3 Favorite Coaches

[RyanLeaf16]

Hijacking this from another forum I visit. I thought it was a good topic for debate. This is YOUR 3 FAVORITE coaches. Not who you think is the best - who you like the most. It can be current and former coaches, college coaches, etc.. My 3 favorites are listed below:

1. Jon Gruden - no explanation needed on my part

2. Paul Brown - innovator and introduced a lot of "revolutionary" concepts that are still used in pro football today (i.e. mic in qb's helmet, west coast offense, etc.)

3. Don Shula - Only 2 losing seasons in 33 years of coaching and a class-act. I don't see anyone surpassing 347.

[Esjay]

1. Tony Dungy - Coach of the only one of my favorite teams to win a title since I've been alive. He'll likely be #1 to me forever.
2. Bill Parcells - I just love the guy. Nearly everytime I hear him talk I end up laughing.
3. Bill Cowher - Hate the Steelers but I've always liked 'the chin'.

[Goober]

1. Art Shell!-No one else has the balls to hire a bed and breakfest owner.

2. Al Davis-Calling deep throws from the luxury box=money.

3. Shanny-he was awesome.

[Aso]

1. Bill Belicheck
2. Dick Verimeil
3. Jon Gruden

[DirtySouth12]

in no order

Bill Belicheck
Urban Meyer
Pete Carrol

[j.hen]

Herman Edwards
Mike Smith
Jim Mora jr

[NAHSTE]

Mike Smith- has said and done all the right things so far in Atlanta. Is the type of leader I like, quiet, strong, and confident. Doesn't take shit, but doesn't treat his players like idiots either.

Mike Tomlin- the only coach I love more than Mike Smith. This guy is the most candid and informative interviewee the league has right now. I love hearing this guy do post-game press conferences.

Jeff Fisher- gets results, doesn't wear long sleeves. I like it.

[Rylo]

Don Shula
Jimmie Johnson
Tony Sparano/Bill Parcells

[Point Blank]

Mike Smith
Mike Tomlin
Bill Belicheck

[Anthony]

Tom Coughlin (biased)
Bill Parcell (biased)
Bill Belicheck

[CrimsonGhost56]

dont get much better than the Tuna



tom coughlin just comes off as a prick. dont like him

[dboy_dc]

Tuna

Dungy

and
I like coaches who throw fits and is hilarious without trying.

[steeljake]

wow just 3 is tough...

Chuck Knoll - 4 rings and he bascially built the steelers into what they have been since the 70's

Bill Parcells - He built 5 teams (NYG, NYJ, The pats, the cowboys and now the phins). If Jerry Jones would have left him be Dallas would have beat Pittsburgh to 6 rings.

Vince Lombardi - I read a story once where a player brought in a lawyer to help negotiate his contract with Lombardi. The coach excused himself and wnet into the other room for 5 minutes. When he came back the lawyer began speaking ann Vince stopped him and said "You will have to speak to the Redskins abouty his deal, I just traded him for some equipment." That is just pure badassery.

[DSpydr84]

Bill Walsh, Vince Lombardi, Nick Saban

[ralaw]

John Harbaugh
Mike Tomlin
Bill Belicheck

I love the confidence bordering on arrogance that these guys exude. They're all well prepared and never seem to be overwhelmed, but allow their players to play with a freedom to make plays.