Yes, I am "begging the question", but if you really want to argue against Belichick being the best head coach in the NFL, by all means have at it. That being said, who is your choice for second-best? Not necessarily who you would want to replace BB (although it could be), but who, given adequate resources, could build a consistent winner (or, alternatively, who could best overcome some talent gaps).
My next five, after BB:
6.Sean Payton-I think BB without Brady could build a consistent winner, I'm not sure Payton could without someone of Brees' caliber.
5. Pete Carroll-Seahawks still play pretty hard for him, but he could fall off this list if they stumble with all of the roster turnover.
4. Doug Pederson-couldn't ask for a better first couple of seasons. I think the Rams, Saints and maybe the Bears are clearly better teams, it will be interesting to see how far the Iggles can go this year.
3. Andy Reid-has his flaws, but a consistent winner. Has had playoff runs ended by BB and the Pats 3 times: last year, 2015, and with Philly in the SB. Hill not being suspended is huge, with good health that offense could be record setting.
2. Sean McVay-sure, there were lots of personnel changes, but he took a consistently underachieving Rams' team and turned them into a playoff contender. Top 4-5 all time defensive performance in a Super Bowl (just too bad it happened opposite the greatest defensive showing in a Super Bowl)
My next five, after BB:
6.Sean Payton-I think BB without Brady could build a consistent winner, I'm not sure Payton could without someone of Brees' caliber.
5. Pete Carroll-Seahawks still play pretty hard for him, but he could fall off this list if they stumble with all of the roster turnover.
4. Doug Pederson-couldn't ask for a better first couple of seasons. I think the Rams, Saints and maybe the Bears are clearly better teams, it will be interesting to see how far the Iggles can go this year.
3. Andy Reid-has his flaws, but a consistent winner. Has had playoff runs ended by BB and the Pats 3 times: last year, 2015, and with Philly in the SB. Hill not being suspended is huge, with good health that offense could be record setting.
2. Sean McVay-sure, there were lots of personnel changes, but he took a consistently underachieving Rams' team and turned them into a playoff contender. Top 4-5 all time defensive performance in a Super Bowl (just too bad it happened opposite the greatest defensive showing in a Super Bowl)