Denver Broncos offensive coordinator history

Joe Lombardi

Lombardi is the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos since the 2023 season, a total of two years.

Justin Outten

Outten was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2022 season. Outten's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 5-12-0, making him the least successful offensive coordinator in Denver Broncos history.

Pat Shurmur

Shurmur was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. Shurmur's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 12-21-0, making him the second-least successful offensive coordinator in Denver Broncos history.

Rich Scangarello

Scangarello was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2019 season.

Bill Musgrave

Musgrave was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2018 season. Musgrave's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 6-10-0, making him the third-least successful offensive coordinator in Denver Broncos history.

Mike McCoy

McCoy was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2009-2012, 2017 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2011-2012) and had a 1-2 record under Coach McCoy in playoff games.

Rick Dennison

Dennison was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2006-2008, 2015-2016 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Dennison 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.

Adam Gase

Gase was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. Gase's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 25-7-0, making him the most successful offensive coordinator in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2013-2014) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Gase 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.

Gary Kubiak

Kubiak was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 1995-2005 seasons, a total of eleven years. Kubiak's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 114-62-0, making him the third-most successful offensive coordinator in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1996-1998, 2000, 2003-2005) and had a 8-5 record under Coach Kubiak 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.

Jim Fassel

Fassel was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years.

George Henshaw

Henshaw was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 1992 season.

Mike Shanahan

Shanahan was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 1985-1987, 1991 seasons, a total of four years. Shanahan's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 44-18-1, making him the second-most successful offensive coordinator in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1986-1987, 1991) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Shanahan 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.

Chan Gailey

Gailey was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1989) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Gailey 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.

Rod Dowhower

Dowhower was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 1980-1982 seasons, a total of three years.

Max Coley

Coley was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the 1972-1976 seasons, a total of five years.


Denver Broncos offensive coordinator record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Joe Lombardi 2023-2024 17-15-0 53.1% 0-0
Justin Outten 2022 5-12-0 29.4% 0-0
Pat Shurmur 2020-2021 12-21-0 36.4% 0-0
Rich Scangarello 2019 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Bill Musgrave 2018 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Mike McCoy 2009-2012, 2017 36-38-0 48.6% 1-2
Rick Dennison 2006-2008, 2015-2016 45-35-0 56.3% 3-0
Adam Gase 2013-2014 25-7-0 78.1% 2-2
Gary Kubiak 1995-2005 114-62-0 64.8% 8-5
Jim Fassel 1993-1994 16-16-0 50.0% 0-0
George Henshaw 1992 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Mike Shanahan 1985-1987, 1991 44-18-1 70.6% 5-3
Chan Gailey 1989-1990 16-16-0 50.0% 2-1
Rod Dowhower 1980-1982 20-21-0 48.8% 0-0
Max Coley 1972-1976 34-33-3 50.7% 0-0

Denver Broncos offensive coordinator facts

  • Max Coley was the first offensive coordinator in Broncos history in 1972.
  • Gary Kubiak coached the most seasons as the Broncos's offensive coordinator at eleven seasons.
  • Joe Lombardi is the current offensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2023 season.