Atlanta Falcons linebackers coach history
Frank Bush
Bush is the linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons since the 2021 season, a total of three years.
Jeff Ulbrich
Ulbrich was the linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015-2020 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2016-2017) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Ulbrich 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.
Doug Mallory
Mallory was the linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. Mallory's record as the team's linebackers coach was 19-13-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Mallory 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.
Glenn Pires
Pires was the linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008-2014 seasons, a total of seven years. Pires' record as the team's linebackers coach was 66-46-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2008, 2010-2012) and had a 1-4 record under Coach Pires in playoff games.
Brian VanGorder
VanGorder was the linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 season. VanGorder's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Chris Beake
Beake was the linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. Beake's record as the team's linebackers coach was 26-22-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Beake in playoff games.
Bill Davis
Davis was the linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2002) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Davis in playoff games.
Don Blackmon
Blackmon was the linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Blackmon 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.
Joe Haering
Haering was the linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1994, 1996 seasons, a total of two years.
Chuck Clausen
Clausen was the linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988-1989 seasons, a total of two years. Clausen's record as the team's linebackers coach was 8-24-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Bobby Jackson
Jackson was the linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983-1985 seasons, a total of three years.
Bill Jobko
Jobko was the linebackers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1968 season. Jobko's record as the team's linebackers coach was 2-12-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Atlanta Falcons linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Bush | 2021-2023 | 21-30-0 | 41.2% | 0-0 |
| Jeff Ulbrich | 2015-2020 | 47-48-0 | 49.5% | 3-2 |
| Doug Mallory | 2015-2016 | 19-13-0 | 59.4% | 2-1 |
| Glenn Pires | 2008-2014 | 66-46-0 | 58.9% | 1-4 |
| Brian VanGorder | 2007 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Chris Beake | 2004-2006 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 1-1 |
| Bill Davis | 2001-2003 | 21-26-1 | 44.8% | 1-1 |
| Don Blackmon | 1997-2000 | 30-34-0 | 46.9% | 2-1 |
| Joe Haering | 1994, 1996 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Clausen | 1988-1989 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bobby Jackson | 1983-1985 | 15-33-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Bill Jobko | 1968 | 2-12-0 | 14.3% | 0-0 |
Atlanta Falcons linebackers coach facts
- Bill Jobko was the first linebackers coach in Falcons history in 1968.
- Glenn Pires coached the most seasons as the Falcons's linebackers coach at seven seasons.
- Frank Bush is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.