CBS ranks Mike Shanahan as 16th all-time best NFL coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
CBS Sports has named Mike Shanahan the 16th best head coach in NFL history. Shanahan, known for his success with the Denver Broncos, is the only coach to win back-to-back Super Bowls for the franchise. He remains uninducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, despite a successful career that included three Super Bowl victories. Shanahan's coaching statistics include 170 career wins, tying him for 19th in NFL history. Many believe he deserves a place in Canton, reflecting on his impact on the game and his legacy as an offensive innovator.
- •Shanahan won back-to-back Super Bowls in 1997 and 1998.
- •He has 170 career wins, tying for 19th in NFL history.
- •Only three coaches in the top 20 are not in the Hall of Fame.
- •He is praised as one of the best offensive minds in football.
- •Discussion on his Hall of Fame candidacy is ongoing among fans and analysts.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — See where CBS ranked Mike Shanahan among NFL’s all-time best coaches
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