Las Vegas Raiders assistant to the head coach history

Tom Jones

Jones was the assistant to the head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders and Oakland Raiders in the 2009-2014, 2022-2023 seasons, a total of eight years. Jones' record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 46-84-0, making him the second-most successful assistant to the head coach in Las Vegas Raiders history.

Paul Kelly

Kelly was the assistant to the head coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years. Kelly's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 15-17-0, making him the most successful assistant to the head coach in Las Vegas Raiders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2002) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Kelly in playoff games. In 2002, the Oakland Raiders faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach Bill Callahan, lost 21-48.


Las Vegas Raiders assistant to the head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Tom Jones 2009-2014, 2022-2023 46-84-0 35.4% 0-0
Paul Kelly 2002-2003 15-17-0 46.9% 2-1

Las Vegas Raiders assistant to the head coach facts

  • Paul Kelly was the first assistant to the head coach in Raiders history in 2002.
  • Tom Jones coached the most seasons as the Raiders's assistant to the head coach at eight seasons.
  • Tom Jones was the last coach to hold the position of assistant to the head coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.