Denver Broncos assistant head coach history
Mike Westhoff
Westhoff is the assistant head coach for the Denver Broncos since the 2023 season, a total of two years. Westhoff's record as the team's assistant head coach was 17-15-0, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in Denver Broncos history.
Mike Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger was the assistant head coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years. Heimerdinger's record as the team's assistant head coach was 16-16-0, making him the third-least successful assistant head coach in Denver Broncos history.
Jim Bates
Bates was the assistant head coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2007 season. Bates' record as the team's assistant head coach was 7-9-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in Denver Broncos history.
Alex Gibbs
Gibbs was the assistant head coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1995-2003 seasons, a total of nine years. Gibbs' record as the team's assistant head coach was 91-53-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1996-1998, 2000, 2003) and had a 7-3 record under Coach Gibbs 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.
Jim Fassel
Fassel was the assistant head coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1994 season. Fassel's record as the team's assistant head coach was 7-9-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in Denver Broncos history.
Joe Collier
Collier was the assistant head coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1982-1988 seasons, a total of seven years. Collier's record as the team's assistant head coach was 64-39-1, making him the second-most successful assistant head 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 Collier 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.
Denver Broncos assistant head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Westhoff | 2023-2024 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-0 |
| Jim Bates | 2007 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Mike Heimerdinger | 2006-2007 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Alex Gibbs | 1995-2003 | 91-53-0 | 63.2% | 7-3 |
| Jim Fassel | 1994 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Joe Collier | 1982-1988 | 64-39-1 | 62.0% | 4-4 |
Denver Broncos assistant head coach facts
- Joe Collier was the first assistant head coach in Broncos history in 1982.
- Alex Gibbs coached the most seasons as the Broncos's assistant head coach at nine seasons.
- Mike Westhoff is the current assistant head coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.