Denver Broncos special assistant coach history

Marvin Crosby Bass

Bass was the special assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1982-1983, 1985-1992 seasons, a total of ten years. Bass' record as the team's special assistant coach was 87-64-1, making him the second-most successful special assistant coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1983, 1986-1987, 1989, 1991) and had a 7-5 record under Coach Bass 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. 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.

Nick Nicolau

Nicolau was the special assistant coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1981 season. Nicolau's record as the team's special assistant coach was 10-6-0, making him the most successful special assistant coach in Denver Broncos history.


Denver Broncos special assistant coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Marvin Crosby Bass 1982-1983, 1985-1992 87-64-1 57.6% 7-5
Nick Nicolau 1981 10-6-0 62.5% 0-0

Denver Broncos special assistant coach facts

  • Nick Nicolau was the first special assistant coach in Broncos history in 1981.
  • Marvin Crosby Bass coached the most seasons as the Broncos's special assistant coach at ten seasons.
  • Marvin Crosby Bass was the last coach to hold the position of special assistant coach, leaving the role after the 1992 season.