New York Jets linebackers coach history
Mike Rutenberg
Rutenberg is the linebackers coach for the New York Jets since the 2021 season, a total of four years. Rutenberg's record as the team's linebackers coach was 21-42-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in New York Jets history.
Mike Caldwell
Caldwell was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 2017 season. Caldwell's record as the team's linebackers coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in New York Jets history.
Bobby April III
April III was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 2014 season. April III's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in New York Jets history.
Jeff Weeks
Weeks was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 2013 season.
Brian VanGorder
VanGorder was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 2013 season.
Bob Sutton
Sutton was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 2000-2005, 2009-2012 seasons, a total of ten years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2001-2002, 2004, 2009-2010) and had a 6-5 record under Coach Sutton in playoff games.
Jim Hermann
Hermann was the linebackers 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 Hermann in playoff games.
David Merritt, Sr.
Merritt, Sr. was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2001-2002) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Merritt, Sr. in playoff games.
Al Groh
Groh was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. Groh's record as the team's linebackers coach was 29-19-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Groh in playoff games.
Foge Fazio
Fazio was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 1990-1994 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Fazio in playoff games.
Monte Kiffin
Kiffin was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 1990 season.
Jim Vechiarella
Vechiarella was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 1986-1989 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1986) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Vechiarella in playoff games.
Mike Faulkiner
Faulkiner was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 1985-1987 seasons, a total of three years. Faulkiner's record as the team's linebackers coach was 27-20-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers 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 Faulkiner in playoff games.
Dan Radakovich
Radakovich was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 1985 season. Radakovich's record as the team's linebackers coach was 11-5-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1985) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Radakovich in playoff games.
Joe Gardi
Gardi was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 1976-1980 seasons, a total of five years.
Joe Haering
Haering was the linebackers coach for the New York Jets in the 1978-1979 seasons, a total of two years.
New York Jets linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Rutenberg | 2021-2024 | 21-42-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Mike Caldwell | 2017 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Bobby April III | 2014 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Brian VanGorder | 2013 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Jeff Weeks | 2013 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Bob Sutton | 2000-2005, 2009-2012 | 82-78-0 | 51.3% | 6-5 |
| Jim Hermann | 2006-2008 | 23-25-0 | 47.9% | 0-1 |
| David Merritt, Sr. | 2001-2003 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 1-2 |
| Al Groh | 1997-1999 | 29-19-0 | 60.4% | 1-1 |
| Foge Fazio | 1990-1994 | 32-48-0 | 40.0% | 0-1 |
| Monte Kiffin | 1990 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Jim Vechiarella | 1986-1989 | 28-34-1 | 45.2% | 1-1 |
| Mike Faulkiner | 1985-1987 | 27-20-0 | 57.4% | 1-2 |
| Dan Radakovich | 1985 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 0-1 |
| Joe Gardi | 1976-1980 | 26-50-0 | 34.2% | 0-0 |
| Joe Haering | 1978-1979 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
New York Jets linebackers coach facts
- Joe Gardi was the first linebackers coach in Jets history in 1976.
- Bob Sutton coached the most seasons as the Jets's linebackers coach at ten seasons.
- Mike Rutenberg is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.