Bill Nelsen
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 60-97-2 | 38.36% | 1-3 | 25.00% |
Biography
Career Summary
Bill Nelsen was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1973 to 1984, finishing his career as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach of the Detroit Lions. Over his eleven years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 60-97-2.
Career Awards
During the 1975 season as the offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons he coached Dave Hampton to the Comeback Player of the Year.
Personal Information
Nelsen was born on Wednesday, January 29, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. He died on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the age of 78.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Detroit Lions | Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach | 4-11-1 | 0-0 |
| 1982 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Quarterbacks Coach | 5-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 1981 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Quarterbacks Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1980 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Quarterbacks Coach | 5-10-1 | 0-0 |
| 1979 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Quarterbacks Coach / Wide Receivers Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1978 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Quarterbacks Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1977 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Quarterbacks Coach / Wide Receivers Coach | 2-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 1976 Atlanta Falcons | Offensive Coordinator | 4-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1975 Atlanta Falcons | Offensive Coordinator | 4-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1974 New England Patriots | Quarterbacks Coach | 7-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1973 New England Patriots | Quarterbacks Coach | 5-9-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 3
- Past teams coached for: Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots
- College Attended: USC Trojans
- Date of Birth: Wednesday, January 29, 1941 (78 years old), Los Angeles, California