Last 20 NFL Coach Of The Year List

Daboll received the Coach of the Year honors in the 2022 season for guiding the Big Blue franchise to their first playoffs in six years. He is the 20th head coach for the New York Giants.

The Giants had established a 9-7-1 record in the regular season and were 3rd in the NFC East division.

Brian's guidance led to a great season performance before the Week 9 Bye Week, where the team won 6 of its 8 games.

Under Brian's leadership, the New York franchise also won their first playoff game in eleven years. They defeated the Minnesota Vikings by 31-24 in the Wild Card round.

Brian was a key element in leading the team to its resurgence in his debut year as the Giants head coach. The team had faltered in the 2021 season with a disastrous 4-13 win-loss record under Joe Judge.

Other top nominees for this prestigious award in the 2022 season were 49ers' Kyle Shanahan and Jaguars' Doug Pederson.

Vrabel is the first Tennesee Titans coach to receive the AP honor. His franchise established a 12-5 record in the 2021 regular season.

Under Mike's leadership, the Titans received the AFC's No. 1 seed since the 2008 season. Their 12 wins were also the most since 2008. The franchise also won the AFC South division that year.

2021 was a great challenge for Vrabel with the injury of many star players. Heisman Trophy winner RB Derrick Henry got injured in the second half of 2021. Meanwhile, WRs Julio Jones and AJ Brown also missed lots of actions that season.

However, Vrable excelled in this challenge and maintained the team's winning drive. The Titans broke the NFL's record for seeing 91 players in the action.

The other 2021 top nominees were Raiders' Rich Bisaccia, Packers' Matt Fleur, and Bengals' Zac Taylor.

Cleveland Browns witnessed a remarkable 2020 season with their first playoff game since the 2002 season. Stefanski received the award to signify his great success for the franchise.

The team finished that season with an 11-5 record and clinched a Wild Card round. Stefanski won 11 games as the first-year coach and became the 11th person to do so in the NFL.

Kevin's Browns saw a dramatic Week 17 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers by 24-22 that helped catapult their playoff status.

In the wild-card round, they faced the Steelers again and won again by 48-37. It was the first playoff win for the Browns in 26 years and became a great achievement for Stefanski.

Stefanski is the second coach in the Cleveland Browns history to receive this award.

John Harbaugh displayed a spectacular regular season coaching record in the 2019 season, with an impressive 14 wins and only 2 losses. He received the 2019 honors.

It was the best regular season in Ravens history. From Week 5 to 17, the Ravens showcased a powerful performance with a 12-game winning streak. They won against the Steelers, 49ers, and Bills.

The team also clinched the top seed in the AFC and won the North division.

They lost in the playoff divisional round to Tennessee Titans, but the franchise's remarkable glory in the regular season was quite impactful.

Under Harbough's leadership, the Ravens were also the highest-scoring franchise that year, averaging 33.2 points per game. They established the single-season rushing record too, with 3,296 yards.

In the 2018 season, the Chicago Bears reached their first playoffs since 2010. It was a crucial success that catapulted Nagy to win the 2018 award.

Matt was the first-year coach for the Bears in 2018, and his 12-4 win-loss finish was a sign of spectacular coaching performance. The Bears rejoiced in their winning season since 2012 and won the NFC North title.

They ultimately lost the Wild Card matchup against the Philadephia Eagles. Nevertheless, it was a successful season for Nagy in his debut year.

With Nagy's arrival, the Chicago Bears rebounded from the previous four losing seasons. The Bears had a terrific defense that year, giving up the fewest points to opponents.

The top nominees for the award in 2018 were Anthony Lynn ( LA Chargers) and Frank Reich (Indianapolis Colts).

Sean McVay made a powerful statement in his first year as the Head coach for the Los Angeles Rams by winning the NFC West division. McVay's success for the Rams led to his honor in 2017.

The Californian franchise made an 11-5 finish that year. With Sean McVay at the head coaching helm, the Rams resurged from their previous losing seasons under John Frassel.

They lost to the Falcons in the Wild Card round, but McVay's impact was felt by all the NFL. The Rams went from becoming a joke franchise to a legitimate threat in the NFC.

McVay guided his players to reach their top form as well. Under him, the Rams exploded in the offensive department with Jared Goff becoming the most improved QB in the NFL. RB Todd Gurley also made a great comeback and won the Offensive Player of the Year award.

Jason Garrett's Dallas Cowboys rebounded from a 4-12 losing record in 2015 to make a 13-3 record in the 2016 season. This comeback was an integral element of his 2016 honors.

The 2016 record was their best franchise regular season record, tied with 1992 and 2007. The franchise recaptured the NFC East division title and became the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Such resurgence is rarely seen in the National Football League. From Week 2 to Week 13, the Cowboys saw consecutive wins against teams like 49ers and Eagles.

Rookie players like QB Dak Prescott and RB Ezekiel Elliot also triumphed under Garrett. Prescott received the Offensive Rookie of the Year while Elliot got the Ground Player of the Year honors.

The Carolina Panthers reached the Super Bowl for the second time in their franchise history in the 2015 season. Ron Rivera helped the team to one of the best seasons they ever had.

With a 15-1 finish, Rivera's Panthers were a powerhouse in the 2015 season, racking in wins after wins. They only lost to the Atlanta Falcons in the Week 16 matchup. They won the NFC South and were the No. 1 NFC seed.

Climbing the playoff ladder, the franchise defeated the Arizona Cardinals to become the NFC Conference Champions. They eventually lost the Lombardi Trophy to the Denver franchise.

In 2015, the Panthers were the top-ranked franchise with the most points scored. Although they lost top WR Kelvin Benjamin to injury, Rivera still managed to make a winning season with star QB Cam Newton.

Rivera is also one of the few coaches who won the award twice, his first one being in 2013.

Bruce Arians received the 2014 Coach of the Year award for his exemplary display at the Arizona Cardinals. The franchise reached the playoffs for the first time since 2009.

They finished the regular season with an 11-5 record, which is the best since the team's 1975 season. They clinched the second position in the NFC West division.

Eventually, they lost the Wild card round game to the Panthers by 27-16.

Although top defensive players like Darnell Dockett and Daryl Washington were absent for the year, Arians still managed to succeed with the team.

The injury of QBs Drew Stanton and Carson Palmer also posed offensive challenges, but Arians did not let become a big issue.

Carolina Panthers coach Rivera bounced back from the 7-9 losing 2012 season to an impressive winning 2013 season by racking a 12-4 finish.

Gaining consecutive victories from Week 6 to Week 13 fixtures, Rivera managed to turn the tide of the Panthers into a formidable franchise. They clinched their first NFC South title since the 2008 campaign.

There were rumors of a replacement after two losses in the opening weeks, but Ron proved the doubters wrong when he guided the Panthers to 10 victories in their last 11 matches. They lost the divisional round to the 49ers.

Rivera became the second Panthers coach to receive this prestigious honor. Other top nominees that year were Bill Belichick and Andy Reid.

Arians won his first AP award during his interim coaching duty at the Indianapolis Colts. It is a rare event where an interim coach receives such a prestigious trophy. Bruce himself calls it a miracle season.

The Colts had come from a devastating 2-14 finish in the 2011 season. New head coach Chuck Pagano took the helm in 2012, but tragedy struck when he was diagnosed with Leukemia.

So, Bruce was named as the interim and created one of the most talked about Colts seasons in the franchise history. Bruce established a 9-3 win-loss streak.

Arains also had the responsibility of coaching the rookie QB Andrew Luck. The QB excelled with 4374 passing yards and 23 TDs.

The Colts reached the playoffs but lost to the Ravens in the Wild Card matchup.

During his time at the 49ers, Jim Harbaugh established a 13-3 season and won the NFC West division. The 49ers also attained greater success by reaching the conference championship match. His success paved the path for the 2011 honors to fall on him.

With an abysmal 6-10 record under Jim Tomsula in 2010, the 49ers organization hired Harbaugh to turn things around. The plan worked as Harbaugh established wins after wins from Week 3 to Week 11.

Harbaugh's 49ers also became victorious in their divisional-round matchup against New Orleans Saints. However, they lost to the Giants in the NFC Championship fixture.

The 49ers coach received 45 votes out of 50 and squarely beat the other nominees like Mike McCarthy and John Fox. He became the first 49ers coach to receive this honor since Bill Walsh in 1981.

When we talk about the success of the New England Patriots, two names always come to mind: Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. Belichick became the Patriots coach in 2000 and is considered one of the most successful coaches in the League.

In 2010, Belichick showcased another successful season with the Patriots, catapulting the team to a winning season with a 14-2 streak. The Patriots got into the playoffs but were defeated by the Jets.

Moreover, Belichick also worked wonders with his roster, improving the young players in the defense and making good trades. Rookie Cornerback Devin McCourty became a Pro Bowler.

Bill traded for WR Deion Branch and sent Randy Moss to the Vikings for a third-round pick. Moss did not last in the Vikings and was cut only a month later. When the NY Jets cut Danny Woodhead, Bill claimed the Running back who became a good offensive figure.

The famous Patriots HC and GM have won 3 Coach of the Year honors to date, and only trails to Don Shula.

Lewis overturned the Bengals woes in the 2009 season with a 10-6 winning record. His team had gone 4-11-1 in the previous year. His sheer dedication and performance sparked the team to win the AFC North title, their first ever since 1990.

The Bengals were mired by tragedies that year, including the passing of WR Chris Henry and the Defensive Coordinator's wife. Despite such a situation, Lewis throttled the team to a winning track and got the playoff contention.

In the Wild Card round, the Cincinnati franchise ultimately lost against the Jets. However, the Bengals' resurgence and Lewis' leadership during the tragedy became a focal factor for the AP honors to fall on him.

The team members also stated to ESPN that Marvin was responsible for changing Cincinnati's environment. Lewis is also the first Bengals coach since 1970 to receive the honor.

Upon his arrival to the Atlanta Falcons, Mike Smith made great progress on the team, catapulting the franchise to an 11-5 season from 2007's 4-12 record.

Smith turned the Falcons around by getting the playoffs status in 2008. They were last in the NFC South the previous year.

The Falcons lost the Wild card game against the Arizona Cardinals by 30-24.

The Head Coach also guided the rookie QB Matt Ryan to a memorable season. Ryan won the Offensive Rookie of the Year trophy.

Mike came neck to neck with another first-year coach, Tony Sparano, who had also made a winning season for the Miami Dolphins. Smith finished the line with 1 vote.

He is the second Falcons coach in history to receive the honor after Dan Reeves got it in 1998.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick received his second Coach of the Year honors in 2007. Belichick guided the franchise to their first ever 16-0 undefeated season.

Belichick's Patriots went on to lose the Super Bowl against the New York Giants by 17-14. Nevertheless, the 2007 season marked one of the greatest seasons in the Patriots history.

Before the Week 10 Bye Week, the Patriots made an offensive onslaught on other teams, winning by great margins. In the latter half of the seasons, they made close victories in some fixtures.

Bill became the first head coach since Don Shula in 1971 'to create an undefeated season for their NFL teams.

The Spygate scandal had tolled on the Patriots organization that year. But it did not stop either Bill from his leadership role or the 29 votes that he received to clinch the honors. Packers' Mike McCarthy was the second top nominee with 15 votes.

Sean Payton got hired by the New Orleans Saints in 2006 to turn around the franchise from the abysmal 3-13 win-loss scenario in 2005. Payton was successful in this endeavor, achieving the NFC South title in his debut year.

Creating a 10-6 record, Sean overturned the previous year's defeat by making the playoff berth in 2006. The Saints also won the Divisional round against the Eagles and lost the Conference Championship to the Bears.

Payton revamped the offensive department and made the 31st-ranked offense to a top 5 in a short time. The offensive line saw changes with Jamaal Brown moving to Left Tackle while Jamar Nesbit became the starting Guard.

Moreover, Sean also drafted 6-time Pro Bowler Jahri Evans for the Right Guard position. The QB department also saw great improvements, with Drew Brees gaining 4418 passing yards.

Lovie Smith turned the Chicago Bears around in the 2005 season with an 11-5 win-loss scenario. Smith had previously fared badly in 2004 with only 5 wins in the regular season.

The Bears finished the season with the NFC North title, a feat that hadn't been achieved since 2001. They also reached the playoffs but lost to the Panthers.

The opening weeks started difficult for the franchise, with the injury of their starting QB Rex Grossman. They won only 1 of the first 4 games, and people speculated that Lovie's second season would be disastrous just like his 2004 one. However, Smith eventually came out on top.

From Week 6 to Week 13, the Bears gained consecutive victories. Lovie made great tactical adjustments, and five of the starters managed to reach the Pro Bowl that year. LB Lance Briggs and DT Tommie Harris were among them.

Making a comeback from a struggling team to a dominating No. 2 NFC seed was one of the big reasons why Lovie won the AP honors.

Marty Schottenheimer changed the San Diego Chargers landscape in a single year with a powerful 12-4 finish in 2004. Marty bounced back from the devastating 4-12 scenario in 2003.

The head coach charged the team to the playoffs in 2004 and rampaged from Week 7 to Week 15 without any loss. Schottenheimer managed to turn the struggling team into an AFC West title holder.

Schottenheimer guided many players to their success as well. The offense's RB LaDainian Tomlinson, QB Drew Brees, and TE Antonio Gates were a powerhouse together, and all 3 of them played in the Pro Bowl.

With 27 and a half votes, Schottenheimer won the AP honors. Bill Cowher, Jim Mora, and Bill Belichick trailed behind him.

Belichick received his first AP Coach of the Year honors for his spectacular record in the 2003 season. His team became the No. 1 seed in the AFC Conference that year.

The New England franchise swept the regular season with a 14-2 finish, only losing to the Redskins and Bills. From Week 5 to 17, they went on an impressive winning streak.

But the streak did not only end at the 17-game season. Belichick guided his team to playoff success too, reaching the Super Bowl and defeating the Carolina Panthers by 32-29. It was Bill's second Lombardi Trophy victory after 2001.

For his exceptional performance, Belichick won the award by getting 35 and a half votes, leading other figures like Marvin Lewis and Bill Parcell.

Known today for being the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs and winning two Super Bowls with them, Reid was present at the Eagles from 1999 to 2012. Andy received the AP honors after having a winning season in 2002.

Reid's Eagles dominated the NFC East division and finished the year with a 12-4 record. They won the divisional round against the Falcons but ultimately lost to Tampa Bay in the Conference Championship.

Although the Eagles lost franchise QB Donovan McNabb and Backup Koy Detmer in the middle of the regular season, Andy did not fade away from the challenge. His team still came out on top and maintained their NFC East dominance.

Many players like FS Brian Dawkins, K David Akers, QB Donovan McNabb, and TE Chad Lewis showcased explosive performances that year. Due to this, they got the opportunity to participate in the Pro Bowl.