# TIERS: Sean McVay and Mike McDonald DOMINATE Elite NFL Coach Rankings—Who Misses Out?

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Published: 2026-07-21T10:44:34+00:00
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## Resource

NFL head coach tiers shake up expectations across the league. Are Sean McVay and Mike Macdonald now the gold standard, or can coaching veterans like Andy Reid and Sean Payton reclaim the top spot? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs reveal their exclusive coaching power rankings, debating bold placements for up-and-coming leaders like DeMeco Ryans, Ben Johnson, and Liam Coen, while questioning the futures of proven names such as Dan Campbell and Nick Sirianni. Key topics include the impact of coordinator changes, the coaching trajectories of Mike Vrabel, Kevin O'Connell, and Kellen Moore, and how new head coaches like Jesse Minter and Joe Brady fit into the NFL landscape. The hosts spotlight hot-seat candidates, analyze team “vibes,” and break down what separates perennial winners from the next generation of sideline stars. Whose leadership will elevate their teams—and who’s at risk of falling behind in 2026?

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