Three former Jets coaches rank among NFL's greatest of all time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:39 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
CBS Sports has listed three former coaches associated with the New York Jets among the NFL's 20 greatest coaches. Weeb Ewbank ranks 18th for his role in leading the Jets to their only Super Bowl victory in 1969. Bill Parcells, at 13th, revitalized the franchise in the late 1990s, while Bill Belichick, ranked first, had a brief tenure as an assistant with the Jets before achieving legendary status with the Patriots. This recognition highlights the historical significance of these coaches in the Jets' legacy.
- •Weeb Ewbank led the Jets to their only Super Bowl victory.
- •Bill Parcells helped restore competitiveness in the late 1990s.
- •Bill Belichick ranks first for his success with the Patriots.
- •The ranking emphasizes the Jets' historical connections to top coaching talent.
- •These coaches left a lasting impact on the franchise's legacy.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Former Jets coaches land among legends in historical NFL ranking
"List of the NFL's 20 greatest coaches of all time included three men with ties to the Jets' franchise.
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