Miami Dolphins offensive backs coach history
Tony Nathan
Nathan was the offensive backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1993-1995 seasons, a total of three years. Nathan's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 28-20-0, making him the second-most successful offensive backs coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1994-1995) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Nathan in playoff games.
Carl Taseff
Taseff was the offensive backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1970-1992 seasons, a total of twenty-three years. Taseff's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 229-113-2, making him the most successful offensive backs coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs fourteen times (1970-1974, 1978-1979, 1981-1985, 1990, 1992) and had a 16-12 record under Coach Taseff in playoff games. In 1971, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 3-24. In 1972, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, won 14-7. In 1973, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, won 24-7. In 1982, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 17-27. In 1984, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XIX and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 16-38.
John Idzik
Idzik was the offensive backs coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1966-1969 seasons, a total of four years. Idzik's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 15-39-2, making him the third-most successful offensive backs coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Miami Dolphins offensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Nathan | 1993-1995 | 28-20-0 | 58.3% | 1-2 |
| Carl Taseff | 1970-1992 | 229-113-2 | 66.9% | 16-12 |
| John Idzik | 1966-1969 | 15-39-2 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
Miami Dolphins offensive backs coach facts
- John Idzik was the first offensive backs coach in Dolphins history in 1966.
- Carl Taseff coached the most seasons as the Dolphins's offensive backs coach at twenty-three seasons.
- Tony Nathan was the last coach to hold the position of offensive backs coach, leaving the role after the 1995 season.