Recognizing the Achievement: Former Bears Coach Emerges as One of the Game's Premier Offensive Coordinators
While it's often advisable to leave the past in the rearview mirror, Pro Football Focus has ignited the review process by unveiling their list of the top 10 offensive coordinators in football. Surprisingly, Bears coordinator Luke Getsy did not make the cut. However, credit must be given to Getsy for reviving the offense, which climbed from last in the league after three weeks to as high as 22nd by the bye week, ultimately reaching the 17th spot in scoring. This commendable feat was achieved despite facing challenges such as a limited wide receiver corps and an ever-changing offensive line.
Nonetheless, the focus here lies on their former head coach.
PFF has honored Matt Nagy by naming him the eighth-best offensive coordinator in the game. PFF's Sam Monson seemingly chose to overlook Chicago's four years of frustration. This decision prompts questions as to the basis for such recognition.
It's worth noting that Nagy was not the play-caller or offensive coordinator during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory. That responsibility fell to Eric Bieniemy, who departed for Washington as Ron Rivera's offensive coordinator after being repeatedly overlooked for head coaching positions.
When Nagy departed Kansas City for Chicago in 2018, he had just experienced the disappointment of serving as coordinator during one of the NFL's memorable playoff collapses. The Chiefs failed to score in the second half and lost 22-21 to the Tennessee Titans after leading 21-3 at halftime.
Under Nagy's guidance, the Bears' offenses ranked 21st, 29th, 26th, and 24th. Admittedly, Nagy faced challenges at the quarterback position, starting with Mitchell Trubisky and later transitioning to rookie Justin Fields.
However, if Nagy truly ranks as the eighth-best offensive coordinator in football, shouldn't he have been able to elevate the offense beyond rankings in the 20s? While inheriting Patrick Mahomes will certainly work in his favor, it doesn't present a significant challenge.
It is important to acknowledge Nagy's contribution to Mahomes' successful sophomore season, but this was in his capacity as quarterbacks coach, not as offensive coordinator.
Nagy is undoubtedly a good individual who appeared overwhelmed as the head coach in Chicago. Perhaps he would thrive in a secondary role as Andy Reid's top assistant until eventually taking over as head coach upon Reid's retirement. However, this does not automatically grant him the title of the eighth-best offensive coordinator at present, or even a coordinator who merits placement in the top half of the league. The reality is that Nagy's offenses with the Bears fell short of expectations.
A more appropriate ranking for Nagy would be closer to the 22nd or 24th spot, aligning with the performance of his Bears tenure.
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| Yes | 17 | 18.3 % |
| No | 76 | 81.7 % |
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