The NFL Coach of the Year field is crowded at the top.
There are four co-favorites for the award and five more contenders who are tied for the second-best odds at SI Sportsbook. Some are first-year head coaches, others are on their second team and a few are simply running it back in the same scenario.
So, who does this award generally go to anyway?
The coach of the team with the most wins? Sometimes.
The team that outperformed expectations the most? Sort of.
The first-year coach who authored a quick turnaround?