Ted Cottrell
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 183-185-0 | 49.73% | 6-10 | 37.50% |
Biography
Career Summary
Ted Cottrell was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1981 to 2008, finishing his career as the defensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers. Over his twenty-four years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 188-188-0.
Personal Information
Cottrell was born on Friday, June 13, 1947 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Coordinator | 3-5-0 | 0-0 |
| 2007 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 2-1 |
| 2005 Minnesota Vikings | Defensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2004 Minnesota Vikings | Defensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 1-1 |
| 2003 New York Jets | Defensive Coordinator | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2002 New York Jets | Defensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 1-1 |
| 2001 New York Jets | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 2000 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1999 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1998 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1997 Buffalo Bills | Linebackers Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1996 Buffalo Bills | Linebackers Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1995 Buffalo Bills | Linebackers Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1994 Arizona Cardinals | Linebackers Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1993 Phoenix Cardinals | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1992 Phoenix Cardinals | Defensive Line Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 1991 Phoenix Cardinals | Defensive Line Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 1990 Phoenix Cardinals | Defensive Line Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1989 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1988 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1987 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach | 7-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1986 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 1982 Kansas City Chiefs | Linebackers Coach | 3-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1981 Kansas City Chiefs | Linebackers Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 10
- Past teams coached for: San Diego Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals/Phoenix Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs
- College Attended: Delaware Valley Rams
- Date of Birth: Friday, June 13, 1947 (78 years old), Chester, Pennsylvania