Pittsburgh Steelers tight ends coach history
Alfredo Roberts
Roberts is the tight ends coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 2021 season, a total of four years. Roberts' record as the team's tight ends coach was 38-27-1, making him the third-least successful tight ends coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021, 2023) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Roberts in playoff games.
James Daniel
Daniel was the tight ends coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2004-2020 seasons, a total of seventeen years. Daniel's record as the team's tight ends coach was 179-92-1, making him the second-most successful tight ends coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs eleven times (2004-2005, 2007-2008, 2010-2011, 2014-2017, 2020) and had a 13-9 record under Coach Daniel in playoff games. 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. 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.
Ken Whisenhunt
Whisenhunt was the tight ends coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. Whisenhunt's record as the team's tight ends coach was 29-18-1, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2001-2002) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Whisenhunt in playoff games.
Mike Mularkey
Mularkey was the tight ends coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1996-2000 seasons, a total of five years. Mularkey's record as the team's tight ends coach was 43-37-0, making him the second-least successful tight ends coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1996-1997) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Mularkey in playoff games.
Pat Hodgson
Hodgson was the tight ends coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992-1995 seasons, a total of four years. Hodgson's record as the team's tight ends coach was 41-20-0, making him the most successful tight ends coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1992-1995) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Hodgson 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.
Jon Kolb
Kolb was the tight ends coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1989-1991 seasons, a total of three years. Kolb's record as the team's tight ends coach was 25-23-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1989) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Kolb in playoff games.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight ends coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo Roberts | 2021-2024 | 38-27-1 | 58.3% | 0-2 |
| James Daniel | 2004-2020 | 179-92-1 | 66.0% | 13-9 |
| Ken Whisenhunt | 2001-2003 | 29-18-1 | 61.5% | 2-2 |
| Mike Mularkey | 1996-2000 | 43-37-0 | 53.8% | 2-2 |
| Pat Hodgson | 1992-1995 | 41-20-0 | 67.2% | 3-3 |
| Jon Kolb | 1989-1991 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 1-1 |
Pittsburgh Steelers tight ends coach facts
- Jon Kolb was the first tight ends coach in Steelers history in 1989.
- James Daniel coached the most seasons as the Steelers's tight ends coach at seventeen seasons.
- Alfredo Roberts is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.