Chris Simms’ NFL Power Rankings Ahead of Week 10

November 7, 2016   ·   Chris Simms   ·   Jump to comments

“Quality control” is NFL talk for entry level. It’s a way for young coaches to dip their foot in the professional ranks to see if they can handle the position. 
That was never a question for my second-year offensive quality control coach down in Tampa Bay. Sure, he ate game film for breakfast, lunch and dinner to help coach Jon Gruden (a former OQC coach himself) chart opposing defenses. But on the side, he’d always pick coordinator Monte Kiffin’s brain and sit in defensive meetings. Then he’d go back to his offense and draw plays up to counter what Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks and Co. were running.
Kyle Shanahan was ready to coach offenses a decade ago. Now, he’s coordinating the most high-flying group we’ve seen in some time. His name should be at the top of any team’s want list; his Falcons are still rising up my weekly power rankings. Check this slideshow to find out how many spots they jumped. (Note: The Bills and...

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