Tennessee Titans defensive line coach history
Terrell Williams
Williams is the defensive line coach for the Tennessee Titans since the 2018 season, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2019-2021) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Williams in playoff games.
Nick Eason
Eason was the defensive line coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. Eason's record as the team's defensive line coach was 18-14-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Eason in playoff games.
Giff Smith
Smith was the defensive line coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
Tracy Rocker
Rocker was the defensive line coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years.
Jim Washburn
Washburn was the defensive line coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 1999-2010 seasons, a total of twelve years. Washburn's record as the team's defensive line coach was 110-82-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1999-2000, 2002-2003, 2007-2008) and had a 5-6 record under Coach Washburn 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.
Rex Norris
Norris was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Oilers in the 1995-1998 seasons, a total of four years.
Jim Stanley
Stanley was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1990-1994 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1990-1993) and had a 1-4 record under Coach Stanley in playoff games.
Doug Shively
Shively was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1986-1989 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1987-1989) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Shively in playoff games.
Bob Padilla
Padilla was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1984-1985 seasons, a total of two years.
Ralph Staub
Staub was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1982-1983 seasons, a total of two years. Staub's record as the team's defensive line coach was 3-22-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Tennessee Titans history.
Joe Galat
Galat was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1981 season.
Wade Phillips
Phillips was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1977-1980 seasons, a total of four years. Phillips' record as the team's defensive line coach was 40-22-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1978-1980) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Phillips in playoff games.
George Rice
Rice was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1975-1976 seasons, a total of two years.
Bum Phillips
Phillips was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1974 season.
Bruce Beatty
Beatty was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1973 season. Beatty's record as the team's defensive line coach was 1-13-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Tennessee Titans history.
Jerry Smith
Smith was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1972 season. Smith's record as the team's defensive line coach was 1-13-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Tennessee Titans history.
Walt Yowarsky
Yowarsky was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1971 season.
Bud McFadin
McFadin was the defensive line 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 McFadin in playoff games.
Joe Spencer
Spencer was the defensive line coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1965 season.
Tennessee Titans defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell Williams | 2018-2023 | 54-45-0 | 54.5% | 2-3 |
| Nick Eason | 2016-2017 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Giff Smith | 2014-2015 | 5-27-0 | 15.6% | 0-0 |
| Tracy Rocker | 2011-2013 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 0-0 |
| Jim Washburn | 1999-2010 | 110-82-0 | 57.3% | 5-6 |
| Rex Norris | 1995-1998 | 31-33-0 | 48.4% | 0-0 |
| Jim Stanley | 1990-1994 | 44-36-0 | 55.0% | 1-4 |
| Doug Shively | 1986-1989 | 33-30-0 | 52.4% | 2-3 |
| Bob Padilla | 1984-1985 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Ralph Staub | 1982-1983 | 3-22-0 | 12.0% | 0-0 |
| Joe Galat | 1981 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Wade Phillips | 1977-1980 | 40-22-0 | 64.5% | 4-3 |
| George Rice | 1975-1976 | 15-13-0 | 53.6% | 0-0 |
| Bum Phillips | 1974 | 7-7-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Bruce Beatty | 1973 | 1-13-0 | 7.1% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Smith | 1972 | 1-13-0 | 7.1% | 0-0 |
| Walt Yowarsky | 1971 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Bud McFadin | 1966-1970 | 28-38-4 | 42.9% | 0-2 |
| Joe Spencer | 1965 | 4-10-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
Tennessee Titans defensive line coach facts
- Joe Spencer was the first defensive line coach in Titans history in 1965.
- Jim Washburn coached the most seasons as the Titans's defensive line coach at twelve seasons.
- Terrell Williams is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2018 season.