Cincinnati Bengals History
The Cincinnati Bengals are in their fifty-fifth season, playing their home games at Paul Brown Stadium, in Cincinnati, Ohio since 2000. The Bengals are led by head coach Zac Taylor since 2019.
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Franchise Award Winners
During their existence, they have had two people win Coach of the Year: Paul Brown, (1970); Marvin Lewis, (2009).
During their careers, multiple players have won awards for the team: Ken Anderson won the Most Valuable Player in 1981, the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 1981, and the Comeback Player of the Year in 1981; Boomer Esiason won the Most Valuable Player in 1988; Jon Kitna won the Comeback Player of the Year in 2003; Carl Pickens won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1992; Eddie Brown won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1985; Joe Burrow won the Comeback Player of the Year in 2021; Ja'Marr Chase won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2021.
Cincinnati Bengals by the Decades
1960s
The Cincinnati Bengals' inaugural season was 1968. During the decade, the Bengals had a record of 7-20-1 during the regular season and not a single game in the playoffs. They played their home games at Nippert Stadium. They won zero division titles. The Bengals ranked 8th in the West division with a win percentage of 27%.
1970s
During the decade, the Bengals had a record of 74-70-0 during the regular season and 0-3 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Riverfront Stadium. They won two division titles. The Bengals ranked 2nd in the AFC Central division with a win percentage of 51%.
1980s
During the decade, the Bengals had a record of 81-71-0 during the regular season and 4-3 in the playoffs. In fact, the eighty-one wins represents the most wins in a decade for the Bengals. They played their home games at Riverfront Stadium. They won two division titles. The Bengals ranked 2nd in the AFC Central division with a win percentage of 53%.
1990s
During the decade, the Bengals had a record of 52-108-0 during the regular season and 1-1 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Cinergy Field. They won one division title. The Bengals ranked 6th in the AFC Central division with a win percentage of 32%.
2000s
During the decade, the Bengals had a record of 68-91-1 during the regular season and 0-2 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Paul Brown Stadium. They won two division titles. The Bengals ranked 5th in the AFC Central division with a win percentage of 31% and ranked 3rd in the AFC North division with a win percentage of 46%.
2010s
During the decade, the Bengals had a record of 77-81-2 during the regular season and 0-5 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Paul Brown Stadium. They won two division titles. The Bengals ranked 3rd in the AFC North division with a win percentage of 49%.
2020s
During the decade, the Bengals had a record of 26-22-1 during the regular season and 5-2 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Paul Brown Stadium. They won one division title. The Bengals ranked 3rd in the AFC North division with a win percentage of 54%.
Cincinnati Bengals Head Coaching History
| Head Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Taylor | 2019-2022 | 28-36-1 | 43.8% | 5-2 |
| Marvin Lewis | 2003-2018 | 131-122-3 | 51.8% | 0-7 |
| Dick LeBeau | 2000-2002 | 12-33-0 | 26.7% | 0-0 |
| Bruce Coslet | 1996-2000 | 21-39-0 | 35.0% | 0-0 |
| David Shula | 1992-1996 | 19-52-0 | 26.8% | 0-0 |
| Sam Wyche | 1984-1991 | 61-66-0 | 48.0% | 3-2 |
| Forrest Gregg | 1980-1983 | 32-25-0 | 56.1% | 2-2 |
| Homer Rice | 1978-1979 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bill Johnson | 1976-1978 | 22-22-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Paul Brown | 1968-1975 | 55-56-1 | 49.6% | 0-3 |
Franchise history
| Year | Record | Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| 12-4-0 (2-1) | Head Coach: Zac Taylor Assistant Head Coach: Darrin Simmons Offensive Coordinator: Brian Callahan Defensive Coordinator: Lou Anarumo Special Teams Coordinator: Darrin Simmons Running Game Coordinator: Frank Pollack Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Pitcher Wide Receivers Coach: Troy Walters Offensive Line Coach: Frank Pollack Running Backs Coach: Justin Hill Tight Ends Coach: James Casey Assistant Wide Receivers Coach: Brad Kragthorpe Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Ben Martin, Derek Frazier Offensive Assistant Coach: Fredi Knighten Offensive Analyst: Adam Zimmer Defensive Line Coach: Marion Hobby Linebackers Coach: James Bettcher Safeties Coach: Robert Livingston Cornerbacks Coach: Charles Burks Secondary Coach: Robert Livingston, Charles Burks Senior Defensive Assistant Coach: Mark Duffner Assistant Linebackers Coach: Jordan Kovacs Defensive Quality Control Coach: Louie Cioffi Assistant Special Teams Coach: Colt Anderson Strength and Conditioning Coach: Joey Boese Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Todd Hunt, Garrett Swanson Director of Coaching Operations: Doug Rosfeld | |
| 10-7-0 (3-1) | Head Coach: Zac Taylor Assistant Head Coach: Darrin Simmons Offensive Coordinator: Brian Callahan Defensive Coordinator: Lou Anarumo Special Teams Coordinator: Darrin Simmons Running Game Coordinator: Frank Pollack Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Pitcher Wide Receivers Coach: Troy Walters Offensive Line Coach: Frank Pollack Running Backs Coach: Justin Hill Tight Ends Coach: James Casey Assistant Wide Receivers Coach: Brad Kragthorpe Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Ben Martin Defensive Line Coach: Marion Hobby Linebackers Coach: Al Golden Safeties Coach: Robert Livingston Cornerbacks Coach: Steve Jackson Senior Defensive Assistant Coach: Mark Duffner Defensive Quality Control Coach: Louie Cioffi, Jordan Kovacs Assistant Special Teams Coach: Colt Anderson Strength and Conditioning Coach: Joey Boese Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Todd Hunt, Garrett Swanson Director of Player Personnel: Duke Tobin Director of Coaching Operations: Doug Rosfeld | |
| 4-11-1 (0-0) | Head Coach: Zac Taylor Assistant Head Coach: Darrin Simmons Offensive Coordinator: Brian Callahan Defensive Coordinator: Lou Anarumo Special Teams Coordinator: Darrin Simmons Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Pitcher Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Bicknell Offensive Line Coach: Jim Turner Running Backs Coach: Jemal Singleton Tight Ends Coach: James Casey Assistant Wide Receivers Coach: Troy Walters Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Ben Martin Offensive Assistant Coach: Brad Kragthorpe Defensive Line Coach: Nick Eason Linebackers Coach: Al Golden Safeties Coach: Robert Livingston Cornerbacks Coach: Steve Jackson Senior Defensive Assistant Coach: Mark Duffner Defensive Assistant Coach: Gerald Chatman Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jordan Kovacs Assistant Special Teams Coach: Colt Anderson Strength and Conditioning Coach: Joey Boese Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Todd Hunt, Garrett Swanson Director of Coaching Operations: Doug Rosfeld | |
| 2-14-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Zac Taylor Offensive Coordinator: Brian Callahan Defensive Coordinator: Lou Anarumo Special Teams Coordinator: Darrin Simmons Quarterbacks Coach: Alex Van Pelt Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Bicknell Offensive Line Coach: Jim Turner Running Backs Coach: Jemal Singleton Tight Ends Coach: James Casey Assistant Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Pitcher Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Ben Martin Offensive Assistant Coach: Brad Kragthorpe Defensive Line Coach: Nick Eason Linebackers Coach: Tem Lukabu Safeties Coach: Robert Livingston Cornerbacks Coach: Daronte Jones Secondary Coach: Robert Livingston, Daronte Jones Senior Defensive Assistant Coach: Mark Duffner Defensive Assistant Coach: Gerald Chatman Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jordan Kovacs Assistant Special Teams Coach: Brayden Coombs Strength and Conditioning Coach: Joey Boese Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Todd Hunt, Garrett Swanson Director of Coaching Operations: Doug Rosfeld | |
| 6-10-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Offensive Coordinator: Bill Lazor Defensive Coordinator: Teryl Austin Special Teams Coordinator: Darrin Simmons Quarterbacks Coach: Alex Van Pelt, Dan Pitcher Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Bicknell Offensive Line Coach: Frank Pollack, Robert Couch Running Backs Coach: Kyle Caskey Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Offensive Assistant Coach: Dan Pitcher Offensive Quality Control Coach: Brayden Coombs, Robert Couch Defensive Line Coach: Jacob Burney Linebackers Coach: Jim Haslett, Marcus Lewis Safeties Coach: Robert Livingston Cornerbacks Coach: Daronte Jones Secondary Coach: Robert Livingston, Daronte Jones Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Matt Raich Defensive Assistant Coach: Matt Raich Defensive Quality Control Coach: Marcus Lewis Assistant Special Teams Coach: Brayden Coombs Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Hue Jackson Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Friday Director of Player Relations: Eric Ball Director of Player Personnel: Duke Tobin College Scouting Director: Mike Potts Pro Scouting Directors: Steven Radicevic Personnel Executive: Bill Tobin Scouting Technology Consultant: Geoff Smith Scout: Andrew Johnson, Christian Sarkisian Personnel Assistant: Debbie LaRocco Head Certified Athletic Trainer: Paul Sparling | |
| 7-9-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Ken Zampese Defensive Coordinator: Paul Guenther Interim Offensive Coordinator: Bill Lazor Special Teams Coordinator: Darrin Simmons Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Lazor Wide Receivers Coach: James Urban, Dan Pitcher Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander, Robert Couch Running Backs Coach: Kyle Caskey Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Offensive Assistant Coach: Dan Pitcher Offensive Quality Control Coach: Robert Couch Defensive Line Coach: Jacob Burney, Marcus Lewis Linebackers Coach: Jim Haslett Secondary Coach: Kevin Coyle, Robert Livingston Assistant Linebackers Coach: David Lippincott Defensive Quality Control Coach: Brayden Coombs, Marcus Lewis Assistant Special Teams Coach: Brayden Coombs Quality Control Coach: David Lippincott Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Friday | |
| 6-9-1 (0-0) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Ken Zampese Defensive Coordinator: Paul Guenther Special Teams Coordinator: Darrin Simmons Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Lazor Wide Receivers Coach: James Urban Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Kyle Caskey Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Offensive Assistant Coach: Dan Pitcher Offensive Quality Control Coach: Robert Couch Defensive Line Coach: Jacob Burney Linebackers Coach: Jim Haslett Defensive Backs Coach: Kevin Coyle Assistant Linebackers Coach: David Lippincott Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Robert Livingston Defensive Assistant Coach: Marcus Lewis Assistant Special Teams Coach: Brayden Coombs Quality Control Coach: David Lippincott, Brayden Coombs, Marcus Lewis Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Friday | |
| 12-4-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Hue Jackson Defensive Coordinator: Paul Guenther Special Teams Coordinator: Darrin Simmons Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: James Urban Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Kyle Caskey Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Offensive Assistant Coach: Brian Braswell Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Matt Burke Defensive Backs Coach: Vance Joseph, Mark Carrier Assistant Linebackers Coach: David Lippincott Defensive Assistant Coach: Marcus Lewis Defensive Quality Control Coach: Robert Livingston Special Teams Assistant Coach: Robert Livingston Assistant Special Teams Coach: Brayden Coombs Quality Control Coach: David Lippincott, Brayden Coombs, Brian Braswell, Marcus Lewis Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Friday Area Scout: Greg Seamon | |
| 10-5-1 (0-1) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Hue Jackson Defensive Coordinator: Paul Guenther Special Teams Coordinator: Darrin Simmons Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: James Urban Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Kyle Caskey Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Offensive Assistant Coach: Brian Braswell Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Matt Burke Defensive Backs Coach: Vance Joseph, Mark Carrier Assistant Linebackers Coach: David Lippincott Defensive Assistant Coach: Marcus Lewis Assistant Special Teams Coach: Brayden Coombs Quality Control Coach: David Lippincott, Brayden Coombs, Brian Braswell, Marcus Lewis Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Friday Scout: Robert Livingston Area Scout: Greg Seamon | |
| 11-5-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Jay Gruden Defensive Coordinator: Mike Zimmer Special Teams Coordinator: Darrin Simmons Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: James Urban Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Hue Jackson Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Kyle Caskey Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Paul Guenther Defensive Backs Coach: Mark Carrier Assistant Linebackers Coach: David Lippincott Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Adam Zimmer Assistant Special Teams Coach: Brayden Coombs Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Hue Jackson Quality Control Coach: David Lippincott, Kyle Caskey, Brayden Coombs Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Friday Scout: Robert Livingston Area Scout: Greg Seamon | |
| 10-6-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Jay Gruden Defensive Coordinator: Mike Zimmer Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: James Urban Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Offensive Quality Control Coach: Kyle Caskey Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Paul Guenther Defensive Backs Coach: Mark Carrier Assistant Linebackers Coach: David Lippincott Defensive Quality Control Coach: David Lippincott Assistant to the Secondary Coach: Hue Jackson Special Teams Coach: Darrin Simmons Assistant Special Teams Coach: Hue Jackson, Brayden Coombs Quality Control Coach: Brayden Coombs Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Friday Scout: Robert Livingston Area Scout: Greg Seamon | |
| 9-7-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Jay Gruden Defensive Coordinator: Mike Zimmer Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: James Urban Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Offensive Quality Control Coach: Kyle Caskey Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Jeff FitzGerald Defensive Backs Coach: Kevin Coyle Assistant Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Paul Guenther Defensive Quality Control Coach: David Lippincott Special Teams Coach: Darrin Simmons Special Teams Assistant Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Special Teams Coach: Paul Guenther Coaching Assistant: Brayden Coombs Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Strength Assistant: Jeff Friday Area Scout: Greg Seamon | |
| 4-12-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski Defensive Coordinator: Mike Zimmer Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Sheppard Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Offensive Quality Control Coach: Kyle Caskey Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Jeff FitzGerald Defensive Backs Coach: Kevin Coyle Assistant Linebackers Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Darrin Simmons Special Teams Assistant Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Special Teams Coach: Paul Guenther Coaching Assistant: David Lippincott, Brayden Coombs Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Strength Assistant: Jeff Friday Area Scout: Greg Seamon | |
| 10-6-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski Defensive Coordinator: Mike Zimmer Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Sheppard Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Bob Surace Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Jeff FitzGerald Defensive Backs Coach: Kevin Coyle Assistant Linebackers Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Darrin Simmons Special Teams Assistant Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Special Teams Coach: Paul Guenther Coaching Assistant: David Lippincott Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Strength Assistant: Ray Oliver Area Scout: Greg Seamon Coaching Intern: Brayden Coombs | |
| 4-11-1 (0-0) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski Defensive Coordinator: Mike Zimmer Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Sheppard Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Bob Surace Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Jeff FitzGerald Defensive Backs Coach: Kevin Coyle Assistant Linebackers Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Darrin Simmons Special Teams Assistant Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Special Teams Coach: Paul Guenther Coaching Assistant: David Lippincott Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Strength Assistant: Ray Oliver Area Scout: Greg Seamon | |
| 7-9-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Bresnahan Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Sheppard Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Bob Surace Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Ricky Hunley Defensive Backs Coach: Kevin Coyle Assistant Linebackers Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Darrin Simmons Special Teams Assistant Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Special Teams Coach: Paul Guenther Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Strength Assistant: Ray Oliver Area Scout: Greg Seamon | |
| 8-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Bresnahan Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: Hue Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Bob Surace Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Ricky Hunley Defensive Backs Coach: Kevin Coyle Assistant Linebackers Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Darrin Simmons Special Teams Assistant Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Special Teams Coach: Paul Guenther Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Strength Assistant: Ray Oliver Area Scout: Greg Seamon | |
| 11-5-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Bresnahan Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: Hue Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Bob Surace Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Ricky Hunley Defensive Backs Coach: Kevin Coyle Assistant Linebackers Coach: Paul Guenther Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Darrin Simmons Assistant Special Teams Coach: Paul Guenther Staff Assistant: Paul Guenther Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Strength Assistant: Ray Oliver Area Scout: Greg Seamon | |
| 8-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski Defensive Coordinator: Leslie Frazier Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: Hue Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Bob Surace Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Ricky Hunley Defensive Backs Coach: Kevin Coyle Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Darrin Simmons Staff Assistant: Chuck Bresnahan Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Strength Assistant: Ray Oliver Area Scout: Greg Seamon | |
| 8-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Marvin Lewis Assistant Head Coach: Paul Alexander Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski Defensive Coordinator: Leslie Frazier Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Zampese Wide Receivers Coach: Alex Wood Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Jonathan Hayes Offensive Assistant Coach: Bob Surace Defensive Line Coach: Jay Hayes Linebackers Coach: Ricky Hunley Defensive Backs Coach: Kevin Coyle Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Darrin Simmons Coaching Staff Associate: Greg Seamon Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Strength Assistant: Kurtis Shultz Advance Scout: Greg Seamon | |
| 2-14-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Dick LeBeau Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski Defensive Coordinator: Mark Duffner Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Anderson Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Mooshagian Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: John Garrett Offensive Assistant Coach: Bob Surace Defensive Line Coach: Tim Krumrie Linebackers Coach: Mark Duffner Safeties Coach: Darren Perry Cornerbacks Coach: Kevin Coyle Defensive Assistant Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Al Roberts Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood Strength Assistant: Rodney Holman | |
| 6-10-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Dick LeBeau Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski Defensive Coordinator: Mark Duffner Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Anderson Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Mooshagian Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Frank Verducci Offensive Assistant Coach: John Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Tim Krumrie Linebackers Coach: Mark Duffner Safeties Coach: Ray Horton Cornerbacks Coach: Kevin Coyle Defensive Assistant Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Al Roberts Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood Strength Assistant: Rodney Holman | |
| 4-12-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Bruce Coslet Interim Head Coach: Dick LeBeau Assistant Head Coach: Dick LeBeau Offensive Coordinator: Ken Anderson Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Mooshagian Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Frank Verducci Defensive Line Coach: Tim Krumrie Linebackers Coach: Mark Duffner Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Ray Horton Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Horton Defensive Assistant Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Al Roberts Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Kelvin Moore | |
| 4-12-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Bruce Coslet Assistant Head Coach: Dick LeBeau Offensive Coordinator: Ken Anderson Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Mooshagian Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Frank Verducci Defensive Line Coach: Tim Krumrie Linebackers Coach: Mark Duffner Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Ray Horton Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Horton Defensive Assistant Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Al Roberts Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 3-13-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Bruce Coslet Assistant Head Coach: Dick LeBeau Offensive Coordinator: Ken Anderson Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Bob Wylie Offensive Assistant Coach: John Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Tim Krumrie Linebackers Coach: Mark Duffner Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Ray Horton Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Horton Defensive Assistant Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Al Roberts Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 7-9-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Bruce Coslet Assistant Head Coach: Dick LeBeau Offensive Coordinator: Ken Anderson Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Bob Wylie Offensive Assistant Coach: John Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Tim Krumrie Linebackers Coach: Mark Duffner Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Horton Defensive Assistant Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Al Roberts Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 8-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: David Shula Interim Head Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Coslet Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Interim Offensive Coordinator: Ken Anderson Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Anderson Wide Receivers Coach: John Garrett Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Gary Moeller Defensive Line Coach: Tim Krumrie Linebackers Coach: Joe Pascale Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Meeks Special Teams Coach: Joe Wessel Staff Assistant: Bobby DePaul Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 7-9-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: David Shula Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Coslet Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Anderson Wide Receivers Coach: John Garrett Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Gary Moeller Offensive Assistant Coach: John Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Bobby DePaul Linebackers Coach: Joe Pascale Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Meeks Defensive Assistant Coach: Tim Krumrie Special Teams Coach: Joe Wessel Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 3-13-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: David Shula Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Coslet Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Anderson Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Paul Alexander Defensive Line Coach: Joe Wessel Linebackers Coach: Joe Pascale Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Meeks Defensive Assistant Coach: Bobby DePaul Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 3-13-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: David Shula Offensive Coordinator: Mike Pope Defensive Coordinator: Ron Lynn Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Anderson Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Mike Pope Defensive Line Coach: Bob Karmelowicz Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Meeks Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 5-11-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: David Shula Defensive Coordinator: Ron Lynn Quarterbacks Coach: Dana Bible Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Mike Pope Defensive Line Coach: Bobby DePaul, Bob Karmelowicz Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Meeks Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 3-13-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Sam Wyche Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Quarterbacks Coach: Dana Bible Wide Receivers Coach: David Shula Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Mike Stock Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 9-7-0 (1-1) | Head Coach: Sam Wyche Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Quarterbacks Coach: Dana Bible Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Stock Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 8-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Sam Wyche Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Coslet Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Wide Receivers Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Mike Stock Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 12-4-0 (2-1) | Head Coach: Sam Wyche Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Coslet Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Wide Receivers Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Line Coach: Bill Urbanik Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Mike Stock Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 4-11-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Sam Wyche Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Coslet Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Wide Receivers Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Line Coach: Bill Urbanik Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Mike Stock Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 10-6-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Sam Wyche Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Coslet Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Wide Receivers Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Line Coach: Bill Urbanik Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 7-9-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Sam Wyche Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Wide Receivers Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Line Coach: Bill Urbanik Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 8-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Sam Wyche Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Wide Receivers Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Joe Faragalli Defensive Line Coach: Bill Urbanik Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Defensive Backfield Coach: Trent Walters Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 7-9-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Forrest Gregg Defensive Coordinator: Hank Bullough Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Tight Ends Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Hank Bullough Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Bruce Coslet Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 7-2-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Forrest Gregg Offensive Coordinator: Lindy Infante Defensive Coordinator: Hank Bullough Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Tight Ends Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Hank Bullough Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Bruce Coslet Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 12-4-0 (2-1) | Head Coach: Forrest Gregg Defensive Coordinator: Hank Bullough Quarterbacks Coach: Lindy Infante Wide Receivers Coach: Lindy Infante Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Tight Ends Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Hank Bullough Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Bruce Coslet Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 6-10-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Forrest Gregg Defensive Coordinator: Hank Bullough Quarterbacks Coach: Lindy Infante Wide Receivers Coach: Lindy Infante Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Tight Ends Coach: Frank Gansz Offensive Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Hank Bullough Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 4-12-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Homer Rice Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Tight Ends Coach: Frank Gansz Offensive Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Howard Brinker Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 4-12-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Bill Johnson Interim Head Coach: Homer Rice Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Quarterbacks Coach: Homer Rice Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Running Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Howard Brinker Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 8-6-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Quarterbacks Coach: Boyd Dowler Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Offensive Backfield Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Howard Brinker Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 10-4-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Quarterbacks Coach: Boyd Dowler Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 11-3-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Paul Brown Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Walsh Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Walsh Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Howard Brinker Defensive Backs Coach: Chuck Weber Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood | |
| 7-7-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Paul Brown Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Weber Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Walsh Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Walsh Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Howard Brinker | |
| 10-4-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Paul Brown Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Weber Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Walsh Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Walsh Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Vince Costello | |
| 8-6-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Paul Brown Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Weber Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Walsh Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Walsh Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Vince Costello | |
| 4-10-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Paul Brown Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Weber Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Walsh Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Walsh Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Vince Costello | |
| 8-6-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Paul Brown Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Weber Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Walsh Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Walsh Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Vince Costello | |
| 4-9-1 (0-0) | Head Coach: Paul Brown Defensive Coordinator: Tom Bass Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Walsh Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Vince Costello Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Bass | |
| 3-11-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Paul Brown Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Rick Forzano Offensive Ends Coach: Bill Walsh Defensive Line Coach: Jack Donaldson Linebackers Coach: Frank Smouse Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Bass |
Franchise history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Franchise facts
- Year Founded: 1968
- Stadium History: Nippert Stadium (1968-1969), Riverfront Stadium (1970-1996), Cinergy Field (1997-1999), Paul Brown Stadium (2000-Present)
- Most Valuable Player: Ken Anderson: 1981; Boomer Esiason: 1988
- Coach of the Year: Paul Brown: 1970; Marvin Lewis: 2009
- Forrest Gregg: Highest Win % in franchise history (56.1%)
- Zac Taylor: Most playoff wins in franchise history (5)