In American football, Air Coryell is the offensive scheme and philosophy developed by former San Diego Chargers coach Don Coryell. The offensive philosophy has been also called the "Coryell offense" or the "vertical offense".

Let's take a closer look at how the Air Coryell offense works, its principles and philosophy, as well as some example plays that you could emulate for your team. The pioneer of the offense was Don Coryell, who had lots of success coaching in both the NFL and college football.

2023年7月31日 · Nearly two weeks after Don Coryell died in 2010 at age 85, an impressive lineup of Hall of Famers gathered to remember the innovative coach whose “Air Coryell” offense produced some of the most dynamic passing attacks in NFL history.

2025年2月24日 · Don Coryell innovated the offensive passing system with the use of a downfield passing attack, named the “Air Coryell” system. Players who excelled in this system are Dan Fouts, Charlie Joiner, and Kellen Winslow.

2023年8月4日 · The Chargers offense became known as Air Coryell, and rightfully so. In Coryell’s nine seasons as the team’s head coach, the Chargers led the league in passing yards seven times and total offense five times.

2023年8月7日 · Nearly two weeks after Don Coryell died in 2010 at age 85, an impressive lineup of Hall of Famers gathered to remember the innovative coach whose "Air Coryell" offense produced some of the most...

2005年1月1日 · The San Diego Chargers of the late 1970s and early ‘80s featured one of the most explosive and exciting offenses that ever set foot on an NFL field. The unit became known as “Air Coryell” because of the passing attack devised by head coach Don Coryell.

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1996年8月1日 · Coryell--with his revolutionary game plans, new formations every week and unrelenting air attack--drove opposing defensive coordinators to tormented distraction.

It was known as the "Air Coryell," a high-flying, breathtaking offense that utilized the width of the field and shredded defenses vertically with supremely talented pass catchers.