New Orleans Saints linebackers coach history
Michael Hodges
Hodges is the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints since the 2020 season, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Hodges in playoff games.
Mike Nolan
Nolan was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2017-2019 seasons, a total of three years. Nolan's record as the team's linebackers coach was 37-11-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2017-2019) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Nolan in playoff games.
James Willis
Willis was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Vitt
Vitt was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2006-2016 seasons, a total of eleven years. 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.
Brian Young
Young was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2013 season. Young's record as the team's linebackers coach was 11-5-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Young in playoff games.
Winston Moss
Moss was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2005 season. Moss' record as the team's linebackers coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in New Orleans Saints history.
John Stephen Bunting
Bunting was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2000 season. Bunting's record as the team's linebackers coach was 10-6-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Bunting in playoff games.
Rick Venturi
Venturi was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1996-1997, 1999 seasons, a total of three years.
Jack Del Rio
Del Rio was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1998 season.
Jim Haslett
Haslett was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1995 season.
Vic Fangio
Fangio was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1986, 1994 seasons, a total of two years.
Steve Sidwell
Sidwell was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 season.
John-Paul Young
Young was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1981-1985 seasons, a total of five years.
Ed Beard
Beard was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1978-1980 seasons, a total of three years.
Dick Nolan
Nolan was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1977 season. Nolan's record as the team's linebackers coach was 3-11-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Doug Shively
Shively was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1975-1976 seasons, a total of two years. Shively's record as the team's linebackers coach was 6-22-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Jerry Smith
Smith was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years.
J.D. Roberts
Roberts was the linebackers coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1967-1968 seasons, a total of two years.
New Orleans Saints linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hodges | 2020-2024 | 39-36-0 | 52.0% | 1-1 |
| Mike Nolan | 2017-2019 | 37-11-0 | 77.1% | 2-3 |
| Joe Vitt | 2006-2016 | 99-71-0 | 58.2% | 6-4 |
| James Willis | 2015-2016 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Brian Young | 2013 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 1-1 |
| Winston Moss | 2005 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| John Stephen Bunting | 2000 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Rick Venturi | 1996-1997, 1999 | 12-36-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Jack Del Rio | 1998 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Jim Haslett | 1995 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Vic Fangio | 1986, 1994 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Steve Sidwell | 1986 | 6-9-0 | 40.0% | 0-0 |
| John-Paul Young | 1981-1985 | 28-45-0 | 38.4% | 0-0 |
| Ed Beard | 1978-1980 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Dick Nolan | 1977 | 3-11-0 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
| Doug Shively | 1975-1976 | 6-22-0 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Smith | 1969-1970 | 7-20-1 | 26.8% | 0-0 |
| J.D. Roberts | 1967-1968 | 7-20-1 | 26.8% | 0-0 |
New Orleans Saints linebackers coach facts
- J.D. Roberts was the first linebackers coach in Saints history in 1967.
- Joe Vitt coached the most seasons as the Saints's linebackers coach at eleven seasons.
- Michael Hodges is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.