NFL Head Coach Power Rankings

SmootSmack · 07-19-2006, 10:48 PM

Respect

I really don't know who this writer is, but he's a genius.

MightyJoeGibbs · 07-19-2006, 10:54 PM

This guy obviously is a student of the game.

GTripp0012 · 07-19-2006, 11:15 PM

I don't know if I can call him a genius for such an obvious pick, but at least he is right. This is a very impressive list, but he should flip flop Saban and Shanahan.

That Guy · 07-19-2006, 11:25 PM

too bad he felt obligated to compliment all the bad coaches on how they'll win down the road. mike nolan in the 49ers circle of fame or whatever? i don't think so.

RedskinRat · 07-19-2006, 11:31 PM

hooskins · 07-19-2006, 11:58 PM

I am just glad he pointed out that Belicheck wasn't good 'till Brady, and Gibbs has done quite well with shitty players. Although Belicheck may have a better winning percentage in the playoffs, look at how many more games Gibbs has in the playoffs, and look at his regular season record. Gibbs is the best, about fucking time someone else in the media realized that.

GTripp0012 · 07-20-2006, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooskins

I am just glad he pointed out that Belicheck wasn't good 'till Brady, and Gibbs has done quite well with shitty players. Although Belicheck may have a better winning percentage in the playoffs, look at how many more games Gibbs has in the playoffs, and look at his regular season record. Gibbs is the best, about fucking time someone else in the media realized that.

Of course, the mark of a great coach is one who can turn average players into great ones. Not necessarily to win with crappy ones. I'd say Gibbs has done that time and time again.

steveo395 · 07-20-2006, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I don't know if I can call him a genius for such an obvious pick, but at least he is right. This is a very impressive list, but he should flip flop Saban and Shanahan.

how could u put saban at #5 and shanahan at #21

what are you talking about

BigSKINBauer · 07-20-2006, 03:30 AM

respect Bu yah ka sha.

Hog1 · 07-20-2006, 06:20 AM

Way it is! Live it, Know it, Love it

joecrisp · 07-20-2006, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Of course, the mark of a great coach is one who can turn average players into great ones. Not necessarily to win with crappy ones. I'd say Gibbs has done that time and time again.

Well, I think we may be exaggerating Belichick's accomplishments in that regard, though. Belichick has produced precisely two great players, and those players are Tom Brady and Lawrence Taylor. There have been other very good players who've passed under his purview, but none quite on the level of actual greatness-- at least in my humble opinion.

I would say both Gibbs's and Belichick's success has been defined by their ability to consistently produce a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts; in other words, they turn a group of relatively average players into a great team. They have made their living by putting the right people in the right place at the right time. They are masterful managers of people, brilliant game strategists, and professors emeritus of the playbook. Those, in my mind, are the marks of a great coach.

P.S.
The writer forgot to mention that Gibbs is already in the Hall of Fame.

Monkeydad · 07-20-2006, 05:07 PM

He's just stating facts....but it's nice to see Gibbs get well-deserved respect from a writer.

Interesting...

Winning percentages of the top 5: (done by me)

Gibbs = .650
Belichick = .560
Cowher = .630
Shanahan = .620
Parcells = .570

07-19-2006, 10:48 PM	#1
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07-19-2006, 11:15 PM	#3
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: NFL Head Coach Power Rankings I don't know if I can call him a genius for such an obvious pick, but at least he is right. This is a very impressive list, but he should flip flop Saban and Shanahan. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

07-19-2006, 11:25 PM	#4
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: NFL Head Coach Power Rankings too bad he felt obligated to compliment all the bad coaches on how they'll win down the road. mike nolan in the 49ers circle of fame or whatever? i don't think so.

07-19-2006, 11:58 PM	#6
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: NFL Head Coach Power Rankings I am just glad he pointed out that Belicheck wasn't good 'till Brady, and Gibbs has done quite well with shitty players. Although Belicheck may have a better winning percentage in the playoffs, look at how many more games Gibbs has in the playoffs, and look at his regular season record. Gibbs is the best, about fucking time someone else in the media realized that. __________________ Vacancy

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07-20-2006, 05:07 PM	#12
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: NFL Head Coach Power Rankings He's just stating facts....but it's nice to see Gibbs get well-deserved respect from a writer. Interesting... Winning percentages of the top 5: (done by me) Gibbs = .650 Belichick = .560 Cowher = .630 Shanahan = .620 Parcells = .570

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