Denver Broncos assistant to the head coach history
Paul Kelly
Kelly is the assistant to the head coach for the Denver Broncos since the 2023 season, a total of two years. Kelly's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 17-15-0, making him the third-most successful assistant to the head coach in Denver Broncos history.
Derek Haithcock
Haithcock was the assistant to the head coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2022 season. Haithcock's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 5-12-0, making him the least successful assistant to the head coach in Denver Broncos history.
Mike Hiestand
Hiestand was the assistant to the head coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years. Hiestand's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 19-30-0, making him the second-least successful assistant to the head coach in Denver Broncos history.
Mark Thewes
Thewes was the assistant to the head coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2009 season. Thewes' record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-least successful assistant to the head coach in Denver Broncos history.
Troy Calhoun
Calhoun was the assistant to the head coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2005 season. Calhoun's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful assistant to the head coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Calhoun in playoff games.
George Dyer
Dyer was the assistant to the head coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2002 season. Dyer's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful assistant to the head coach in Denver Broncos history.
Zaven Yaralian
Yaralian was the assistant to the head coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2001 season. Yaralian's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-least successful assistant to the head coach in Denver Broncos history.
Harold Richardson
Richardson was the assistant to the head coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years. Richardson's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 16-16-0, making him the third-least successful assistant to the head coach in Denver Broncos history.
Denver Broncos assistant to the head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kelly | 2023-2024 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-0 |
| Derek Haithcock | 2022 | 5-12-0 | 29.4% | 0-0 |
| Mike Hiestand | 2019-2021 | 19-30-0 | 38.8% | 0-0 |
| Mark Thewes | 2009 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Troy Calhoun | 2005 | 13-3-0 | 81.3% | 1-1 |
| George Dyer | 2002 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Zaven Yaralian | 2001 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Harold Richardson | 1993-1994 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
Denver Broncos assistant to the head coach facts
- Harold Richardson was the first assistant to the head coach in Broncos history in 1993.
- Mike Hiestand coached the most seasons as the Broncos's assistant to the head coach at three seasons.
- Paul Kelly is the current assistant to the head coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.