Denver Broncos defensive backs coach history

Christian Parker

Parker is the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos since the 2021 season, a total of three years.

Renaldo Hill

Hill was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years.

Greg Williams

Williams was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2018 season.

Marcus Robertson

Robertson was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. Robertson's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 11-21-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Denver Broncos history.

Joe Woods

Woods was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Woods 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.

Cory Undlin

Undlin was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. Undlin's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 25-7-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2013-2014) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Undlin 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.

Ron Milus

Milus was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2000-2002, 2011-2012 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2000, 2011-2012) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Milus in playoff games.

Ronnie Bradford

Bradford was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2008 season.

Bob Slowik

Slowik was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2005-2007 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Slowik in playoff games.

Jimmy Spencer

Spencer was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2004 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Spencer in playoff games.

David Alexander Gibbs

Gibbs was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2002-2004 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2003-2004) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Gibbs in playoff games.

Frank Bush

Bush was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2000 season. Bush's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 11-5-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bush in playoff games.

Ed Donatell

Donatell was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1995-1999 seasons, a total of five years. Donatell's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 53-27-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1996-1998) and had a 7-1 record under Coach Donatell 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.

Robert Leon Fuller

Fuller was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1994 season.

Charlie Waters

Waters was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1989-1992 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1989, 1991) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Waters in playoff games. 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.

Charlie West

West was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1983-1988 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1983-1984, 1986-1987) and had a 4-4 record under Coach West in playoff games. In 1986, the Denver Broncos faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXI and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Dan Reeves, lost 20-39. 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.

Richie McCabe

McCabe was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1978-1982 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1978-1979) and had a 0-2 record under Coach McCabe in playoff games.

Bob Gambold

Gambold was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1974-1977 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1977) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Gambold 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.

Dick MacPherson

MacPherson was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1967-1968 seasons, a total of two years. MacPherson's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 8-20-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Denver Broncos history.

Ed Hughes

Hughes was the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1963 season. Hughes' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 2-11-1, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Denver Broncos history.


Denver Broncos defensive backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Christian Parker 2021-2023 20-31-0 39.2% 0-0
Renaldo Hill 2019-2020 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Marcus Robertson 2017-2018 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0
Greg Williams 2018 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Joe Woods 2015-2016 21-11-0 65.6% 3-0
Cory Undlin 2013-2014 25-7-0 78.1% 2-2
Ron Milus 2000-2002, 2011-2012 49-31-0 61.3% 1-3
Ronnie Bradford 2008 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Bob Slowik 2005-2007 29-19-0 60.4% 1-1
David Alexander Gibbs 2002-2004 29-19-0 60.4% 0-2
Jimmy Spencer 2004 10-6-0 62.5% 0-1
Frank Bush 2000 11-5-0 68.8% 0-1
Ed Donatell 1995-1999 53-27-0 66.3% 7-1
Robert Leon Fuller 1994 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Charlie Waters 1989-1992 36-28-0 56.3% 3-2
Charlie West 1983-1988 62-32-1 65.8% 4-4
Richie McCabe 1978-1982 40-33-0 54.8% 0-2
Bob Gambold 1974-1977 34-21-1 61.6% 2-1
Dick MacPherson 1967-1968 8-20-0 28.6% 0-0
Ed Hughes 1963 2-11-1 17.9% 0-0

Denver Broncos defensive backs coach facts

  • Ed Hughes was the first defensive backs coach in Broncos history in 1963.
  • Charlie West coached the most seasons as the Broncos's defensive backs coach at six seasons.
  • Christian Parker is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.