Seattle Seahawks tight ends coach history
Mack Brown
Brown is the tight ends coach for the Seattle Seahawks since the 2024 season.
Pat McPherson
McPherson was the tight ends coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010-2023 seasons, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Brown | 2024 | 8-7-0 | 53.3% | 0-0 |
| 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.
- Mack Brown is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.