Cincinnati Bengals linebackers coach history
James Bettcher
Bettcher is the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Bettcher's record as the team's linebackers coach was 28-20-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Bettcher in playoff games.
Al Golden
Golden was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Golden 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.
Tem Lukabu
Lukabu was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2019 season. Lukabu's record as the team's linebackers coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Marcus Lewis
Lewis was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 season.
Jim Haslett
Haslett was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years.
Matt Burke
Burke was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. Burke's record as the team's linebackers coach was 22-9-1, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Burke in playoff games.
Paul Guenther
Guenther was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years. Guenther's record as the team's linebackers coach was 21-11-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2012-2013) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Guenther in playoff games.
Jeff FitzGerald
FitzGerald was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008-2011 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2009, 2011) and had a 0-2 record under Coach FitzGerald in playoff games.
Ricky Hunley
Hunley was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003-2007 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hunley in playoff games.
Mark Duffner
Duffner was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997-2002 seasons, a total of six years.
Joe Pascale
Pascale was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years.
Mike Haluchak
Haluchak was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years. Haluchak's record as the team's linebackers coach was 8-24-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Dick Selcer
Selcer was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984-1991 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1988, 1990) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Selcer in playoff games. 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.
Hank Bullough
Bullough was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980-1983 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1981-1982) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Bullough 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.
Howard Brinker
Brinker was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1974-1975, 1977-1979 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1975) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Brinker in playoff games.
Vince Costello
Costello was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1969-1973 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1970, 1973) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Costello in playoff games.
Frank Smouse
Smouse was the linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1968 season. Smouse's record as the team's linebackers coach was 3-11-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Cincinnati Bengals linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bettcher | 2022-2024 | 28-20-0 | 58.3% | 2-1 |
| Al Golden | 2020-2021 | 14-18-1 | 43.9% | 3-1 |
| Tem Lukabu | 2019 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Jim Haslett | 2016-2018 | 19-28-1 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Marcus Lewis | 2018 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Matt Burke | 2014-2015 | 22-9-1 | 70.3% | 0-2 |
| Paul Guenther | 2012-2013 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 0-2 |
| Jeff FitzGerald | 2008-2011 | 27-36-1 | 43.0% | 0-2 |
| Ricky Hunley | 2003-2007 | 42-38-0 | 52.5% | 0-1 |
| Mark Duffner | 1997-2002 | 26-70-0 | 27.1% | 0-0 |
| Joe Pascale | 1994-1996 | 18-30-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Mike Haluchak | 1992-1993 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Dick Selcer | 1984-1991 | 61-66-0 | 48.0% | 3-2 |
| Hank Bullough | 1980-1983 | 32-25-0 | 56.1% | 2-2 |
| Howard Brinker | 1974-1975, 1977-1979 | 34-40-0 | 45.9% | 0-1 |
| Vince Costello | 1969-1973 | 34-35-1 | 49.3% | 0-2 |
| Frank Smouse | 1968 | 3-11-0 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
Cincinnati Bengals linebackers coach facts
- Frank Smouse was the first linebackers coach in Bengals history in 1968.
- Dick Selcer coached the most seasons as the Bengals's linebackers coach at eight seasons.
- James Bettcher is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.