Emmitt Thomas
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 315-282-3 | 52.75% | 16-16 | 50.00% |
Biography
Career Summary
Emmitt Thomas was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1981 to 2018, finishing his career as the defensive backs coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. Over his thirty-eight years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 315-282-3.
Thomas was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008 after his playing career.
Playing Career
Thomas played quarterback and wide receiver while at college.
Personal Information
Thomas was born on Thursday, June 3, 1943 in Angleton, Texas.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Backs Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 2017 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Backs Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 2016 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Backs Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 2015 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Backs Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2014 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Backs Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2013 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Backs Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2012 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Backs Coach | 2-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 2011 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Backs Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2010 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Backs Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 2009 Atlanta Falcons | Assistant Head Coach / Secondary Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2008 Atlanta Falcons | Assistant Head Coach / Secondary Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2007 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Backs Coach | 3-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2007 Atlanta Falcons | Interim Head Coach / Defensive Backs Coach | 1-2-0 | 0-0 |
| 2006 Atlanta Falcons | Secondary Coach / Senior Defensive Assistant Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2005 Atlanta Falcons | Secondary Coach / Senior Defensive Assistant Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2004 Atlanta Falcons | Secondary Coach / Senior Defensive Assistant Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2003 Atlanta Falcons | Secondary Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2002 Atlanta Falcons | Secondary Coach | 9-6-1 | 1-1 |
| 2001 Minnesota Vikings | Defensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2000 Minnesota Vikings | Defensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 1999 Green Bay Packers | Defensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1998 Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive Coordinator | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 1997 Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive Coordinator | 6-9-1 | 0-0 |
| 1996 Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1995 Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1994 Washington Redskins | Defensive Coordinator / Secondary Coach | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 1993 Washington Redskins | Defensive Coordinator / Secondary Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 1992 Washington Redskins | Secondary Coach | 9-7-0 | 1-1 |
| 1991 Washington Redskins | Secondary Coach | 14-2-0 | 3-0 |
| 1990 Washington Redskins | Secondary Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1989 Washington Redskins | Secondary Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1988 Washington Redskins | Secondary Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1987 Washington Redskins | Secondary Coach | 11-4-0 | 3-0 |
| 1986 Washington Redskins | Wide Receivers Coach | 12-4-0 | 2-1 |
| 1985 St. Louis Cardinals | Wide Receivers Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1984 St. Louis Cardinals | Wide Receivers Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1983 St. Louis Cardinals | Wide Receivers Coach | 8-7-1 | 0-0 |
| 1982 St. Louis Cardinals | Wide Receivers Coach | 5-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 1981 St. Louis Cardinals | Wide Receivers Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Named the interim head coach during the 2007 season for the Atlanta Falcons
- Years as a coordinator: 9
- Championships won: 1987 and 1991
- Conference Championships won: 1987 and 1991
- Past teams coached for: Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Cardinals
- College Attended: Bishop Tigers
- Positions Played: Defensive Back, Quarterback, and Wide Receiver
- Date of Birth: Thursday, June 3, 1943 (81 years old), Angleton, Texas