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Young, unproven and in charge of NFL offenses, these 30-somethings are calling shots

The “Young OCs” might sound like a spinoff of the 2000s-era network television show, "The OC." It actually represents a key storyline at the outset of the 2026 NFL season – with “OCs” short for “offensive coordinators” who are first-time play-callers for teams craving stability or improvement on that side of the ball. Grant Udinski of the Jacksonville Jaguars is the youngest offensive coordinator in the league at 30 years old, but head coach Liam Coen calls plays. Brad Idzik, 34, is taking over play-calling duties for the Carolina Panthers after head coach Dave Canales handed off that responsibility this offseason.

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