Cincinnati Bengals defensive backs coach history
Kevin Coyle
Coyle was the defensive backs coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003-2011, 2016 seasons, a total of ten years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2005, 2009, 2011) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Coyle in playoff games.
Mark Carrier
Carrier was the defensive backs coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012-2015 seasons, a total of four years. Carrier's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 43-20-1, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2012-2015) and had a 0-4 record under Coach Carrier in playoff games.
Vance Joseph
Joseph was the defensive backs coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. Joseph's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 22-9-1, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Joseph in playoff games.
Ray Horton
Horton was the defensive backs coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. Horton's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 18-46-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Ron Meeks
Meeks was the defensive backs coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992-1996 seasons, a total of five years. Meeks' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 26-54-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Dick LeBeau
LeBeau was the defensive backs coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980-1991 seasons, a total of twelve years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1981-1982, 1988, 1990) and had a 5-4 record under Coach LeBeau in playoff games. In 1981, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XVI and the Bengals, under the direction of head coach Forrest Gregg, lost 21-26. In 1988, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIII and the Bengals, under the direction of head coach Sam Wyche, lost 16-20.
Charley Winner
Winner was the defensive backs coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1976-1979 seasons, a total of four years.
Chuck Weber
Weber was the defensive backs coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1975 season. Weber's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 11-3-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1975) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Weber in playoff games.
Tom Bass
Bass was the defensive backs coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1968-1969 seasons, a total of two years. Bass' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 7-20-1, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Coyle | 2003-2011, 2016 | 75-83-2 | 47.5% | 0-3 |
| Vance Joseph | 2014-2015 | 22-9-1 | 70.3% | 0-2 |
| Mark Carrier | 2012-2015 | 43-20-1 | 68.0% | 0-4 |
| Ray Horton | 1997-2000 | 18-46-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Ron Meeks | 1992-1996 | 26-54-0 | 32.5% | 0-0 |
| Dick LeBeau | 1980-1991 | 93-91-0 | 50.5% | 5-4 |
| Charley Winner | 1976-1979 | 26-34-0 | 43.3% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Weber | 1975 | 11-3-0 | 78.6% | 0-1 |
| Tom Bass | 1968-1969 | 7-20-1 | 26.8% | 0-0 |
Cincinnati Bengals defensive backs coach facts
- Tom Bass was the first defensive backs coach in Bengals history in 1968.
- Dick LeBeau coached the most seasons as the Bengals's defensive backs coach at twelve seasons.
- Kevin Coyle was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backs coach, leaving the role after the 2016 season.