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Brad Idzik

Offensive Coordinator, Carolina Panthers

Offensive CoordinatorPromoted

Calling plays for CAR since 2026

Play-calling authority

74%

Dave Canales — who called plays himself in 2024-25 — handed Idzik the call sheet at the 2026 combine, reversing his earlier stance. Idzik is a first-time caller inside Canales's system, with veteran Darrell Bevell hired as a play-calling backstop.

Tendencies

PaceProjected slow: Canales's 2025 Panthers averaged ~30.1 sec/play with just 6% no-huddle
Early downsRun-leaning: 2025 Carolina was bottom-five in PROE with a top-eight rush rate; projected to continue
Target treeNarrow: Tetairoa McMillan commanded a ~26% target share as Offensive Rookie of the Year
SlotNo featured slot role projected; McMillan flexes inside only situationally
MotionModerate: 2025 Panthers motioned on ~50% of snaps, well below the league's heaviest users
Red zoneMcMillan is the only trusted red-zone target; goal-line work runs through the backs
AlsoLow ~15% play-action in 2025; Idzik vows to expand the playbook and tailor concepts to personnel
Who benefitsAlpha X receivers (McMillan), early-down committee backs; ancillary flex options in spurts

Based on: Projected from Canales's 2024-25 Carolina offense (Idzik was co-architect) — first-time caller

Career

  1. Carolina PanthersOffensive Coordinator (play-caller)2026–
    Called playsCanales handed over play-calling for 2026
  2. Carolina PanthersOffensive Coordinator2024–2025
    Canales called the plays both seasons
  3. Tampa Bay BuccaneersWide Receivers Coach2023
    Followed Canales to Tampa Bay
  4. Seattle SeahawksAssistant WR Coach2019–2022
    Began his pairing with Dave Canales

Based on press coverage and public perception. Updated July 9, 2026.