Denver Broncos defensive assistant coach history
Chris Beake
Beake was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2014-2017, 2019-2020 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Beake in playoff games. 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.
Craig Aukerman
Aukerman was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2010 season. Aukerman's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Denver Broncos history.
Charlie Jackson
Jackson was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Jackson's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 15-17-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Denver Broncos history.
Ryan Slowik
Slowik was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years. Slowik's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 22-10-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Slowik in playoff games.
Jim Ryan
Ryan was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years. Ryan's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 22-10-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Ryan in playoff games.
Troy Calhoun
Calhoun was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2003 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Calhoun in playoff games.
Steve Watson
Watson was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years.
Terry Tumey
Tumey was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Tumey in playoff games.
Rick Smith
Smith was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1996-1999 seasons, a total of four years. Smith's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 45-19-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1996-1998) and had a 7-1 record under Coach Smith 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.
Pat McPherson
McPherson was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1998 season. McPherson's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 14-2-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 3-0 record under Coach McPherson in playoff games. 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.
Barney Chavous
Chavous was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1990-1992 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Chavous in playoff games.
Mike Nolan
Nolan was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1988 season. Nolan's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Denver Broncos history.
Bill Belichick
Belichick was the defensive assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1978 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1978) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Belichick in playoff games.
Denver Broncos defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Beake | 2014-2017, 2019-2020 | 50-46-0 | 52.1% | 3-1 |
| Craig Aukerman | 2010 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Charlie Jackson | 2007-2008 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Jim Ryan | 2005-2006 | 22-10-0 | 68.8% | 1-1 |
| Ryan Slowik | 2005-2006 | 22-10-0 | 68.8% | 1-1 |
| Troy Calhoun | 2003 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Steve Watson | 2001-2002 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-0 |
| Terry Tumey | 1999-2000 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-1 |
| Rick Smith | 1996-1999 | 45-19-0 | 70.3% | 7-1 |
| Pat McPherson | 1998 | 14-2-0 | 87.5% | 3-0 |
| Barney Chavous | 1990-1992 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 1-1 |
| Mike Nolan | 1988 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Bill Belichick | 1978 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
Denver Broncos defensive assistant coach facts
- Bill Belichick was the first defensive assistant coach in Broncos history in 1978.
- Chris Beake coached the most seasons as the Broncos's defensive assistant coach at six seasons.
- Chris Beake was the last coach to hold the position of defensive assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2020 season.