NFL MASTERMINDS: ranking the 12 best NFL playcallers with Robert Mays | Football 301
Nate Tice & Robert Mays rank the top 12 mastermind playcallers in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. The duo kick things off with three NFC West head coaches at the top, debating the play-calling genius displayed by Sean McVay (Los Angeles Rams), Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco 49ers) and defending champ Mike Macdonald (Seattle Seahawks). Ben Johnson rounds out the top four for his masterful command of the Chicago Bears offense.
Next up, Nate and Robert give some love to a pair of defensive coordinators with VERY different approaches in Vic Fangio (Philadelphia Eagles) and Brian Flores…
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