Denver Broncos tight ends coach history

Declan Doyle

Doyle is the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos since the 2023 season, a total of two years.

Jake Moreland

Moreland was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2022 season. Moreland's record as the team's tight ends coach was 5-12-0, making him the second-least successful tight ends coach in Denver Broncos history.

Wade Harman

Harman was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years.

Geep Chryst

Chryst was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years.

Brian Pariani

Pariani was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1995-2004, 2015-2016 seasons, a total of twelve years. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1996-1998, 2000, 2003-2004, 2015) and had a 10-4 record under Coach Pariani 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. 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.

Clancy Barone

Barone was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2009, 2011-2014 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2011-2014) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Barone 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 tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2012 season. Milus' record as the team's tight ends coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful tight ends coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Milus in playoff games.

Bob Ligashesky

Ligashesky was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2010 season. Ligashesky's record as the team's tight ends coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in Denver Broncos history.

Pat McPherson

McPherson was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years.

Tim Brewster

Brewster was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years. Brewster's record as the team's tight ends coach was 22-10-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Brewster in playoff games.

Les Steckel

Steckel was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years.

Harold Richardson

Richardson was the tight ends 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 Richardson in playoff games.

Pete Mangurian

Mangurian was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1988-1990 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1989) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Mangurian 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.

Chan Gailey

Gailey was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1985-1987 seasons, a total of three years. Gailey's record as the team's tight ends coach was 32-14-1, making him the second-most successful tight ends coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1986-1987) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Gailey 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.

Richard "Doc" Urich

Urich was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1985 season. Urich's record as the team's tight ends coach was 11-5-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Denver Broncos history.

Fran Polsfoot

Polsfoot was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1981-1984 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1983-1984) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Polsfoot in playoff games.

Whitey Dovell

Dovell was the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1971 season. Dovell's record as the team's tight ends coach was 4-9-1, making him the third-least successful tight ends coach in Denver Broncos history.


Denver Broncos tight ends coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Declan Doyle 2023-2024 17-15-0 53.1% 0-0
Jake Moreland 2022 5-12-0 29.4% 0-0
Wade Harman 2019-2021 19-30-0 38.8% 0-0
Geep Chryst 2017-2018 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0
Brian Pariani 1995-2004, 2015-2016 122-70-0 63.5% 10-4
Clancy Barone 2009, 2011-2014 54-26-0 67.5% 3-4
Ron Milus 2012 13-3-0 81.3% 0-1
Bob Ligashesky 2010 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Pat McPherson 2007-2008 15-17-0 46.9% 0-0
Tim Brewster 2005-2006 22-10-0 68.8% 1-1
Les Steckel 1993-1994 16-16-0 50.0% 0-0
Harold Richardson 1991-1992 20-12-0 62.5% 1-1
Pete Mangurian 1988-1990 24-24-0 50.0% 2-1
Chan Gailey 1985-1987 32-14-1 69.1% 4-2
Richard "Doc" Urich 1985 11-5-0 68.8% 0-0
Fran Polsfoot 1981-1984 34-23-0 59.6% 0-2
Whitey Dovell 1971 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0

Denver Broncos tight ends coach facts

  • Whitey Dovell was the first tight ends coach in Broncos history in 1971.
  • Brian Pariani coached the most seasons as the Broncos's tight ends coach at twelve seasons.
  • Declan Doyle is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.