New Orleans Saints assistant head coach history
Darren Rizzi
Rizzi is the assistant head coach for the New Orleans Saints since the 2023 season, a total of two years. Rizzi's record as the team's assistant head coach was 11-14-0, making him the second-least successful assistant head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Ryan Nielsen
Nielsen was the assistant head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2021 season. Nielsen's record as the team's assistant head coach was 9-8-0, making him the third-least successful assistant head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Dan Campbell
Campbell was the assistant head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2016-2020 seasons, a total of five years. Campbell's record as the team's assistant head coach was 56-24-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2017-2020) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Campbell in playoff games.
Joe Vitt
Vitt was the assistant head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2006-2016 seasons, a total of eleven years. Vitt's record as the team's assistant head coach was 99-71-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2006, 2009-2011, 2013) and had a 6-4 record under Coach Vitt in playoff games. In 2009, the New Orleans Saints faced off against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV and the Saints, under the direction of head coach Sean Payton, won 31-17.
Mike Riley
Riley was the assistant head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 season. Riley's record as the team's assistant head coach was 9-7-0, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Rick Venturi
Venturi was the assistant head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1997-2001 seasons, a total of five years. Venturi's record as the team's assistant head coach was 32-48-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Venturi in playoff games.
New Orleans Saints assistant head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Rizzi | 2023-2024 | 11-14-0 | 44.0% | 0-0 |
| Ryan Nielsen | 2021 | 9-8-0 | 52.9% | 0-0 |
| Dan Campbell | 2016-2020 | 56-24-0 | 70.0% | 3-4 |
| Joe Vitt | 2006-2016 | 99-71-0 | 58.2% | 6-4 |
| Mike Riley | 2002 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Rick Venturi | 1997-2001 | 32-48-0 | 40.0% | 1-1 |
New Orleans Saints assistant head coach facts
- Rick Venturi was the first assistant head coach in Saints history in 1997.
- Joe Vitt coached the most seasons as the Saints's assistant head coach at eleven seasons.
- Darren Rizzi is the current assistant head coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.