Tennessee Titans linebackers coach history
Frank Bush
Bush is the linebackers coach for the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans since the 1992 season, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1992-1993) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Bush in playoff games.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Bush | 1992-1994, 2011-2012, 2024 | 40-47-0 | 46.0% | 0-2 |
| Lou Spanos | 2014-2017 | 23-41-0 | 35.9% | 1-1 |
| Chet Parlavecchio | 2013 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| 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.
- Frank Bush is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 1992 season.