We’re happy to announce that this list is now 100%-Jeff Fisher free!
Bill Belichick
We know, we know. Giving a Coach of the Year award to Bill Belichick is like giving a Best Actor award to Liam Neeson when at least 20 of the other nominees are Adam Sandler. But Belichick deserves credit for not only keeping his iron grip on the AFC East, but also for doing so by getting off to a 3-1 start sans Tom Brady, getting by with Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett. I’m fully convinced Ryan Leaf could start in a Belichick-run offense and not only lead that team to victory, but also post at least 200 yards, a pair of scores and a passer rating over 90.