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Coaching in the Playoffs
January 10, 2010
By Marc Lawrence
VegasInsider.com
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With the college bowl games now in the rear view mirror, let's examine the NFL Playoffs from a coaches' perspective. As you know, it's our contention that teams take on the personality of their head coach. Some play to win at all costs while others just play to win.
Here is a breakdown of how the current head coaches involved in this year's playoffs have fared in NFL post-season play in the past. Keep this list close too your schedule and refer to it before making a play. It can enhance your chances of winning (note: * designates a 'tie')…
| Arizona |
Ken Whisenhunt |
3-1 |
4-0 |
1-0 |
3-0 |
4-0 all games |
| Baltimore |
John Harbaugh |
2-1 |
2-1 |
1-0 |
1-1 |
2-0 off win > 3 |
| Cincinnati |
Marvin Lewis |
0-1 |
0-1 |
0-0 |
0-1 |
none |
| Dallas |
Wade Phillips |
1-4 |
1-4 |
0-1 |
1-3 |
0-3 off div opp |
| Green Bay |
Mike McCarthy |
1-1 |
1-1 |
1-1 |
0-0 |
none |
| Indianapolis |
Jim Caldwell |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
none |
| Minnesota |
Brad Childress |
0-1 |
0-1 |
0-0 |
0-1 |
none |
| New England |
Bill Belichick |
15-4 |
9-9* |
6-6* |
3-3 |
1-5 vs opp off dog win |
| New Orleans |
Sean Payton |
1-1 |
0-2 |
0-1 |
0-1 |
0-2 all games |
| NY Jets |
Rex Ryan |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
none |
| Philadelphia |
Andy Reid |
10-9 |
11-8 |
5-6 |
6-2 |
4-1 w/revenge |
| San Diego |
Norv Turner |
4-3 |
6-1 |
2-0 |
4-1 |
5-0 off DD win | |
Be sure to check back next week for an update on how home teams with rest fare in the NFL playoffs…
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