Changing co-pilots.(NFL)(Illustration)

 
Teams use the free-agent market and the draft to reshape their rosters, 
but don't overlook the importance of a new coordinator. There has been 
an inordinate number of new coordinator hires this offseason as teams 
try to mesh the right scheme with personnel. 
 
OFFENSE 
 
Keith Rowen, Arizona            Dennis Green's former offensive line 
                                  coach with the Vikings will try to 
                                  get more from the ground game. 
Jim Fassel, Baltimore           Offense still will feature Jamal Lewis, 
                                  but Fassel wants more of a vertical 
                                  presence in the passing game. 
Ron Turner, Chicago             Plan is to place a heavy emphasis on 
                                  the running game to protect the 
                                  defense. 
Maurice Carthon, Cleveland      Wants to rely on the run to set up 
                                  play-action passes. Has to improvise 
                                  until key personnel issues are 
                                  settled. 
Ted Tollner, Detroit            Steve Mariucci's West Coast offense 
                                  won't change much, but Tollner will 
                                  add some wrinkles, such as the no- 
                                  huddle. 
Carl Smith, Jacksonville        Promises to be more dedicated to the 
                                  run than predecessor Bill Musgrave 
                                  and to better utilize Byron 
                                  Leftwich's big arm. 
Scott Linehan, Miami            Will have almost complete control of 
                                  the offense. Wants to run a vertical 
                                  passing game and likes single-back 
                                  sets. 
Steve Loney, Minnesota          Look for Loney to emphasize the running 
                                  game more, though Daunte Culpepper's 
                                  strong arm won't be forgotten. 
Mike Sheppard, New Orleans      Jim Haslett wants Sheppard to emphasize 
                                  the running game and complement it 
                                  with high-percentage play-action 
                                  passes. 
Mike Heimerdinger, N.Y. Jets    Passing game will feature more 
                                  downfield throws and shotgun 
                                  formations. Heimerdinger likes to 
                                  pound the ball, too. 
Mike McCarthy, San Francisco    There will be a renewed emphasis on the 
                                  fabled West Coast system, though the 
                                  passing game still has many issues. 
Norm Chow, Tennessee            Chow is known as a passing guru, but 
                                  Chris Brown will get plenty of 
                                  carries. Look for TE Ben Troupe to 
                                  blossom. 
 
DEFENSE 
 
Rex Ryan, Baltimore             Expect more multiple fronts and an 
                                  attempt to create constant pressure. 
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