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5 Greatest NFL Coaches of All-Time + Fan Rankings
Create your own all-time rankings of the top 5 greatest coaches in NFL history from Bill Belichick to Vince Lombardi to Don Shula
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Vince Lombardi signed a 5-year contract to become the HC of the Green Bay Packers on February 2nd, 1959, exactly 64 years ago today, so it’s a great time to look at the top 5 greatest NFL Head Coaches of all time with him highlighting the list.
The Head Coach in football is a title that goes beyond calling plays from the sideline, they are the backbone of the franchise that holds the responsibility of the entire organization. While they are often the first to blame and last to thank, a Head Coach’s job is sacred in the world of sports. Whether they are more of an X’s and O’s strategist or a motivator, each great coach has their distinct style that has propelled their team to success. The Head Coach’s play-calling, decision-making, formations, and leadership impact every aspect of the game.
Over time Head Coaches have become younger to bring a fresh perspective and modern approach to the game, utilizing cutting-edge strategies and techniques to maximize their teams’ potential. Yet whether it’s a veteran coach with a proven track record or a young up-and-comer with a fresh perspective, great HCs will always play a critical role in developing a team and pushing them the extra yards to eternal greatness.
The Head Coaches on this list did so much more than just win, they were able to establish a positive team culture, build dynasties, breed Hall of Famers, and change the way the sport is remembered. By leaving their lasting legacy behind, these coaches serve as pillars of football’s success and will serve as role models for the next generation of coaches for years to come. Honorable mention includes: Paul Brown, George Halas, Joe Gibbs, Tom Landry, & Curly Lambeau
Here are the top 5 greatest NFL Head Coaches of all time. Do you agree? Create your own rankings below!
– Most Playoff (31) and Super Bowl Wins (6) in NFL history
– 3x NFL COY | 2nd most career Wins (329) including Playoffs
– NFL 2000s & 2010s All-Decade | NFL 100 All-Time Team
While he is often overshadowed by Quarterback Tom Brady, Bill Belichick‘s ability to win year after year puts him in the conversation of one of the greatest coaches in the history of sports. If opposing teams have learned one thing in Belichick’s 48 years of coaching, it’s that nobody wants to face him come playoff time.
Bill Belichick's HOF resume:
– 3x NFL COY
– Most Playoff Wins (31)
– Most Super Bowl Wins (6) & Games (9)
– Most Conference Championship Appearances (13)
– NFL 2000s & 2010s All-Decade
– NFL 100th Anniversary Team
– 3rd most regular season Wins (294)pic.twitter.com/1yeapMbCHW— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 2, 2022
– 2x NFL COY | 2x SB Champion & 5x NFL Champion
– NFL 100 All-Time Team | 3rd highest career WIN% (75%)
– Highest WIN% (90%) in Postseason history [min 3 GP]
Before his name was immortalized by being placed on the Super Bowl’s top prize, Vince Lombardi created the first NFL dynasty with the Green Bay Packers. Lombardi was more than a coach, he was the “maker of champions” with generational teaching and leadership skills.
A coach like no other. #LombardiSBLV
Watch the Vince Lombardi: A Football Life documentary on YouTube: https://t.co/JK9trWvko1 pic.twitter.com/OauR7NaFFg
— NFL (@NFL) February 4, 2021
– 2x SB Champion | 4x COY | 1970s All-Decade Team
– Most Wins (347) in NFL history | NFL Hall of Fame
– Coached only undefeated team (’72 Dolphins) in history
One of three coaches to ever reach 300 Wins, Don Shula‘s legacy goes beyond the perfect season and steakhouses. The Colts and Dolphins legend had merely two losing seasons in more than three decades on the sideline.
The winningest coach in NFL history 🙌
The late Don Shula was an icon.
📺: #AFootballLife: Don Shula | TONIGHT (8pm ET) on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/wf58UG366U
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) May 4, 2020
– 2nd most Super Bowl Wins (4) in NFL History
– 2x PFWA COY | 1970s & 1980s All-Decade Team
– NFL 100 All-Time Team | 9 divisional championships
The architect of the famous “Steel Curtain”, Chuck Noll transformed the Steelers from being one of the worst teams in the league into a team that won four Super Bowls in six seasons.
When the @steelers were a dynasty in the 1970s and won four Super Bowls, the man at the helm was head coach Chuck Noll.
Noll retired from coaching #OTD in 1991. pic.twitter.com/Zp6OUy2Vbb
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) December 26, 2022
– 3x SB Champion | 2x NFL COY | NFL 100 All-Time Team
– NFL 1980s All-Decade Team | 6 divisional championships
– 10-4 postseason record | Top-10 in postseason WIN% (.714)
Bill Walsh, the mastermind that built the San Francisco 49ers dynasty in the 1980s, revolutionized the league with his West Coast offense. Walsh took over the team at 2-14 and two years later they were Super Bowl champions.
Very few coaches have more innovations that remain integral parts of modern football than Bill Walsh.
On the 15-year anniversary of Walsh's passing, we pause to remember his many contributions to football. #HOFForever pic.twitter.com/MJwqoenacn
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) July 30, 2022
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