Tops in Football

It's no secret that the history of American football is filled with astonishingly talented athletes and exceptional coaches. Throughout the years, many successful and influential coaches have helped shape the present state of the NFL by making an immense impact on both its individual teams and game culture. 
As such, it can be difficult to choose just three who stand out from among these greats for their accomplishments and contributions to professional football. To pay our respects, today we will be counting down our top three most influential coaches in NFL history!

Belichick is the first name that comes to mind when discussing influential coaches in NFL history. His impressive resume speaks for itself, having won three Super Bowls with his New England Patriots from 2001-2004 and being named AP NFL Coach of the Year three times. Belichick's success also resurrects players' careers, such as Corey Dillon, Rodney Harrison, and Mike Vrabel. And, of course, let's not forget the biggest success story of all: Belichick's discovery of one the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, Tom Brady.
The fact that Belichick started 13 undrafted free agents at different times throughout his team's march to the Super Bowl is one of his most outstanding accomplishments. This proves what an incredible and influential coach he truly is and just how much of an impact he’s made in American football.

As one of the most successful coaches ever, Landry revolutionized offensive and defensive strategies during his time with the Cowboys, setting records that have yet to be broken. His vision and ability to inspire made him both an influential and beloved coach throughout the NFL's history.
He is also credited with helping to create the shotgun formation and the renowned "flex defense," both of which are still in use today. His teams had a run of 20 straight winning seasons, which included 13 division championships, 18 postseason appearances, and wins in Super Bowls VI and XII.

You may be perplexed as to why Lombardi is third on our list. Well, this is because Lombardi was a coach when the NFL was a lot less competitive than it is now. The NFL today has 32 clubs, but there were only 14 teams in the league when he won his first championship with the Green Bay Packers in 1961. 
Despite this difference, Lombardi's influence on professional football cannot be denied. He changed the way both offenses and defenses operated during a game and brought out a winning attitude in his players. His iconic phrase, "Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all-time thing," has become synonymous with American football culture. 
Aside from his iconic phrase, Lombardi also achieved a remarkable 96-34-6 regular-season record and fix NFL championships, and two Super Bowls. He also helped create the Super Bowl trophy, which is awarded to the winner of each year's championship game, making him one of the most influential coaches in NFL history.

While there are many other influential coaches in NFL history, these three set the bar high for future generations of aspiring coaches with their incredible accomplishments and contributions. From Belichick's reviving of Tom Brady's career to Landry’s iconic flex defense and Lombardi’s legacy inspiring an entire generation of football players, these three men are the reason people are still passionate about the sport today and did contribute to why NFL team betting is as popular today. 

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