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Sean McVay

Kyle Shanahan

Dan Campbell

Ben Johnson

Sean McDermott

Nick Sirianni

John Harbaugh

Andy Reid

Shane Steichen

Mike McCarthy

would have

Liam Coen

Mike Tomlin

Matt LeFleur

Mike Macdonald

Kevin O’Connell

Jim Harbaugh

Sean Payton

DeMeco Ryans

Mike Vrabel

Probably would have

Mike McDaniel

Kellen Moore

Jesse Minter

Dave Canales

Probably wouldn’t have

Brian Schottenheimer

Dan Quinn

Pete Carroll

Kevin Stefanski

Zac Taylor

Jeff Hafley

Todd Bowles

Definitely wouldn’t have

Jonathan Gannon

Aaron Glenn

Brian Daboll

Brian Callahan

Raheem Morris

Created Jan 26, 2026

This provocative ranking examines which NFL coaches could have replicated a Super Bowl run given extraordinarily favorable circumstances: the league's easiest schedule since 1999, Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator, rookie sensation Drake Maye at quarterback, and facing three injury-depleted playoff opponents.

The list features a who's who of current NFL coaching talent, from established champions like Andy Reid and Sean Payton to rising stars like Ben Johnson and DeMeco Ryans. It also includes proven playoff performers such as Kyle Shanahan, Mike Tomlin, and both Harbaugh brothers. The ranking sparks debate about whether success stems from coaching brilliance or fortunate circumstances, challenging fans to consider how much easier paths to glory might elevate different coaches' legacies. Which coaches would capitalize on such advantages, and which might still fall short?

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