New Orleans Saints offensive backfield coach history

John Levra

Levra was the offensive backfield coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1981-1985 seasons, a total of five years. Levra's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 28-45-0, making him the second-most successful offensive backfield coach in New Orleans Saints history.

Nick Nicolau

Nicolau was the offensive backfield coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1980 season. Nicolau's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful offensive backfield coach in New Orleans Saints history.

Ed Hughes

Hughes was the offensive backfield coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1979 season. Hughes' record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 8-8-0, making him the most successful offensive backfield coach in New Orleans Saints history.

John Beake

Beake was the offensive backfield coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years. Beake's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 7-21-0, making him the second-least successful offensive backfield coach in New Orleans Saints history.

George Dickson

Dickson was the offensive backfield coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1967-1968 seasons, a total of two years. Dickson's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 7-20-1, making him the third-most successful offensive backfield coach in New Orleans Saints history.


New Orleans Saints offensive backfield coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
John Levra 1981-1985 28-45-0 38.4% 0-0
Nick Nicolau 1980 1-15-0 6.3% 0-0
Ed Hughes 1979 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
John Beake 1976-1977 7-21-0 25.0% 0-0
George Dickson 1967-1968 7-20-1 26.8% 0-0

New Orleans Saints offensive backfield coach facts

  • George Dickson was the first offensive backfield coach in Saints history in 1967.
  • John Levra coached the most seasons as the Saints's offensive backfield coach at five seasons.
  • John Levra was the last coach to hold the position of offensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1985 season.