Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach history
Scott Tolzien
Tolzien is the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys since the 2023 season, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Tolzien in playoff games.
Doug Nussmeier
Nussmeier was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021-2022) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Nussmeier in playoff games.
Jon Kitna
Kitna was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2019 season.
Kellen Moore
Moore was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2018 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Moore in playoff games.
Wade Wilson
Wilson was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2000-2002, 2007-2017 seasons, a total of fourteen years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2007, 2009, 2014, 2016) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Wilson in playoff games.
Chris Palmer
Palmer was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2006 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Palmer in playoff games.
David Lee
Lee was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 season.
Sean Payton
Payton was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Payton in playoff games.
Wayne "Buddy" Geis
Geis was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998-1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Geis in playoff games.
Jack Reilly
Reilly was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1997 season. Reilly's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 6-10-0, making him the third-least successful quarterbacks coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Norv Turner
Turner was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991-1993 seasons, a total of three years. Turner's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 36-12-0, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1991-1993) and had a 7-1 record under Coach Turner in playoff games. In 1992, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Jimmy Johnson, won 52-17. In 1993, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVIII and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Jimmy Johnson, won 30-13.
David Shula
Shula was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990 season.
Jerry Rhome
Rhome was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 season. Rhome's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful quarterbacks coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Paul Hackett
Hackett was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986-1988 seasons, a total of three years. Hackett's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 17-30-0, making him the second-least successful quarterbacks coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Jim Shofner
Shofner was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1983-1985 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1983, 1985) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Shofner in playoff games.
John Mackovic
Mackovic was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1981-1982 seasons, a total of two years. Mackovic's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 18-7-0, making him the third-most successful quarterbacks coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1981-1982) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Mackovic in playoff games.
Dan Reeves
Reeves was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1976, 1980 seasons, a total of two years. Reeves' record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 23-7-0, making him the most successful quarterbacks coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1976, 1980) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Reeves in playoff games.
Ed Hughes
Hughes was the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1975 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1975) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Hughes in playoff games. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl X and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, lost 17-21.
Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Tolzien | 2023-2024 | 18-13-0 | 58.1% | 0-1 |
| Doug Nussmeier | 2020-2022 | 30-20-0 | 60.0% | 1-2 |
| Jon Kitna | 2019 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Kellen Moore | 2018 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Wade Wilson | 2000-2002, 2007-2017 | 116-108-0 | 51.8% | 2-4 |
| Chris Palmer | 2006 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| David Lee | 2005 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Sean Payton | 2003-2004 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Wayne "Buddy" Geis | 1998-1999 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-2 |
| Jack Reilly | 1997 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Norv Turner | 1991-1993 | 36-12-0 | 75.0% | 7-1 |
| David Shula | 1990 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Rhome | 1989 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| Paul Hackett | 1986-1988 | 17-30-0 | 36.2% | 0-0 |
| Jim Shofner | 1983-1985 | 31-17-0 | 64.6% | 0-2 |
| John Mackovic | 1981-1982 | 18-7-0 | 72.0% | 3-2 |
| Dan Reeves | 1976, 1980 | 23-7-0 | 76.7% | 2-2 |
| Ed Hughes | 1975 | 10-4-0 | 71.4% | 2-1 |
Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach facts
- Ed Hughes was the first quarterbacks coach in Cowboys history in 1975.
- Wade Wilson coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's quarterbacks coach at fourteen seasons.
- Scott Tolzien is the current quarterbacks coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.