Joe Gilbert
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 102-85-0 | 54.55% | 9-6 | 60.00% |
Biography
Career Summary
Joe Gilbert is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the offensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers since 2024. Prior to this season, he coached for the Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers for eleven seasons. His most recent position was with the Buccaneers as their offensive line coach.
Personal Information
Gilbert was born in Horseheads, New York.
Playing College Football
Gilbert played college football at Division III Hamilton College (NY) under head coaches Steve Stetson and Steve Frank from 1983-1986. Gilbert was a three-time all-conference selection for the NESCAC and became the first Hamilton player to be bestowed with All-American honors (1986).
Coaching Career
College Career
University at Albany
Gilbert began his coaching career after graduation at the University at Albany as a graduate assistant coach for two seasons (1987-1988) under long-time head coach Bob Ford.
University of Pennsylvania
After his graduate assistantship was completed, Gilbert became the assistant offensive line and recruiting coordinator for Penn from 1989-1990 under head coach Gary Steele. This position marked the first of more than twenty years coaching offensive linemen.
Northeastern University
In 1991, Gilbert was hired by Northeastern as their offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. Hired by new head coach Barry Gallup, Northeastern did not experience a winning season during Gilberts three seasons (1991-1993) with the Huskies.
University of Maine
After his three seasons in Northeastern, Gilbert was hired by Maine as the team's offensive line coach in 1994. In 1996, he was promoted to offensive coordinator, his first opportunity to run an entire offense. His offense helped to re-write the school record books as the Black Bears set 11 new team records under Gilbert's direction, including five Division 1-AA records (now FCS).
Mansfield University
Gilbert accepted the head coaching position at Mansfield for the 2000 season. He remained at the school for only a single season.
University of Toledo
Beginning in 2001, Gilbert began coaching at Toledo as their offensive line coach under new head coach Tom Amstutz. In his first season with the team, the Rockets finished the season ranked in final AP Poll of the season for only the second time in thirty seasons. That season, Toledo also won the MAC Championship and the Motor City Bowl, only their second bowl win in twenty years. The Rockets also had a highly ranked offense, (13th in total offense, 16th in scoring, 17th in rushing) that only improved in 2002. The offense that year was fifth in offense and 11th in scoring. Two members of Gilbert's offensive line also were named to the all-conference team. Gilbert left the team after the 2003 season.
University of Central Florida
After his successful tenure with Toledo, Gilbert accepted the offensive line coach position with UCF in 2004. During his three seasons with the Golden Knights, the team improved 0-11 in 2004 to 8-5 in 2005 for their first bowl appearance in school history (1996 was the first season of football). Three members of his offensive line in 2005 were recognized with postseason conference honors (one all-conference and two all-freshman conference awards). Gilbert stayed one more season with UCF as the team finished 4-8.
Second Stint at Toledo
In 2007, Gilbert returned for a single season as the tight ends coach under Amstutz.
University of Houston
After his single season with Toledo, he coached a single season (2008) for Houston as their offensive line coach under new head coach Kevin Sumlin. In his single season, the Cougars finished second in the nation in passing yards and tenth in scoring offense. Gilbert had another player named to the all-conference team, future NFL player Sebastian Vollmer.
University of Illinois
In 2009, he was hired by Illinois under head coach Ron Zook as the team's offensive line coach. After one season, he was promoted and added the title of assistant head coach in addition to his offensive line duties. During his first season with the team, the offense was ranked 17th in the nation in rushing yards as one of his offensive lineman was named team MVP, first offensive lineman to win the award since 1976. During his three year tenure, two of his lineman were drafted into the NFL.
NFL Coaching
Indianapolis Colts
In 2012, Gilbert entered the NFL as the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts under head coach Chuck Pagano. In the first three seasons with the Colts, the team went 11-5 with three consecutive playoff appearances (peaking with and AFC Championship appearance in 2014).
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Carolina Panthers | Offensive Line Coach | 1-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Offensive Line Coach | 9-8-0 | 1-1 |
| 2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Offensive Line Coach | 8-9-0 | 0-1 |
| 2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Offensive Line Coach | 13-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Offensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 4-0 |
| 2019 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Offensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 Indianapolis Colts | Assistant Offensive Line Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 Indianapolis Colts | Assistant Offensive Line Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 Indianapolis Colts | Offensive Line Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2014 Indianapolis Colts | Offensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 2-1 |
| 2013 Indianapolis Colts | Offensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2012 Indianapolis Colts | Assistant Offensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Championships won: 2020
- Conference Championships won: 2020
- Past teams coached for: Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts