(Jae C. Hong)
The race for NFL Coach of the Year is one of the most competitive that we've seen in recent seasons.
A handful of coaches are deserving this year and the competition is too close to call with five games to play. The winner will be determined in the critical month of December. Which coach can get his team to finish strong in the season's home stretch?
Here's how I handicap the field:
Adam Gase (3-1): In his debut season, the 38-year-old wunderkind deftly navigated an early spate of injuries and has guided Miami to six consecutive wins, its longest streak since 2005.