John Teerlinck
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 219-132-1 | 62.36% | 17-14 | 54.84% |
Biography
Career Summary
John Teerlinck was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1989 to 2011, finishing his career as the defensive line coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Over his twenty-two years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 219-132-1.
Playing Career
Teerlinck played defensive tackle while at college.
Personal Information
Teerlinck was born on Monday, April 9, 1951 in Rochester, New York. He died on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 69.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 2-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 2010 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 2009 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 14-2-0 | 2-1 |
| 2008 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 2007 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 13-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 2006 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 4-0 |
| 2005 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 14-2-0 | 0-1 |
| 2004 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 2003 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 2-1 |
| 2002 Indianapolis Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 2001 Denver Broncos | Pass Rush Specialist | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2000 Denver Broncos | Pass Rush Specialist | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1999 Denver Broncos | Pass Rush Specialist | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1998 Denver Broncos | Pass Rush Specialist | 14-2-0 | 3-0 |
| 1997 Denver Broncos | Pass Rush Specialist | 12-4-0 | 4-0 |
| 1996 Detroit Lions | Assistant Head Coach-Defense | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1995 Detroit Lions | Assistant Head Coach-Defense | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1994 Minnesota Vikings | Defensive Line Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1993 Minnesota Vikings | Defensive Line Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1992 Minnesota Vikings | Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1990 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Line Coach | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 1989 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Line Coach | 9-6-1 | 1-1 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Championships won: 1997, 1998, and 2006
- Conference Championships won: 1997, 1998, 2006, and 2009
- Past teams coached for: Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns
- Colleges Attended: Western Illinois and Eastern Illinois
- Positions Played: Defensive Tackle
- Date of Birth: Monday, April 9, 1951 (69 years old), Rochester, New York