Tennessee Titans linebackers coach history

Lou Spanos

Spanos was the linebackers coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2014-2017 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Spanos in playoff games.

Chet Parlavecchio

Parlavecchio was the linebackers coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2013 season.

Frank Bush

Bush was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans in the 1992-1994, 2011-2012 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1992-1993) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Bush in playoff games.

Dave McGinnis

McGinnis was the linebackers coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2004-2010 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2007-2008) and had a 0-2 record under Coach McGinnis in playoff games.

Gunther Cunningham

Cunningham was the linebackers coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2002-2003) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Cunningham in playoff games.

Jim Schwartz

Schwartz was the linebackers coach for the Tennessee Titans in the 2000 season. Schwartz's record as the team's linebackers coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Schwartz in playoff games.

O'Neill Gilbert

Gilbert was the linebackers coach for the Tennessee Oilers and Tennessee Titans in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Gilbert 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.

Gregg Williams

Williams was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years.

Ronnie Joe Jones

Jones was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1993 season. Jones' record as the team's linebackers coach was 12-4-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1993) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Jones in playoff games.

Richard Smith

Smith was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1990-1991 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1990-1991) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.

Floyd Reese

Reese was the linebackers 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 Reese in playoff games.

John Devlin

Devlin was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1984 season. Devlin's record as the team's linebackers coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Tennessee Titans history.

Dick Selcer

Selcer was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1981-1983 seasons, a total of three years. Selcer's record as the team's linebackers coach was 10-31-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Tennessee Titans history.

John-Paul Young

Young was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1978-1980 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1978-1980) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Young in playoff games.

Ed Biles

Biles was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1979 season. Biles' record as the team's linebackers coach was 11-5-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Tennessee Titans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1979) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Biles in playoff games.

Wade Phillips

Phillips was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1976 season.

Larry Peccatiello

Peccatiello was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1972-1975 seasons, a total of four years.

George Dickson

Dickson was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1971 season. Dickson's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-9-1, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Tennessee Titans history.

Hugh Devore

Devore was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1969) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Devore in playoff games.

Wayne Robinson

Robinson was the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers in the 1966-1967 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1967) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Robinson in playoff games.


Tennessee Titans linebackers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Lou Spanos 2014-2017 23-41-0 35.9% 1-1
Chet Parlavecchio 2013 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Frank Bush 1992-1994, 2011-2012 39-41-0 48.8% 0-2
Dave McGinnis 2004-2010 54-58-0 48.2% 0-2
Gunther Cunningham 2001-2003 30-18-0 62.5% 2-2
Jim Schwartz 2000 13-3-0 81.3% 0-1
O'Neill Gilbert 1997-1999 29-19-0 60.4% 3-1
Gregg Williams 1994-1996 17-31-0 35.4% 0-0
Ronnie Joe Jones 1993 12-4-0 75.0% 0-1
Richard Smith 1990-1991 20-12-0 62.5% 1-2
Floyd Reese 1986-1989 33-30-0 52.4% 2-3
John Devlin 1984 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Dick Selcer 1981-1983 10-31-0 24.4% 0-0
John-Paul Young 1978-1980 32-16-0 66.7% 4-3
Ed Biles 1979 11-5-0 68.8% 2-1
Wade Phillips 1976 5-9-0 35.7% 0-0
Larry Peccatiello 1972-1975 19-37-0 33.9% 0-0
George Dickson 1971 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0
Hugh Devore 1969-1970 9-16-3 37.5% 0-1
Wayne Robinson 1966-1967 12-15-1 44.6% 0-1

Tennessee Titans linebackers coach facts

  • Wayne Robinson was the first linebackers coach in Titans history in 1966.
  • Dave McGinnis coached the most seasons as the Titans's linebackers coach at seven seasons.
  • Lou Spanos was the last coach to hold the position of linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 2017 season.