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Open thread: What is the most important quality in a head coach?

Defense wins championships. Offensive-minded over defensive-minded. Calm and composed or fiery and emotional. The NFL is constantly evolving and fans are often changing their mind on what they’re looking for in a head coach. As of now, the new fad appears to be hiring creative young minds on the offensive side of the ball, thanks to Sean McVay.

But even McVay couldn’t overthrow Emperor Belichick in last year’s Super Bowl. If Belichick’s grew on trees, then we wouldn’t be having this discussion.

What is the most important quality in a head coach?

My answer: I believe the most important quality in being a head coach is something that often goes overlooked.