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Top 10 motivational coaches in NFL history

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   In addition to being 
  , Bum Phillips helped turn the Houston Oilers into those "Luv Ya Blue" winners. 

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   It can be argued that Sam Wyche's most famous motivational speech wasn't given to players, but fans, in his "you don't live in Cleveland" rant. 

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   Hank Stram's wiring during 
   is the stuff of legend, as it gave fans valuable insight on the coaching techniques of this 
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   Bill Parcells took over a down-and-out 
  Giants team and won two 
  s, then later turned around the fortunes of a miserable 
  Patriots team. 

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   After getting his team to the brink of championships, Bill Cowher capped his coaching career with a 
   victory following the 2005 season. 

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   George Allen hated losing, once saying, "Every time you lose, you die a little bit. You die inside ... not all of your organs, maybe just your liver." 

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   Marty Schottenheimer was old school, told it like it was, and gave some of the most memorable and unique pregame speeches in NFL history. 

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   His facial contortions earned him the nickname "Chucky," but Jon Gruden's intense motivational style helped Tampa Bay finally win a 
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   The always emotional Dick Vermeil's motivation-by-inspiration approach helped make instant champs of the woebegone 
  St. Louis Rams. 

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   Vince Lombardi's autocratic style didn't exactly endear players to him, but the championship results are a valuable cornerstone of NFL history. 

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