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Commanders hire Anthony Lynn offensive run game coordinator

A big hire for Dan Quinn.

Another day, another big Dan Quinn hire for the Washington Commanders.

On Wednesday morning, Adam Schefter reported the Commanders were hiring veteran NFL coach Anthony Lynn as the offensive run game coordinator.

The team has not officially announced the coaching hires, so some coaches’ titles aren’t yet known. Schefter says Lynn will be the run game coordinator for new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. The Commanders have yet to name a running backs coach, so Lynn could also fill that role.

Lynn, 55, is a former head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers. In four years with the Chargers, Lynn had a record of 34-33, which includes a 1-1 postseason record.

A former NFL running back, Lynn began coaching in 2000 under former Washington coach Mike Shanahan with the Broncos. Lynn’s final three seasons as a player came under Shanahan.

He’s been the running backs coach for numerous NFL teams and had a stint as the offensive coordinator for the Lions in 2021.

Lynn spent the past two seasons with the 49ers as an assistant head coach/running backs coach under Shanahan’s son, Kyle.

Lynn is praised for his leadership and his work in the running game. With Kingsbury’s expertise in the passing game, this looks to be another excellent hire for Quinn and the Commanders.

49ers assistant head coach Anthony Lynn leaving to join Commanders

Another #49ers assistant is leaving the team.

The 49ers are losing another assistant coach. According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, 49ers assistant head coach Anthony Lynn is vacating his position with San Francisco to take the run game coordinator job under Dan Quinn with the Washington Commanders.

The run game coordinator job likely gets Lynn further into a spotlight where he could make another run at a head coaching gig. He’s also friends with Quinn according to Schefter.

This is the second time the Commanders have tapped the 49ers to help fill vacancies in their revamped organization. Former 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters was also hired to run their front office.

San Francisco is also losing offensive passing game specialist Klint Kubiak to the Saints after they hired him to be their offensive coordinator.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Tuesday said he expects all of his assistant coaches to be back, but now at least two are leaving and will need to be replaced this offseason.

Super Bowl 58: Bills connections on Chiefs, 49ers

Super Bowl 58: #Bills connections on #Chiefs, #49ers:

The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will do battle in Super Bowl 58.

The Chiefs edged out the Buffalo Bills en route to the Big Game. As if you need any more reason to root against them, some former faces that played for Buffalo in the past are on the 49ers.

For those curious, here’s the list of Bills connections taking part in this year’s Super Bowl:

Every Chargers head coach’s record in franchise history

Here is every Chargers head coach, from Sid Gillman to Brandon Staley.

In light of the Chargers firing Brandon Staley, here is a look at the team’s head coaching history and each of their records.

7 coaches Shane Steichen could hire as Colts OC

Here are seven candidates Colts HC Shane Steichen could hire as offensive coordinator.

Indianapolis Colts fans can breathe. The is finally wait is over, and Shane Steichen is the new head coach for the franchise.

Now the question is, who will be his offensive coordinator? The 37-year-old coach will have to make the decision if he will want to call plays on gamedays or hand those duties off to whoever his offensive coordinator will be.

That decision could potentially impact the desire of a coach to take that job if they wish to be calling plays in that role. We should get that answer in Steichen’s opening press conference Tuesday, which could give better insight into who he may target.

But for now, let’s take a look at some potential names for the new offensive coordinator for Indianapolis:

Commanders interview Anthony Lynn for offensive coordinator position

Lynn is the former head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers and is currently an assistant with the 49ers.

The Washington Commanders added another name to their official interview list for offensive coordinator on Wednesday when San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach/running backs coach Anthony Lynn.

It was reported last week that Washington had an interest in Lynn, but at the time, the 49ers were preparing for the NFC championship game. San Francisco lost to Philadelphia in the NFC title game, and now Lynn is free to interview.

Washington head coach Ron Rivera, who was in California playing golf at Pebble Beach this week, made the trip to the San Francisco area to interview Lynn, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic.

Lynn is the sixth known candidate to interview for Washington’s vacant offensive coordinator opening, joining Pat Shurmur, Ken Zampese, Eric Studesville, Thomas Brown and Charles London. The Commanders would like to speak with Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who is currently preparing for the Super Bowl.

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Commanders’ OC tracker: Check here for the latest news in the offensive coordinator search

Tracking each candidate in Washington’s search for an offensive coordinator.

The Washington Commanders fired offensive coordinator Scott Turner two days after the 2022 regular season ended after three seasons with the team.

The writing was on the wall for Turner after a Washington Post story late in the season featured at least 10 Washington players unhappy with the offense. Some players felt Turner would often overthink things and had issues with play-calling.

The criticism of Turner was fair. However, what’s also important to note is that Washington started eight quarterbacks in Turner’s three years as offensive coordinator. It was certainly time for a change, but not everything was Turner’s fault.

Who replaces Turner?

Washington’s search will feature plenty of veteran coaches with an emphasis on running the football. Remember general manager Martin Mayhew’s odd comments after the season about wanting a run/pass ratio of two-to-one?

Here’s our offensive coordinator tracker, with news and/or notes on each confirmed or rumored candidate.

Former Browns assistant interviewing for Commanders OC gig

A former Browns assistant gets an opportunity to become an offensive coordinator again.

Long before the was the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, Anthony Lynn spent one season with the Cleveland Browns as their running backs coach under head coach Romeo Crennel in 2007. Since then, Lynn has been all over, most recently as the offensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions and the assistant head coach and running backs coach with the San Francisco 49ers. He now gets another opportunity as an offensive coordinator as the Washington Commanders, who are also looking to get more explosive offensively, have requested to interview him for their opening.

The Commanders recently fired Scott Turner and have been seeking his replacement. While current wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Chad O’Shea has interviewed two other places, the Commanders are not one of them. Perhaps a former Browns coach can land the gig instead.

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Commanders pursue Anthony Lynn interview for OC position

Anthony Lynn is a former NFL head coach.

How urgent is it that the Commanders hire an offensive coordinator?

Well, perhaps, not as urgent as we have thought.

The Commanders have now requested permission to interview another candidate, Anthony Lynn. The Commanders are said to be willing to wait until after the 49ers’ NFC Championship game this week against the Eagles before interviewing the 49ers running backs coach.

Lynn’s official title includes “Assistant Head Coach,” which we have learned can mean a number of things in today’s NFL. Some AHCs are actually assistant head coaches, with duties in oversight and supervision. There are also AHCs who are strictly position coaches but are provided another title, protecting the team by preventing these coaches from easily jumping ship for what amount to lateral moves.

Lynn would provide head-coaching experience (Chargers 2017-2020) as well as experience as an NFL offensive coordinator (Bills 2016) and Lions (2021).

Most of Lynn’s NFL coaching experience has been with the running backs, and Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew both conveyed at their season-ending press conference they want to be a run-oriented offense.

Lynn coached the running backs for the Jaguars (2003-04), Cowboys (2005-06), Browns (2007-08), Jets (2009-12). The following year the Jets added the title “assistant head coach’ to his running backs coach (2013-14).

The Bills hired Lynn to coach running backs and, you guessed it, “assistant head coach in 2015, and he was elevated to the offensive coordinator (and running backs coach) the following season.

After a successful first season, Lynn’s last two as Chargers head coach did not go well. He was heavily criticized for his team’s lack of preparation and in-game situations.

Lynn, age 54, last played in the league in 1999. The former Texas Tech running back played for the Broncos, 49ers and Broncos again. Primarily a special teams member, Lynn did have 28 carries for 177 yards.

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Anthony Lynn: Lions have ‘great leadership’ and ‘foundation is being laid’

Former Lions OC Anthony Lynn spoke very highly of the organization and leadership in a recent interview

When Anthony Lynn was hired before the 2021 season he said the main reason he came to Detroit was because of Dan Campbell. He talked of his respect for the Lions’ head coach and wanting to be part of what he was planning to build with Campbell’s new vision for the Lions.

One of the early surprising storylines, once the season started, was when Dan Campbell decided to remove Lynn from most of his responsibilities and take over play-calling himself.

Local and national media tried to make this into a distraction for both of the coaches, but in a recent appearance on Woodward Sports, it sounds as if Lynn’s respect for Campbell hasn’t changed at all.

When asked what kept the team together during their struggles, he praised Campbell first and foremost.

“Great leadership I can tell you that,” Lynn told the hosts. “Dan Campbell did a hell of a job of creating a culture. I know the record didn’t show it, but the foundation is being laid for future success right here in Detroit.”

Lynn was the consummate professional throughout and kept working hard in any role he was given. Campbell also showed great leadership doing what he felt was the best for the team and later in the season got some of the results he was looking for both offensively and for the team as a whole.

He also talked about Taylor Decker returning from injury and the acquisition of wide receiver Josh Reynolds later in the year as reasons why they played better later in the season.

When asked about other reasons he was lured to Detroit to work for the Lions initially he praised the new management team,

“Brad Holmes and Ray Agnew, they were always trying to win it every year with the Los Angeles Rams.”

Sheila Ford Hamp continues to try to shape the organization as she sees fit and it appears Lynn was impressed by the resources she is giving the leaders to succeed. The coaching staff overall and the facilities continue to improve with hopes that will soon yield results on the football field for the team, the loyal Lions fans, and all involved with the franchise.

“They are laying the foundation for future success here and I fully expect that,” said Lynn.

That foundation would seem to start with the strong offensive line and draft resources they dedicated to the defensive line in hopes to build dominant units on both sides of the ball. They also have some exciting skill players and young defensive pieces they continue to cultivate day by day as hopeful homegrown stars of the future.

When asked what he was going to miss most this was his reply,

“I’m going to miss this town and this city. I think this is a great city.”

Lynn was back in Detroit to pack his things at his residence downtown before heading out to San Francisco where he will be working with that staff next season as Assistant Head Coach.

He handled his short time in Detroit with dedication, humility, and grace. Dan Campbell had nothing but positive things to say about Anthony Lynn throughout the process yet he felt changes were needed for his football team. Both men will be better for this in the end and it appears their relationship will continue to be filled with respect on both sides.

Please visit Woodward Sports on YouTube if you want to see the interview in its entirety.