Unfortunately, Bill Belichick set that standard with the New England Patriots, not the New York Giants, which certainly could have been his destiny. But life isn’t about the predetermined outcome, so Belichick went to Foxboro, under strange circumstances, and then became the greatest professional football coach in the history of the game.
Sports talking heads like to opine about Tom Brady being the greatest quarterback of all time. He may very well be, but let’s also add Peyton Manning, Joe Montana and Johnny Unitas to the discussion.
Right now, even the old school supporters of George Halas, Bill Walsh or Vince Lombardi make only specious arguments in favor of their guy.