ranking all 32 nfl coaches

from NFL coach confidence scale: How should the 32 fan bases feel going into 2019?

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The difference-makers

These coaches have earned the trust of their fan bases and give their teams a clear edge. Fans should have confidence that these coaches will maximize the talent on their rosters.

Bill Belichick, Patriots: They’ve won at least 10 games in 16(!) consecutive seasons and have reached the Super Bowl in nine of Belichick’s 19 seasons in New England. He delivered a defensive masterpiece against the Rams to capture a sixth Lombardi last season, and the Patriots are again the favorites in the AFC. No coach in the NFL is better at attacking opponents’ weaknesses and adjusting scheme to personnel.

Doug Pederson, Eagles: Two years ago under his direction, the Eagles with a backup quarterback dropped 41 points on Belichick and the Patriots to secure the franchise’s first Super Bowl title. Last year, just as it seemed the season was falling apart, Pederson kept the team together, and the Eagles advanced to the divisional round (despite being the most injured team in the NFL). Pederson is an aggressive play-caller who connects well with his players, remains even-keeled through adversity and has demonstrated an open mind when it comes to the organization’s push for an analytical approach.

Sean McVay, Rams: He inherited a team that had gone 13 consecutive seasons without a winning record and 12 straight seasons without a playoff appearance. Since McVay took over, the Rams have won as many regular-season games (24) as any team in the league and have outscored opponents by a league-high 9.1 points per game.

Andy Reid, Chiefs: His teams are always in the mix, and Reid has been ahead of the curve offensively for much of his career. In 20 seasons as a head coach, his teams have made the playoffs 14 times, but Reid has gotten to the Super Bowl just once and has yet to hoist the Lombardi. He’s got Patrick Mahomes on a rookie contract with a talented supporting cast, and the Chiefs made upgrades with their defensive personnel in the offseason. This season might be Reid’s best chance yet for a championship.

Pete Carroll, Seahawks: Seahawks fans might argue that they no longer have complete confidence in Carroll and that he should be one tier down, but there’s no denying that he’s an elite program-builder. In his seven years paired with Russell Wilson, Seattle has made the playoffs six times and has never finished with fewer than nine wins. While the rest of the league zigs, Carroll is still zagging, sticking to his philosophy that the Seahawks can get back to the Super Bowl with a strong defense and an offense that leans on the run game and produces explosive plays. The playoff loss to the Cowboys last year left the Seahawks open to plenty of fair criticism. But overall, they averaged 26.8 points per game (sixth) and were ninth in offensive efficiency. This year could offer a fascinating test for Carroll. The defense is short on talent, and the quarterback is in his prime. How willing will Carroll be to stray from his overall philosophy to give the Seahawks their best chance to win?

Sean Payton, Saints: Their 24 wins over the past two seasons are tied for tops in the league with the Rams and Patriots. Offensive efficiency has been a constant during the Payton/Drew Brees era as they’ve finished in the top 10 in offensive DVOA and passing DVOA for eight consecutive years. The pair has led New Orleans to just one Super Bowl in 12 years together, but the Saints are again among the favorites to come out of the NFC.

Frank Reich, Colts: Perhaps the most down-to-earth coach in the league, Reich helped turn the Colts from a 4-12 team to a 10-6 team during his first season in Indianapolis. The improvement was even more impressive, considering that the Colts dealt with more injuries than any team in the AFC. One sign of a good coach is getting his team to outperform its talent. Reich did that in 2018. Depending on Andrew Luck’s status, he could face a bigger challenge this season.