Cincinnati Bengals assistant head coach history
Darrin Simmons
Simmons is the assistant head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals since the 2020 season, a total of four years. Simmons' record as the team's assistant head coach was 35-30-1, making him the most successful assistant head coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021-2022) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Simmons in playoff games. In 2021, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI and the Bengals, under the direction of head coach Zac Taylor, lost 20-23.
Paul Alexander
Alexander was the assistant head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003-2017 seasons, a total of fifteen years. Alexander's record as the team's assistant head coach was 125-112-3, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (2005, 2009, 2011-2015) and had a 0-7 record under Coach Alexander in playoff games.
Dick LeBeau
LeBeau was the assistant head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. LeBeau's record as the team's assistant head coach was 18-46-0, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Cincinnati Bengals assistant head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrin Simmons | 2020-2023 | 35-30-1 | 53.8% | 5-2 |
| Paul Alexander | 2003-2017 | 125-112-3 | 52.7% | 0-7 |
| Dick LeBeau | 1997-2000 | 18-46-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
Cincinnati Bengals assistant head coach facts
- Dick LeBeau was the first assistant head coach in Bengals history in 1997.
- Paul Alexander coached the most seasons as the Bengals's assistant head coach at fifteen seasons.
- Darrin Simmons is the current assistant head coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.