NFL Power Rankings: 30 Best Coaches of All-Time
By Will Osgood
3. Bill Belichick (1991-Present)
Everybody’s favorite hoodie man comes in at No. 3 because it would be tough to put him ahead of his mentor, even if his mentor had slightly success in terms of championships and career victory percentage. Because of how current he is, much is known about Bill Belichick.
Heck, the internet went crazy over a tweet from his girlfriend. He is a minor celebrity, which of course is so paradoxical to his public demeanor. When we think of Belichick we think of the hoodie with the beanie and the monotone press conferences.
But we also think of (or at least we should) the most brilliant football mind of our generation. Some smart football analysts have said that Belichick could be the best offensive play-caller in football if he so chose. And his background is on the defensive side of the football.
Unlike with most teams, Belichick’s Patriots change their plan of attack week-to-week. There is a new wrinkle each game. For instance, Sunday night the Patriots featured three tight ends on a high number of snaps against San Diego, which was something they had not done much of up until that game.
We all know the results; Belichick is a .658 winner with now 13 years in the playoffs (as of Sunday) and three Super Bowl titles in five attempts (both losses have famously, or infamously come to Tom Coughlin and the Giants).
Even more, he has produced some highly thought of assistants. Not all of them have had great success away from Mr. Football Genius, but each is an established and respected football mind in and of themselves.
Next: Parcells or Walsh for No. 2?