Tennessee Titans defensive backs coach history
Kerry Coombs
Coombs was the defensive backs coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2018 season.
Louie Cioffi
Cioffi was the defensive backs coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. Cioffi's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 5-27-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Tennessee Titans history.
Chuck Cecil
Cecil was the defensive backs coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Cecil's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 23-9-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2007-2008) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Cecil in playoff games.
Everett Withers
Withers was the defensive backs coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2001-2006 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2002-2003) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Withers in playoff games.
Jerry Gray
Gray was the defensive backs coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. Gray's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 26-6-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1999-2000) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Gray in playoff games. In 1999, the Tennessee Titans faced off against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV and the Titans, under the direction of head coach Jeff Fisher, lost 16-23.
Rod Perry
Perry was the defensive backs coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years.
Tom Bettis
Bettis was the defensive backs coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1986-1987, 1993-1994 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1987, 1993) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Bettis in playoff games.
Pat Thomas
Thomas was the defensive backs coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1990-1992 seasons, a total of three years. Thomas' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 30-18-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1990-1992) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Thomas in playoff games.
Nick Saban
Saban was the defensive backs coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1988-1989 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1988-1989) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Saban in playoff games.
Ken Houston
Houston was the defensive backs coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1983-1985 seasons, a total of three years.
Bob Gambold
Gambold was the defensive backs coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1978-1982 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1978-1980) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Gambold in playoff games.
Richie Petitbon
Petitbon was the defensive backs coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1974-1977 seasons, a total of four years.
Burnie Miller
Miller was the defensive backs coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1971, 1973 seasons, a total of two years. Miller's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 5-22-1, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Tennessee Titans history.
Jackie Simpson
Simpson was the defensive backs coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1972 season. Simpson's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 1-13-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Tennessee Titans history.
Walt Schlinkman
Schlinkman was the defensive backs coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1966-1970 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1967, 1969) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Schlinkman in playoff games.
Hugh Taylor
Taylor was the defensive backs coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1964 season.
Tennessee Titans defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Coombs | 2018 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Louie Cioffi | 2014-2015 | 5-27-0 | 15.6% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Cecil | 2007-2008 | 23-9-0 | 71.9% | 0-2 |
| Everett Withers | 2001-2006 | 47-49-0 | 49.0% | 2-2 |
| Jerry Gray | 1999-2000 | 26-6-0 | 81.3% | 3-2 |
| Rod Perry | 1995-1996 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Tom Bettis | 1986-1987, 1993-1994 | 28-35-0 | 44.4% | 1-2 |
| Pat Thomas | 1990-1992 | 30-18-0 | 62.5% | 1-3 |
| Nick Saban | 1988-1989 | 19-13-0 | 59.4% | 1-2 |
| Ken Houston | 1983-1985 | 10-38-0 | 20.8% | 0-0 |
| Bob Gambold | 1978-1982 | 40-33-0 | 54.8% | 4-3 |
| Richie Petitbon | 1974-1977 | 30-26-0 | 53.6% | 0-0 |
| Burnie Miller | 1971, 1973 | 5-22-1 | 19.6% | 0-0 |
| Jackie Simpson | 1972 | 1-13-0 | 7.1% | 0-0 |
| Walt Schlinkman | 1966-1970 | 28-38-4 | 42.9% | 0-2 |
| Hugh Taylor | 1964 | 4-10-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
Tennessee Titans defensive backs coach facts
- Hugh Taylor was the first defensive backs coach in Titans history in 1964.
- Everett Withers coached the most seasons as the Titans's defensive backs coach at six seasons.
- Kerry Coombs was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backs coach, leaving the role after the 2018 season.