The Pittsburgh Steelers hold the unique distinction of having the greatest amount of consistency within the organization over the course of the past five decades. They have had just three head coaches during that time, with the most recent having thus far the shortest tenure, heading into his 14th season.
It was largely with the hiring of Chuck Noll in 1969 that the franchise began to change its fortunes, and he helped turn them into a champion in just six short years, then a dynasty over the next six. But he didn’t just create a dynastic team, he created a template that has been followed by his successors, in part because his example served as a guide for the hiring process thereafter.