Cleveland Browns special teams coach history
Mark Michaels
Michaels was the special teams coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2000 season. Michaels' record as the team's special teams coach was 3-13-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Ken Whisenhunt
Whisenhunt was the special teams coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 season. Whisenhunt's record as the team's special teams coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Scott O'Brien
O'Brien was the special teams coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1991-1995 seasons, a total of five years. O'Brien's record as the team's special teams coach was 36-44-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 1-1 record under Coach O'Brien in playoff games.
Kurt Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer was the special teams coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. Schottenheimer's record as the team's special teams coach was 20-11-0, making him the most successful special teams coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1987-1988) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Schottenheimer in playoff games.
Bill Cowher
Cowher was the special teams coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1985-1986 seasons, a total of two years. Cowher's record as the team's special teams coach was 20-12-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1985-1986) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Cowher in playoff games.
John Petercuskie
Petercuskie was the special teams coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1978-1984 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1980, 1982) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Petercuskie in playoff games.
Al Tabor
Tabor was the special teams coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1972-1979 seasons, a total of eight years. Tabor's record as the team's special teams coach was 56-58-2, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1972) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Tabor in playoff games.
Cleveland Browns special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Michaels | 2000 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Ken Whisenhunt | 1999 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Scott O'Brien | 1991-1995 | 36-44-0 | 45.0% | 1-1 |
| Kurt Schottenheimer | 1987-1988 | 20-11-0 | 64.5% | 1-2 |
| Bill Cowher | 1985-1986 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 1-2 |
| John Petercuskie | 1978-1984 | 51-54-0 | 48.6% | 0-2 |
| Al Tabor | 1972-1979 | 56-58-2 | 49.1% | 0-1 |
Cleveland Browns special teams coach facts
- Al Tabor was the first special teams coach in Browns history in 1972.
- Al Tabor coached the most seasons as the Browns's special teams coach at eight seasons.
- Mark Michaels was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2000 season.