Pittsburgh Steelers running backs coach history
Eddie Faulkner
Faulkner is the running backs coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 2019 season, a total of five years. Faulkner's record as the team's running backs coach was 48-34-1, making him the least successful running backs coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2020-2021, 2023) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Faulkner in playoff games.
James Saxon
Saxon was the running backs coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2014-2018 seasons, a total of five years. Saxon's record as the team's running backs coach was 54-25-1, making him the most successful running backs coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2014-2017) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Saxon in playoff games.
Kirby Wilson
Wilson was the running backs coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2007-2013 seasons, a total of seven years. Wilson's record as the team's running backs coach was 71-41-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2007-2008, 2010-2011) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Wilson in playoff games. In 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Mike Tomlin, won 27-23. In 2010, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Mike Tomlin, lost 25-31.
Dick Hoak
Hoak was the running backs coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992-2006 seasons, a total of fifteen years. Hoak's record as the team's running backs coach was 149-90-1, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (1992-1997, 2001-2002, 2004-2005) and had a 12-9 record under Coach Hoak in playoff games. In 1995, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXX and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Bill Cowher, lost 17-27. In 2005, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Bill Cowher, won 21-10.
Pittsburgh Steelers running backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Faulkner | 2019-2023 | 48-34-1 | 58.4% | 0-3 |
| James Saxon | 2014-2018 | 54-25-1 | 68.1% | 3-4 |
| Kirby Wilson | 2007-2013 | 71-41-0 | 63.4% | 5-3 |
| Dick Hoak | 1992-2006 | 149-90-1 | 62.3% | 12-9 |
Pittsburgh Steelers running backs coach facts
- Dick Hoak was the first running backs coach in Steelers history in 1992.
- Dick Hoak coached the most seasons as the Steelers's running backs coach at fifteen seasons.
- Eddie Faulkner is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2019 season.