5 most influential NFL HCs of all time ft. John Madden

The NFL has seen some incredibly influential head coaches. Some have been so legendary with their success that they have trophies named after them. Some have dominated for over 20 years. Some have the most wins in the entire history of the NFL.

Having a good HC means being endowed with someone who can build a strong franchise that lasts for seasons on end.

The world was saddened to hear that John Madden had passed away, and he was and always will be one of the most important figures in NFL history.

Here are five of the most influential HCs, including John Madden.

Most influential NFL HCs of all time: #5-#4

#5 - John Madden

John Madden will go down as one of the most influential HCs in the NFL. He was a fantastic coach and analyst and the man behind a series of video games that were meant to show the common person how football worked.

Madden worked tirelessly to help the world understand the game of football to a degree that no one else would. During his time coaching the then Oakland Raiders from 1969-1978, the team won one Super Bowl and went to the playoffs eight of the ten seasons that he coached. His 103-32-7 record is one of the best in NFL history.

#4 - George Halas

George Halas was the HC of the infamous Chicago Bears and the owner of the team from 1922 until he died in 1983. Halas was a world-renowned coach and also played in the MLB. His overall record while coaching the Bears was 324-151-31. He won six championships during his tenure with the Bears.

The NFC Championship trophy is named after Halas. He was once the winningest coach in NFL history before that designation was taken over by Don Shula. Halas was one of the founders of the NFL, and one of the first 17 people inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Most influential NFL HCs of all time: #3-#1

#3 - Don Shula

Don Shula is one of the most legendary HCs in the history of the NFL. He still holds the record for having the most successful campaign with the Miami Dolphins, who went undefeated and won the Super Bowl in 1972. No other team has been able to match this feat.

Shula coached the Miami Dolphins from 1970-1995, often being credited as the reason for Dan Marino's reputation as the best pure passer in the league. Shula has an overall record of 347-173-6. He holds the record for most overall wins and most regular-season wins (328) by a head coach. He is also a two-time Super Bowl champion.

#2 - Vince Lombardi

No list of the most influential HCs of all time is complete without the legendary Vince Lombardi, who helped create one of the toughest teams to ever play in the NFL. The Green Bay Packers won the very first two Super Bowls uder Lombardi's tutelage, and the trophy came to be named after him.

Lombardi helped create a culture that hadn't existed previously. He was also a six-time NFL champion before the creation of the Super Bowl. Vince Lombardi will go down as the best head coach the Packers have ever seen.

#1 - Bill Belichick

Soon, Bill Belichick might pass Don Shula on the all-time winning list for NFL HCs. He has turned the New England Patriots into one of the most dominant teams in the history of the NFL. He was fortunate to have Tom Brady at his disposal, but regardless of that, the Patriots have won six Super Bowls, 17 divisional titles and 31 postseason games under Belichick's lead.

Bill Belichick's current record is 320-154. He is only a few winning seasons away from passing Don Shula in overall wins for a head coach.