New Orleans Saints interim head coach history
Darren Rizzi
Rizzi is the interim head coach for the New Orleans Saints since the 2024 season. Rizzi's record as the team's interim head coach was 3-5-0, making him the second-most successful interim head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Joe Vitt
Vitt was the interim head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2012 season. Vitt's record as the team's interim head coach was 5-5-0, making him the most successful interim head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Aaron Kromer
Kromer was the interim head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2012 season. Kromer's record as the team's interim head coach was 2-4-0, making him the third-most successful interim head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Rick Venturi
Venturi was the interim head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1996 season.
Wade Phillips
Phillips was the interim head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1985 season.
Dick Stanfel
Stanfel was the interim head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1980 season. Stanfel's record as the team's interim head coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful interim head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Ernie Hefferle
Hefferle was the interim head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1975 season. Hefferle's record as the team's interim head coach was 2-12-0, making him the second-least successful interim head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
J.D. Roberts
Roberts was the interim head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1970 season. Roberts' record as the team's interim head coach was 1-6-0, making him the second-least successful interim head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
New Orleans Saints interim head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Rizzi | 2024 | 3-5-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Aaron Kromer | 2012 | 2-4-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Joe Vitt | 2012 | 5-5-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Rick Venturi | 1996 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Wade Phillips | 1985 | 1-3-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Dick Stanfel | 1980 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| Ernie Hefferle | 1975 | 2-12-0 | 14.3% | 0-0 |
| J.D. Roberts | 1970 | 1-6-0 | 14.3% | 0-0 |
New Orleans Saints interim head coach facts
- J.D. Roberts was the first interim head coach in Saints history in 1970.
- J.D. Roberts, Ernie Hefferle, Dick Stanfel, Wade Phillips, Rick Venturi, Joe Vitt, Aaron Kromer, and Darren Rizzi coached the most seasons as the Saints's interim head coach at one season.
- Darren Rizzi is the current interim head coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.