Denver Broncos defensive line coach history
Jamar Cain
Cain is the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos since the 2024 season.
Marcus Dixon
Dixon was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years.
Bill Kollar
Kollar was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2015-2021 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Kollar 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.
Chris Beake
Beake was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2017 season. Beake's record as the team's defensive line coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Denver Broncos history.
Jay Rodgers
Rodgers was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2012-2014 seasons, a total of three years. Rodgers' record as the team's defensive line coach was 38-10-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2012-2014) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Rodgers 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.
Wayne Nunnely
Nunnely was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Nunnely in playoff games.
Bill Johnson
Johnson was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years.
Jacob Burney
Burney was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2002-2008 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2003-2005) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Burney in playoff games.
Andre Patterson
Patterson was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years. Patterson's record as the team's defensive line coach was 22-10-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Patterson in playoff games.
George Dyer
Dyer was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1995-2001 seasons, a total of seven years. Dyer's record as the team's defensive line coach was 72-40-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1996-1998, 2000) and had a 7-2 record under Coach Dyer 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.
Rex Norris
Norris was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1994 season.
Ernie Stautner
Stautner was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1991-1993 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Stautner in playoff games.
Earl Leggett
Leggett was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1989) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Leggett 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.
Stan Jones
Jones was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1967-1971, 1976-1988 seasons, a total of eighteen years. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1977-1979, 1983-1984, 1986-1987) and had a 6-7 record under Coach Jones 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. 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 defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1972-1975 seasons, a total of four years.
Dale Dodrill
Dodrill was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1960-1963, 1966 seasons, a total of five years. Dodrill's record as the team's defensive line coach was 20-48-2, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Denver Broncos history.
Ray Malavasi
Malavasi was the defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1963-1965 seasons, a total of three years. Malavasi's record as the team's defensive line coach was 8-32-2, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Denver Broncos history.
Denver Broncos defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamar Cain | 2024 | 9-6-0 | 60.0% | 0-0 |
| Marcus Dixon | 2022-2023 | 13-21-0 | 38.2% | 0-0 |
| Bill Kollar | 2015-2021 | 51-62-0 | 45.1% | 3-0 |
| Chris Beake | 2017 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Jay Rodgers | 2012-2014 | 38-10-0 | 79.2% | 2-3 |
| Wayne Nunnely | 2009-2011 | 20-28-0 | 41.7% | 1-1 |
| Jacob Burney | 2002-2008 | 66-46-0 | 58.9% | 1-3 |
| Bill Johnson | 2007-2008 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Andre Patterson | 2005-2006 | 22-10-0 | 68.8% | 1-1 |
| George Dyer | 1995-2001 | 72-40-0 | 64.3% | 7-2 |
| Rex Norris | 1994 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Ernie Stautner | 1991-1993 | 29-19-0 | 60.4% | 1-1 |
| Earl Leggett | 1989-1990 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 2-1 |
| Stan Jones | 1967-1971, 1976-1988 | 145-117-4 | 55.3% | 6-7 |
| Richard "Doc" Urich | 1972-1975 | 25-28-3 | 47.3% | 0-0 |
| Dale Dodrill | 1960-1963, 1966 | 20-48-2 | 30.0% | 0-0 |
| Ray Malavasi | 1963-1965 | 8-32-2 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
Denver Broncos defensive line coach facts
- Dale Dodrill was the first defensive line coach in Broncos history in 1960.
- Stan Jones coached the most seasons as the Broncos's defensive line coach at eighteen seasons.
- Jamar Cain is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.