passing game
noun
sports
: ability to pass the ball
The football team needs to improve its passing game.
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In addition to McDaniel, the Chargers also interviewed Arizona Cardinals passing game coordinator Drew Terrell, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, former Titans head coach Brian Callahan, Chargers quarterbacks coach Shane Day and their passing game coordinator, Marcus Brady.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The team also requested interviews with Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula and passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Steve Shimko and Minnesota Vikings passing game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Angelichio have previous ties to Hafley.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
The discipline of the Seahawks’ underneath defenders will be key to stopping the Rams’ passing game, especially in a critical juncture in the game.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The team also requested interviews with Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula and passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Steve Shimko and Minnesota Vikings passing game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Angelichio have previous ties to Hafley.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
The discipline of the Seahawks’ underneath defenders will be key to stopping the Rams’ passing game, especially in a critical juncture in the game.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Passing game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passing%20game. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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