The most interesting new playcallers in 2026

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<p>We have an astounding 25 new playcallers on either side of the ball in 2026. Mike McDaniel with the Chargers. Jim Leonhard with the Bills. Those two are expected to be among the most important acquisitions of the offseason, players and head coaches included. But they aren't the only ones grabbing our attention. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen highlight the playcallers in new places they can't wait to watch on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.</p><br><p>0:00 Welcome to the show</p><p>2:45 Mike Rutenberg &amp; Cleveland Browns</p><p>11:44 Christian Parker &amp; Dallas Cowboys</p><p>23:59 Chris O'Leary &amp; Los Angeles Chargers</p><p>32:10 Sean Mannion &amp; Philadelphia Eagles</p><p>43:52 Tyler Biadasz injury</p><p>45:01 Mike McDaniel &amp; Chargers</p><p>53:41 Drew Petzing &amp; Detroit Lions</p><p>1:04:47 Brian Daboll &amp; Tennessee Titans</p><p>1:09:27 Brian Fleury &amp; Seattle Seahawks</p><br><p>Join The Athletic Football Show Discord Server: http://discord.gg/theathleticfootballshow</p><br><p>Host: Robert Mays</p><p>Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman</p><p>Executive Producer: Michael Beller</p><p>Senior Producer: Katy Duffy</p><p>Social Producer: Scott Krinch</p><br><p>Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Dave on Bluesky: @davehelman.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Robert on X: @RobertMays</p><p>Follow Dave on X: @DaveHelman_</p><br><p>Theme song: Haunted</p><p>Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs</p><p>Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>