Who Is The Best Assistant

Coach in NFL Football

The answer to who is the best assistant coach in NFL football is subjective. Different coaches have different levels of success, depending on the type of team they are coaching and the talent they are working with. That said, there are some coaches who stand out as great assistants, and their success on the field is undeniable.

One of the most successful assistant coaches in the NFL is Matt Patricia, the current defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots. Patricia spent 14 years as an assistant with the Patriots, rising from a low-ranking assistant in 2004 to the defensive coordinator in 2012. During his tenure, he helped the Patriots win four Super Bowls—after the 2003, 2004, 2014, and 2016 seasons.

Patricia’s success is due in part to his ability to develop schemes that confound opposing teams and maximize the effectiveness of the Patriots’ players. He has revolutionized the way defensive coordinators use personnel packages, often employing a dynamic and unpredictable approach. He also has a reputation for being a tireless worker who puts in the time to study opponents and exploit the best possible matchups.

Other great assistant coaches in the NFL include Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich and Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, who helped the team make a deep playoff run in 2018. Reich is responsible for developing the Eagles’ innovative "run-pass option" offense, while Whisenhunt has long been a master of getting the most out of underrated quarterbacks.

Finally, one of the most respected coaches in the league is Seattle’s Pete Carroll. Carroll’s success in college with USC made him one of the most sought-after coaches in the NFL, and he continued to excel as the head coach of the Seahawks from 2010 to 2019. During that time, Carroll built his staff with excellent assistant coaches including defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, whose aggressive defense helped lead the Seahawks to two Super Bowl appearances.

Overall, there is no definitive answer to who is the best assistant coach in the NFL. Different coaches have had different levels of success, but the leaders in the field have all proven to be outstanding teachers and game-day tacticians. They have been instrumental in helping some of the greatest teams in the league make history.