No. 1 — Doug Pederson, Philadelphia Eagles
As the most recent Super Bowl-winning coach in the NFC East, it’s hard to argue against Pederson as the best coach in the division. The fact that Pederson was able to lead a team that was without their starting QB — who was playing at an MVP level — through the playoffs, into the Super Bowl, and over the New England Patriots is absolutely remarkable. A lot can be credited to the players on the Eagles for stepping up when it mattered and getting the job done, but Pederson’s coolness at the head of it all has to be recognized.
The Eagles have a solid foundation, but they need help in several key areas of the roster, including the wide receiving corps and the defensive secondary. While Pederson may be dealing with the best QB in the division, he may start to feel some nipping at his heels for the best coach award as the other three teams try to keep pace with the Eagles.
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