Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach history
Chris Kuper
Kuper is the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Kuper's record as the team's offensive line coach was 25-16-0, making him the third-most successful offensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Kuper in playoff games.
Phil Rauscher
Rauscher was the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2021 season. Rauscher's record as the team's offensive line coach was 8-9-0, making him the third-least successful offensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Rick Dennison
Dennison was the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Dennison in playoff games.
Tony Sparano
Sparano was the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. Sparano's record as the team's offensive line coach was 21-11-0, making him the most successful offensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Sparano in playoff games.
Jeff Davidson
Davidson was the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011-2015 seasons, a total of five years. Davidson's record as the team's offensive line coach was 36-43-1, making him the second-least successful offensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2012, 2015) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Davidson in playoff games.
Pat Morris
Morris was the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006-2010 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Morris in playoff games.
Steve Loney
Loney was the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002-2004 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Loney in playoff games.
Mike Tice
Tice was the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1997-2001 seasons, a total of five years. Tice's record as the team's offensive line coach was 50-30-0, making him the second-most successful offensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1997-2000) and had a 4-4 record under Coach Tice in playoff games.
Keith Rowen
Rowen was the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Rowen in playoff games.
John Michels
Michels was the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1967-1983, 1985-1994 seasons, a total of twenty-seven years. The team made it to the playoffs eighteen times (1968-1971, 1973-1978, 1980, 1982, 1987-1989, 1992-1994) and had a 13-18 record under Coach Michels in playoff games. In 1969, the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl IV and the Vikings, under the direction of head coach Bud Grant, lost 7-23. In 1973, the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VIII and the Vikings, under the direction of head coach Bud Grant, lost 7-24. In 1974, the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl IX and the Vikings, under the direction of head coach Bud Grant, lost 6-16. In 1976, the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XI and the Vikings, under the direction of head coach Bud Grant, lost 14-32.
Walt Yowarsky
Yowarsky was the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1961-1966 seasons, a total of six years. Yowarsky's record as the team's offensive line coach was 29-51-4, making him the least successful offensive line coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kuper | 2022-2024 | 25-16-0 | 61.0% | 0-1 |
| Phil Rauscher | 2021 | 8-9-0 | 47.1% | 0-0 |
| Rick Dennison | 2019-2020 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| Tony Sparano | 2016-2017 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 1-1 |
| Jeff Davidson | 2011-2015 | 36-43-1 | 45.6% | 0-2 |
| Pat Morris | 2006-2010 | 42-38-0 | 52.5% | 1-2 |
| Steve Loney | 2002-2004 | 23-25-0 | 47.9% | 1-1 |
| Mike Tice | 1997-2001 | 50-30-0 | 62.5% | 4-4 |
| Keith Rowen | 1995-1996 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-1 |
| John Michels | 1967-1983, 1985-1994 | 240-157-5 | 60.3% | 13-18 |
| Walt Yowarsky | 1961-1966 | 29-51-4 | 36.9% | 0-0 |
Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach facts
- Walt Yowarsky was the first offensive line coach in Vikings history in 1961.
- John Michels coached the most seasons as the Vikings's offensive line coach at twenty-seven seasons.
- Chris Kuper is the current offensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.