Linehan decided to hand over play-calling duties to Olson so that he could manage games better, without having to focus on one side of the ball.
Fassel turned over the play-calling duties to Payton for a preseason game against Minnesota.
Less than three months later, Fassel turned the play-calling duties over to Payton.
Bill Parcells took over the Jets' play-calling duties this season and at times has made strange decisions.
The Giants' game against the Jets last week was a good example of how a coach's freeing himself from play-calling duties can help the team.
Coughlin also said Tuesday that he was not contemplating taking over the play-calling duties.
One month later, Payton was stripped of play-calling duties.
Prior to the 2006 season, Nix assumed full play-calling duties.
If he shares the defensive coordinator position with Stoops, his play-calling duties are likely done.
Payton took over the team's play-calling duties from Fassel late last season.