John Shoop
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John Shoop (born August 9, 1969 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is the offensive coordinator for the NFL's Oakland Raiders, and the former offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears. He is in his 12th year coaching in the NFL. Shoop played college football at the Sewanee, The University of the South in Sewanee, TN.
[edit] Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator
While with the Bears, he became known and sometimes criticized for a rather conservative play-calling strategy that focused on running plays and safe, short passes, often even when long third-down conversions were necessary. Although the team had a 13-3 season in 2001, many fans believed this was attributable primarily to the team's defense (which gave up only 203 points that year). Supporters argued that the Bears' team concept under head coach Dick Jauron emphasized creating and taking advantage of turnovers and playing for good field position, leaving little room for more wide-open, higher-risk offensive play calling. Frustration among Shoop critics led to the creation of websites such as firejohnshoop.com[1]. Shoop was dismissed at the end of the the 2003 season along with the rest of Jauron's coaching staff.
[edit] Oakland Raiders Offensive Coordinator
John Shoop assumed play calling duties for the Oakland Raiders in November 2006, replacing the much criticized Tom Walsh.
| Preceded by: Gary Crowton |
Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinators 2001-2003 |
Succeeded by: Terry Shea |
| Preceded by: Tom Walsh |
Oakland Raiders Offensive Coordinators November 28, 2006-present |
Succeeded by: Incumbent |
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