Pat Shurmur was named Assistant Coach of the Year for the wondrous job he did as offensive coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings last season. While there’s no doubt that Shurmur is one of the brightest offensive minds in the NFL, some doubt his merit as a head coach.
Don’t be so quick to judge. Much of Shurmur’s past raises serious doubt about his perceived shortcomings.
Last week, NFL Network’s Elliot Harrison listed Pat Shurmur as the 27th ranked head coach.
The bulk of Harrison’s ranking is based off Shurmur’s tenure as Cleveland Browns head coach from 2011-2012, a spot he went 9-23.