Cleveland Browns special assistant to the head coach history

Jody Wright

Wright was the special assistant to the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2019 season. Wright's record as the team's special assistant to the head coach was 6-10-0, making him the third-most successful special assistant to the head coach in Cleveland Browns history.

Steve Gera

Gera was the special assistant to the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2013 season. Gera's record as the team's special assistant to the head coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful special assistant to the head coach in Cleveland Browns history.

Kent Johnston

Johnston was the special assistant to the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 season. Johnston's record as the team's special assistant to the head coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful special assistant to the head coach in Cleveland Browns history.

Joe Popp

Popp was the special assistant to the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. Popp's record as the team's special assistant to the head coach was 12-19-1, making him the second-most successful special assistant to the head coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1989) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Popp in playoff games.

Hal Hunter Sr.

Hunter Sr. was the special assistant to the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 season. Hunter Sr.'s record as the team's special assistant to the head coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful special assistant to the head coach in Cleveland Browns history.

Donald "Deek" Pollard

Pollard was the special assistant to the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1988-1989 seasons, a total of two years. Pollard's record as the team's special assistant to the head coach was 19-12-1, making him the most successful special assistant to the head coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1988-1989) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Pollard in playoff games.


Cleveland Browns special assistant to the head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jody Wright 2019 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Steve Gera 2013 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Kent Johnston 2010 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Hal Hunter Sr. 1990 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Joe Popp 1989-1990 12-19-1 39.1% 1-1
Donald "Deek" Pollard 1988-1989 19-12-1 60.9% 1-2

Cleveland Browns special assistant to the head coach facts

  • Donald "Deek" Pollard was the first special assistant to the head coach in Browns history in 1988.
  • Donald "Deek" Pollard and Joe Popp coached the most seasons as the Browns's special assistant to the head coach at two seasons.
  • Jody Wright was the last coach to hold the position of special assistant to the head coach, leaving the role after the 2019 season.