Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator history
Dave Ragone
Ragone is the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons since the 2021 season, a total of three years.
Dirk Koetter
Koetter was the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2012-2014, 2019-2020 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Koetter in playoff games.
Steve Sarkisian
Sarkisian was the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Sarkisian in playoff games.
Kyle Shanahan
Shanahan was the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. Shanahan's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 19-13-0, making him the second-most successful offensive coordinator in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Shanahan 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.
Mike Mularkey
Mularkey was the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008-2011 seasons, a total of four years. Mularkey's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 43-21-0, making him the most successful offensive coordinator in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2008, 2010-2011) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Mularkey in playoff games.
Hue Jackson
Jackson was the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 season. Jackson's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful offensive coordinator in Atlanta Falcons history.
Greg Knapp
Knapp was the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. Knapp's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 26-22-0, making him the third-most successful offensive coordinator in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Knapp in playoff games.
Pete Mangurian
Mangurian was the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2003 season.
George Sefcik
Sefcik was the offensive coordinator 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 Sefcik 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.
Rod Dowhower
Dowhower was the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1987-1989 seasons, a total of three years. Dowhower's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 11-36-0, making him the least successful offensive coordinator in Atlanta Falcons history.
Bill Nelsen
Nelsen was the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1975-1976 seasons, a total of two years. Nelsen's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 8-20-0, making him the third-least successful offensive coordinator in Atlanta Falcons history.
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Ragone | 2021-2023 | 21-30-0 | 41.2% | 0-0 |
| Dirk Koetter | 2012-2014, 2019-2020 | 34-46-0 | 42.5% | 1-1 |
| Steve Sarkisian | 2017-2018 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| Kyle Shanahan | 2015-2016 | 19-13-0 | 59.4% | 2-1 |
| Mike Mularkey | 2008-2011 | 43-21-0 | 67.2% | 0-3 |
| Hue Jackson | 2007 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Greg Knapp | 2004-2006 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 1-1 |
| Pete Mangurian | 2003 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| George Sefcik | 1997-2000 | 30-34-0 | 46.9% | 2-1 |
| Rod Dowhower | 1987-1989 | 11-36-0 | 23.4% | 0-0 |
| Bill Nelsen | 1975-1976 | 8-20-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator facts
- Bill Nelsen was the first offensive coordinator in Falcons history in 1975.
- Dirk Koetter coached the most seasons as the Falcons's offensive coordinator at five seasons.
- Dave Ragone is the current offensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2021 season.