Major Outlet Names Brian Callahan One of Top Head Coach Candidates For 2024 Cycle

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero released his top head coaching candidates for the 2024 cycle and Cincinnati's offensive coordinator Brian Callahan made the list.

The 39-year-old is in his 14th NFL season and fifth with the Bengals.

"A former UCLA walk-on QB and the son of longtime NFL coach Bill Callahan, Brian has paved his own path in the NFL, starting in Denver, where he forged a close relationship with Peyton Manning and was part of the Super Bowl 50-winning team as an offensive assistant," Pelissero wrote. "Zac Taylor, who brought Callahan to Cincinnati in 2019, calls the plays for the Bengals. That said, Callahan works in tandem with Taylor to build the game plan each week, showing a consistent ability to adapt and put players in position to succeed in different ways, regardless of injuries. Callahan's had three head coaching interviews over the past two offseasons: in 2022 with the Broncos, and this past winter with the Colts (who spoke with him twice) and Cardinals."

Cincinnati is a rarity in the NFL, having kept the same OC/HC/DC combination for five consecutive seasons.