Cincinnati Bengals special teams coach history
Darrin Simmons
Simmons was the special teams coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003-2012 seasons, a total of ten years. Simmons' record as the team's special teams coach was 79-80-1, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2005, 2009, 2011-2012) and had a 0-4 record under Coach Simmons in playoff games.
Al Roberts
Roberts was the special teams coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997-2002 seasons, a total of six years. Roberts' record as the team's special teams coach was 26-70-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Joe Wessel
Wessel was the special teams coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years.
Marv Braden
Braden was the special teams coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1990-1994 seasons, a total of five years. Braden's record as the team's special teams coach was 23-57-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1990) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Braden in playoff games.
Mike Stock
Stock was the special teams coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1987-1989 seasons, a total of three years. Stock's record as the team's special teams coach was 24-23-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1988) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Stock 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.
Bruce Coslet
Coslet was the special teams coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981-1983 seasons, a total of three years. Coslet's record as the team's special teams coach was 26-15-0, making him the most successful special teams coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1981-1982) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Coslet 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.
Frank Gansz
Gansz was the special teams coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1979-1980 seasons, a total of two years. Gansz's record as the team's special teams coach was 10-22-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Cincinnati Bengals special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrin Simmons | 2003-2012 | 79-80-1 | 49.7% | 0-4 |
| Al Roberts | 1997-2002 | 26-70-0 | 27.1% | 0-0 |
| Joe Wessel | 1995-1996 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Marv Braden | 1990-1994 | 23-57-0 | 28.8% | 1-1 |
| Mike Stock | 1987-1989 | 24-23-0 | 51.1% | 2-1 |
| Bruce Coslet | 1981-1983 | 26-15-0 | 63.4% | 2-2 |
| Frank Gansz | 1979-1980 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
Cincinnati Bengals special teams coach facts
- Frank Gansz was the first special teams coach in Bengals history in 1979.
- Darrin Simmons coached the most seasons as the Bengals's special teams coach at ten seasons.
- Darrin Simmons was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2012 season.