Who is Coach of the Year?

[Edonidd]

A guy I was talking to at work claimed Dan Campbell was the easy pick for coach of the year. He took a team that was competing for the #1 draft pick and turned them into the NFL pick for most interesting playoff implications game in the league. And I do agree that he also gers a bump from being on Hard Knocks. Plus it's the Lions.

But, Doug Pederson took over an even worse team, and is also playing for the playoffs, difference is they control their own destiny and they're playing for the division. Arguments against him are pretty weak, but it comes down to perception and he's got a young uber talented QB, and he's already a former super bowl winning coach.

Other "new" coaches who have vastly improved their team: Brian Daboll. Forget contending for the playoffs. They're in. Robert Salah. Both NY teams were bad, now both are contenders. Jets are contending with literal dog shit at QB, that credit goes to Saleh.

Then we have to consider the actual good teams. Andy Reid, Zac Taylor, Sean McDermott. All great teams, but all kind of expected to be great.

Finally imo the real top contenders. Mike McCarthy, still in contention of best record in the league, and managed to overcome losing their starting QB for several games, always gets you in the discussion.
Kyle Shannahan. Same as McCarthy, but lost his starting QB for the season for many more games. Then lost his back-up for the season for quite a few games. Currently playing some nobody rookie and hasn't missed a beat.
Nick Siriani. Most would agree that they've been the best team in the league for most of the season, and they really weren't expected to be.
Kevin O'Connell. First year coach that took over a team that was already a contender but always seemed to lose every close game. This year they win every close game




Depending on how the last game goes for everyone I think my personal vote is probably for Shannahan, but you really could justify about 4-5 of these guys and you'd get no argument from me.

Did I miss anyone?

Who you got?

 

[molsaniceman]

well its not mcnuggets

 

[PDay8810]

this one should get good

 

[Janus]

Nate Hackett for sure

 

[Anointed One]

 

[futballiscool]

Dabbol first then Shanahan for me but there are a lot of good candidates this yr.

 

[fightinfunbags]

The real coach of the year is determined on February 12th.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

gonna be interesting.
Wonder how many split votes there will be?

My guess would be between Siriani , Campbell and Pederson

 

[Anointed One]

Report: McVay's future with Rams uncertain

Head coach Sean McVay's immediate future with the Los Angeles Rams is up in the air, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.McVay is reportedly expected to take time after the Rams' season finale to decide whether he'll return in 2023.The 36-year-old McVay has contemplated this decision and wants...

www.thescore.com

Well it's not, McVay... He's flirting w/ leaving the Rams after depleting their depth and draft picks...

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Report: McVay's future with Rams uncertain

Head coach Sean McVay's immediate future with the Los Angeles Rams is up in the air, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.McVay is reportedly expected to take time after the Rams' season finale to decide whether he'll return in 2023.The 36-year-old McVay has contemplated this decision and wants...

www.thescore.com

Well it's not, McVay... He's flirting w/ leaving the Rams after depleting their depth and draft picks...

thats a smart man! The Rams new this bill was coming!
Not a very loyal man, but smart.

 

[PnkPanther]

Vikings had zero expectations and won 12 games possible 13. Koc should be in running

 

[Tapey]

Doug Pederson

 

[PDay8810]

gonna be interesting.
Wonder how many split votes there will be?

My guess would be between Siriani , Campbell and Pederson

Depends on Hurts as far as Siriani's chances. That Chicago effort running the MVP plus 15 times could cost him if Philly shits the bed tomorrow.

We've read here over and over the last 4 months how that won't happen...losing the last 3 games with a 3 game lead would a candidate for a legendary collapse.

What could go wrong?
I'm sure everything will work out just fine.

 

[Judge Fudge]

Doug Pederson

From those who disagree. 1st overall pick to playoffs

Tell me someone who has done more

 

[RememberTheKoy]

Highly impressive turn around by Doug. He's a great HC, one of the best in the league. I think he's a very close second though. That Giants team has considerably less talent than the Jags and they play in the best division in the league and got the 6th seed in the conference. Very impressive especially for a team that had been so dogshit for what feels like at least 6-8 years. It's gotta be Daboll.

 

[PDay8810]

Highly impressive turn around by Doug. He's a great HC, one of the best in the league. I think he's a very close second though. That Giants team has considerably less talent than the Jags and they play in the best division in the league and got the 6th seed in the conference. Very impressive especially for a team that had been so dogshit for what feels like at least 6-8 years. It's gotta be Daboll.

This is one of your better football opinions. Very mature.

Good Job

 

[VikingFan2k2]

Any love for Kevin O'Connell?

I know it hasn't been pretty, especially in the losses. But the dude has won 12, probably soon to be 13 games on a team that nobody really saw as a big time contender. Including me. I had the Vikings pegged at 10-7 at best, but realistically thought it was a 7 or 8 win operation.

 

[VikingFan2k2]

This is one of your better football opinions. Very mature.

Good Job

He still couldn't deviate from a Giants opinion without pimping his former head coach first. The next post that he makes not involving someone who is or was involved with the Eagles will be his first.

 

[Judge Fudge]

Any love for Kevin O'Connell?

I know it hasn't been pretty, especially in the losses. But the dude has won 12, probably soon to be 13 games on a team that nobody really saw as a big time contender. Including me. I had the Vikings pegged at 10-7 at best, but realistically thought it was a 7 or 8 win operation.

True but you guys having been beating around Playoff contention for a while.............

Try having the 1st overall pick and turning it to a playoff team?

 

[VikingFan2k2]

True but you guys having been beating around Playoff contention for a while.............

Try having the 1st overall pick and turning it to a playoff team?

I can't argue with Pederson's results. I just want some acknowledgement about how good of a job that KOC did with what was and is a pretty mediocre team.