James Bettcher
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 109-85-1 | 56.15% | 5-5 | 50.00% |
Biography
Career Summary
James Bettcher is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts since 2025. Prior to this season, he coached for the Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Cincinnati Bengals for twelve seasons. His most recent position was with the Bengals as their linebackers coach.
Personal Information
Bettcher was born on Saturday, May 27, 1978 in Lakeville, Indiana.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Indianapolis Colts | Linebackers Coach | 0-0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 Cincinnati Bengals | Linebackers Coach | 9-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 Cincinnati Bengals | Linebackers Coach | 9-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 Cincinnati Bengals | Linebackers Coach | 12-4-0 | 2-1 |
| 2021 San Francisco 49ers | Run Game Specialist / Senior Defensive Assistant Coach | 10-7-0 | 2-1 |
| 2019 New York Giants | Defensive Coordinator | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 New York Giants | Defensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 Arizona Cardinals | Defensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 Arizona Cardinals | Defensive Coordinator | 7-8-1 | 0-0 |
| 2015 Arizona Cardinals | Defensive Coordinator | 13-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 2014 Arizona Cardinals | Outside Linebackers Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2013 Arizona Cardinals | Outside Linebackers Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 2012 Indianapolis Colts | Outside Linebackers Coach / Special Assistant to the Head Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 5
- Past teams coached for: Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals
- Date of Birth: Saturday, May 27, 1978 (47 years old), Lakeville, Indiana