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Study: 49ers' Jim Harbaugh sees most face time among NFL head coaches

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh logged the most camera time of any NFL head coach in recent games, a study conducted by the Wall Street Journal shows.

WSJ watched two full games for all 32 teams this season and tallied the number of times the broadcast cut to shots of the head coach and quarterback. Harbaugh's signature khakis and animated expressions are a big hit, it seems, as he was shown an average of 45.5 times per game.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick came in second with an average of 44.5 shots per game, while Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy ranked last with just 13.5 shots.

As for quarterbacks, Peyton Manning led the way with 31 shots, followed by Tom Brady with 29.5. Surprisingly, Minnesota Vikings rookie Teddy Bridgewater came in third ahead of guys like Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers.

(Courtesy: The Wall Street Journal)

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