Carolina Panthers special teams assistant coach history
Daren Bates
Bates is the special teams assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers since the 2024 season. Bates' record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 4-11-0, making him the second-least successful special teams assistant coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Cedric Whitaker
Whitaker was the special teams assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2022 season. Whitaker's record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 7-10-0, making him the third-least successful special teams assistant coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Richard Rodgers
Rodgers was the special teams assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2012 season.
Sam Garnes
Garnes was the special teams assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 season. Garnes' record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful special teams assistant coach in Carolina Panthers history.
Jeff Rodgers
Rodgers was the special teams assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2009 season.
Matt House
House was the special teams assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2008 season. House's record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 12-4-0, making him the most successful special teams assistant coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach House in playoff games.
Tony Levine
Levine was the special teams assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years.
Paul Ferraro
Ferraro was the special teams assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2005 season. Ferraro's record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 11-5-0, making him the second-most successful special teams assistant coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Ferraro in playoff games.
Danny Crossman
Crossman was the special teams assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years. Crossman's record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 18-14-0, making him the third-most successful special teams assistant coach in Carolina Panthers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Crossman 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.
Carolina Panthers special teams assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daren Bates | 2024 | 4-11-0 | 26.7% | 0-0 |
| Cedric Whitaker | 2022 | 7-10-0 | 41.2% | 0-0 |
| Richard Rodgers | 2012 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Sam Garnes | 2010 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Jeff Rodgers | 2009 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Matt House | 2008 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 0-1 |
| Tony Levine | 2006-2007 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Paul Ferraro | 2005 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 2-1 |
| Danny Crossman | 2003-2004 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 3-1 |
Carolina Panthers special teams assistant coach facts
- Danny Crossman was the first special teams assistant coach in Panthers history in 2003.
- Danny Crossman and Tony Levine coached the most seasons as the Panthers's special teams assistant coach at two seasons.
- Daren Bates is the current special teams assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.