Atlanta Falcons defensive backs coach history
Doug Mallory
Mallory was the defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017-2019 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Mallory in playoff games.
Chad Walker
Walker was the defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. Walker's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 19-13-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Walker in playoff games. In 2016, the Atlanta Falcons faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI and the Falcons, under the direction of head coach Dan Quinn, lost 28-34.
Raheem Morris
Morris was the defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015 season.
Joe Danna
Danna was the defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2012-2014 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Danna in playoff games.
Alvin Reynolds
Reynolds was the defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008-2011 seasons, a total of four years. Reynolds' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 43-21-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2008, 2010-2011) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Reynolds in playoff games.
Emmitt Thomas
Thomas was the defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 season. Thomas' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Brett Maxie
Maxie was the defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. Maxie's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 26-22-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Maxie in playoff games.
Ron Meeks
Meeks was the defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. Meeks' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 26-22-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Meeks in playoff games. In 1998, the Atlanta Falcons faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII and the Falcons, under the direction of head coach Dan Reeves, lost 19-34.
Greg Brown
Brown was the defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1994 season. Brown's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 7-9-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Fred Bruney
Bruney was the defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1969-1974 seasons, a total of six years. Bruney's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 36-45-3, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Atlanta Falcons defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Mallory | 2017-2019 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| Chad Walker | 2015-2016 | 19-13-0 | 59.4% | 2-1 |
| Raheem Morris | 2015 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Joe Danna | 2012-2014 | 23-25-0 | 47.9% | 1-1 |
| Alvin Reynolds | 2008-2011 | 43-21-0 | 67.2% | 0-3 |
| Emmitt Thomas | 2007 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Brett Maxie | 2004-2006 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 1-1 |
| Ron Meeks | 1997-1999 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 2-1 |
| Greg Brown | 1994 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Fred Bruney | 1969-1974 | 36-45-3 | 44.6% | 0-0 |
Atlanta Falcons defensive backs coach facts
- Fred Bruney was the first defensive backs coach in Falcons history in 1969.
- Fred Bruney coached the most seasons as the Falcons's defensive backs coach at six seasons.
- Doug Mallory was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backs coach, leaving the role after the 2019 season.