Atlanta Falcons assistant to the head coach history

Steve Scarnecchia

Scarnecchia was the assistant to the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2018 season. Scarnecchia's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 7-9-0, making him the third-most successful assistant to the head coach in Atlanta Falcons history.

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 second-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 2018 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
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 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 2018 season.