The problem Stenavich has, is that hardly anybody knows if he is good at what he does, or average, or poor. Unless you are within the inner circle, inside the building, you are probably guessing, just like I am. Calling the plays would give outsiders a better idea of his qualities. As Coryjennerjohn says, he would likely get more recognition elsewhere, calling plays.

My understanding is that he analyzes the opponent’s defense and develops the game plan (along with Matt and the other coaches) for the week; comes up with the “menu” that MLF uses to call plays from.
He also gets to make the big, colorful, laminated charts, which always look sweet on TV.

In the case of the Packers, not much.

Stenavich is the Packers version of the VP - Every once in a while he says something meaningless no one cares about.

The best leaders know how to find someone smarter than them to do the jobs they want done. My boss did. HA!

Does it seem like MLF is worried about doing that? It seems like he takes responsibility for his coaches, but does he just let them do their own thing and hope for the best (like special teams and defense)?

I think Stenavich, especially in the preseason when Matt lets him call plays, concentrates on the run game while they make their game plans. This seems weird because if the run and passing games aren't married they both eventually fall apart.

Of course, (my favorite rant) if they continue to field sub-par O-lines without depth they will both be unsuccessful and out of jobs.

Cory more coaches are doing the play calling. So-
Steinovich focuses on game-day management, in-game adjustments, and player coaching.
Working from a press box to provide a bird's-eye view, identifying defensive coverages,
personnel changes, and ensuring players execute routes correctly,
while providing input to the HC between series.
Expect MLF to keep on calling plays.
Especially since he's successful doing it.
It's a authority thing. Expect it.

"Usually you don’t make a parallel move, but it would make sense for Stenavich because it would finally give him the autonomy to call plays."

Technically not a parallel move, but a promotion. That's why he COULD interview in the first place without the Packers potentially blocking it.

"There’s no way he would even be considered for any head coaching jobs because he hasn’t called any plays."

While I agree that he'll help his chances by calling plays, I'll point out that the Bears interviewed him last year for the HC job that eventually went to Schweddy Johnson.

"A non play-calling offensive coordinator isn’t attractive for anyone — and it’s only a matter of time before they will leave in order to figure things out for themselves."

Disagree. As Stocky mentions, there are OCs hired into those positions by HCs who call plays and they go into that job with their eyes wide open. They take those jobs because they're usually moving up from a position coach, there are only 32 OC positions, and typically they're working with a HC attached to a good team or effective QB. It's the same reason why--if the Packers move on from Gute--they'll have plenty of GM candidates to choose from: there are only 32 jobs at the top of the profession.

The moving on thing isn't a problem for me, and most HCs will at least pay lip service to the notion of developing young assistants and their careers. If other teams are poaching your assistants, that typically means things are going well and the assistants are assumed to be doing good work for the team. Someone who takes a job with the intention of using it for a springboard will typically only springboard if they're making the team better and their work calls attention to them.

So, is this the end of the narrative that LaFleur can't/doesn't have a capable staff around him? I mean, your DC and your OC both get poached in the offseason....somebody seems to think these guys can coach. Or are we going to continue to here that MLF can't put a good staff together?

If LaFleur is unaware of how bad the special teams are, or that the defense is mediocre, he needs to be replaced by someone who is more aware of what the team is doing, rather than concentrating on being the OC rather than HC. He is starting his seventh year, has just gotten an extension, and the team has regressed since making the championship game his first two years. And at least one playoff game was a direct result of horrendous ST's mistakes.

Salah must have seen something he liked in Adam's abilities while he was hanging out in Green Bay. Which Circle of Hell was Titan's OC in? I'm remembering 4th, but I could be wrong.

I love the people saying MLF should give up play calling. Have you not scene the QB he is getting out of just about anyone that lines up at the position? With Rodgers he had back to back MVP seasons. Love has been top 5 in EPA and DVOA every year he has played and castaway Malik Willis had better analytics. This is a guy who knows how to get the most out of the QB position. I don't think Love or Willis plays that well in most systems.

Stenovich has never impressed me as a clear, direct, motivating communicator. Man, he speaks in non stop bromides, cliche's, and lots of words about cleaning up, getting better, not making penalties...over and over and over. Maybe he's better speaking to his players and assistants.

Hafley did impress as a communicator. I am liking what I am reading about Gannon's communication style, disciplined approach and holding players accountable for doing their jobs and not letting teammates down.

Look forward to his introductory press conference.

What does the OC do? Gives LaFleur his eyebrow trim.

Nixon to pro Bowl- PFF wouldn't agree.

I remember this brought up when Edgar Bennet was OC for McCarthy.
I thought this article would actually answer the question that the title asks.

The following is from AI, for what it's worth, understanding our OC doesn't call the plays, but probably does most of the rest:

An NFL Offensive Coordinator (OC) designs, implements, and calls the team's offensive game plan, acting as the primary strategist for the offense. Key duties include analyzing opposing defenses to find weaknesses, managing offensive personnel, conducting meetings, running practices, and calling plays during games.
Core Responsibilities:
Game Planning & Strategy: Developing the weekly offensive strategy (run/pass mix, formations, motions) to exploit opponent weaknesses, based on rigorous film study.
Play-Calling: Calling offensive plays during games from the sideline or press box.
Instruction & Development: Running position group meetings and directing practice sessions to teach the game plan.
Personnel Management: Overseeing offensive position coaches (QB, RB, WR, OL, TE) and collaborating with the head coach on personnel decisions.
In-Game Adjustments: Analyzing defensive coverage and adjustments between series to update the game plan on the fly.
Weekly Workflow:
Monday/Tuesday: Review previous game film, meet with coaches, and begin scouting the next opponent.
Wednesday–Friday: Design specific plays and run practices.
Saturday: Conduct walk-throughs and finalize the scripted opening plays.
Game Day: Call plays, manage the offense's rhythm, and adjust to the defense.
The OC acts as a key, senior-level coach responsible for the overall success of the offense, often serving as a direct pipeline to the head coach.

I also read on Packers.com that he is heavily involved with Butkus in the OL room.

New OC openings with the Jets & Denver. He could call plays with the Jets, but it’s the Jets.

If we have a solid o-line every year even with undrafted as LT is 100% on Stenavich ability to create great o-lines. mr bust Jordan love should give 70-80% of his salary to Stenavich.

I just want them to get rid of whoever is making the decisions to flip-flop their offensive linemen into multiple different positions.

Just let the OL get used to a position and stay there.

LOL.

This is the time of year when Cheesehead and all of its comment boards become almost completely unreadable.

Time for the off season. See you folks in 7 months or so. Maybe I'll pop in around draft time. Or not...

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