5. Andy Reid
When Reid became the head coach of the Chiefs in early 2013, he had already experienced success during a long stint as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. In Kansas City, he staked his claim as one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time, building a dynasty with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and making the playoffs for 10 straight seasons.
Known as a detail-oriented player’s coach and a masterful teacher, he did it with a simple ethos: “Don’t judge.”
Credentials: Reid has won three Super Bowls with the Chiefs and led his teams to the Super Bowl six times, including once in Philadelphia. He ranks fourth all-time in career wins, trailing only Don Shula, George Halas and Bill Belichick.
What our voters said:
Mike Brey, Atlanta Hawks assistant coach: “The consistent, steady emotions and the projection of no ego.”
George Karl, former NBA head coach: “I love how he handles problems. I also love how he handles success. He motivates his players. He’s demanding of his players. And the last thing I’ll say about him I’ve not said about many people: He reminds me a lot of (former North Carolina men’s basketball coach) Dean Smith.”