On this episode of Coach and Coordinator podcast, former NFL general manager and coach Michael Lombardi shares stories of his experience with iconic coaches Bill Walsh and Bill Belichick and the Raiders late owner Al Davis. Lombardi shares insights into the coaching profession, which he learned from the best to ever coach the game. All of these are detailed in his book, “Gridiron Genius: A Master Class in Winning Championships and Building Dynasties in the NFL.”

Lombardi currently serves an NFL Insider for The Athletic. Since the 1980s he has been a member of front offices with the 49ers, Browns, Eagles and Raiders. From 2014-16, he was an assistant to the coaching staff of the Patriots. He’s also worked for numerous media outlets, including Sports Illustrated and The Ringer.

00:19 - Intro/Book

01:57 - Bill Walsh

04:46 - Al Davis

06:27 - What makes a great coach?

08:19 - Culture

11:51 - Divergent in thought

13:43 - Evaluation

16:51 - The Middle 8

23:00 - Managing the downs

25:44 - Over-complicating

26:43 - Coaching staffs

28:43 - Program guys

30:27 - Player development

33:55 - Working with Saban and Belichick

35:46 - Special teams

38:35 - The winning edge

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