New Orleans Saints special teams coordinator history
Darren Rizzi
Rizzi is the special teams coordinator for the New Orleans Saints since the 2019 season, a total of six years. Rizzi's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 52-39-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coordinator in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2019-2020) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Rizzi in playoff games.
Bradford Banta
Banta was the special teams coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. Banta's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 24-8-0, making him the most successful special teams coordinator in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2017-2018) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Banta in playoff games.
Greg McMahon
McMahon was the special teams coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 2008-2016 seasons, a total of nine years. McMahon's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 84-60-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coordinator in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2009-2011, 2013) and had a 5-3 record under Coach McMahon 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.
John Bonamego
Bonamego was the special teams coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years. Bonamego's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 17-15-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coordinator in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Bonamego in playoff games.
Al Everest
Everest was the special teams coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 2000-2005 seasons, a total of six years. Everest's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 45-51-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coordinator in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Everest in playoff games.
Bobby April
April was the special teams coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 1996-1999 seasons, a total of four years. April's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 18-46-0, making him the least successful special teams coordinator in New Orleans Saints history.
New Orleans Saints special teams coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Rizzi | 2019-2024 | 52-39-0 | 57.1% | 1-2 |
| Bradford Banta | 2017-2018 | 24-8-0 | 75.0% | 2-2 |
| Greg McMahon | 2008-2016 | 84-60-0 | 58.3% | 5-3 |
| John Bonamego | 2006-2007 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| Al Everest | 2000-2005 | 45-51-0 | 46.9% | 1-1 |
| Bobby April | 1996-1999 | 18-46-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
New Orleans Saints special teams coordinator facts
- Bobby April was the first special teams coordinator in Saints history in 1996.
- Greg McMahon coached the most seasons as the Saints's special teams coordinator at nine seasons.
- Darren Rizzi is the current special teams coordinator, starting ahead of the 2019 season.