Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach-defense history
Rod Rust
Rust was the assistant head coach-defense for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1996 season. Rust's record as the team's assistant head coach-defense was 3-13-0, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach-defense in Atlanta Falcons history.
Doug Shively
Shively was the assistant head coach-defense for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1990, 1992-1993 seasons, a total of three years. Shively's record as the team's assistant head coach-defense was 17-31-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach-defense in Atlanta Falcons history.
Fred Bruney
Bruney was the assistant head coach-defense for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. Bruney's record as the team's assistant head coach-defense was 8-23-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach-defense in Atlanta Falcons history.
Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach-defense record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Rust | 1996 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Doug Shively | 1990, 1992-1993 | 17-31-0 | 35.4% | 0-0 |
| Fred Bruney | 1987-1988 | 8-23-0 | 25.8% | 0-0 |
Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach-defense facts
- Fred Bruney was the first assistant head coach-defense in Falcons history in 1987.
- Doug Shively coached the most seasons as the Falcons's assistant head coach-defense at three seasons.
- Rod Rust was the last coach to hold the position of assistant head coach-defense, leaving the role after the 1996 season.