2/3 of the way through the 2023 season.
Who is your coach of the year? And why?.
The obvious choice is Dmeco. Behind that, I think you have Dan Campbell. I think the runner ups if they can continue to win are Sean Payton and Matt Lafleur (homer pick, I know), but they’re big ifs.
If Texans make the playoffs or especially if they somehow win the division, DeMeco.
Otherwise, Tomlin. It’s fucking crazy that the Steelers have a winning record.
Eberflus just won his first division game… just throwing that out there
I’m obviously biased, but I find it crazy Mike Tomlin has never won this award.
Ironically I think he’s too consistent to win one. Voters love guys who dig their franchise out of the shit. Steelers are too competent to ever be in the shit. But you’re right he deserves one.
Mike Tomlin has been too busy putting together a hall of fame career to worry about coach of the year.
I’m married to a Steeler fan, so I’ve been watching him closely for a while now and I absolutely agree. I don’t think he’ll win it this year, but it’s amazing he’s never won one.
Outside of the obvious choices, I think Tomlin has been great. The dude has the least talented QB in the league and has won many games.
Nick Siriani
Coach of the year? Last man standing
For the Vegas curious: Cambell +140 Ryans +300 McDaniel +450 Sirianni +1000 Tomlin +1200 Payton +1400
I’d bet on Ryans, personally. But if the Lions finish strong Cambell has a good case.
It’s seriously crazy Tomlin has never won COTY, but every year he’s recognized as a great coach and his teams do better because of him.
Mike Tomlin. Always finds ways to win.
It’ll go to whichever team overperforms the most. Honestly we as fans don’t understand how much of an impact a coach really has on a team. All we see is wins and losses. Behind the scenes is what really matters.
Personally, besides the record, that’s why I choose Sirianni (also, I’m a homer). But, he had the best record in the league after losing both OC and DC last year to head coaching jobs, and his new OC is already getting head coaching looks.
Eagles have a chance to beat the Dolphins, Bills, Cowboys x2, Chiefs, and 49ers. Any coach that goes through that and comes out 6-0 deserves CotY imo
It’s gotta be Ryans.
I know nobody wants to hear it, but if the Packers sneak into the 6th seed by going say, 5-1 the rest of the way, Lafluer needs a nod at least. Youngest team in the league at 2-5 and ends up 10-7 to go into the playoffs? Proves he didn’t need Rodgers to be a good team.
I’d still go with Campbell or Ryans (if he makes the playoffs), but yeah if Packers make the playoffs, LaFleur should have at least some consideration
Tomlin