There are few positions in sports more important than an NFL head coach. While quarterbacks can help a team become a Super Bowl contender, having a great head coach can be the difference between winning it all and disappointment for an organization.
The NFL is in an era with some historically iconic coaches running the sidelines. From future Hall of Famers like Bill Belichick and Andy Reid to younger coaches ascending into greatness such as Kyle Shanahan. Unsurprisingly, some of the NFL’s best coaches reside on the Super Bowl contenders.
Now that football is around the corner, let’s take a look at the five best head coaches entering the 2020 NFL season.
5. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers
Mike Tomlin has never received the appreciation he deserves in Pittsburgh. Even entering the 2020 season, the 48-year-old Tomlin finds himself on the hot seat. While the Steelers might have fallen short of expectations in 2019, Tomlin’s record proves he is more deserving of an extension than a termination.
He enters the year with a 133-74-1 record and the fourth-best winning percentage (.642) among active coaches. Keep in mind, he took a hit because the Steelers fought their way to an 8-8 record in 2019 with Ben Roethlisberger sidelined. Oh, Tomlin has also managed the personalities of Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell and Big Ben. He keeps this team together under extreme conditions and the Steelers are just two years removed from a 13-3 season. If the Steelers don’t appreciate him more, another organization will.
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Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Matt Johnson | Last updated 6/9/20
