Jim Hostler

Jim Hostler is in his fourth year as the team’s wide receivers coach. Hostler, a former NFL offensive coordinator, guides a unit that includes veterans Anquan Boldin and Derrick Mason. Added to the mix after a trade with the Arizona Cardinals in ‘10, Boldin made an immediate impact on the team. In Week 3, he became the fastest player in NFL history to record 600 career receptions (98 games). In 2010, Mason, who ranks 12th on the NFL’s all-time receptions list (924), became the third player in NFL history to record at least 60 catches in 11 consecutive seasons, joining Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez. The previouse year (2009), Mason, the Ravens’ all-time receptions (471) and receiving yards leader (5,777), became the 16th player in NFL history to post 850 receptions. He also became the 23rd NFL player to reach 11,000 receiving yards. Hostler arrived in Baltimore in 2008 after a three-year stint with the San Francisco 49ers, serving as offensive coordinator in his final year (2007). As WRs coach for the New York Jets (2004) and assistant WRs coach for the Saints (2001-02), the gifted former college cornerback helped develop players like Santana Moss, Wayne Chrebet, Justin McCareins and Donte’ Stallworth.

2008-10: (with Baltimore)
2010: WR Anquan Boldin became the fastest player in NFL history to record 600 career receptions (98 games) in the Week 3 game against Cleveland...After his performance, Boldin won the AFC Player of the Week award, the first Ravens WR to earn the honor since 1999...WR Derrick Mason became the third player in NFL history to record at least 60 catches in 11 consecutive seasons, joining Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez.

2009: In his 200th career game, Mason became the 16th player in NFL history to post 850 receptions...He led the team with 7 receiving TDs, while recording his eighth 1,000-yard receiving season...The go-to wideout also tallied the fourth-most yards on third down (347) in the NFL.

2008: Mason turned in another stellar season, leading the team with 80 catches for 1,037 yards and 5 TDs...He also surpassed 10,000 career receiving yards and extended his consecutive games played mark to 106 (which stands at 138 entering 2011)...Versatile WR Mark Clayton caught 3 TDs, including a 70-yarder, and threw a 32-yard pass to Mason.

2005-07: (with San Francisco)
2007: Hostler was promoted to offensive coordinator after extensive work on offense and strong tutoring of 2005 No. 1 overall pick QB Alex Smith…Smith battled through injuries and started seven games before being placed on IR (shoulder).

2006: Smith became the franchise’s first QB to take every snap in the regular season…Engineered a fourth-quarter comeback with 2 TD passes and an 18-yard TD run at Seattle (12/14) in a nationally-televised 24-14 win…Finished with single-season career highs in three categories: attempts (442), completions (257) and yards (2,890).

2005: Hostler was hired as QBs coach by Mike Nolan, then-49ers head coach and former Ravens defensive coordinator…Smith amassed 875 yards (84-of-165 passing) in his seven starts (nine games played) as a rookie.

2003-04: (with NY Jets)
2004: Coached both QBs and WRs...WR Justin McCareins had his best season under Hostler, starting 16 games and finishing with a career-high 56 receptions and 770 receiving yards…Santana Moss finished the season as a starter in 14 of 15 games, posting 45 catches for 838 yards and 5 TDs…His 838 receiving yards were a team high…Under Hostler’s guidance, Moss also recorded a game-high 157 receiving yards at Buffalo (11/7), which remains the sixth-highest total in his career.

2003: Named quarterbacks coach.

2001-02: (with New Orleans)
2002: Added assistant WRs coach to responibilities.

2001: Hired as the offensive assistant/quality control coach.

2000: (with Kansas City) Launched NFL coaching career as an offensive assistant/quality control coach.

1994-99: (with Indiana University of PA)
Hostler was part of an IUP team that qualified for the NCAA Division II playoffs five times in his nine years (including 1990-92).

1999: Named offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach.

1997-98: Named linebackers coach.

1994-96: Coached running backs.

1993: (with Juniata College, PA) 1993: Named offensive coordinator and was the youngest coach at his position in college football.

1990-92: (with Indiana University of PA): 1990: Launched his coaching career as a RBs coach at his alma mater…Team earned a trip to the National Championship game.

COLLEGE
Standout CB at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1986-89)…Hostler was a four-year letterwinner and two-time All-Conference selection at CB…Helped the Indians capture two Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference titles and three trips to the Division II playoffs, dominating the field with a 38-9 record…Was also a first-team All-ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) selection as a senior, after leading the team with 5 INTs…Earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology in 1989.

PERSONAL
Hostler attended Bethel Park (PA) HS…He and his wife, Jen, have three sons, Clint, Grant and Cooper, and a daughter, Attie.