Denver Broncos wide receivers coach history
Keary Colbert
Colbert is the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos since the 2023 season.
Zach Azzanni
Azzanni was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2018-2022 seasons, a total of five years. Azzanni's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 30-52-0, making him the second-least successful wide receivers coach in Denver Broncos history.
Tyke Tolbert
Tolbert was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2011-2017 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2011-2015) and had a 6-4 record under Coach Tolbert in playoff games. In 2013, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach John Fox, lost 8-43. In 2015, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl L and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Gary Kubiak, won 24-10.
Adam Gase
Gase was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. Gase's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 12-20-0, making him the third-least successful wide receivers coach in Denver Broncos history.
Jedd Fisch
Fisch was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2008 season.
Jeremy Bates
Bates was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2007 season.
Steve Watson
Watson was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2003-2006 seasons, a total of four years. Watson's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 42-22-0, making him the third-most successful wide receivers coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2003-2005) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Watson in playoff games.
Karl Dorrell
Dorrell was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2000-2002 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Dorrell in playoff games.
Mike Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1995-1999 seasons, a total of five years. Heimerdinger's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 53-27-0, making him the second-most successful wide receivers coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1996-1998) and had a 7-1 record under Coach Heimerdinger in playoff games. In 1997, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Mike Shanahan, won 31-24. In 1998, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Mike Shanahan, won 34-19.
Maurice "Mo" Forte
Forte was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years.
George Henshaw
Henshaw was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1991-1992 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Henshaw in playoff games.
Chan Gailey
Gailey was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1987, 1989-1990 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1987, 1989) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Gailey in playoff games. In 1987, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Dan Reeves, lost 10-42. In 1989, the Denver Broncos faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIV and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Dan Reeves, lost 10-55.
Larry Kennan
Kennan was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1988 season.
Mike Shanahan
Shanahan was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1984 season. Shanahan's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful wide receivers coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1984) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Shanahan in playoff games.
John Hadl
Hadl was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1983 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1983) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hadl in playoff games.
Rod Dowhower
Dowhower was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1981-1982 seasons, a total of two years.
Fran Polsfoot
Polsfoot was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1977-1980 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1977-1979) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Polsfoot in playoff games. In 1977, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Red Miller, lost 10-27.
Kay Dalton
Dalton was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1974-1976 seasons, a total of three years.
Dick Coury
Coury was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1972-1973 seasons, a total of two years.
Sam Rutigliano
Rutigliano was the wide receivers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1967-1970 seasons, a total of four years. Rutigliano's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 18-36-2, making him the least successful wide receivers coach in Denver Broncos history.
Denver Broncos wide receivers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keary Colbert | 2023 | 8-9-0 | 47.1% | 0-0 |
| Zach Azzanni | 2018-2022 | 30-52-0 | 36.6% | 0-0 |
| Tyke Tolbert | 2011-2017 | 72-40-0 | 64.3% | 6-4 |
| Adam Gase | 2009-2010 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Jedd Fisch | 2008 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Jeremy Bates | 2007 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Steve Watson | 2003-2006 | 42-22-0 | 65.6% | 1-3 |
| Karl Dorrell | 2000-2002 | 28-20-0 | 58.3% | 0-1 |
| Mike Heimerdinger | 1995-1999 | 53-27-0 | 66.3% | 7-1 |
| Maurice "Mo" Forte | 1993-1994 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| George Henshaw | 1991-1992 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Chan Gailey | 1987, 1989-1990 | 26-20-1 | 56.4% | 4-2 |
| Larry Kennan | 1988 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Mike Shanahan | 1984 | 13-3-0 | 81.3% | 0-1 |
| John Hadl | 1983 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Rod Dowhower | 1981-1982 | 12-13-0 | 48.0% | 0-0 |
| Fran Polsfoot | 1977-1980 | 40-22-0 | 64.5% | 2-3 |
| Kay Dalton | 1974-1976 | 22-19-1 | 53.6% | 0-0 |
| Dick Coury | 1972-1973 | 12-14-2 | 46.4% | 0-0 |
| Sam Rutigliano | 1967-1970 | 18-36-2 | 33.9% | 0-0 |
Denver Broncos wide receivers coach facts
- Sam Rutigliano was the first wide receivers coach in Broncos history in 1967.
- Tyke Tolbert coached the most seasons as the Broncos's wide receivers coach at seven seasons.
- Keary Colbert is the current wide receivers coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.