Finalists: Mangini, Payton, Fischer. Winner: Sean Payton, end of discussion.
Mangini has had similar success as Payton: 1st year head coach takes a downtrodden team into the playoff race. But Payton's story has been more impressive. 32 new players, 12 new starters. Turns 29th ranked offence in league to 1st offence in league in one year. 3-13(2nd worst record in NFL) to division champions in one year. And most importantly: delivering a winner to New Orleans when they needed it most.
No way Payton doesnt win this award. Absolutely no way.
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