Mike McCoy Appointed as New Assistant Head Coach
Mike McCoy has been appointed as the new Assistant Head Coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. His extensive experience spans 23 years in the NFL, including notable positions as head coach for the San Diego Chargers and offensive coordinator roles with several teams.
McCoy’s Coaching Background
McCoy’s coaching career includes:
- Four years as head coach of the San Diego Chargers (2013-2016).
- Six seasons as offensive coordinator with the Denver Broncos (2009-2012, 2017) and Arizona Cardinals (2018).
- Nine years on the offensive staff of the Carolina Panthers (2000-2008).
Major Achievements
Throughout his coaching career, McCoy has achieved significant milestones:
- Three top-10 ranked offenses during his time as an offensive coordinator or head coach.
- His offenses have featured a top-10 passing attack for six seasons.
- In 2013, the Chargers qualified for the postseason in his first year, defeating the Bengals in the Wild Card round.
Impact on Quarterbacks
McCoy has played a key role in the development of several quarterbacks:
- Cam Ward at Tennessee Titans: Completed 323 of 540 passes for a franchise rookie record of 3,169 yards.
- Trevor Lawrence at Jacksonville Jaguars: Achieved consecutive 4,000-yard passing seasons in 2022 and 2023.
- Josh Rosen at Arizona Cardinals: Registered 217 completions for 2,278 yards and 11 touchdowns in his rookie year.
Offensive And Team Success
McCoy’s tenure with various teams yielded impressive statistics:
- In 2017 with the Broncos, RB C.J. Anderson finished ninth in rushing yards with 1,007 yards.
- During McCoy’s time as head coach of the Chargers, the team averaged 365.9 total yards per game, ranking ninth in the NFL.
- In 2012, the Broncos had the NFL’s fourth-ranked offense with Peyton Manning as quarterback.
Early Career and Playing Days
A native of Novato, California, McCoy played two seasons at Long Beach State and then finished his college career at Utah. He signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 1995. His playing career included time with the Green Bay Packers and NFL Europe, concluding with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League.
As McCoy steps into his new role with the Las Vegas Raiders, he brings a wealth of experience and a proven record of success in developing offensive strategies and quarterbacks. His leadership will be vital as the Raiders work to enhance their performance in the upcoming seasons.
