SoFlaJets Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Team rushing averages while he was there... Philadelphia 1995 4.2 Philadelphia 1996 3.8 Philadelphia 1997 4.2 Oakland..... 2002 4.3 Oakland..... 2003 4.3 Professional Coaching Career During the 2002 and 2003 seasons, he was the head coach of the Oakland Raiders of the NFL. Callahan had spent four seasons as the Raiders offensive coordinator before being named the franchise's 13th head coach prior to the 2002 season. Callahan led the Raiders to the 2002 AFC Championship Game and a berth in Super Bowl XXXVII in his first season as a head coach, making him just the fourth rookie head coach in NFL history to do so. The Raiders suffered a lopsided defeat, losing 48-21 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coached by his former boss Jon Gruden. The Raiders finished with a 13-6 record in Callahan's first season. Callahan is the third Raiders head coach to win an AFC West title and lead his team into the conference championship game in his first full season. Only Art Shell (1990) and John Madden (1969) had accomplished this feat. Under Callahan's guidance, the Raiders led the NFL in passing for the first time in team history and led the league in total offense for just the second time in team history. During his tenure as not only head coach but also offensive coordinator for the Raiders, Callahan earned a reputation as one of the finest offensive minds in the NFL. The Raider offense led the league in rushing in 2000 and led the league in passing in 2002. In 2002, the Raiders became the first team to win games in the same season while rushing at least 60 times (against Kansas City in a 24-0 win) and passing at least 60 times (against Pittsburgh in a 30-17 win). The Raider offense also set many franchise records during this period, including fewest sacks allowed (28) in 2000, a mark that was broken the following year (27). Despite the success of his 2002 team, the 2003 Raiders had a losing record. After his team got off to a 2-5 start, many of his players, in particular Charles Woodson, publicly demonized the coach, even suggesting that Callahan was deliberately trying to sabotage the season. Apparently, his accusations of strife and mutiny within the clubhouse were corroborated by others, including veteran receiver Tim Brown. Callahan, his supporters claim, had recognized that the team was aging and needed younger talent. To get it, he would have to cut existing salaries, an assertion that did not sit well with many of the team's veterans. After a lackluster 4-12 season, Callahan was relieved of his coaching duties at Oakland with a record of 17-18 in two years. Prior to joining the Raiders, Callahan coached the offensive line for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1995 to 1997. On January 18th, 2008, following his firing from the Cornhuskers, Callahan was hired as Assistant Head Coach of the New York Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 i like the hiring. Get him back to coaching the line and shoving some D-linemen to the turf. The addition of Faneca should really help Callahan, it's almost like having another coach on the line, just like we had with Pete. Brick may never be a good to great run blocker, but this will be his break out season as a pass blocker, between him and Mangold this will be one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. I hate Thomas Jones, but even that dunce can be forced to look good behind these guys. I can't wait to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravejamriot Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 2 new starting lineman will help too. No disrespect to Callahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetpower10 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 hopefully his addition will make a impact on the teams play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Favorite_Toon Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 2 new starting lineman will help too. No disrespect to Callahan Love the hiring... Coaches and coaching is very underated... Thats why I think if w ghad a better coach last year even with what we had we would be better.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 i like the hiring. Get him back to coaching the line and shoving some D-linemen to the turf. The addition of Faneca should really help Callahan, it's almost like having another coach on the line, just like we had with Pete. Brick may never be a good to great run blocker, but this will be his break out season as a pass blocker, between him and Mangold this will be one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. I hate Thomas Jones, but even that dunce can be forced to look good behind these guys. I can't wait to see it. but we still need another RB Drago-like I've said we never replaced Cedric Houston after he quit and it showed on short yardage and GL situations-maybe this kid Chatham from the dolphins will fill that role-I also would like to see us utilize Richardson a "true" FB as a blocking back-we haven't seen that since Ritchie Anderson did it for Curtis what, 5 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 Love the hiring... Coaches and coaching is very underated... Thats why I think if w ghad a better coach last year even with what we had we would be better.. I'm still a little concerned about Bob Sutton being our defensive co-ordinator-I had hoped we would have upgraded there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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