New York Jets running backs coach history

Taylor Embree

Embree is the running backs coach for the New York Jets since the 2021 season, a total of three years.

Jim Bob Cooter

Cooter was the running backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years. Cooter's record as the team's running backs coach was 9-23-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in New York Jets history.

Lyvonia Albert "Stump" Mitchell

Mitchell was the running backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. Mitchell's record as the team's running backs coach was 9-23-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in New York Jets history.

Marcel Shipp

Shipp was the running backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years.

Anthony Lynn

Lynn was the running backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2009-2014 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2009-2010) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Lynn in playoff games.

Jimmy Raye

Raye was the running backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Raye in playoff games.

Bishop Harris

Harris was the running backs coach for the New York Jets in the 2001-2004 seasons, a total of four years. Harris' record as the team's running backs coach was 35-29-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2001-2002, 2004) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Harris in playoff games.

Maurice Carthon

Carthon was the running backs coach for the New York Jets in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. Carthon's record as the team's running backs coach was 38-26-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Carthon in playoff games.

Dick Wood

Wood was the running backs coach for the New York Jets in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. Wood's record as the team's running backs coach was 4-28-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in New York Jets history.

Johnny Roland

Roland was the running backs coach for the New York Jets in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years.

Kippy Brown

Brown was the running backs coach for the New York Jets in the 1990-1992 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Brown in playoff games.

Bobby Hammond

Hammond was the running backs coach for the New York Jets in the 1983-1989 seasons, a total of seven years. Hammond's record as the team's running backs coach was 53-57-1, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1985-1986) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Hammond in playoff games.

Bob LeBetter

LeBetter was the running backs coach for the New York Jets in the 1980 season. LeBetter's record as the team's running backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in New York Jets history.


New York Jets running backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Taylor Embree 2021-2023 18-33-0 35.3% 0-0
Jim Bob Cooter 2019-2020 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Lyvonia Albert "Stump" Mitchell 2017-2018 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Marcel Shipp 2015-2016 15-17-0 46.9% 0-0
Anthony Lynn 2009-2014 46-50-0 47.9% 4-2
Jimmy Raye 2006-2008 23-25-0 47.9% 0-1
Bishop Harris 2001-2004 35-29-0 54.7% 2-3
Maurice Carthon 1997-2000 38-26-0 59.4% 1-1
Dick Wood 1995-1996 4-28-0 12.5% 0-0
Johnny Roland 1993-1994 14-18-0 43.8% 0-0
Kippy Brown 1990-1992 18-30-0 37.5% 0-1
Bobby Hammond 1983-1989 53-57-1 48.2% 1-2
Bob LeBetter 1980 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0

New York Jets running backs coach facts

  • Bob LeBetter was the first running backs coach in Jets history in 1980.
  • Bobby Hammond coached the most seasons as the Jets's running backs coach at seven seasons.
  • Taylor Embree is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.