New York Jets secondary coach history

Dennis Thurman

Thurman was the secondary coach for the New York Jets in the 2009-2012 seasons, a total of four years. Thurman's record as the team's secondary coach was 34-30-0, making him the second-most successful secondary coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2009-2010) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Thurman in playoff games.

Todd Bowles

Bowles was the secondary coach for the New York Jets in the 2000 season. Bowles' record as the team's secondary coach was 9-7-0, making him the most successful secondary coach in New York Jets history.

Ed Donatell

Donatell was the secondary coach for the New York Jets in the 1990-1994 seasons, a total of five years. Donatell's record as the team's secondary coach was 32-48-0, making him the third-most successful secondary coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Donatell in playoff games.


New York Jets secondary coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Dennis Thurman 2009-2012 34-30-0 53.1% 4-2
Todd Bowles 2000 9-7-0 56.3% 0-0
Ed Donatell 1990-1994 32-48-0 40.0% 0-1

New York Jets secondary coach facts

  • Ed Donatell was the first secondary coach in Jets history in 1990.
  • Ed Donatell coached the most seasons as the Jets's secondary coach at five seasons.
  • Dennis Thurman was the last coach to hold the position of secondary coach, leaving the role after the 2012 season.