brian also has a wealth of knowledge on how to put together a run scheme and protection plans.
When asked what exactly Callahan is responsible for on a weekly basis, given that coach Zac Taylor runs the offense and calls plays, Taylor’s one-word answer explains Callahan’s value to Bengals.
“Everything.”
And while he’s likely to start garnering more national attention, it won’t phase him. Callahan falls back on a piece of advice his father gave him a long time ago.
“The most important thing is doing a good job wherever your job is, whatever that job is,” Callahan said.