NFL: The Tiers of Coaching

Every new NFL season brings excitement and anticipation. New coaches. New players. Players playing for different coaches. Coaches coaching for different teams.

One thing that seems more important than anything is what the new coach can bring to the table. The way I see it, they tend to fall into one of four tiers:

Tier One—The Disciplinarian

Coaches like Bill Parcells, Mike Holmgren, Marty Schottenheimer, and Vince Lombardi have cemented their legacy with this method.

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Rule No. 1—Work hard or get fired.

Rule No. 2—Refer to rule No. 1 and fear for your job.

This "Drill Sergeant" style of coaching has definitel...

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