Jim Bob Cooter

2023 - 2 - 20

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Colts expected to hire Jim Bob Cooter as offensive coordinator, per ... (The Athletic)

The Colts hired Steichen as head coach last week to replace interim coach Jeff Saturday. Saturday was hired after Indianapolis fired Frank Reich following a 3-5 ...

It’s vital the Colts surround their new franchise passer — whoever it ends up being after April’s draft — with coaches well-versed in quarterback development. This will actually be Cooter’s second coaching stint with the Colts: he started out with the organization as a low-level offensive assistant from 2007 to 2009. They were some of Stafford’s most productive years in the league. While it’s Steichen who’ll call the plays in Indianapolis, Cooter’s had success at different stops in his career and has worked with elite passers from Peyton Manning to Saturday went 1-7 with a seven-game losing streak to end the year. Here’s what you need to know:

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Colts expected to hire Jim Bob Cooter as offensive coordinator (The Indianapolis Star)

Cooter, who got his NFL start in Indianapolis as an offensive assistant for Jim Caldwell, was Jacksonville's passing game coordinator last year.

4 pick in April's draft, and team owner Jim Irsay made little secret of the team's desire to identify and develop a young quarterback in Steichen's introductory press conference last week. And like the Colts' new head coach, Cooter's career has focused on the development of young quarterbacks after learning the NFL game from a highly-respected long-time starter. "The offense is going to be dictated on who's playing quarterback.

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Colts to hire Jim Bob Cooter as OC: How Twitter reacted (Colts Wire)

Here's how Twitter reacted to the Indianapolis Colts hiring Jim Bob Cooter as the new offensive coordinator.

A ton of young QB talent in the 2023 Draft. [February 20, 2023]

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Colts finalizing deal to hire Jim Bob Cooter as new offensive ... (NFL.com)

The Indianapolis Colts are finalizing a deal to make Jim Bob Cooter their next offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Monday.

Stafford threw for 12,550 yards, 74 touchdowns and 31 interceptions with a 94.2 passer rating in three full seasons working with Cooter. It was in Detroit where Cooter received his first shot at coordinating an offense. After working with Peyton Manning, Cooter spent one-year stints on the staffs of Kansas City and Denver before joining the Detroit Lions in 2014.

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Sources - Colts expected to hire Jaguars' Jim Bob Cooter as OC (ESPN.co.uk)

Jim Bob Cooter is expected to be named the Colts' offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday.

Steichen and Cooter have some recent history together, as Cooter served as an offensive consultant for Steichen with the [Philadelphia Eagles](/nfl/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-eagles) in 2021. Under this arrangement, it's likely the offensive coordinator will have an important role in the game-planning process. Indianapolis has the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft.

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3 Observations on Jaguars' Assistant Jim Bob Cooter Leaving for the ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be having a new-look offensive staff in 2023. After replacing former wide receivers coach Chris Jackson with Chad Hall, ...

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Jim Bob Cooter's Second Chance as a Coordinator Could Revive ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Colts' new offensive coordinator has yet to turn 40, but he's already seen how quickly someone's reputation in the NFL can change.

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Colts expected to name Jim Bob Cooter as new offensive ... (CBSSports.com)

The Indianapolis Colts hired their new head coach in former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, and now they have reportedly tabbed ...

He started off with [Peyton Manning](/nfl/players/12531/peyton-manning/) and the Colts, and also spent time with the [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/KC/kansas-city-chiefs/), [Denver Broncos](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DEN/denver-broncos/) and [New York Jets](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NYJ/new-york-jets/). [ESPN reported](https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1627763886102401028) that Cooter was also in the running for the [Carolina Panthers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CAR/carolina-panthers/) offensive coordinator job. [Indianapolis Colts](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/IND/indianapolis-colts/) hired their [new head coach](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/colts-hire-shane-steichen-indianapolis-brings-aboard-former-eagles-oc-as-next-head-coach/) in former [Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/PHI/philadelphia-eagles/) offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, and now they have reportedly tabbed his running mate on the offensive side of the ball. [Detroit Lions](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DET/detroit-lions/), as he worked three seasons as the top offensive assistant with [Matthew Stafford](/nfl/players/1114942/matthew-stafford/) after being promoted from quarterbacks coach. He spent the 2022 season as the passing game coordinator for the [Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/JAC/jacksonville-jaguars/), and helped former No. [Per ESPN](https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1627760976974979072), the Colts are expected to name Jim Bob Cooter as their next offensive coordinator.

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Indianapolis Colts apuntan hacia Jim Bob Cooter como coordinador ... (ESPN Deportes)

Recientemente, el asistente de 38 años de edad fungió como coordinador de juego aéreo de los Jaguars.

Bajo el arreglo, es probable que el coordinador ofensivo tenga el rol crucial en el proceso de planeación de juego. Indianapolis posee la cuarta selección global en el draft de la NFL. Steichen y Cooter tienen algo de historia juntos, con Cooter sirviendo como consultor ofensivo para Steichen con los Philadelphia Eagles en el 2021.

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Se espera que los Colts contraten a Jim Bob Cooter de Jaguar ... (regionalpuebla.mx)

ESPN3:22 p. m. hora del Este1 minuto para leerSe espera que Jim Bob Cooter sea nombrado coordinador ofensivo de los Indianapolis Colts, dijeron fuentes a.

Cooter comenzó su carrera como entrenador en la NFL con los Colts, sirviendo como asistente ofensivo de 2009 a 2011. En 14 temporadas como asistente de la NFL, ha estado con los Colts, Kansas City, Denver Broncos, Lions, New York Jets, Eagles y Jaguars. La temporada pasada, Cooter fue el coordinador del juego aéreo de los Jacksonville Jaguars.

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8 things to know about Colts' new OC Jim Bob Cooter (Colts Wire)

Cooter got his start coaching in the NFL with the Colts as an offensive assistant under former head coach Jim Caldwell and Frank Reich, who was the quarterbacks ...

He worked on the staff with Peyton Manning during the Colts years (2009-2010) and for one season in Denver (2013). [served as an offensive consultant](https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/nick-sirianni-jim-bob-cooter-role-eagles-consultant-lions) on the Eagles coaching staff in 2021 under head coach and former Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni. Steichen, now the head coach of the Colts, was the offensive coordinator at the time. He held the same role in 2015 but was named the interim offensive coordinator after Joe Lombardi was fired during the season. Cooter spent two seasons as the running backs coach for the Jets. He held the role for three seasons (2009-2011), working closely with Peyton Manning during that time.

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Jacksonville Jaguars offense in good shape even after losing Jim ... (Black & Teal)

In particular, passing game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter garnered interest from different teams across the league before he was hired by the Indianapolis Colts to ...

Press Taylor proved to be a good offensive coordinator in his first season on the job and he should be even better with one year of experience under his belt. But even after losing both Cooter and Jackson, the Jaguars’ offensive staff remains in good shape ahead of the 2023 season. In particular, passing game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter garnered interest from different teams across the league before he was hired by the Indianapolis Colts to be their offensive coordinator.

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Report: Colts hiring ex-Jaguars, Eagles assistant Jim Bob Cooter as ... (Yahoo Sports)

Cooter could be tasked with developing a young QB. He's worked with Trevor Lawrence, Jalen Hurts and Peyton Manning during his NFL career.

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The Colts are hiring ex-Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter to run their offense (Lions Wire)

Cooter, now 38, was the Lions offensive coordinator from 2016-2018 under head coach Jim Caldwell. He also served as the QB coach in Detroit for two seasons.

Most recently, Cooter was the passing game coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars. [Jim Bob Cooter will be the new offensive coordinator](https://coltswire.usatoday.com/lists/indianapolis-colts-jim-bob-cooter-offensive-coordinator-twitter-reactions/) under Steichen. [Johnson wasn’t interested in leaving the Lions](https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/02/15/detroit-lions-ben-johnson-coaching-reasons-to-stay-in-detroit-interview/), so Colts owner Jim Irsay looked elsewhere, hiring Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen instead.

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Colts To Hire Jim Bob Cooter as OC (Football Outsiders)

Cooter most recently served as the passing game coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022. The Jaguars finished 6th in offensive passing DVOA and 9th in ...

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Jaguars' Jim Bob Cooter expected to be named Colts offensive ... (The Florida Times-Union)

Jaguars passing game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter will reportedly join the Indianapolis Colts and HC Shane Steichen as the team's offensive coordinator.

Lawrence blossomed with the team last year, completing 66.3 percent of his passes for 4,113 yards, 25 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Previously, Cooter spent time as the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions from 2016-18. Cooter, 38, spent last season as Jacksonville's passing game coordinator as part of head coach Doug Pederson's inaugural staff with the Jaguars. [NFL releases video for best plays of the season, Jaguars selected for three](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/02/20/rayshawn-jenkins-josh-allen-andre-cisco-land-plays-of-the-season-for-jaguars/69923956007/) Indianapolis is still finalizing its coaching staff after hiring former Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as the team's head coach shortly after the Super Bowl. Cooter was interviewed by the Carolina Panthers for their O.C.

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New offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter found his way back to ... (Horseshoe Heroes)

After starting his NFL coaching career with the Indianapolis Colts, Jim Bob Cooter is returning to the team as the offensive coordinator.

[31st in DVOA](https://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/nfl/team-efficiency/2016/regular)) to their third playoff appearance of the 21st century. Call it a blessing in disguise, because Cooter would join the Denver Broncos coaching staff shortly thereafter as an offensive assistant coach en route to a Super Bowl 48 appearance in 2013. This ultimately resulted in a promotion for Cooter as his After essentially being scapegoated by Grigson, Cooter would find a place to call home for the 2012 season in Kansas City as an offensive quality coach. Cooter’s familiarity with Steichen dates back to just a season prior, in 2021, when he took a brief break from coaching to be a consultant for the Philadelphia Eagles. Let’s take a moment to learn about Cooter and how he’s progressed as an NFL coach since he was let go by the then-freshly anointed general manager, Ryan Grigson, ahead of the 2012 season.

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Colts to name Jim Bob Cooter new offensive coordinator (Colts Wire)

Cooter, 38, got his start coaching in the NFL with the Colts as an offensive assistant under former head coach Jim Caldwell. He held the role for three seasons ...

Cooter then joined the Detroit Lions staff as the quarterbacks coach for two seasons (2014-2015). He held the role for three seasons (2009-2011). Jim Bob Cooter is expected to be named offensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts, per sources.

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Report: Colts to Hire Jim Bob Cooter as New Offensive Coordinator (Sports Illustrated)

The Indianapolis Colts and head coach Shane Steichen will hire Jacksonville Jaguars passing game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter to be the team's next offensive ...

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Jim Bob Cooter Returning to AFC South Team As An Offensive ... (Rocky Top Insider)

Former Tennessee backup quarterback and longtime NFL assistant Jim Bob Cooter is returning to the Indianapolis Colts as the new offensive coordinator under ...

Jim Bob Cooter then served as the quarterback’s coach of the Detroit Lions from 2014-2015 and was the Lions’ offensive coordinator from 2016 to 2017. One year later, in 2013, Manning and Cooter would reunite once again in Denver as Cooter became an offensive analyst for the Broncos. Cooter appeared in three games for Tennessee as a backup quarterback.

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