These 4 Head Coaches Won the Most Games in NFL History

Since the National Football League's (NFL) inception in 1920, more than 500 people, mostly former players, have had the privilege of being an NFL head coach. Ten coaches have won more than 200 games, including the following four who are the all-time leaders in coaching victories. 

Don Shula (347) 

Don Shula is the NFL's all-time leader in wins (347) and total regular and postseason games coached (526). The legendary coach compiled a regular season record of 328-156-6 through 33 seasons from 1963-95. A two-time Super Bowl champion and four-time Associated Press (AP) Coach of the Year, Shula began his coaching career with the Baltimore Ravens and, in 1970, was hired to coach the Miami Dolphins.  

Shula led the Dolphins to back-to-back Super Bowl championships in 1972 and 1973. The 1972 Dolphins were the first and remain the only team to finish the regular season and playoffs with an undefeated record. Shula coached the Dolphins for 26 years before retiring in 1996. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997 and passed away in 2020.  

Bill Belichick (329) 

The only active coach in the top-10 list for career victories, Bill Belichick began his head coaching career with the Cleveland Browns in 1991 and was fired following the 1995 season, after compiling a 36-44 record. He was hired by the New England Patriots prior to the 2000 season and has since become the most successful coach in modern NFL history. 

Belichick has won a record six Super Bowls as head coach of the Patriots and leads all coaches with 31 career playoff victories. No other coach has more than 22. Belichick has a 262-108 regular season record in 23 seasons with the Patriots. 

George Halas (324) 

George Halas, who coached during the inaugural NFL season and retired in 1967, held the all-time regular season coaching victories record with 324 until Shula passed him in 1994. Halas was 72 years old when he coached his final game.  

He founded the Chicago Bears and owned the team until 1983. He coached the Bears during four separate stints and compiled a career regular season record of 318-148-31. He had a playoff record of 6-3 and won five NFL Championships. Halas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963. 

Tom Landry (270) 

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990, Tom Landry won a combined 270 regular season and playoff games through 29 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys from 1960-88. He led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl championships and was AP Coach of the Year in 1966. 

These 5 NFL Wide Receivers Scored the Most Touchdowns in 2022

More than 20 players recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards in the 2022 National Football League (NFL) season. Yet, only five players scored double-digit receiving touchdowns. Eighteen others scored at least seven touchdowns.  

Here's a look back at the top-five leaders in receiving touchdowns for the 2022 NFL season. 

1. Davante Adams — 14 touchdowns 

A second-round pick of the Green Bay Packers in the 2014 NFL Draft, Davante Adams led all NFL players with 14 receiving touchdowns in 2022. He finished fourth in the category with 11 touchdowns in 2021 and led the league with 18 receiving touchdowns in 2020. Adams, in his first year with the Las Vegas Raiders, also recorded 1,516 receiving yards, the second most in his career, on 100 receptions. He was named a first-team All-Pro for the third consecutive season. 

Adams finished third among all receivers with 24 catches of at least 20 yards and was tied for first place with seven receptions of at least 40 yards.  

2. Travis Kelce — 12 touchdowns 

Travis Kelce, an eight-time Pro Bowl tight end and two-time Super Bowl champion, scored a career-best 12 touchdowns with the Chiefs in 2022. Playing in his 10th NFL season, Kelce also registered career-best marks in receptions (110) and receiving yards (1,338). He was named a first-team All-Pro for the fourth time in his career and finished sixth in the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year voting.  

Kelce has now recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards in seven consecutive seasons. He had 19 catches of at least 20 yards in 2022, while 70 of his 110 receptions were for a first down. 

3. A.J. Brown — 11 touchdowns 

Acquired by the Philadelphia Eagles from the Tennessee Titans in April 2022, A.J. Brown had a breakthrough campaign in Philadelphia last season. The 6-foot-1, 226-pound receiver from Starkville, Missouri, recorded career-best marks in receptions (88) and receiving yards (1,496) and tied his career high with 11 touchdowns.  

4. Stefon Diggs — 11 touchdowns 

Playing in his third season with the Buffalo Bills, Stefon Diggs scored a career-best 11 touchdowns on 108 receptions for 1,429 receiving yards in 2022. He caught 70.1 percent of the passes directed his way, including a 53 yard reception. He was named to the Pro Bowl for the third consecutive season. 

5. George Kittle — 11 touchdowns 

A 6-foot-4, 250-pound tight end from Madison, Wisconsin, George Kittle scored a career-high 11 touchdowns with the San Francisco 49ers in 2022 despite recording his third-fewest receiving yards (765) in a single season. Kittle was selected to the Pro Bowl for the fourth time in his six-year career. 

New York Jets Acquire Aaron Rodgers: 3 Things You Need to Know

Aaron Rodgers, a four-time National Football League (NFL) MVP, will play for a team other than the Green Bay Packers for the first time in his 18-year career in 2023. Following weeks of trade negotiations during the offseason, Green Bay dealt Rodgers and two draft picks to the New York Jets for picks No. 13, 42, and 207 in the 2023 NFL Draft and a conditional second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. 

The Jets haven't qualified for the postseason in 12 years, while Rodgers has led Green Bay to the playoffs 11 times in 15 seasons as the team's starting quarterback. He won the Super Bowl with Green Bay in 2010. 

Tumultuous Ending in Green Bay 

Green Bay missed the playoffs for the first time in four seasons in 2022 and, rather than going all-in for another attempt at winning a title with Rodgers in 2023, general manager Brian Gutekunst wanted to reshape the roster. Rodgers, 39, recorded his fewest passing yards (3,695) since 2017 and had the second-most interceptions (12) he has ever had in one season. The Packers, meanwhile, were impressed with the development of quarterback Jordan Love, whom they selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. 

After telling Gutekunst that he needed time to contemplate his future, Rodgers, who was still under contract, went on The Pat McAfee Show in March and announced his intention to play for the Jets in 2023. It took Green Bay and New York six weeks to work out a deal. 

Following Brett Favre 

In going to the Jets, Rodgers is following the same path as Brett Favre, whom he replaced as the Packers starting quarterback in 2008. Green Bay faced a similar scenario then with a young Rodgers poised to take over for the veteran Favre and shipped Favre to the Jets for a third-round draft pick. New York cut Favre after just one season.  

Rodgers is the Packers' all-time leader in passing touchdowns (475) and ranks second in passing yards (59,055) behind Favre. 

The Jordan Love Era Begins in Green Bay 

Green Bay selected Love 26th overall out of Utah State in the 2020 NFL Draft. The organization at one point had worries about his development but was impressed with how he looked starting on two days’ notice against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021 and how he showed improvements in pre-snap and post-snap command during training camp in 2022. 

Love has appeared in just 10 games in the last two seasons, completing 50 of 83 pass attempts for 606 yards. He has three touchdowns and three interceptions.  

4 of the Most Important 2023 NFL Off-Season Transactions

The 2023 National Football League (NFL) season calendar officially began on March 15, at which point teams were allowed to make trades and sign free agents. Below is a look at four of the most notable player acquisitions through the first three weeks of the 2023 off-season.  

Bears Acquire D.J. Moore 

Even before the official start of the 2023 calendar year, the Chicago Bears made arguably the biggest move of the off-season. The team traded the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for wide receiver D.J. Moore, the No. 9 and No. 61 picks in 2023, a first-round pick in 2024, and a second-round pick in 2025. 

By trading the first overall pick, Chicago made it clear they were sticking with young quarterback Justin Fields, who they selected 11th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. Fields had a breakthrough campaign in 2022 with 2,242 passing yards, 1,143 rushing yards, and 25 passing and rushing touchdowns. He'll have another weapon on offense next season in Moore, who scored a career-best seven touchdowns last season and has 5,201 career receiving yards in 80 career regular season games. 

Detroit Signs Cameron Sutton 

Detroit desperately needed an upgrade at the cornerback position and addressed that in the off-season by signing Cameron Sutton to a three-year, $33 million contract. A six-year veteran, 28-year-old Sutton will be among the Lions' most experienced defensive players in 2023. "I wouldn't even say I'm old, man. ... I'm forever young," he told reporters. 

Selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, Sutton accumulated 168 tackles, 38 defended passes, and eight interceptions in 84 career regular season games with Pittsburgh. He had a career-best three interceptions last season. 

Bengals Find Protection for Joe Burrow 

Cincinnati has one of the best quarterbacks in the league in Joe Burrow, but its offensive line protection was a problem in 2022. The Bengals were tied for 11th in most sacks allowed with 44 last season. The team signed Pro Bowl tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to a four-year, $64 million contract on March 15 to give Burrow added protection from his blind side.  

Cowboys Waive Ezekiel Elliott 

In a move to free up cap space for free agent spending, the Dallas Cowboys released three-time Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott. A 27-year-old native of St. Louis, Missouri, Elliott signed a six-year, $90 million contract extension with the Cowboys in 2019. He led the league in rushing yards in 2016 and 2018, but recorded a career-low 876 rushing yards and just 3.8 yards per attempt in 2022. 

4 of the Best Players Available in the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 National Football League (NFL) Draft takes place from April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chicago Bears had the worst record (3-14) in 2022 and will pick first in the draft for just the third time in franchise history and the first time since they selected Bob Fenimore in 1974. The Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, and Seattle Seahawks round out the top five.  

Below is a look at four players who are likely to be drafted among the top five picks in the upcoming draft.  

1. Bryce Young 

Bryce Young is considered one of the best available quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft, but he might not be selected first overall by the Bears. Chicago already has a talented young quarterback in Justin Fields, who they took 11th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, and he needs help on the offensive and defensive lines. They could opt to trade the first overall pick to a team that has a major need at a quarterback, such as the Colts or Texans. 

Regardless, Young is at least a consensus top-five pick. The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner finished the 2022 season with 3,328 passing yards and 32 touchdowns in 12 games for the University of Alabama. He set the school record for single season passing yards (4,872) and touchdowns (47) in 2021. 

2. Will Levis 

Quarterback Will Levis should also be selected early in the first round. In the 2022 season, the 6-foot-3, 222-pound senior with the University of Kentucky threw for 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions and amassed 2,406 passing yards. Levis's stats might not be as impressive as Young’s, but scouts view him as having the best mobility and arm strength among all quarterbacks in the draft. He has also played under two offensive coordinators with NFL coaching experience.  

Other quarterbacks who could be selected in the first round include C.J. Stroud (Ohio State), Tanner McKee (Stanford), and Anthony Richardson (Florida). 

3. Jalen Carter 

Jalen Carter is one of the best defensive linemen available in the draft and would be a great fit on the Bears, which finished last place in quarterback sacks per game in 2022 with just 1.2. The Bears averaged 2.9 sacks per game in 2021. 

Carter, a 6-foot-3, 310-pound lineman with the University of Georgia, had three sacks in each of the last two seasons. He started 13 games in 2022 and had 32 tackles, seven of which were for a loss of yards, and two forced fumbles. He also led all defensive linemen in the state with a 90.0 pass-rushing grade. 

4. Will Anderson, Jr. 

An EDGE defender for the Crimson Tide, Will Anderson, Jr., led all linemen in pressures (82) in 2021 and was top-five in that category again in 2022. He finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting in 2021 and had 10 quarterback sacks, 17 tackles for loss, and one interception for Alabama in 2022. He'd be an especially good fit with the Cardinals, which lost J.J. Watt to retirement this past season. 

You Absolutely Need to Know These 3 Health Benefits of Cold Plunges

Although it's an ancient practice with roots spanning several cultures, cold water immersion has become a popular form of rehabilitative and meditative therapy in recent years. Cold immersion therapy includes ice baths, cold showers, and cold water plunges. Exposing the body to the extreme cold temperatures brings about reactions such as shallow breathing, body contractions, and an elevated heart rate. The idea is that by experiencing and overcoming these reactions we become better equipped and more capable of dealing with stress.  

Cold plunges, which involve submerging oneself in pools with water at around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, are also associated with a variety of physical health benefits. Below is a brief look at three of those benefits. 

Reduces Inflammation 

It shouldn't be a surprise that cold plunges can help reduce inflammation and, in turn, reduce symptoms of pain or muscle swelling. When you bruise a part of your body or experience muscle pain, doctors will recommend that you place an ice pack on the affected area for at least a few days to reduce swelling. A cold plunge, then, has a similar effect on the entire body.  

A study conducted by researchers in Hong Kong and published in the journal Medicine found that cold immersion following exercise could reduce muscle pain and inflammation for one day. This is because the cold water forces blood vessels to constrict which, in turn, results in less blood supply to impacted areas. Some of the world's best athletes, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Usain Bolt, are proponents of cold immersion therapy. 

Contributes to Weight Loss 

A study conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Health found that cold plunges also release the hormones FGF and Irisin. These hormones help burn fat tissues and can also help regulate metabolism. Cold plunges can also contribute to weight loss via the act of shivering, which generates body heat and burns calories. 

Improves Energy Levels 

Norepinephrine is another hormone released during cold plunges and other forms of cold immersion therapy. This hormone is responsible for regulating energy, attention, and focus. This means that exposing the body to cold water can help increase energy levels and improve focus.  

Cold water also stimulates the skin's nerve endings via a process known as cold thermogenesis. This process boosts overall energy levels by increasing the respiration rate, heart rate, and oxygen levels. Thus, a quick cold plunge can be an effective way to increase energy levels before a workout. 

NFT Fraud Spotlight: 3 Popular Scams You Need to Know

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) grew in popularity with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as art sellers and collectors rushed to the digital space to trade the one-of-a-kind digital assets. Over the last year or so, the NFT market has evolved considerably, and in the course of doing so, it has attracted more criminal activity. Early in 2022, for example, hackers stole $625 million from Sky Mavis, the company that produces Axie Infinity, one of the world’s most popular crypto/NFT games. 

Smaller NFT scams are also prevalent with fraudsters posing as people other than themselves online in hopes of stealing money from unsuspecting NFT collectors and enthusiasts. Below are three of the most common scams. 

Rug Pull Scams 

Rug pull scams involve criminals promoting fake NFT projects that seem legitimate. Creators of most NFT projects usually offer a roadmap of their goals and how they intend to drive up the value of the NFTs. Some, however, might offer minimal information in this regard or pull all of their social media accounts and disappear with the NFT mint funds, leaving collectors with an NFT that has immediately lost value. 

In July, the United States Department of Justice charged six people involved in an NFT trading scam, one of whom stole $2.6 million from investors through a rug pull scam. 

You can avoid rug pull scams by purchasing NFTs exclusively on verified trading platforms or using security tools like rug pull detection and blockchain explorers. 

Fake NFT Offers 

Scammers also utilize email to try to swindle individuals with fake NFT offers. These phishing emails usually promise deals that seem too good to be true and involve an embedded link that takes the user to a fraudulent NFT marketplace. These fake websites are often equipped with malware like keylogging or other types of spyware that allows the sender to steal the user’s information and NFTs. 

Airdrop Scams 

In addition to email, scammers will often use social media to target victims. Fraudulent NFT giveaway campaigns, also known as airdrop scams, are common on social media platforms. Scammers will message individuals with a promise to give them a free NFT if they sign up on their website and promote their message. The catch is that they’ll need the user’s cryptocurrency wallet information to award the prize. 

Once a scammer has this information, they can gain access to the owner’s account and steal their entire library of NFTs. The best way to protect against airdrop scams is to avoid interacting with unverified accounts. 

Cryptocurrency Is Already Improving the World in These 4 Key Ways

Cryptocurrency is no longer just a novel concept in its infancy. Tokens from the decentralized financial system, supported by blockchain technology, are accepted by several major companies, including Starbucks, Whole Foods, and Microsoft. Not only does crypto have real-world applications as opposed to being just an investment vehicle, but it also has the potential to make the world a better place. In fact, it has already done so. The following are four benefits we have seen recently. 

1. Greater Access to Banking in Developing Countries 

There are more than 2 billion people in the world without access to a bank account. Many of these people live in developing countries without central banks or undeveloped banking systems. Decentralized currencies, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, are not subject to institutional influence and can be purchased, used, and sold without a bank account or necessary paperwork. As long as someone has access to the Internet, they can purchase crypto. 

2. Instant Money Transfers 

Another benefit of a decentralized financial system is instant money transfers. Wiring money from one bank account to another, especially from one country to another, can sometimes take more than a week to clear. Conversely, cryptocurrency transfers are instant and do not carry any hidden fees. Transferring crypto even has advantages over using traditional online payment systems, as these are subject to government regulations and often carry daily transaction limits. 

3. Reduction of Fraud and Increased Accountability 

While scammers have sought unique ways to gain access to digital wallets, cryptocurrency transactions are safer and more secure than credit card purchases. Scammers can easily steal a person's credit card information via insecure websites, whereas every crypto transaction is safely transferred electronically and permanently stored on the blockchain. This benefits both consumers as well as vendors and sellers. 

Moreover, because all transactions can be viewed on the blockchain, widespread adoption of crypto will hold companies more accountable and provide potential investors with more accurate financial information. 

4. Support of Scientific Advancement 

Cryptocurrency also promotes open and transparent collaboration, whether through crowdfunding in support of business ventures or the pursuit of scientific achievement. Blockchain technology ensures everyone equal access to real-time data and critical information that might otherwise be hidden by corporations and foundations. 

Nano Vision, for instance, is leveraging the power of blockchain technology to promote scientific advancement. The company developed a platform that "incentivizes the collection and use of molecular data at a global scale using blockchain and a new crypto asset to share data and resources." 

A Look at 4 of the Most Sustainable Cryptocurrencies

While cryptocurrency and blockchain technology has the potential to improve online security and enhance medical record-keeping, it does have its drawbacks. Miners use a series of complex computer systems to produce cryptocurrency tokens, and this, combined with the energy associated with processing trading transactions, has had a negative impact on the environment. According to a report produced by the UK-based financial site MoneySuperMarket, every Bitcoin transaction consumes 1,173 kilowatt-hours of electricity, or enough to power the average home in the United States for six weeks. Some analysts suggest annual cryptocurrency energy consumption is similar to that of a small country. 

However, some cryptocurrencies are far more eco-friendly than others. Those that rely on a proof of storage or proof of stake system are inherently more energy efficient, as they involve less processing power. Other creators have taken additional measures to lower the carbon footprint of their cryptocurrencies. The following are four of the most sustainable cryptocurrencies. 

SolarCoin 

SolarCoin was designed to incentivize solar energy installations. The global decentralized platform creates a new SolarCoin token for every megawatt-hour of energy generated via solar technology. Like other cryptocurrencies, tokens can be traded and spent where accepted. Users can upload supporting energy generation documentation to the SolarCoin platform to receive new tokens. 

Powerledger 

Established in 2016 and powered by Ethereum, Powerledger is a trading platform for energy and environmental commodities. Its token, POWR, debuted on Coinbase in November 2021 and was among the few cryptocurrencies to experience a rapid price increase during the market-wide crash around that time. It was trading on Coinbase at $0.63 on January 3, 2022. 

Nano 

Unlike most traditional cryptocurrencies, Nano doesn't rely on mining to generate new coins. Instead, it employs energy-efficient block-lattice technology, which creates individual user account-chains capable of managing up to 125 transactions per second. Nano is also a scalable and lightweight platform that allows users to add blocks asynchronously. For comparison's sake, it would take more than 60 million Nano transactions to equal the energy consumption of 2 seconds of Bitcoin transactions. 

Algorand 

A rapidly rising proof-of-stake blockchain that supports smart contracts, Algorand was launched in 2019 and recorded nearly 1 million daily transactions by December 2020. It maintains a partnership with ClimateTrade and, as of April 22, 2021, became completely carbon neutral. Founder Silvio Micali and the Algorand leadership team are hoping to take things a step further by creating a carbon-negative network.