David Shula
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 97-126-0 | 43.50% | 6-4 | 60.00% |
Coaching Tree
Parents:
Jimmy Johnson, Don Shula, Sam Wyche
Biography
Career Summary
David Shula was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1982 to 1996, finishing his career as the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals. Over his fifteen years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 104-128-0. He was the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals from 1992 until the 1996 season, during which time the Bengals went 26-54-0. During his career he was a head coach for five seasons. He was fired from the Bengals on Monday, October 21, 1996.
Career Awards
During his time as head coach and offensive coordinator he coached two players to award-winning seasons. As the head coach for the Bengals Carl Pickens won AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. As the offensive coordinator for the Cowboys Emmitt Smith won AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.
David Shula Coaching Tree
Before he was a head coach, Shula served as an assistant coach for Don Shula, Jimmy Johnson, and Sam Wyche. Seven of these years were spent on Shula's coaching staff.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Cincinnati Bengals | Head Coach | 1-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1995 Cincinnati Bengals | Head Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1994 Cincinnati Bengals | Head Coach | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 1993 Cincinnati Bengals | Head Coach | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 1992 Cincinnati Bengals | Head Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1991 Cincinnati Bengals | Wide Receivers Coach | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 1990 Dallas Cowboys | Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1989 Dallas Cowboys | Offensive Coordinator | 1-15-0 | 0-0 |
| 1988 Miami Dolphins | Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Pass Game Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1987 Miami Dolphins | Assistant Head Coach / Quarterbacks Coach / Wide Receivers Coach | 8-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1986 Miami Dolphins | Assistant Head Coach / Quarterbacks Coach / Wide Receivers Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1985 Miami Dolphins | Quarterbacks Coach / Wide Receivers Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1984 Miami Dolphins | Wide Receivers Coach | 14-2-0 | 2-1 |
| 1983 Miami Dolphins | Wide Receivers Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 1982 Miami Dolphins | Wide Receivers Coach | 7-2-0 | 3-1 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as head coach: 5
- Years as a coordinator: 2
- Conference Championships won: 1982 and 1984
- Past teams coached for: Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins
- Family Members: Mike Shula, Brother