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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 30: head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during warmups before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 30, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

John Harbaugh inches closer to history

When we talk NFL head coaches the names that we talk about first are Sean McVay, Andy Reid, Bill Belichick, Doug Pederson, and even Todd Bowles gets more national attention than John Harbaugh. He does his job quietly, and the Ravens have averaged 9.4 wins per season in Harbaugh’s first 10 seasons. They’ve made six playoff appearances with two division titles.

With little attention given to Harbaugh, many probably don’t realize he’s on the doorstep of NFL history. According to Pro Football Reference 494 men have coached in this league, and only 27 coaches have 100 regular season wins and at least one world championship (NFL title or Super Bowl).

Harbaugh led the Ravens to a Super Bowl XLV title. With a win on Sunday, Harburgh will earn his 99th regular season wins. The reason it’s significant is because as of right now 13 of the 27 coaches are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and there are two others that will likely be in the Hall of Fame when they’re eligible — Tom Coughlin and Bill Belichick. If you include coaches who are on the rise and could be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame if they continue their path — Sean Payton — It could be 18.

When you think of John Harbaugh, you probably don’t think all-time great. You’re going to have to, though, as he gets closer to NFL history.

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