Through out the NFL's existence there have been numerous great coaches, however I am simply interested in who our class considers a better coach between the late Bill Walsh or Bill Belichick? While these two coaches have coached on opposite sides of the country and in different decades, there are some interesting similarities between them which we can use for debate material. First, they both won three Super Bowls. Second, they both have coached legendary quarterbacks. For instance, Walsh coached Hall of Fame quarterbacks, Joe Montana and Steve Young. While Belichick continues to coach future Hall of fame quarterback, Tom Brady. In addition, they have each passed their "knowledge of the game" and "knack for success" onto younger generation coaches. Some of Walsh's past coaches include George Siefert, Dennis Green, Mike Holmgren, Andy Reid, and Tony Dungy. While A few of Belichicks past coaches include Nick Saban, Charlie Weis, and Pat Hill.
BILL WALSH
- Won three Super Bowls
- Career reg. season record 92-59-1 (60.9%)
- Career post season record 10-4
- Six Division titles
- Coach of the Year 81' and 84'
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame 93'
BILL BELICHICK
Won three Super Bowls
- Career reg season record 111-81-0 (57.8%)
- Career post season record 13-3
- 12 Division titles
- ESPY Award winner for Best Coach/Manager 05'
With this knowledge it should be interesting to see who you will coin "the better coach" today.
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I would have to go to Walsh. He did so much more for the game than coach. He introduced the "west coast offense," which is being used by pro and college teams. Even though Belichick might win more Super Bowls once his career is over, Walsh's legacy can not be matched.
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