Which NFL coach do you think is the best quarterback guru?

Question

In the past, there have been great QB gurus such as Bill Walsh, Don Coryell, and Sid Gillman. I'm not sure if I see anyone else who's quite that impressive in todays landscape. Maybe I'm missing somebody.

Answer 1

I think the best qb coaches tend to be offensive coordinators. Head Coaches nowaday dont seem to focus on coaching the qb as much these days, its much more of an overall picture they are working toward rather than 1 player. Some of the better QB coaches though are probably Cam Cameron, Mike Martz, Charlie Weiz, although he is now in college ranks, Tom Moore, and maybe andy reid, he seems to have a lot of success with all the qb's he has coached.

Answer 2

Sean Peyton. He is a new coach, but has a good track record in a very short time. He picked Romo when he was at Dallas. He grabbed Drew Brees in his first year at New Orleans when all others wouldnt touch him...look how thats working out so far. He seems to have a knack for picking talent from small colleges that other coaches overlook, not just QBs(Colston is a good example). Keep an eye on the Saints picks from the small colleges in this year's draft(3 of them) and see how they work out. Give Peyton a few years and I think he may prove to everyone he can spot the talent and develope it as well or better than any other coach.

Answer 3

Norm Chow. Currently the OC for the Titans and working with VY though that became a little more difficult since guys like Bennet have left Nashville. Coached Leinart and Palmer at USC. Coached other QB's in the past but Leinart and Palmer are the only two that come to mind.

Answer 4

The trend among recent NFL head coaches has been towards delegating jobs like mentoring QBs to assistant coaches/coordinators.

That said, I think the best QB guru among current head coaches is Reid of the Eagles. He has an innovative passing offense, and he actually called the plays until recently (very unusual in today's NFL). Most of all, every QB who plays in his system seems to succeed, including backups. McNabb, Garcia, Detmer, and Feeley have all been successful in Reid's offense, even though they aren't all the most talented guys out there.

Norv Turner is also a great QB mentor, but he hasn't done that as a head coach, he was only successful as a QB guru as an assistant coach/offensive cooordinator.

Answer 5

Here is someone to think about. Mike Shanahan of Denver. He worked with Joe Montana and Steve Young while in SF, and he also worked with John Elway as a QB coach and a head coach in Denver. That is a pretty good threesome for a coach to tutor. Jay Cutler could not be in better hands.

Answer 6

Norv Turner was Troy Aikman's coach before he went on to fulfill the Peter Principle as a Head Coach. Aikman is now in the NFL Hall of Fame. Have no idea whatever happened to Turner.

Answer 7

lol at the 2nd guy. woodson is fast? compared to what, a snail? woodson has the slowest release of any QB in the draft. that was exposed during the sr bowl. matt ryan had so many INTs because he threw so much in college. when you throw as much as he did, mistakes will happen. ryan is the most NFL ready of all QBs, but i personally think joe flacco will be the best QB of the bunch.

Answer 8

Tom Moore, no coach trusts their qb at the line to audible as the Colts allow Peyton Manning to do.

Answer 9

Mike Shanahan, Mike Holmgren, Marvin Lewis, Mike Martz, Dick Vermeil,

Answer 10

Tony Dungy. He and Payton Both work together to call plays. Every Play, hail mary or fullback goal line slam. They are a great teamup. Without Manning, dungy would suck and vise verca. I hate the colts and am still saying this.