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Ranking 32 NFL head coaches based on presidential potential

By Cody Williams

Jan 3, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talk prior to the game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talk prior to the game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 31, 2016; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh watches practice on the field during the morning session of training camp at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2016; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh watches practice on the field during the morning session of training camp at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

7. John Harbaugh – Baltimore Ravens

An overall record of 77-51; only one losing season in eight years; a Super Bowl win; and three trips to the AFC Championship Game: This is John Harbaugh’s resume as he enters his ninth season with the Baltimore Ravens. Clearly Harbaugh’s been fortunate with respect to the talent he’s been given to work with. But it’s his ability to lead that talent, and do it consistently, that puts him squarely in the mix for the title of Most Presidential NFL Coach.

Even when he was blessed with on-field leaders like Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, managing the array of egos and leadership styles is a tougher task than many people might imagine. Frankly, that skill may be more valuable than anything when translating an NFL head coach to the Oval Office: the ability to adequately balance conflicting ideologies and approaches. However, Harbaugh has done so — again and again, and often masterfully.

Plus, we know he can handle the ravenous Beltway media. Every day at practice, before every game, Harbaugh has to address the question, “Is Joe Flacco ELITE?” Any man who has to answer that more than once in his life is deserving of whatever office he can envisage.

Next: No. 6 Mike Tomlin

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