Los Angeles Rams linebackers coach history
Chris Shula
Shula was the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 2021, 2023 seasons, a total of two years. Shula's record as the team's linebackers coach was 22-12-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021, 2023) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Shula in playoff games. In 2021, the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Sean McVay, won 23-20.
Joe Barry
Barry was the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 2017-2020 seasons, a total of four years. Barry's record as the team's linebackers coach was 43-21-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2017-2018, 2020) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Barry in playoff games. In 2018, the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Sean McVay, lost 3-13.
Frank Bush
Bush was the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Rams and St. Louis Rams in the 2013-2016 seasons, a total of four years.
Blake Williams
Williams was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2012 season.
Paul Ferraro
Ferraro was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years. Ferraro's record as the team's linebackers coach was 10-38-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Rams history.
Mike Cox
Cox was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2008 season. Cox's record as the team's linebackers coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Rams history.
Rick Venturi
Venturi was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years.
Ron Milus
Milus was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2006 season.
Joe Vitt
Vitt was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Vitt in playoff games.
Mike Haluchak
Haluchak was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2000-2002 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2000-2001) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Haluchak in playoff games. In 2001, the St. Louis Rams faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVI and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Mike Martz, lost 17-20.
John Stephen Bunting
Bunting was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Bunting in playoff games. In 1999, the St. Louis Rams faced off against the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV and the Rams, under the direction of head coach Dick Vermeil, won 23-16.
Dick Selcer
Selcer was the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Rams and St. Louis Rams in the 1992-1996 seasons, a total of five years.
Ronnie Jones
Jones was the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1991 season. Jones' record as the team's linebackers coach was 3-13-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Rams history.
Fred Whittingham
Whittingham was the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983, 1990 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1983) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Whittingham in playoff games.
Herb Paterra
Paterra was the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 season.
Tom Catlin
Catlin was the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1966-1977 seasons, a total of twelve years. Catlin's record as the team's linebackers coach was 117-44-7, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1967, 1969, 1973-1977) and had a 3-7 record under Coach Catlin in playoff games.
Los Angeles Rams linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Shula | 2021, 2023 | 22-12-0 | 64.7% | 4-1 |
| Joe Barry | 2017-2020 | 43-21-0 | 67.2% | 3-3 |
| Frank Bush | 2013-2016 | 24-40-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Blake Williams | 2012 | 7-8-1 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Paul Ferraro | 2009-2011 | 10-38-0 | 20.8% | 0-0 |
| Rick Venturi | 2006-2008 | 13-35-0 | 27.1% | 0-0 |
| Mike Cox | 2008 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Ron Milus | 2006 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Joe Vitt | 2004-2005 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 1-1 |
| Mike Haluchak | 2000-2002 | 31-17-0 | 64.6% | 2-2 |
| John Stephen Bunting | 1997-1999 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 3-0 |
| Dick Selcer | 1992-1996 | 28-52-0 | 35.0% | 0-0 |
| Ronnie Jones | 1991 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Fred Whittingham | 1983, 1990 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 1-1 |
| Herb Paterra | 1981 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Tom Catlin | 1966-1977 | 117-44-7 | 71.7% | 3-7 |
Los Angeles Rams linebackers coach facts
- Tom Catlin was the first linebackers coach in Rams history in 1966.
- Tom Catlin coached the most seasons as the Rams's linebackers coach at twelve seasons.
- Chris Shula was the last coach to hold the position of linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.