The 10 Best NFL Coaches of All-Time, Ranked

• Teams: Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots
• Years Active: 1991- Present
• Accomplishments: 8x Super Bowl Champion, 3x NFL Coach of the Year,

There is no head coach in NFL history whose dominance stretches as far as the great Bill Belichick. He began his career in football in 1975 as a special assistant with the Baltimore Colts. After bouncing around teams working different coaching positions, Belichick got his first chance as a head coach in Cleveland. He was actually fired by the Browns after four relatively unsuccessful seasons culminated in the franchise moving to Baltimore. It wasn't until he joined the New England Patriots that his true legacy began.

Shortly into Belichick's tenure as the Patriots head coach, a scrawny back-up quarterback by the name of Tom Brady stepped in for an injured Drew Bledsoe. What happened next was the greatest head coach and quarterback duo the NFL has ever seen. I don't think Belichicks record of 8 Super Bowl victories will ever be replicated.

• Teams: Green Bay Packers, Washington Redskins
• Years Active: 1959- 1969
• Accomplishments: 2x Super Bowl Champion, 3x NFL Champion, 2x NFL Coach of the Year

When talking about what a coach in any sport should exemplify, the golden standard is Vince Lombardi, who helped turn the Green Bay Packers into the most successful NFL franchise throughout the 60's, winning a number of championships. Lombardi never had a losing season as an NFL head coach and complied an overall record of 105-35-6 in his coaching days.

More important than the tactical advantage Lombardi gave the Packers, he was a true master of the spoken word. Some of Lombardis pregame speeches still remain the most iconic in the NFL's history. Lombardi was a true coaches coach on and off the field.

• Teams: Baltimore Colts, Miami Dolphins
• Years Active: 1963- 1995
• Accomplishments: 2x Super Bowl Champion, 4x NFL Coach of the Year, Most regular season wins (328)

There are no NFL coaching careers that span the length of former NFL head coach Don Shula, who won two Super Bowls across his time as a head coach and secured the all-time record for regular season wins with 328. Shula was most remembered for his time coaching the Miami Dolphins and helping them win two Super Bowls, even overseeing the only undefeated team in the history of the NFL in 1972.

• Teams: San Francisco 49ers
• Years Active: 1979- 1988
• Accomplishments: 3x Super Bowl Champion, 1981 NFL Coach of the Year

Bill Walsh is best known for his tenure as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, where he achieved great success and revolutionized the game of football. He coached the 49ers from 1979 to 1988. Under his leadership, the 49ers won three Super Bowls (XVI, XIX, and XXIII) and appeared in the playoffs ten times. Walsh's teams were known for their "West Coast Offense," which heavily relied on short, quick passes and precise route running.

• Teams: Chicago Bears
• Years Active: 1920- 1967
• Accomplishments: 8x NFL Champion, 2x NFL Coach of the Year

George Halas, also known as "Papa Bear," was an influential figure in American football and one of the founding members of the NFL. Halas was a player, coach, owner, and pioneer of the sport. In 1920, he helped found the Decatur Staleys, which later became the Chicago Bears, one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. He played for the team as an end, and was instrumental in shaping its early success.

As a coach, Halas led the Bears for a total of 40 seasons, spanning from 1920 to 1967, with interruptions due to his military service during World War II. Under his guidance, the Bears won eight NFL championships, including the famous 1940 team that went undefeated in the regular season.

• Teams: Washington Redskins
• Years Active: 1981- 1992
• Accomplishments: 3x Super Bowl Champion, 2x NFL Coach of the Year

Joe Gibbs is most renowned for his successful coaching career in the NFL, primarily with the Washington Football Team (formerly known as the Washington Redskins). He served as the head coach of the Redskins from 1981 to 1992.

During his tenure in D.C., Gibbs led the team to three championships, winning Super Bowl XVII in 1983, Super Bowl XXII in 1988, and Super Bowl XXVI in 1992. He guided the Redskins to eight playoff appearances and reached the postseason in all but two of his seasons as head coach. Gibbs was known for his meticulous game planning, strong leadership, and ability to adapt his offensive strategies to suit his personnel.

• Teams: Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals
• Years Active: 1946- 1975
• Accomplishments: 3x NFL Champion, 3x NFL Coach of the Year, 4x AAFC Champion

Paul Brown is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history and played a pivotal role in the development of modern football strategies and coaching methods. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail, innovative offensive schemes, and emphasis on discipline and organization.

Brown's coaching career began in the collegiate ranks, but his most notable success came in the NFL. He founded and coached the Cleveland Browns from 1946 to 1962. During that time, the Browns were highly successful, winning seven league championships in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and NFL, including four AAFC titles and three NFL championships. Brown's teams were known for their precision passing attacks, intelligent play calling, and strong defensive units.

• Teams: Dallas Cowboys
• Years Active: 1960- 1988
• Accomplishments: 1x NFL Champion, 2x Super Bowl Champion, 1966 NFL Coach of the Year

Tom Landry's coaching career spanned 29 seasons, all with the Dallas Cowboys, from 1960 to 1988. During his time as head coach, he transformed the Cowboys from an expansion team into one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. Under Landry's leadership, the Cowboys achieved 20 consecutive winning seasons (1966-1985), won two Super Bowl championships (VI and XII), and appeared in five Super Bowls overall. The team also made the playoffs 18 times and won 13 division titles.

• Teams: New York Giants, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys
• Years Active: 1983- 2006
• Accomplishments: 2x Super Bowl Champion, 2x NFL Coach of the Year

Bill Parcells is widely recognized for his ability to turn struggling teams into contenders and his strong leadership skills. He coached in the NFL for 19 seasons, serving as the head coach of four different franchises: the New York Giants (1983-1990), the New England Patriots (1993-1996), the New York Jets (1997-1999), and the Dallas Cowboys (2003-2006). He also had various advisory and front-office roles with different teams.

• Teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs
• Years Active: 1999- Present
• Accomplishments: 2x Super Bowl Champion, 2002 Coach of the Year

During his tenure with the Eagles, Reid led the team to great success. He guided them to nine playoff appearances, including five NFC Championship Game appearances and one Super Bowl appearance (XXXIX in 2005), where they fell short to the New England Patriots. Under Reid's leadership, the Eagles became a consistent playoff contender and developed a reputation for their strong passing offenses.

In 2013, Reid was hired as the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. Since joining them, he has continued his success, turning the team into a perennial playoff contender. He has led the Chiefs to numerous division titles, multiple AFC Championship Game appearances, and multiple Super Bowl victories.