Seattle Seahawks tight ends coach history

Pat McPherson

McPherson is the tight ends coach for the Seattle Seahawks since the 2010 season, a total of fourteen years. McPherson's record as the team's tight ends coach was 137-89-1, making him the second-most successful tight ends coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (2010, 2012-2016, 2018-2020, 2022) and had a 10-9 record under Coach McPherson in playoff games. In 2013, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII and the Seahawks, under the direction of head coach Pete Carroll, won 43-8. In 2014, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX and the Seahawks, under the direction of head coach Pete Carroll, lost 24-28.

Mike DeBord

DeBord was the tight ends coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2009 season. DeBord's record as the team's tight ends coach was 5-11-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in Seattle Seahawks history.

Jim Lind

Lind was the tight ends coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2000-2008 seasons, a total of nine years. Lind's record as the team's tight ends coach was 77-67-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2003-2007) and had a 4-5 record under Coach Lind in playoff games. In 2005, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL and the Seahawks, under the direction of head coach Mike Holmgren, lost 10-21.

Keith Gilbertson

Gilbertson was the tight ends coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997-1998 seasons, a total of two years.

Gregg Smith

Smith was the tight ends coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years.

Russ Purnell

Purnell was the tight ends coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1987-1994 seasons, a total of eight years. Purnell's record as the team's tight ends coach was 55-72-0, making him the third-least successful tight ends coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1987-1988) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Purnell in playoff games.

Rusty Tillman

Tillman was the tight ends coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1983-1986 seasons, a total of four years. Tillman's record as the team's tight ends coach was 39-25-0, making him the most successful tight ends coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1983-1984) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Tillman in playoff games.

Jerry Rhome

Rhome was the tight ends coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1976-1979 seasons, a total of four years. Rhome's record as the team's tight ends coach was 25-35-0, making him the second-least successful tight ends coach in Seattle Seahawks history.


Seattle Seahawks tight ends coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Pat McPherson 2010-2023 137-89-1 60.6% 10-9
Mike DeBord 2009 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Jim Lind 2000-2008 77-67-0 53.5% 4-5
Keith Gilbertson 1997-1998 16-16-0 50.0% 0-0
Gregg Smith 1995-1996 15-17-0 46.9% 0-0
Russ Purnell 1987-1994 55-72-0 43.3% 0-2
Rusty Tillman 1983-1986 39-25-0 60.9% 3-2
Jerry Rhome 1976-1979 25-35-0 41.7% 0-0

Seattle Seahawks tight ends coach facts

  • Jerry Rhome was the first tight ends coach in Seahawks history in 1976.
  • Pat McPherson coached the most seasons as the Seahawks's tight ends coach at fourteen seasons.
  • Pat McPherson is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2010 season.