Indianapolis Colts linebackers coach history
Richard Smith
Smith is the linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts since the 2022 season, a total of three years.
Dave Borgonzi
Borgonzi was the linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018-2021 seasons, a total of four years. Borgonzi's record as the team's linebackers coach was 37-28-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2018, 2020) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Borgonzi in playoff games.
Jim Hermann
Hermann was the linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. Hermann's record as the team's linebackers coach was 12-20-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Jeff FitzGerald
FitzGerald was the linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012-2015 seasons, a total of four years. FitzGerald's record as the team's linebackers coach was 41-23-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2012-2014) and had a 3-3 record under Coach FitzGerald in playoff games.
Mike Murphy
Murphy was the linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998-2011 seasons, a total of fourteen years. Murphy's record as the team's linebackers coach was 141-78-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs eleven times (1999-2000, 2002-2010) and had a 9-10 record under Coach Murphy in playoff games. In 2006, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Tony Dungy, won 29-17. In 2009, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Jim Caldwell, lost 17-31.
Chuck Bresnahan
Bresnahan was the linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years. Bresnahan's record as the team's linebackers coach was 12-20-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bresnahan in playoff games.
Jim Johnson
Johnson was the linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1995) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games.
Rick Venturi
Venturi was the linebackers coach for the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts in the 1982-1983, 1985-1993 seasons, a total of eleven years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1987) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Venturi in playoff games.
Gunther Cunningham
Cunningham was the linebackers coach for the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years. Cunningham's record as the team's linebackers coach was 11-29-1, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Ray Callahan
Callahan was the linebackers coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1973 season. Callahan's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-10-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Indianapolis Colts linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Smith | 2022-2024 | 17-24-1 | 41.7% | 0-0 |
| Dave Borgonzi | 2018-2021 | 37-28-0 | 56.9% | 1-2 |
| Jim Hermann | 2016-2017 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Jeff FitzGerald | 2012-2015 | 41-23-0 | 64.1% | 3-3 |
| Mike Murphy | 1998-2011 | 141-78-0 | 64.4% | 9-10 |
| Chuck Bresnahan | 1996-1997 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-1 |
| Jim Johnson | 1994-1995 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 2-1 |
| Rick Venturi | 1982-1983, 1985-1993 | 61-95-1 | 39.2% | 0-1 |
| Gunther Cunningham | 1982-1984 | 11-29-1 | 28.0% | 0-0 |
| Ray Callahan | 1973 | 4-10-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
Indianapolis Colts linebackers coach facts
- Ray Callahan was the first linebackers coach in Colts history in 1973.
- Mike Murphy coached the most seasons as the Colts's linebackers coach at fourteen seasons.
- Richard Smith is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.