Las Vegas Raiders special teams coach history
Lorenzo Ward
Ward was the special teams coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 2006 season. Ward's record as the team's special teams coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in Las Vegas Raiders history.
Bob Casullo
Casullo was the special teams coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 2000-2003 seasons, a total of four years. Casullo's record as the team's special teams coach was 37-27-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Las Vegas Raiders history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2000-2002) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Casullo 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.
Frank Gansz, Jr.
Gansz, Jr. was the special teams coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years.
Rusty Tillman
Tillman was the special teams coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years. Tillman's record as the team's special teams coach was 11-21-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Las Vegas Raiders history.
Steve Ortmayer
Ortmayer was the special teams coach for the Los Angeles Raiders and Oakland Raiders in the 1978-1986, 1990-1994 seasons, a total of fourteen years. Ortmayer's record as the team's special teams coach was 134-83-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Las Vegas Raiders history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1980, 1982-1985, 1990-1991, 1993) and had a 9-6 record under Coach Ortmayer 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.
Pete Rodriguez
Rodriguez was the special teams coach for the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1988-1989 seasons, a total of two years. Rodriguez's record as the team's special teams coach was 15-17-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Las Vegas Raiders history.
Jim Sweeney
Sweeney was the special teams coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 1978 season.
Joe Scannella
Scannella was the special teams coach for the Oakland Raiders in the 1972-1977 seasons, a total of six years. Scannella's record as the team's special teams coach was 66-16-2, making him the most successful special teams coach in Las Vegas Raiders history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1972-1977) and had a 7-5 record under Coach Scannella in playoff games. In 1976, the Oakland Raiders faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI and the Raiders, under the direction of head coach John Madden, won 32-14.
Las Vegas Raiders special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Ward | 2006 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Bob Casullo | 2000-2003 | 37-27-0 | 57.8% | 4-3 |
| Frank Gansz, Jr. | 1998-1999 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Rusty Tillman | 1996-1997 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Steve Ortmayer | 1978-1986, 1990-1994 | 134-83-0 | 61.8% | 9-6 |
| Pete Rodriguez | 1988-1989 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Jim Sweeney | 1978 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Joe Scannella | 1972-1977 | 66-16-2 | 79.8% | 7-5 |
Las Vegas Raiders special teams coach facts
- Joe Scannella was the first special teams coach in Raiders history in 1972.
- Steve Ortmayer coached the most seasons as the Raiders's special teams coach at fourteen seasons.
- Lorenzo Ward was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2006 season.