Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach history

Scott Tolzien

Tolzien is the quarterbacks coach for the Dallas Cowboys since the 2023 season. 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 12-5-0 70.6% 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.