Top 5 All-Time Head Coaches?

firstdown · 08-01-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Clutch, what's with your recent obsession with George Allen? Are you writing a book or something?

Maybe spending bath room time with one of his pictures. LOL

dmek25 · 08-01-2007, 07:27 PM

thats nasty

Manusky91 · 08-01-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SlabHurta

Best of the pre-modern era:
5. Ray Flaherty
4. Sid Gillman
3. George Halas
2. Paul Brown
1. Vince Lombardi

Modern Era:
5. Chuck Noll
4. Tom Landry
3. Bill Walsh
2. Joe Gibbs
1. Don Shula

Whoa, you even have an opinion on pre-modern era coaches, nice work. How old are you?

RobH4413 · 08-01-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Manusky91

Tom Landry #5....please change your Avatar.

hahaha, good stuff.

SlabHurta · 08-02-2007, 08:55 AM

Actually I just turned 20. I'm sure clutch won't compliment on my list. No George Allen in either one.

Football Man · 08-02-2007, 09:14 AM

1. Bill Belichick
2. Vince Lombardi
3. Bill Walsh
4. Paul Brown
5. Don Shula

Belichick has revolutionized franchise leadership -- in both coaching and personnel management -- in the salary cap era. Unlike the other coaches on this list (and Gibbs, etc.), he can't benefit from a payroll gap between rich and poor franchises.

The current system was designed to create parity, but Belichick has gamed it via value-based player evaluation, a focus on position flexibility, and phenomenal game planning. He's the best coach in NFL history, bar none.

Of course, as we all remember, Belichick also turned the Giants' defense into a powerhouse, winning two Super Bowls as a coordinator during the '80s. . . . A lot has been said about his lack of success in Cleveland. I disagree with that assessment. Belichick inherited a 3-13, then led them to consecutive seasons of 6-10, 7-9, 7-9, and 10-6 (plus a playoff victory over Parcells' Patriots). This steady improvement only abated in his final season, which Art Modell wrecked by his pre-season decision to move to Baltimore, throwing the season (and fan base) into the sewer.

bridaman51 · 08-02-2007, 09:28 AM

what about Steve Spurrier?????

I would have to put Don Shula in the top 5 he is the winningest coach of all time. Lombardi, the dang superbowl trophy is named after him. but you can make a case for many others. here is a name that has not been mentioned I dont think (maybe because he coached the BOYS) Jimmy Johnson. He won some superbowls took a one win team and made them a beast there in the 90's. Maybe not top 5 but possibly top 10. he is defenetely a great eye for talent, he just never got his quarterback in Miami, then no coach has really. If you look at his time in Miami though he did take them to the playoffs and they have pretty much been crap in that division since he left.

70Chip · 08-02-2007, 10:14 AM

The Worst Five:

1. Les Steckel
2. Marty Morningwheg
3. Ray Handley
4. Bill Calahan
5. Dave Campo

willyboy23 · 08-02-2007, 03:09 PM

I'd have to add Bud Grant to any top-5 coaches list. He went to 4-5 Super Bowls, a dozen or more conference championships, and spent more time in the play-offs than anyone else I can think of - all in an NFL career that lasted less than 20 years!! Then, to show his heart, he came back a few years later to cover for a fired coach.

He was a stud!

SmootSmack · 08-02-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 70Chip

The Worst Five:

1. Les Steckel
2. Marty Morningwheg
3. Ray Handley
4. Bill Calahan
5. Dave Campo

What about Rich Kotite? And especially Rick Venturi, he was something like 3-50 combined in college and the pros as a head coach

dmek25 · 08-02-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What about Rich Kotite? And especially Rick Venturi, he was something like 3-50 combined in college and the pros as a head coach

dude, you are reading my mind. the first name that came into my head when i saw this list was Rich Kotite

GhettoDogAllStars · 08-02-2007, 04:47 PM

1. Noll
2. Walsh
3. Gibbs
4. Shula
5. Landry

jayfrank12 · 08-02-2007, 04:50 PM

joe gibbs.no way.with the worst D last year IN THE NFL 31ST This guy drafts no linemen of any kind.thanks NASCAR JOE.TOP 5 NO WAY SORRY.

GhettoDogAllStars · 08-02-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jayfrank12

joe gibbs.no way.with the worst D last year IN THE NFL 31ST This guy drafts no linemen of any kind.thanks NASCAR JOE.TOP 5 NO WAY SORRY.

Gibbs won 3 Superbowls, has a 162-93-0 career record, and he's in the Hall of Fame. Who cares if he had a bad season last year. Would he need to win the Superbowl every year to be worthy in your eyes?

jayfrank12 · 08-02-2007, 05:16 PM

joe gibbs may only be doing it for the money.The draft was just awful.The D line the worst ever.This is the guy you call smart.Yes the first years of his carrer his first pick was joe jacoby.Sorry redskin fans but 5-11 would be good this year.This team is old and the draft offers no lineman.Draft all the backs you want without the line its a waste of time.(COACHING 101)Hey joe you need some help.oR YOU DONT CARE.This is not you.Its the truth every word i WRITE. you dont go from the super bowl to the worst in the NFL.Hey joe get in your car and go back to the track.YEAR 4 NO LINEMAN DRAFTED WAKE UP FANS

08-01-2007, 07:27 PM	#17
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Top 5 All-Time Head Coaches? thats nasty __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

08-02-2007, 08:55 AM	#20
SlabHurta Camp Scrub Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 21	Re: Top 5 All-Time Head Coaches? Actually I just turned 20. I'm sure clutch won't compliment on my list. No George Allen in either one.

08-02-2007, 09:14 AM	#21
Football Man Camp Scrub Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 12	Re: Top 5 All-Time Head Coaches? 1. Bill Belichick 2. Vince Lombardi 3. Bill Walsh 4. Paul Brown 5. Don Shula Belichick has revolutionized franchise leadership -- in both coaching and personnel management -- in the salary cap era. Unlike the other coaches on this list (and Gibbs, etc.), he can't benefit from a payroll gap between rich and poor franchises. The current system was designed to create parity, but Belichick has gamed it via value-based player evaluation, a focus on position flexibility, and phenomenal game planning. He's the best coach in NFL history, bar none. Of course, as we all remember, Belichick also turned the Giants' defense into a powerhouse, winning two Super Bowls as a coordinator during the '80s. . . . A lot has been said about his lack of success in Cleveland. I disagree with that assessment. Belichick inherited a 3-13, then led them to consecutive seasons of 6-10, 7-9, 7-9, and 10-6 (plus a playoff victory over Parcells' Patriots). This steady improvement only abated in his final season, which Art Modell wrecked by his pre-season decision to move to Baltimore, throwing the season (and fan base) into the sewer.

08-02-2007, 09:28 AM	#22
bridaman51 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roanoke Virginia Age: 46 Posts: 335	Re: Top 5 All-Time Head Coaches? what about Steve Spurrier????? I would have to put Don Shula in the top 5 he is the winningest coach of all time. Lombardi, the dang superbowl trophy is named after him. but you can make a case for many others. here is a name that has not been mentioned I dont think (maybe because he coached the BOYS) Jimmy Johnson. He won some superbowls took a one win team and made them a beast there in the 90's. Maybe not top 5 but possibly top 10. he is defenetely a great eye for talent, he just never got his quarterback in Miami, then no coach has really. If you look at his time in Miami though he did take them to the playoffs and they have pretty much been crap in that division since he left.

08-02-2007, 10:14 AM	#23
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: Top 5 All-Time Head Coaches? The Worst Five: 1. Les Steckel 2. Marty Morningwheg 3. Ray Handley 4. Bill Calahan 5. Dave Campo __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

08-02-2007, 03:09 PM	#24
willyboy23 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 12	Re: Top 5 All-Time Head Coaches? I'd have to add Bud Grant to any top-5 coaches list. He went to 4-5 Super Bowls, a dozen or more conference championships, and spent more time in the play-offs than anyone else I can think of - all in an NFL career that lasted less than 20 years!! Then, to show his heart, he came back a few years later to cover for a fired coach. He was a stud!

08-02-2007, 04:47 PM	#27
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 42 Posts: 2,762	Re: Top 5 All-Time Head Coaches? 1. Noll 2. Walsh 3. Gibbs 4. Shula 5. Landry __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

08-02-2007, 04:50 PM	#28
jayfrank12 Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 13	Re: Top 5 All-Time Head Coaches? joe gibbs.no way.with the worst D last year IN THE NFL 31ST This guy drafts no linemen of any kind.thanks NASCAR JOE.TOP 5 NO WAY SORRY.

08-02-2007, 05:16 PM	#30
jayfrank12 Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 13	Re: Top 5 All-Time Head Coaches? joe gibbs may only be doing it for the money.The draft was just awful.The D line the worst ever.This is the guy you call smart.Yes the first years of his carrer his first pick was joe jacoby.Sorry redskin fans but 5-11 would be good this year.This team is old and the draft offers no lineman.Draft all the backs you want without the line its a waste of time.(COACHING 101)Hey joe you need some help.oR YOU DONT CARE.This is not you.Its the truth every word i WRITE. you dont go from the super bowl to the worst in the NFL.Hey joe get in your car and go back to the track.YEAR 4 NO LINEMAN DRAFTED WAKE UP FANS

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