Denver Broncos special teams coach history
Keith Burns
Burns was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2007-2012 seasons, a total of six years. Burns' record as the team's special teams coach was 48-48-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2011-2012) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Burns in playoff games.
Ronnie Bradford
Bradford was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2004-2005) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Bradford in playoff games.
Troy Calhoun
Calhoun was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2004 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Calhoun in playoff games.
Frank Bush
Bush was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bush in playoff games.
Rick Dennison
Dennison was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. Dennison's record as the team's special teams coach was 43-21-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1997-1998, 2000) and had a 7-1 record under Coach Dennison 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.
Richard Smith
Smith was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1993-1996 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Harold Richardson
Richardson was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1989-1992 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1989, 1991) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Richardson 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.
Charlie Waters
Waters was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1988 season. Waters' record as the team's special teams coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Denver Broncos history.
Mike Nolan
Nolan was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1987) and had a 2-1 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.
Chan Gailey
Gailey was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1985-1986 seasons, a total of two years. Gailey's record as the team's special teams coach was 22-10-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1986) and had a 2-1 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.
Fran Polsfoot
Polsfoot was the special teams 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.
Richard "Doc" Urich
Urich was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1984 season. Urich's record as the team's special teams coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful special teams coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1984) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Urich in playoff games.
Reed Johnson
Johnson was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1981 season.
Marv Braden
Braden was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1977-1980 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1977-1979) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Braden 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.
John Ralston
Ralston was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1976 season.
Myrel Moore
Moore was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1972 season. Moore's record as the team's special teams coach was 5-9-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Denver Broncos history.
Whitey Dovell
Dovell was the special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1971 season. Dovell's record as the team's special teams coach was 4-9-1, making him the least successful special teams coach in Denver Broncos history.
Denver Broncos special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Burns | 2007-2012 | 48-48-0 | 50.0% | 1-2 |
| Ronnie Bradford | 2004-2006 | 32-16-0 | 66.7% | 1-2 |
| Troy Calhoun | 2004 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Frank Bush | 2001-2003 | 27-21-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Rick Dennison | 1997-2000 | 43-21-0 | 67.2% | 7-1 |
| Richard Smith | 1993-1996 | 37-27-0 | 57.8% | 0-1 |
| Harold Richardson | 1989-1992 | 36-28-0 | 56.3% | 3-2 |
| Mike Nolan | 1987-1988 | 18-12-1 | 59.7% | 2-1 |
| Charlie Waters | 1988 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Chan Gailey | 1985-1986 | 22-10-0 | 68.8% | 2-1 |
| Richard "Doc" Urich | 1984 | 13-3-0 | 81.3% | 0-1 |
| Fran Polsfoot | 1981-1984 | 34-23-0 | 59.6% | 0-2 |
| Reed Johnson | 1981 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-0 |
| Marv Braden | 1977-1980 | 40-22-0 | 64.5% | 2-3 |
| John Ralston | 1976 | 9-5-0 | 64.3% | 0-0 |
| Myrel Moore | 1972 | 5-9-0 | 35.7% | 0-0 |
| Whitey Dovell | 1971 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
Denver Broncos special teams coach facts
- Whitey Dovell was the first special teams coach in Broncos history in 1971.
- Keith Burns coached the most seasons as the Broncos's special teams coach at six seasons.
- Keith Burns was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2012 season.