15 NFL Coaches 2022

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15 NFL Coaches 2022!! NFL coaches are always a hot topic among fans and sports analysts. After all, they have the most significant role in how the team under their management performs in the field.

Like every year, the teams and fans have many expectations from their head coaches. While some coaches have fulfilled and even exceeded their expectations, others have failed to stand the test.

Therefore, it begs the question, which NFL coaches have stood firm this 2022 season?

Mike Tomlin-Pittsburgh Steelers
Mike Tomlin-Pittsburgh Steelers (Source: ONE37pm)

To answer this question, we have created the ranking of 15 NFL coaches in 2022.

We have prepared the ranking based on this season’s and their career track records. Without further delay, we present our ranking of the 15 NFL coaches in 2022.

Quick Overview

Before we dive headfirst into our list, here is a preview of our raking.

Name Head Coach of
15. Kevin Stefanski Cleveland Browns
14. Zac Taylor Cincinnati Bengals
13. Doug Pederson Jacksonville Jaguars
12. Mike McDaniel Miami Dolphins
11. Pete Carroll Seattle Seahawks
10. Matt LaFleur Green Bay Packers
9. Nick Sirianni Philadelphia Eagles
8. Kyle Shanahan San Francisco 49ers
7. Mike Vrabel Tennessee Titans
6. Sean McDermott Buffalo Bills
5. Sean McVay Los Angeles Rams
4. Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh Steelers
3. John Harbaugh Baltimore Ravens
2. Bill Belichick New England Patriots
1. Andy Reid Kansas City Chiefs

15 NFL Coaches 2022

We have taken ProFootballNetwork as the primary source of reference for our ranking.

15. Kevin Stefanski

On number 15 of our ranking, we have the 41 year-old Kevin Stefanski. He is the 18th head coach for the Cleveland Browns, the position in which he was appointed on January 13, 2020.

Stefanski began his coaching career in 2005 as the assistant director of football operations at Penn. Similarly, he also worked with the Vikings between 2006 to 2019.

Cleveland Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski
Cleveland Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski (Source: Pro Football Rumors)

In his first season with Cleveland Browns, Stefanski led the team to their first playoff victory in more than 15 years. As a result, he was named the NFL Coach of the Year after the season.

Stefanski was the first Brown coach to receive the honor since 1976.

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14. Zac Taylor

Zac Taylor is the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals and a former football player. The 40 year-old was hired as the franchise’s head coach on February 4, 2019.

As a player, Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Taylor in 2007, and he was only part of the team’s practice roster. The following year, he made his coaching debut in 2008 as Texas A&M’s graduate assistant.

Head Coach For Cincinnati Bengals Zac Taylor
Head Coach For Cincinnati Bengals Zac Taylor (Source: Cincy Jungle)

Taylor has also worked with NFL franchises like the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams.

After becoming the Bengal’s head coach, he led the team to their first playoff win since 1990 in 2021.

Similarly, the team was also able to make en route to an appearance in Super Bowl LVI, the first since 1988.

13. Doug Pederson

The next coach on our list for the 15 NFL coaches in 2022 is 56 year-old Doug Pederson. He was hired to become the 9th head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars on February 4, 2022.

Before beginning his coaching career, Pederson was a professional football player. His playing career spanned from 1991 to 2004. He started his coaching career as the head coach for the Calvary Baptist Academy in 2005.

 Doug Pederson The Head Coach Of Jacksonville Jaguars
Doug Pederson, The Head Coach Of Jacksonville Jaguars (Source: Pro Football Rumors)

Pederson’s coaching career breakthrough came in 2017 when he led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl title.

With the win, Pederson became one of the four individuals to win a Super Bowl as a player and a coach.

12. Mike McDaniel

The 41 year-old Mike McDaniel is the head coach for the Miami Dolphins. The franchise hired him as their 14th head coach on February 6, 2022.

McDaniel began his coaching career as a coaching intern for the Denver Broncos in 2005. Before that, he had worked as a long-time assistant to Mike and Kyle Shanahan.

The Head Coach For The Miami Dolphins
The Head Coach For The Miami Dolphins (Source: Yardbarker.com)

During his coaching career, he has worked with franchises like Houston Texans, California Redwoods/Sacramento Mountain, Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, and San Francisco 49ers.

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11. Pete Carroll

Pete Carroll is a 72 year-old head coach and vice president for the Seattle Seahawks. He became the head coach for the franchise in 2010.

In 1973, Carroll made his coaching career debut as the graduate assistant for the Pacific Tigers football team.

Pete Carroll
The Head Coach For The Seattle Seahawks, Pete Carroll (Source: Sports Illustrated)

In 1984, he debuted his NFL coaching career with Buffalo Bills as their defensive backs coach.

He is one of the three coaches to win a college football national championship and a Super Bowl.

Under Carroll’s coaching, the Hawks won their first championship in Super Bowl XLVIII.

10. Matt LaFleur

Number 10 on our list of the 15 NFL coaches in 2022 is 44 year-old Matt LaFleur. The Green Bay Packers appointed him as their head coach on January 8, 2019.

In 2003, LaFleur began his coaching career as the offensive assistant for the Saginaw Valley State.

Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur
Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur (Source: USA Today)

After starting his coaching career, he made his NFL debut as an offensive assistant for the Houston Texans in 2008.

Similarly, LaFleur has also worked with other NFL franchises like Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams, and Tennessee Titans.

9. Nick Sirianni

The 42 year-old Nick Sirianni is the head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. The franchise hired him as the head coach on January 24, 2021.

Nick played professional indoor football for Canton Legends for a brief period in 2005. He made his coaching debut in 2004 as a defensive backs coach for Mount Union.

Nick Sirianni, The Head Coach For Philadelphia Eagles
Nick Sirianni, The Head Coach For Philadelphia Eagles (Source: Wikipedia)

In 2009, Sirianni made his NFL coaching debut with the Kansas City Chiefs. He filled the position of offensive quality control coach.

He also worked with San Diego Chargers and Indianapolis Colts before signing with the Eagles.

8. Kyle Shanahan

Next, we have the 44 year-old head coach for the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan. He was hired as the team’s head coach on February 6, 2017, a day after the Super Bowl.

Shanahan started his coaching career in 2003 as a graduate assistant for UCLA. The following year, he made his NFL coaching career debut as the offensive quality control coach for Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Head Coach For San Francisco 49ers, Kyle Shanahan
The Head Coach For the San Francisco 49ers, Kyle Shanahan (Source: The Spun)

Similarly, Shanahan has also worked with Houston Texans, Washinton Redskins, Cleveland Browns, and Atlanta Falcons.

Kyle as the offensive coordinator for the Falcons, the franchise reached Super Bowl LI in 2016.

Since being hired as the 49ers’ head coach, he has led the team to an appearance in Super Bowl LIV.

7. Mike Vrabel

The seventh NFL coach on our list is Mike Vrabel. The 44 year-old Vrabel is the head coach for the Tennessee Titans, who hired him on a five-year deal on January 20, 2018.

Before his coaching career, Vrabel was a professional NFL football player from 1997 to 2010.

Mike Vrabel, The Head Coach For Tennessee Titans
Mike Vrabel, The Head Coach For Tennessee Titans (Source: Music City Miracles)

In 2011, Vrabel became the linebackers coach for Ohio State. Then, in 2014, he made his NFL coaching career debut as the linebackers coach for the Houston Texans.

As a head coach of the Titans, Vrabel became the NFL Coach of the Year in 2021.

6. Sean McDermott

Number 6 on our list of the 15 NFL coaches in 2022 is 50 year-old head coach for the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott. The franchise hired him on January 11, 2017, and he is the 19th head coach for the Bills.

In 1998, McDermott began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for William & Mary. He made his NFL coaching debut in 2001 as the assistant head coach for Philadelphia Eagles.

Sean McDermott The Head Coach For Buffalo Bills
Sean McDermott, The Head Coach For Buffalo Bills (Source: Buffalo Rumblings)

McDermott helped improve the team’s performance which mainly lagged during the 2000s and 2010s.

He led the franchise to its first playoff appearance in his first season since 1999.

Similarly, the Bills clinched their division and won their first playoff game since 1995 under his coaching.

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5. Sean McVay

Sean McVay is a 38 year-old head coach for the Los Angeles Rams. He is the youngest NFL head coach in the modern era to be hired at 30.

He began his career as an offensive assistant for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008. Similarly, he also worked with Florida Tuskers and Washington Redskins before signing with the Rams.

Sean McVay, The Head Coach For Los Angeles Rams
Sean McVay, The Head Coach For Los Angeles Rams (Source: Pro Football Rumors)

In his first season with the Rams, the franchise became the top-scoring team of 2017 en route to a division title.

Likewise, he led the team to two Super Bowl appearances and won the Super Bowl LVI, the first since 1999.

4. Mike Tomlin

Mike Tomlin is number 4 on our list of the 15 NFL coaches in 2022. He is a 52 year-old head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who hired him in the position on January 27, 2007.

Tomlin made his coaching debut in 1995 as the wide receiver coach for the VMI.

He made his NFL coaching debut as the Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s defensive backs coach. Similarly, he was also the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in 2006.

The Head Coach For Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Tomlin
The Head Coach For Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin (Source: USA Today)

Tomlin was the youngest head coach to win the Super Bowl at age 36, which Sean McVay broke.

He also has the NFL record for the most consecutive non-losing seasons in his career with 15 seasons.

3. John Harbaugh

Next on our list is the 61 year-old head coach for the Baltimore Ravens, John Harbaugh. The franchise appointed him as the third-ever coach on January 19, 2008.

In 1984, Harbaugh began his coaching career as the running backs coach and outside linebackers for Western Michigan.

His NFL coaching career debut came in 1998 as the special team coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles.

John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens Head Coach
John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens Head Coach (Source: Baltimore Beatdown)

Since becoming the head coach for the Ravens, Harbaugh has led the franchise to 145 wins, including playoffs, the fourth-most wins in the NFL.

Likewise, Harbaugh led the team to win the Super Bowl XLVII and has the NFL coaching record for the most road playoff wins of 8.

2. Bill Belichick

The second NFL coach on our list is the head coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick. The 71 year-old Belichick was appointed head coach of the franchise in 2000.

Belichick made his coaching debut in 1975 as the special assistant for the Baltimore Colts.

The following year, he made his NFL coaching debut as the assistant special team coach for the Detroit Lions.

New England Patriots Head Coach, Bill Belichick
New England Patriots Head Coach, Bill Belichick (Source: Encyclopedia Britannica)

Among the NFL coaches, Belichick is the league’s longest-tenured active head coach.

His career is decorated with many achievements, and he holds several NFL coaching records.

Consequently, Belichick is regarded as one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time.

1. Andy Reid

The number 1 spot on our list for the 15 NFL coaches in 2022 goes to head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, 66 year-old Andy Reid.

He has been serving in the position since 2013.

Reid began his career as a graduate assistant for BYU in 1982. He made his NFL coaching debut in 1992 as the assistant offensive line and tight ends coach for the Green Bay Packers.

Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid
Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid (Source: Arrowhead Pride)

Since being appointed the head coach for the Chiefs, Reid is credited to have helped revitalize the franchise.

He helped the team end their eight-game playoff losing streak since 1993.

Among the NFL coaches, Reid is the only coach in the league to win 100 games and appear in four consecutive conference champions with two NFL teams.

Similarly, he helped the Chiefs win the Super Bowl title for the first time in 50 years.

Conclusion

So these are the 15 NFL coaches of 2022 who have met the expectations of their teams and fans. With the 2022 season coming to a close, it is unlikely that we will see considerable changes in the overall ranking.

What do you think of our rankings? Feel free to share your thoughts and tell us who are the top NFL coach of 2022!

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