Atlanta Falcons assistant to the head coach history
Steve Scarnecchia
Scarnecchia was the assistant to the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015-2020 seasons, a total of six years. Scarnecchia's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 47-49-0, making him the second-most successful assistant to the head coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2016-2017) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Scarnecchia 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.
Andrew Weidinger
Weidinger was the assistant to the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008-2011 seasons, a total of four years. Weidinger's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 43-21-0, making him the most successful assistant to the head 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 Weidinger in playoff games.
Marvin Crosby Bass
Bass was the assistant to the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1998-2003 seasons, a total of six years. Bass' record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 44-51-1, making him the third-most successful assistant to the head coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998, 2002) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Bass 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.
Atlanta Falcons assistant to the head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Scarnecchia | 2015-2020 | 47-49-0 | 49.0% | 3-2 |
| Andrew Weidinger | 2008-2011 | 43-21-0 | 67.2% | 0-3 |
| Marvin Crosby Bass | 1998-2003 | 44-51-1 | 46.4% | 3-2 |
Atlanta Falcons assistant to the head coach facts
- Marvin Crosby Bass was the first assistant to the head coach in Falcons history in 1998.
- Marvin Crosby Bass and Steve Scarnecchia coached the most seasons as the Falcons's assistant to the head coach at six seasons.
- Steve Scarnecchia was the last coach to hold the position of assistant to the head coach, leaving the role after the 2020 season.