Denver Broncos linebackers coach history
Peter Hansen
Hansen was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2022 season. Hansen's record as the team's linebackers coach was 5-12-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Denver Broncos history.
Reggie Herring
Herring was the linebackers 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 Herring 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.
Richard Smith
Smith was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2011-2014 seasons, a total of four years. Smith's record as the team's linebackers coach was 46-18-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2011-2014) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Smith 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.
Don Martindale
Martindale was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2009 season.
Jim Ryan
Ryan was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2008 season.
Joe Baker
Baker was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2007 season. Baker's record as the team's linebackers coach was 7-9-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Denver Broncos history.
Kirk Doll
Doll was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years. Doll's record as the team's linebackers coach was 22-10-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Doll in playoff games.
Larry Coyer
Coyer was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2000-2002 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Coyer in playoff games.
Frank Bush
Bush was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1995-1999 seasons, a total of five years. Bush's record as the team's linebackers coach was 53-27-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1996-1998) and had a 7-1 record under Coach Bush 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.
John-Paul Young
Young was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years.
Mike Nolan
Nolan was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1987-1992 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1987, 1989, 1991) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Nolan in playoff games. 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. 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.
Myrel Moore
Moore was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1973-1977, 1983-1988 seasons, a total of eleven years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1977, 1983-1984, 1986-1987) and had a 6-5 record under Coach Moore 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.
Bob Zeman
Zeman was the linebackers 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 Zeman in playoff games.
Bob Gambold
Gambold was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1972-1973 seasons, a total of two years.
Dick MacPherson
MacPherson was the linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years. MacPherson's record as the team's linebackers coach was 10-16-2, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Denver Broncos history.
Denver Broncos linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Hansen | 2022 | 5-12-0 | 29.4% | 0-0 |
| Reggie Herring | 2015-2021 | 51-62-0 | 45.1% | 3-0 |
| Richard Smith | 2011-2014 | 46-18-0 | 71.9% | 3-4 |
| Don Martindale | 2009 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Jim Ryan | 2008 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Joe Baker | 2007 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Kirk Doll | 2005-2006 | 22-10-0 | 68.8% | 1-1 |
| Larry Coyer | 2000-2002 | 28-20-0 | 58.3% | 0-1 |
| Frank Bush | 1995-1999 | 53-27-0 | 66.3% | 7-1 |
| John-Paul Young | 1993-1994 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Mike Nolan | 1987-1992 | 54-40-1 | 57.4% | 5-3 |
| Myrel Moore | 1973-1977, 1983-1988 | 103-58-4 | 63.6% | 6-5 |
| Bob Zeman | 1978-1982 | 40-33-0 | 54.8% | 0-2 |
| Bob Gambold | 1972-1973 | 12-14-2 | 46.4% | 0-0 |
| Dick MacPherson | 1969-1970 | 10-16-2 | 39.3% | 0-0 |
Denver Broncos linebackers coach facts
- Dick MacPherson was the first linebackers coach in Broncos history in 1969.
- Myrel Moore coached the most seasons as the Broncos's linebackers coach at eleven seasons.
- Peter Hansen was the last coach to hold the position of linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.