Bud Carson
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 209-158-4 | 56.87% | 14-12 | 53.85% |
Coaching Tree
Parents:
Frank Kush, John Mackovic, Ray Malavasi, Chuck Noll, Joe Walton
Children:
Biography
Table of Contents
Career Summary
Bud Carson was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1971 to 2000, finishing his career as the consultant of the St. Louis Rams. Over his twenty-five years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 210-164-4. He was the head coach of the Cleveland Browns from 1989 until the 1990 season, during which time the Browns went 12-19-1. During his career he was a head coach for two seasons. He was fired from the Browns on Monday, November 5, 1990.
Career Awards
As the defensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers he coached three players to award-winning seasons: Joe Greene, AP Defensive Player of the Year in 1972; Joe Greene, AP Defensive Player of the Year in 1974; Jack Lambert, AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1974; Mel Blount, AP Defensive Player of the Year in 1975; Jack Lambert, AP Defensive Player of the Year in 1976. As the defensive coordinator of the New York Jets he coached one player to an award-winning season: Erik McMillan, AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1988.
Bud Carson Coaching Tree
Before he was a head coach, Carson served as an assistant coach for Chuck Noll, Ray Malavasi, Frank Kush, John Mackovic, Joe Walton, Rich Kotite, Dick Vermeil, and Mike Martz. Seven of these years were spent on Noll's coaching staff. One assistant coach from his coaching staffs, Marc Trestman, was eventually hired as a head coach. After coaching on Bud Carson's coaching staff, he was the head coach of the Chicago Bears for two seasons where he combined for a regular season record of 13-19-0 and 0-0 in the playoffs.
Playing Career
Carson played defensive back while at college.
Personal Information
Carson was born on Monday, April 28, 1930 in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania. He died on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at the age of 75.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 St. Louis Rams | Consultant | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1997 St. Louis Rams | Defensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1994 Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1993 Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1992 Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 1991 Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1990 Cleveland Browns | Head Coach | 2-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1989 Cleveland Browns | Head Coach | 9-6-1 | 1-1 |
| 1988 New York Jets | Defensive Coordinator | 8-7-1 | 0-0 |
| 1987 New York Jets | Defensive Coordinator | 6-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1986 New York Jets | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1985 New York Jets | Defensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1983 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1982 Baltimore Colts | Defensive Coordinator | 0-8-1 | 0-0 |
| 1981 Los Angeles Rams | Defensive Coordinator | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1980 Los Angeles Rams | Defensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1979 Los Angeles Rams | Defensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 2-1 |
| 1978 Los Angeles Rams | Defensive Coordinator | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1977 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Coordinator | 9-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Coordinator | 10-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1975 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Coordinator | 12-2-0 | 3-0 |
| 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Coordinator | 10-3-1 | 3-0 |
| 1973 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Coordinator | 10-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 1972 Pittsburgh Steelers | Defensive Coordinator | 11-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 1971 Pittsburgh Steelers | Secondary Coach | 6-8-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as head coach: 2
- Years as a coordinator: 21
- Championships won: 1974 and 1975
- Conference Championships won: 1974, 1975, and 1979
- Past teams coached for: St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers
- College Attended: North Carolina Tar Heels
- Position Played: Defensive Back
- Date of Birth: Monday, April 28, 1930 (75 years old), Brackenridge, Pennsylvania
- Bud Carson was the architect of the "Steel Curtain Defense" during his time in Pittsburgh.
- Bud Carson designed the basic "Cover-2" defense while at Georgia Tech.