Carolina Panthers assistant head coach history
Duce Staley
Staley is the assistant head coach for the Carolina Panthers since the 2023 season. Staley's record as the team's assistant head coach was 1-10-0, making him the second-least successful assistant head coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Steve Wilks
Wilks was the assistant head coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. Wilks' record as the team's assistant head coach was 21-11-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Wilks in playoff games. In 2015, the Carolina Panthers faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl L and the Panthers, under the direction of head coach Ron Rivera, lost 10-24.
Jim Skipper
Skipper was the assistant head coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2006-2010 seasons, a total of five years. Skipper's record as the team's assistant head coach was 37-43-0, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Skipper in playoff games.
Scott O'Brien
O'Brien was the assistant head coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2002-2004 seasons, a total of three years. O'Brien's record as the team's assistant head coach was 25-23-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 3-1 record under Coach O'Brien in playoff games. In 2003, the Carolina Panthers faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII and the Panthers, under the direction of head coach John Fox, lost 29-32.
John Marshall
Marshall was the assistant head coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 1999-2001 seasons, a total of three years. Marshall's record as the team's assistant head coach was 16-32-0, making him the third-least successful assistant head coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Richard Williamson
Williamson was the assistant head coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2001 season. Williamson's record as the team's assistant head coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Carolina Panthers assistant head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duce Staley | 2023 | 1-10-0 | 9.1% | 0-0 |
| Steve Wilks | 2015-2016 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 2-1 |
| Jim Skipper | 2006-2010 | 37-43-0 | 46.3% | 0-1 |
| Scott O'Brien | 2002-2004 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 3-1 |
| Richard Williamson | 2001 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| John Marshall | 1999-2001 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
Carolina Panthers assistant head coach facts
- John Marshall was the first assistant head coach in Panthers history in 1999.
- Jim Skipper coached the most seasons as the Panthers's assistant head coach at five seasons.
- Duce Staley is the current assistant head coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.