Here are, in my opinion, the leading candidates for NFL coaching greatness:
Benjamin Franklin
Charming and devilishly clever, Ben Franklin is a master of many fields, having distinguished himself as an amateur scientist, inventor, and political leader as well as a leading football coach. An amazing fundraiser, Franklin is known for his ability to develop profitable franchises at both the professional and college level. He is indispensable as a negotiator too, able to deal with massive player egoes and stingy owners without missing a beat. A fan and player favorite, Franklin is a solid choice for any owner wishing to establish camaredie and high morale in his team. One word of caution: Franklin has an eye for the ladies, especially the cheerleaders.
Thomas Jefferson
A consummate reader and dedicated student of the game, Jefferson is constantly poring over game film, manuals, and coaching strategies. An owner will find it difficult to hire a more knowledgeable or intellectually brilliant coach. Jefferson is smooth in the board room, adept at negotiation and player relations. When dealing with a controversial issue or dispute, he's more apt to work behind the scenes (and some say, behind people's backs) than risk open conflict. Word of caution: Jefferson has expensive tastes. While he can be frugal with his team expenses, he enjoys lavish parties and expensive entertainment.
Alexander Hamilton
A great manager and organizer, Hamilton is nevertheless controversial for the exclusive nature of his leadership philosophy and his commitment to team profitability. Hamilton always demands total control of the team, and has recently enjoyed the title of "Team President" as well as "Head Coach." Audacious at times and arrogant almost always, Hamilton has made many a enemy in the NFL, but keeps coming back because of his proven track record of success.
George Washington
Honest, dependable, and courageous. Regarding the latter, players often have to remind him that he's the coach, and not the quarterback, when he wants to take to the field (often without pads) to personally lead his team to victory. His strategy entails carefully studying the opposing teams and engaging in diversionary tactics, at times, to hide his real intentions. Though he tends to favor the defense in winning games, he can sometimes pull rather audacious moves out of his offensive playbook to tilt the balance of the game. Typically a delegator (except for the occasional desire to personally hit the gridiron), Washington has been known to personally take the reins when his subordinates falter. In one infamous incident, he publicly scorched a subordinate named Charles Lee, a former offensive coordinator of his, after a befuddled team performance that humiliated his team on the field. Revered by fans and players alike, Washington is much sought-after by NFL teams, assuming you can talk him down from Mount Vernon.
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