Denver Broncos offensive backs coach history

Paul Roach

Roach was the offensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1977-1980 seasons, a total of four years. Roach's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 40-22-0, making him the most successful offensive backs coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1977-1979) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Roach 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.

Hunter Enis

Enis was the offensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1967-1971 seasons, a total of five years. Enis' record as the team's offensive backs coach was 22-45-3, making him the second-most successful offensive backs coach in Denver Broncos history.

Bernard James "Bus" Mertes

Mertes was the offensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1965-1966 seasons, a total of two years. Mertes' record as the team's offensive backs coach was 8-20-0, making him the third-most successful offensive backs coach in Denver Broncos history.


Denver Broncos offensive backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Paul Roach 1977-1980 40-22-0 64.5% 2-3
Hunter Enis 1967-1971 22-45-3 33.6% 0-0
Bernard James "Bus" Mertes 1965-1966 8-20-0 28.6% 0-0

Denver Broncos offensive backs coach facts

  • Bernard James "Bus" Mertes was the first offensive backs coach in Broncos history in 1965.
  • Hunter Enis coached the most seasons as the Broncos's offensive backs coach at five seasons.
  • Paul Roach was the last coach to hold the position of offensive backs coach, leaving the role after the 1980 season.