Successful NFL head coaches can come in many different forms. Whether you’re a drill sergeant, a players’ coach, or a hotshot wonderkid, the most important thing is to be authentic.
The Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions each hired new head coaches during the offseason, and while both have had some success, they couldn’t be further apart in terms of their personalities. The Falcons brought in highly touted Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to help fix their broken offense and maximize the late career of quarterback Matt Ryan.
Meanwhile, the Lions took a different approach — since Matthew Stafford had already requested a trade — and went for Saints assistant head coach Dan Campbell, an out-of-the-box hire to help turn around a losing culture.
With Atlanta set to host Detroit at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 16, we thought it would be a good time to compare the two first-year head coaches and have fans vote on which is having the better season.
