Ranking the first- and second-year head coaches

Coaching in the NFL is rough. It isn’t easy to try and turn teams around. A look at how first- and second-year coaches have done.

1. Matt LaFleur

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur
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Aaron Rodgers is happy, having another great season. Matt LaFleur has turned things around big time in Green Bay. He’s done a superb job as a rookie head coach. The Packers have won the NFC North and are in position for a high playoff seed. Off 2019, this looks like a great hire.