Bernie Kosar Talks the Understated Impact of Marty Schottenheimer

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Bernie Kosar Discusses His Career and the Impact of Marty Schottenheimer

Bernie Kosar reflected on his time working with legendary coach Marty Schottenheimer during their tenure in Cleveland. Highlighting Schottenheimer's overlooked contributions to football, Kosar emphasized his deep respect and affection for him. With a career featuring over 200 victories, Schottenheimer's strategic prowess in regular season play and playoff achievements were particularly notable. Despite the heartbreak of losing to John Elway, Kosar finds a measure of consolation in those memories now that he is older.

Kosar credited Schottenheimer with teaching him the importance of toughness and adaptability, qualities that remain relevant in today's NFL landscape. He pointed out how current successful strategies often echo the balanced offensive play and commitment to the running game that Schottenheimer favored. Kosar also noted the specific formation of 13 personnel used in recent times by teams like those led by Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, reflecting strategies Schottenheimer employed decades ago.

Reflecting on his entire coaching career, Kosar expressed gratitude for having learned from several top football minds, including Howard Snellenberger, Don Shula, Bill Belichick, and Jimmy Johnson. He stressed that Marty Schottenheimer, in particular, deserves more recognition for his influence on the game of football and on numerous players' careers, including his own.