Jeff Fisher

Forbes.com: The Highest-Paid Coaches in Sports

St. Louis Rams

Annual Salary: $7 million
Career Record: 142-120 (.542)
Titles: 0

Longtime Titans coach has always been well respected amid his teams’ ups and downs over the years. Rams gambling he’s the guy to kick the Sam Bradford era into gear. (Getty Images)

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The Highest Paid... When it comes to cashing in as a coach, the NFL is the place to be. And big time playing experience isn't necessary.

*sources: coacheshotseat.con, insidehoops.com, various published reports. (AP Photo)

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Andy Reid Philadelphia Eagles

Annual Salary: $5.5 million
Career Record: 126-81 (.609)
Titles: 0

Tough Philly fans bemoan Reid’s lack of a championship, but he’s been winning steadily for a long time. (Getty Images)

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Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh Steelers

Annual salary: $5.75 million
Career Record: 55-25 (.688)
Titles: 1

A fellow assistant of Whisenhunt's in Pittsburgh under Bill Cowher, Tomlin stayed put for the top job when Cowher retired in 2007, while Whisenhunt to Arizona. He got a big raise after the Steelers’ 2009 Super Bowl victory. (AP Photo)

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Ken Whisenhunt Arizona Cardinals

Annual Salary: $5.75 million
Career Record: 40-40 (.500)
Titles: 0

Former Steelers’ assistant took the Cardinals to the Super Bowl in 2009. He was rewarded with lucrative extension through 2013, with a club option for 2014. (Getty Images)

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Lovie Smith Chicago Bears

Annual Salary: $6 million
Career Record: 71-57 (.555)
Titles: 0

Got a two-year extension after taking the Bears to the NFC title game in 2010. Has won three division titles in his eight seasons. (AP Photo)

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Gregg Popovich San Antonio Spurs

Annual Salary: $6 million
Career Record: 847-399 (.680)
Titles: 4

After starting off 17-47, the Air Force Academy grad has won at better than a .700 clip since drafting Tim Duncan in 1997. (AP Photo)

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Pete Carroll Seattle Seahawks

Annual Salary: $7 million
Career Record: 47-49 (.490)
Titles: 0

Light NFL record, but college powerhouse days at USC made him a hot property two years ago. (Getty Images)

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Jeff Fisher St. Louis Rams

Annual Salary: $7 million
Career Record: 142-120 (.542)
Titles: 0

Longtime Titans coach has always been well respected amid his teams’ ups and downs over the years. Rams gambling he’s the guy to kick the Sam Bradford era into gear. (Getty Images)

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Glenn "Doc" Rive... Boston Celtics

Annual Salary: $7 million
Career Record: 546-433 (.558)
Titles: 1

After a championship in 2008, he’s kept the Celtics competitive as the “Big Three” of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen ages. (AP Photo)

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Mike Shanahan Washington Redskins

Annual Salary: $7 million
Career Record: 157-119 (.569)
Titles: 2

Only 11-21 since Washington owner Dan Snyder gave him big bucks to turn the ‘Skins around. Will Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III be the charm? (AP Photo)

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Bill Belichick New England Patriots

Annual Salary: $7.5 million
Career Record: 175-97 (.643)
Titles: 3

Two excruciating losses to the Giants have left Belichick short of what would have been a record five Super Bowl titles. After a so-so run in Cleveland in the 1990s, he’s won over 72% of his games since taking over at New England in 2000. (Getty Images)

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