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Greg Roman
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Los Angeles Chargers
Position:	Offensive coordinator
Personal information
Born:	August 19, 1972 (age 52); Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Career information
High school:	Holy Spirit; (Absecon, New Jersey)
College:	John Carroll
Career history
As a coach:
	Carolina Panthers (1995–2001); Offensive line assistant; Houston Texans (2002–2003); Tight ends coach; Houston Texans (2004–2005); Quarterbacks coach; Baltimore Ravens (2006–2007); Offensive line assistant; Holy Spirit High School (2008); Offensive coordinator; Stanford (2009–2010); Associate head coach; San Francisco 49ers (2011–2014); Offensive coordinator; Buffalo Bills (2015–2016); Offensive coordinator; Baltimore Ravens (2017); Senior offensive assistant & tight ends coach; Baltimore Ravens (2018); Assistant head coach & tight ends coach; Baltimore Ravens (2019–2022); Offensive coordinator; Los Angeles Chargers (2024–present); Offensive coordinator;
Career highlights and awards
	AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year (2019);
	Record at Pro Football Reference

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Gregory P. Roman (born August 19, 1972) is an American football coach who is the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). Previously, he was the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens for four seasons and resigned from the team following the 2022 season. Prior to serving with the Baltimore Ravens, Roman was an assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers.

Early life and playing career

Roman was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey and grew up in nearby Ventnor. He and his two older brothers, Jeff and Jim, were raised by his mom after his parents divorced. Roman never had a relationship with his father.^[1] At age 10, with his family strapped for cash, Roman got his first job as a paperboy for the Atlantic City newspaper The Press; during the summers he worked as a "runner" on the beaches of South Jersey. The money he made, in addition to helping to support his family, helped him to pay for his education at a nearby private high school.^[1] He graduated from Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, New Jersey where he played football for the Holy Spirit Spartans. In his senior year at Holy Spirit, he was named to the All-South Jersey team.^[2] After graduation in 1991, Roman got an academic scholarship to attend John Carroll University in the Cleveland suburb of University Heights.^[3]^[1]

Roman played football for the John Carroll Blue Streaks for three years, winning the starting job as a defensive lineman in his last two years. He earned All-Ohio Athletic Conference honorable mention status following his senior season in which he recorded 80 tackles and six sacks. That year the Blue Streaks defense allowed a league-low 98 points in 10 games and enabled the John Carroll University football team to capture a share of the OAC championship. Roman finished his collegiate career with 145 tackles, 20.0 tackles-for-loss and 9.5 sacks.

Greg Roman is married to Dana, and they have three children, Connor, Gregory, and Emily. ^[4]

Coaching career

Carolina Panthers

Roman's first coaching job was with the Carolina Panthers in 1995, where he started as the unpaid strength and conditioning coach.^[1]

Houston Texans

In 2002, Roman was hired by the expansion Houston Texans as their tight ends and quarterbacks coach.

Baltimore Ravens (first stint)

In 2006, Roman was hired by the Baltimore Ravens as an offensive line assistant.^[5]

Holy Spirit HS

In 2008, Roman returned to his alma mater and served as the offensive coordinator at Holy Spirit High School.^[6]

Stanford

In 2009, Roman was hired and served for two years as associate head coach at Stanford, under head coach Jim Harbaugh.^[6] In 2010, Roman was a finalist for the Broyles Award, given annually to the nation's top college football assistant coach.

San Francisco 49ers

When Harbaugh left Stanford in 2011 to become head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, Roman followed and was named the offensive coordinator.^[7] He remained at the position until 2014.

Buffalo Bills

On January 12, 2015, Roman was hired by the Buffalo Bills to be their offensive coordinator under newly hired head coach Rex Ryan.^[8] On September 16, 2016, Roman was relieved of his duties after a 37–31 loss to the New York Jets.

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

In 2017, the Ravens hired Roman as a senior offensive assistant and tight ends coach under head coach John Harbaugh; in 2018 he was promoted to assistant head coach and tight ends coach. In 2019, the Ravens opted to completely revamp the offense and the then offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg decided to retire. Roman, who had coached Colin Kaepernick at San Francisco, was promoted to offensive coordinator.^[9] He was tasked with the development of a new offense based on his experiences as a tight ends coach and in football theory.^[1] It was centered on the Ravens' new quarterback, Lamar Jackson and running back Mark Ingram II.^[9]^[10] In Roman's first full season in charge of the Ravens' offense, after 12 games, the team averaged 33.8 points per game; best in the NFL. The prolific season ended in a playoff exit that deviated from those run heavy schemes which became a notable point in the legacy of the achievements from that season.^[11]

On January 19, 2023, the Ravens announced that Roman had resigned as the team's offensive coordinator following the Ravens' loss in the Wild Card round of the 2022–23 NFL playoffs against the Cincinnati Bengals.^[12] Roman was replaced by Todd Monken, who installed a more passing oriented offense in Baltimore.

Los Angeles Chargers

On February 8, 2024, Roman was named as offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers under head coach Jim Harbaugh.^[13]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Branch, Eric (June 5, 2011). "49ers' Greg Roman: Up through the ranks". The Press Democrat. Santa Rosa, California. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
^ "Offensive Coordinator". baltimoreravens.com. Baltimore Ravens. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
^ Staff. "Agent says Ventnor native Greg Roman a finalist for Penn State job", The Press of Atlantic City, January 3, 2012. Accessed September 10, 2012. "San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman, a Ventnor native and Holy Spirit High School graduate, is a finalist for the Penn State football head-coaching job, his agent said Monday."
^ "Player Bio Greg Roman". gostanford.com. Stanford University. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
^ Branch, Eric (September 13, 2012). "Genesis of 49ers' jumbo formations: Holy Spirit High School". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
^ ^a ^b Selby, Zach. "Commanders set to interview Greg Roman for offensive coordinator", Washington Commanders, February 14, 2023. Accessed January 16, 2024. "Roman was also the offensive coordinator for Holy Spirit High School in 2008 and the associate head coach at Stanford from 2009-10."
^ White, David (January 15, 2011). "49ers coach adds Greg Roman, Vic Fangio atop staff". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
^ Fucillo, David (January 12, 2015). "Greg Roman finalizes contract to become Rex Ryan's offensive coordinator with Bills". Niners Nation. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Ravens Promote Greg Roman To Offensive Coordinator". pressboxonline.com. PRESSBOX. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
^ Gillis, Andrew (November 25, 2019). "How Greg Roman turned the Ravens' offense into the talk of the NFL". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
^ Hensley, Jamison (December 3, 2019). "Greg Roman's wisecracking rise from high school coach to Ravens' offensive guru". ESPN. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
^ Mink, Ryan (January 19, 2023). "Greg Roman Leaves to Pursue Other Opportunities". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
^ "Los Angeles Chargers name Greg Roman offensive coordinator and Marcus Brady passing game coordinator". Chargers.com. February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.

External links

Los Angeles Chargers bio

[ranks-1] Branch, Eric (June 5, 2011). "49ers' Greg Roman: Up through the ranks". The Press Democrat. Santa Rosa, California. Retrieved October 27, 2022.

[2] "Offensive Coordinator". baltimoreravens.com. Baltimore Ravens. Retrieved December 5, 2019.

[3] Staff. "Agent says Ventnor native Greg Roman a finalist for Penn State job", The Press of Atlantic City, January 3, 2012. Accessed September 10, 2012. "San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman, a Ventnor native and Holy Spirit High School graduate, is a finalist for the Penn State football head-coaching job, his agent said Monday."

[blue_streak-4] "Player Bio Greg Roman". gostanford.com. Stanford University. Retrieved December 5, 2019.

[5] Branch, Eric (September 13, 2012). "Genesis of 49ers' jumbo formations: Holy Spirit High School". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved February 1, 2013.

[Commanders2023-6] Selby, Zach. "Commanders set to interview Greg Roman for offensive coordinator", Washington Commanders, February 14, 2023. Accessed January 16, 2024. "Roman was also the offensive coordinator for Holy Spirit High School in 2008 and the associate head coach at Stanford from 2009-10."

[7] White, David (January 15, 2011). "49ers coach adds Greg Roman, Vic Fangio atop staff". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved October 27, 2022.

[8] Fucillo, David (January 12, 2015). "Greg Roman finalizes contract to become Rex Ryan's offensive coordinator with Bills". Niners Nation. Retrieved October 27, 2022.

[OC-9] "Ravens Promote Greg Roman To Offensive Coordinator". pressboxonline.com. PRESSBOX. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

[Talk-10] Gillis, Andrew (November 25, 2019). "How Greg Roman turned the Ravens' offense into the talk of the NFL". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 27, 2022.

[guru-11] Hensley, Jamison (December 3, 2019). "Greg Roman's wisecracking rise from high school coach to Ravens' offensive guru". ESPN. Retrieved December 6, 2019.

[12] Mink, Ryan (January 19, 2023). "Greg Roman Leaves to Pursue Other Opportunities". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

[13] "Los Angeles Chargers name Greg Roman offensive coordinator and Marcus Brady passing game coordinator". Chargers.com. February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.

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+'''Gregory P. Roman''' (born August 19, 1972) is an [[American football]] coach who is the [[offensive coordinator]] for the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). Previously, he was the offensive coordinator of the [[Baltimore Ravens]] for four seasons and resigned from the team following the [[2022 Baltimore Ravens season|2022 season]]. Prior to serving with the [[Baltimore Ravens]], Roman was an assistant coach for the [[Buffalo Bills]], [[San Francisco 49ers]], [[Houston Texans]] and [[Carolina Panthers]].
 ==Early life and playing career==
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-In 2017, the Ravens hired Roman as a senior offensive assistant and tight ends coach under head coach [[John Harbaugh]]; in 2018 he was promoted to assistant head coach and tight ends coach.  In 2019, the Ravens opted to completely revamp the offense and the then offensive coordinator [[Marty Mornhinweg]] decided to retire.  Roman, who had coached [[Colin Kaepernick]] at San Francisco, was promoted to offensive coordinator.<ref name="OC">{{cite web |title=Ravens Promote Greg Roman To Offensive Coordinator |url=https://www.pressboxonline.com/2019/01/11/ravens-promote-greg-roman-to-offensive-coordinator |website=pressboxonline.com |publisher=PRESSBOX |access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref> He was tasked with the development of a new offense based on his experiences as a tight ends coach and in football theory.<ref name=ranks/> It was centered on the Ravens' new quarterback, [[Lamar Jackson]] and running back [[Mark Ingram II]].<ref name=OC/><ref name="Talk">{{cite web |last1=Gillis |first1=Andrew |title=How Greg Roman turned the Ravens’ offense into the talk of the NFL |date=November 25, 2019 |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/ravens/how-greg-roman-turned-ravens-offense-talk-nfl |website=NBC Sports |access-date=October 27, 2022}}</ref> In Roman's first full season in charge of the Ravens' offense, after 12 games, the team averaged 33.8 points per game; best in the NFL. The prolific season ended in a playoff exit that deviated from those run heavy schemes which became a notable point in the legacy of the achievements from that season.<ref name="guru">{{cite web |last1=Hensley |first1=Jamison |title=Greg Roman's wisecracking rise from high school coach to Ravens' offensive guru |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/51434/greg-romans-wise-cracking-rise-from-high-school-coach-to-ravens-offensive-guru |date=December 3, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref>
+In 2017, the Ravens hired Roman as a senior offensive assistant and tight ends coach under head coach [[John Harbaugh]]; in 2018 he was promoted to assistant head coach and tight ends coach.  In 2019, the Ravens opted to completely revamp the offense and the then offensive coordinator [[Marty Mornhinweg]] decided to retire.  Roman, who had coached [[Colin Kaepernick]] at San Francisco, was promoted to offensive coordinator.<ref name="OC">{{cite web |title=Ravens Promote Greg Roman To Offensive Coordinator |url=https://www.pressboxonline.com/2019/01/11/ravens-promote-greg-roman-to-offensive-coordinator |website=pressboxonline.com |publisher=PRESSBOX |access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref> He was tasked with the development of a new offense based on his experiences as a tight ends coach and in football theory.<ref name=ranks/> It was centered on the Ravens' new quarterback, [[Lamar Jackson]] and running back [[Mark Ingram II]].<ref name=OC/><ref name="Talk">{{cite web |last1=Gillis |first1=Andrew |title=How Greg Roman turned the Ravens' offense into the talk of the NFL |date=November 25, 2019 |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/ravens/how-greg-roman-turned-ravens-offense-talk-nfl |website=NBC Sports |access-date=October 27, 2022}}</ref> In Roman's first full season in charge of the Ravens' offense, after 12 games, the team averaged 33.8 points per game; best in the NFL. The prolific season ended in a playoff exit that deviated from those run heavy schemes which became a notable point in the legacy of the achievements from that season.<ref name="guru">{{cite web |last1=Hensley |first1=Jamison |title=Greg Roman's wisecracking rise from high school coach to Ravens' offensive guru |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/51434/greg-romans-wise-cracking-rise-from-high-school-coach-to-ravens-offensive-guru |date=December 3, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref>
-On January 19, 2023, the Ravens announced that Roman stepped down and resigned as the team's offensive coordinator following the Ravens' loss in the Wild Card round of the [[2022–23 NFL playoffs]] against the [[2022 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/greg-roman-leaving-to-pursue-other-opportunities|title=Greg Roman Leaves to Pursue Other Opportunities|date=January 19, 2023|access-date=January 20, 2023|first=Ryan|last=Mink|work=BaltimoreRavens.com}}</ref> Roman was replaced by [[Todd Monken]], who installed a more passing oriented offense in Baltimore.
+On January 19, 2023, the Ravens announced that Roman had resigned as the team's offensive coordinator following the Ravens' loss in the Wild Card round of the [[2022–23 NFL playoffs]] against the [[2022 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/greg-roman-leaving-to-pursue-other-opportunities|title=Greg Roman Leaves to Pursue Other Opportunities|date=January 19, 2023|access-date=January 20, 2023|first=Ryan|last=Mink|work=BaltimoreRavens.com}}</ref> Roman was replaced by [[Todd Monken]], who installed a more passing oriented offense in Baltimore.
+===Los Angeles Chargers===
+On February 8, 2024, Roman was named as offensive coordinator for the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] under head coach [[Jim Harbaugh]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-greg-roman-offensive-coordinator-marcus-brady-passing-game-coordinator | title=Los Angeles Chargers name Greg Roman offensive coordinator and Marcus Brady passing game coordinator | date=February 8, 2024 | website=Chargers.com| access-date=February 8, 2024}}</ref>
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