Las Vegas Raiders defensive backfield coach history
Willie Brown
Brown was the defensive backfield coach for the Los Angeles Raiders and Oakland Raiders in the 1979-1989 seasons, a total of eleven years. Brown's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 98-70-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backfield coach in Las Vegas Raiders history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1980, 1982-1985) and had a 8-3 record under Coach Brown in playoff games. In 1980, the Oakland Raiders faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XV and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach Tom Flores, won 27-10. In 1983, the Los Angeles Raiders faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach Tom Flores, won 38-9.
Chet Franklin
Franklin was the defensive backfield coach for the Los Angeles Raiders and Oakland Raiders in the 1980-1986 seasons, a total of seven years. Franklin's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 69-36-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backfield coach in Las Vegas Raiders history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1980, 1982-1985) and had a 8-3 record under Coach Franklin in playoff games. In 1980, the Oakland Raiders faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XV and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach Tom Flores, won 27-10. In 1983, the Los Angeles Raiders faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach Tom Flores, won 38-9.
Richie McCabe
McCabe was the defensive backfield coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years. McCabe's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 20-5-3, making him the most successful defensive backfield coach in Las Vegas Raiders history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1969-1970) and had a 2-2 record under Coach McCabe in playoff games.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Brown | 1979-1989 | 98-70-0 | 58.3% | 8-3 |
| Chet Franklin | 1980-1986 | 69-36-0 | 65.7% | 8-3 |
| Richie McCabe | 1969-1970 | 20-5-3 | 76.8% | 2-2 |
Las Vegas Raiders defensive backfield coach facts
- Richie McCabe was the first defensive backfield coach in Raiders history in 1969.
- Willie Brown coached the most seasons as the Raiders's defensive backfield coach at eleven seasons.
- Willie Brown was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1989 season.