The offensive coordinator is in charge of the team's offensive game plan, and typically calls offensive plays during the game, although some offensive-minded head coaches also handle play-calling.

How do NFL offensive coordinators call plays?

In the NFL, a player is in radio contact with the sidelines for a defined interval before each play. The team can send a substitute player onto the field who knows the play the coaches want to run. Personnel on the sidelines can call plays using hand signals or pictures.

Do NFL coaches call plays?

After going through the 32 current head coaches in the NFL, eight currently call plays in addition to their regular head-coaching duties. ... Other coaches will call plays sometimes but not always. Of course, all coaches will have a hand in game-planning as well as the final say on critical plays during a game.