Behind a great team is a great coach (usually). Coaches of the NFL 2024 season have demonstrated why they do the job they do so well.
Out of all the NFL coaches, The Baltimore Ravens coach, John Harbaugh, is at the top of the list. Without a doubt, Harbaugh is in the top tier of NFL coaches. Harbaugh, along with the addition of offensive coordinator, Todd Monken, aided in Lamar Jackson’s success that led him to win his second MVP.
Not only was Monken an instrumental part of the Ravens’ success, but Mike McDonald was also a strong coach who “fielded the best defense in the league this year”. Additionally, having Zach Orr as new defensive coordinator and former Raven linebacker provides a solid position to aid in the success and winning of the Ravens.
Another top-tier coach is Kevin Stefanski of The Cleveland Browns.
In 2023, Stefanski was named the NFL’s Coach of the Year. While facing many injuries among several players, the Browns still managed to go 11-6 with making it into the playoffs.
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Analysts state, “The Cleveland Browns became the first team since the ‘70s NFL merger to play a playoff game without their Week 1 starting quarterback, running back, left tackle and right tackle”.
An obvious name of one of the best NFL coaches: Andy Reid.
The Kansas City Chiefs head coach, Andy Reid, is one of the smartest strategically in the league. One move Reid took that made all the difference was making Mahomes a game manager. This allowed the Chiefs to acquire their third Lombardi just over three seasons.
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Along with Reid’s elite play-calling, he provided on the defensive side of the ball. His move to allow autonomy encouraged defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnuolo, to run the defense without Reid’s intervention. This allows for camaraderie and loyalty.
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A fan favorite and one of the most popular coaches, of the Los Angeles Rams, Sean McVay, is one of the greatest coaches in the NFL.
McVay uses a basic and fundamental approach. He wants the root of football and the meaning of playing good football to still exist. Some people may think his coaching style is old school but to his team, his coaching is innovative, raw, and effective.
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Coaches in the NFL of the 2024 season are all decent, in their own right, but the top tier and elite will be interesting and exciting to watch this season.