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NFL Coach Power Rankings: Where Jay Gruden fits in among the 32 coaches

By Jacob Camenker

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 29: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins talks with quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 29, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/ Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 29: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins talks with quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 29, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/ Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – JANUARY 13: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – JANUARY 13: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

47. . Head Coach. New England Patriots. Bill Belichick. 1. player

It’s impossible not to rank Bill Belchick at the top of this list. He has five Super Bowl titles after all, and he has created the dynasty that is the New England Patriots. While he may not be one of the more liked head coaches in the league, his effectiveness cannot be denied.

Belichick is the best player developer in the NFL. He brings in players that he thinks fit his system, and he ensures that he finds guys that know how to play football. When things don’t work out, he never hesitates to get rid of a player. That may seem cold, but it’s the Patriot Way. And that’s how they win games.

During his time with the Patriots, Belichick has a 214-74 record, which is absolutely insane. When including his time with the Browns, he has 250 career wins. And overall, his postseason record is an astounding 28-11. Not many can achieve that.

It is worth noting that Belichick has made some severe blunders. Most recently, he sat out Malcolm Butler for the Super Bowl and saw his secondary torched as a result. He also elected to trade Chandler Jones and Jamie Collins, and that’s why they nearly lost the Super Bowl to the Falcons, as their defense was shredded before Atlanta inexplicably stopped running the ball. And, of course, the team has lost two Super Bowls to Eli Manning and notably, lost a perfect season in 2008.

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Regardless, Belichick’s resume speaks for itself. He’s a great strategist and he develops players. He knows how to motivate guys, coach them up, and find quality assistants. He’s still the top rung of the ladder among NFL coaches and while he may not be the most likable guy, he’s still the league’s best coach for another year.

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