Denver Broncos running backs coach history
Lou Ayeni
Ayeni is the running backs coach for the Denver Broncos since the 2023 season, a total of two years.
Tyrone Wheatley
Wheatley was the running backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2022 season. Wheatley's record as the team's running backs coach was 5-12-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Denver Broncos history.
Curtis Modkins
Modkins was the running backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2018-2021 seasons, a total of four years. Modkins' record as the team's running backs coach was 25-40-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Denver Broncos history.
Eric Studesville
Studesville was the running backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2010-2017 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2011-2015) and had a 6-4 record under Coach Studesville 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.
Bobby Turner
Turner was the running backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1995-2009 seasons, a total of fifteen years. Turner's record as the team's running backs coach was 146-94-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1996-1998, 2000, 2003-2005) and had a 8-5 record under Coach Turner 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.
Bishop Harris
Harris was the running backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years. Harris' record as the team's running backs coach was 16-16-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Denver Broncos history.
Maurice "Mo" Forte
Forte was the running backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1988-1992 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1989, 1991) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Forte 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.
Nick Nicolau
Nicolau was the running backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1982-1987 seasons, a total of six years. Nicolau's record as the team's running backs coach was 56-31-1, making him the most successful running backs coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1983-1984, 1986-1987) and had a 4-4 record under Coach Nicolau 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.
Charlie Lee
Lee was the running backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1981 season. Lee's record as the team's running backs coach was 10-6-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Denver Broncos history.
Denver Broncos running backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Ayeni | 2023-2024 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-0 |
| Tyrone Wheatley | 2022 | 5-12-0 | 29.4% | 0-0 |
| Curtis Modkins | 2018-2021 | 25-40-0 | 38.5% | 0-0 |
| Eric Studesville | 2010-2017 | 76-52-0 | 59.4% | 6-4 |
| Bobby Turner | 1995-2009 | 146-94-0 | 60.8% | 8-5 |
| Bishop Harris | 1993-1994 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Maurice "Mo" Forte | 1988-1992 | 44-36-0 | 55.0% | 3-2 |
| Nick Nicolau | 1982-1987 | 56-31-1 | 64.2% | 4-4 |
| Charlie Lee | 1981 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-0 |
Denver Broncos running backs coach facts
- Charlie Lee was the first running backs coach in Broncos history in 1981.
- Bobby Turner coached the most seasons as the Broncos's running backs coach at fifteen seasons.
- Lou Ayeni is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.