New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator history

Pete Carmichael Jr.

Carmichael Jr. is the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints since the 2009 season, a total of fifteen years. Carmichael Jr.'s record as the team's offensive coordinator was 150-93-0, making him the most successful offensive coordinator in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (2009-2011, 2013, 2017-2020) and had a 8-7 record under Coach Carmichael Jr. 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.

Doug Marrone

Marrone was the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Marrone in playoff games.

Mike Sheppard

Sheppard was the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 2005 season. Sheppard's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 3-13-0, making him the least successful offensive coordinator in New Orleans Saints history.

Mike McCarthy

McCarthy was the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 2000-2004 seasons, a total of five years. McCarthy's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 42-38-0, making him the third-most successful offensive coordinator in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach McCarthy in playoff games.

Danny Abramowicz

Abramowicz was the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. Abramowicz's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 15-33-0, making him the third-least successful offensive coordinator in New Orleans Saints history.

Carl Smith

Smith was the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 1986-1996 seasons, a total of eleven years. Smith's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 94-81-0, making him the second-most successful offensive coordinator in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1987, 1990-1992) and had a 0-4 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.

King Hill

Hill was the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 1981-1985 seasons, a total of five years.

Ed Hughes

Hughes was the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 1978-1980 seasons, a total of three years.

Ken Shipp

Shipp was the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in the 1971-1972 seasons, a total of two years. Shipp's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 6-19-3, making him the second-least successful offensive coordinator in New Orleans Saints history.


New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Pete Carmichael Jr. 2009-2023 150-93-0 61.7% 8-7
Doug Marrone 2006-2008 25-23-0 52.1% 1-1
Mike Sheppard 2005 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Mike McCarthy 2000-2004 42-38-0 52.5% 1-1
Danny Abramowicz 1997-1999 15-33-0 31.3% 0-0
Carl Smith 1986-1996 94-81-0 53.7% 0-4
King Hill 1981-1985 28-45-0 38.4% 0-0
Ed Hughes 1978-1980 16-32-0 33.3% 0-0
Ken Shipp 1971-1972 6-19-3 26.8% 0-0

New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator facts

  • Ken Shipp was the first offensive coordinator in Saints history in 1971.
  • Pete Carmichael Jr. coached the most seasons as the Saints's offensive coordinator at fifteen seasons.
  • Pete Carmichael Jr. is the current offensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2009 season.