Gilman Gear holds a meeting at the NFL Combine for several NFL position groups during which time a vote is taken by the coaches to select one of their peers as Coach of the Year. The winner is awarded a special plague named for a legendary NFL Coach for each position. The 2023 NFL winners are:
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Dick Hoak Memorial
NFL 2023 Running Backs Coach of the Year
BOBBY TURNER, SAN FRANSICO 49ER’S .
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Darryl Drake Memorial
NFL 2023 Wide Receiver Coach of the Year
ROBERT PRINCE, DALLAS COWBOYS
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Monte Kiffin Memorial
NFL 2023 Linebackers Coach of the Year
JOHNNY HOLLAND, SAN FRANSISCO 49ER’S
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Emmitt Thomas Memorial
NFL 2023 Defensive Backs Coach Of The Year
DAVE MERRITT, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
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John Teerlinck Memorial
NFL 2023 Defensive Line Coach Of The Year
JOE CULLEN, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS