Indianapolis Colts offensive backfield coach history

Roger Theder

Theder was the offensive backfield coach for the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years. Theder's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 11-29-1, making him the second-most successful offensive backfield coach in Indianapolis Colts history.

Don McCafferty

McCafferty was the offensive backfield coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1963-1969 seasons, a total of seven years. McCafferty's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 71-23-4, making him the most successful offensive backfield coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1964-1965, 1968) and had a 2-3 record under Coach McCafferty in playoff games. In 1968, the Baltimore Colts faced off against the New York Jets in Super Bowl III and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 7-16.


Indianapolis Colts offensive backfield coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Roger Theder 1982-1984 11-29-1 28.0% 0-0
Don McCafferty 1963-1969 71-23-4 74.5% 2-3

Indianapolis Colts offensive backfield coach facts

  • Don McCafferty was the first offensive backfield coach in Colts history in 1963.
  • Don McCafferty coached the most seasons as the Colts's offensive backfield coach at seven seasons.
  • Roger Theder was the last coach to hold the position of offensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1984 season.