Ranking 32 NFL head coaches based on presidential potential

16. John Fox – Chicago Bears

Assessing John Fox as a potential president must be prefaced by the caveat that his lone season at the helm of the Chicago Bears probably shouldn’t be given that much weight. He was essentially brought into a situation where the roster had been depleted of talent — on both sides of the ball — and was in a clear period of transition. Think of it like being given an un-assembled desk from IKEA, with no instructions, and having to build it yourself.

Prior to arriving in Chicago, though, Fox flexed his abilities as an NFL head coach with the Denver Broncos, taking them to the playoffs four straight years, including a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII following a 13-3 slate in 2013. Moreover, Fox won a playoff game with Tim Tebow at quarterback (read those two things again). That alone could arguably put Fox in the Hall of Fame and the White House simultaneously.

As well as Fox has demonstrated the ability to put players in positions to succeed, and to inspire confidence in his teams, his biggest detraction (and stop me if you’ve heard this one before) is his inability to adapt. Any fan of a team that Fox has coached will no doubt lament the third-and-long draw play he calls all the time, like some nervous tick — just one of many instances where Fox is exceptionally, jaw-clenchingly stubborn. We’re not saying he’d be a bad president. But his stubbornness and rote decision-making would undoubtedly be a detriment.

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