Head coaches aren’t everything when it comes to Super Bowl contention in the NFL. After all, only one team lifts the trophy every year, so even the best leaders on the sidelines struggle to achieve ultimate glory, let alone retain it. That’s why we used several factors to rank all 32 head coaches Our annual ranking for 2024,
However, the strongest measure of a head coach’s value may be big-game reliability. It’s one thing to woo the fan base with inspirational quotes and offseason practices; This is another example of consistently reaching the playoffs – then advancing. So we’ve ranked all 32 head coaches into tiers according to their postseason accomplishments, and identified which of them will enter 2024 with the most exciting big-time resumes:
More than half of the NFL’s 32 head coaches (56% to be exact) have led two or fewer playoff runs. And 11 of those 18 have yet to coach a single postseason game. Let’s say it’s definitely a matchup between Mike McDaniels of the Miami Dolphins, who has reached the playoffs twice in two years, and Robert Saleh of the New York Jets, who is still seeking his first postseason game entering Year 4. There is a difference from.
But since football is often a war of attrition that makes not just success but sustained success memorable, we have left the following out of the higher tiers, as they are still looking to prove themselves in the bigger picture: Kevin Stefanski (2 playoff appearances), mike mcdaniel (2), Todd Bowles (2), dan campbell (1), Kevin O’Connell (1), Demeco Ryans (1), brian daboll (1), Raheem Morris (0), dave canales (0), mike macdonald (0), jonathan gannon (0), Matt Eberflus (0), antonio pierce (0), robert saleh (0), brian callahan (0), jerod mayo (0), Shane Steichen (0) and dennis allen (0).
Despite recent success in the playoffs, this coach is not a regular in the postseason.
Playoffs: 2 out of 6 seasons (33%) | Victory: 3 out of 5 (60%)
Conference titles: 1 for 1 (100%)
Super Bowls: 1 for 0 (0%)
Quinn is respected for his defensive mind, having performed well with the Dallas Cowboys, but as a lead man, he has not overseen a playoff appearance since 2017. His Atlanta Falcons went a combined 14-23 from 2018-2020, and his one Super Bowl appearance included an infamous blown lead.
These coaches reached the mountaintop years ago, and they can still guide them to playoff appearances with regularity, but they have recently struggled to translate postseason entries into ultimate glory.
Playoffs: 9 out of 17 seasons (53%) Victory: 9 out of 17 (53%)
Conference titles: 1 for 3 (33%)
Super Bowls: 1 for 1 (100%)
When it comes to making the playoffs, Payton isn’t as automatic as you might think. Truth be told, their clubs have been equally bad in the tournament. Yes, his 2009 New Orleans Saints were magical, but they have only reached one conference title game since lifting the trophy with Drew Brees.
Playoffs: 12 out of 17 seasons (71%) Victory: 11 out of 22 (50%)
Conference titles: 1 for 4 (25%)
Super Bowls: 1 for 1 (100%)
The former Green Bay Packers leader deserves more respect for the frequency at which his club dances; Only five coaches listed here have a better career playoff-entry rate. The trouble is, they’ve only reached one NFC title game since Aaron Rodgers helped them lift the trophy in 2010.
Playoffs: 11 out of 17 seasons (65%) Victory: 8 out of 18 (44%)
Conference titles: 2 for 3 (67%)
Super Bowls: 2 for 1 (50%)
Tomlin is unique in that he 1.) is already established as an all-timer, and 2.) is still widely respected as one of the game’s best motivators. Still, his Steelers have proven to be more bad than special for quite some time now. Since an AFC title-game bid in 2017, it has gone 0-4 in playoff games over the last six years.
These coaches have led legitimate title bids, but most of their success so far has been limited to a small circle.
Playoffs: Season 2 out of 5 (40%) | Victory: 5 out of 7 (71%)
Conference titles: 2 for 1 (50%)
Super Bowls: 1 for 0 (0%)
Talk about a bullish or bearish resume. Taylor went a disgusting 6-25-1 in 2021 before Joe Burrow stayed healthy, then oversaw back-to-back AFC Championship performances. His work without an injured Burrow through the end of 2023 has boosted his stock a bit more, but his big picture trajectory remains unclear.
Playoffs: 4 out of 7 seasons (57%) | Victory: 5 out of 8 (63%)
Conference titles: 1 for 1 (100%)
Super Bowls: 1 for 1 (100%)
If you remove Pederson’s Cinderella run with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017, his overall mark as a head coach is 47-50-1, and a 2-3 mark in the postseason. However, you can’t write him off, as his offensive prowess helped lead Philly to a championship. It also helped push Jacksonville into a weaker position in 2022.
Playoffs: 3 out of 3 seasons (100%) | Victory: 2 out of 5 (40%)
Conference titles: 1 for 1 (100%)
Super Bowls: 1 for 0 (0%)
Are we really underestimating Sirianni entering 2024? His 2023 fall was as ugly as can be, with a failed staffing shakeup, and he was under pressure to capitalize on an All-Star roster. He is the only coach listed here to make the playoffs every year. If only their 2022 squad had sealed the deal.
These coaches have consistently shown the prowess to reach the playoffs or even advance to the postseason, but most have still not lived up to ultimate expectations. Maybe it’s just a matter of time.
Playoffs: 6 out of 7 seasons (86%) | Victory: 5 out of 11 (45%)
Conference titles: 1 for 0 (0%)
Super Bowls: N/A
Other than Nick Sirianni, there isn’t another coach who is more automatic as a playoff contender, and McDermott has been doing that for nearly a decade. Here are some of the true highlights of Andy Reid’s early career, a cool-headed leader just waiting and waiting to finally recover from defeat.
Playoffs: Season 4 out of 5 (80%) | Victory: 3 out of 7 (43%)
Conference titles: 2 for 0 (0%)
Super Bowls: N/A
Yes, LaFleur enjoyed an MVP-caliber Aaron Rodgers, making the NFC title game in each of his first two seasons. However, he proved his worth by nearly guiding Jordan Love to a conference championship in 2023. At only 44 years old, it certainly seems like LaFleur will get another chance to reach the top game.
Playoffs: 3 out of 4 seasons (75%) | Victory: 5 out of 8 (63%)
Conference titles: 1 for 3 (33%)
Super Bowls: 1 for 0 (0%)
You could make the case that he belongs more to the “lightning in a bottle” group, given that he only spent four years with the San Francisco 49ers before moving up to the college ranks. Harbaugh was one of the NFL’s fastest players in his last pro stop, however, coming within one win of a Super Bowl bid three years in a row.
Playoffs: 11 out of 16 seasons (69%) Victory: 12 out of 22 (55%)
Conference titles: 2 for 4 (50%)
Super Bowls: 1 for 1 (100%)
Is he “forever on the doorstep” or a “fading champion”, given that he won everything in 2012? Harbaugh doesn’t fit neatly into either category. His stamina and adaptability as he enters year 17 is almost unmatched. The thing is, since winning the first Lombardi Trophy, he has returned to the AFC title game only once.
Playoffs: 4 out of 7 seasons (57%) Victory: 8 out of 12 (67%)
Conference titles: 2 for 4 (50%)
Super Bowls: 2 for 0 (0%)
An injury-filled 2017-2018 season hindered Shanahan’s career playoff-entry rate, but his contenders are powerhouses when they make it, as evidenced by his advancing to the NFC title game in four of the last five years. 49ers shows. All signs point to their well-equipped group continuing to be one of the juggernauts in the league.
These head coaches have impressive experience in both making and winning the playoffs. They’re not perfect, but when it comes to securing a win when it matters most, they’re the safest bet.
Playoffs: 5 out of 7 seasons (71%) | Victory: 7 out of 11 (64%)
Conference titles: 2 for 2 (100%)
Super Bowls: 2 for 1 (50%)
Apart from the man at the top, McVay is the only coach listed who has won a Super Bowl in the last decade and whose teams have made the playoffs in 70% of the seasons he has worked. Whether with Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford, the guy has gotten the most out of Los Angeles, solidifying his league-wide appeal.
Playoffs: 19 out of 24 seasons (79%) Victory: 26 out of 42 (62%)
Conference titles: 5 for 11 (45%)
Super Bowls: 3 for 5 (60%)
Who else could it be? Reid’s stamina is astonishing, considering he has been a regular in the playoffs since his early days as Eagles coach. Even more impressive are the approaches they have taken, reforming their core teams to fit the personnel strengths. Once considered a good-but-not-elite coach who could sniff out but never win a big game, Reed is now a strong contender for the Hall of Fame, having teamed up with Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City Has reached four out of the last five. Super Bowls, of which he has been victorious in three.
This post was published on 07/12/2024 5:30 am
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