New York Giants defensive assistant coach history
Zak Kuhr
Kuhr is the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants since the 2024 season. Kuhr's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 2-6-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in New York Giants history.
Ben Burress
Burress is the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants since the 2023 season, a total of two years. Burress' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 8-17-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in New York Giants history.
Kevin Wilkins
Wilkins was the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Wilkins in playoff games.
Jody Wright
Wright was the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants in the 2020 season.
Bobby Blick
Blick was the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants in the 2017, 2019 seasons, a total of two years. Blick's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 7-25-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in New York Giants history.
Rob Leonard
Leonard was the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants in the 2013-2016 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Leonard in playoff games.
Al Holcomb
Holcomb was the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years. Holcomb's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 18-14-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 4-0 record under Coach Holcomb in playoff games. In 2011, the New York Giants faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Tom Coughlin, won 21-17.
David Merritt, Sr.
Merritt, Sr. was the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Merritt, Sr. in playoff games.
Bob Trott
Trott was the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants in the 1991-1992 seasons, a total of two years.
Mike Sweatman
Sweatman was the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants in the 1985-1989 seasons, a total of five years. Sweatman's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 52-27-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1985-1986, 1989) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Sweatman in playoff games. In 1986, the New York Giants faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Bill Parcells, won 39-20.
Steve Schnall
Schnall was the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1984) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Schnall in playoff games.
Romeo Crennel
Crennel was the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants in the 1981-1982 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1981) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Crennel in playoff games.
Jimmy Patton
Patton was the defensive assistant coach for the New York Giants in the 1962-1964 seasons, a total of three years. Patton's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 25-15-2, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1962-1963) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Patton in playoff games.
New York Giants defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Burress | 2023-2024 | 8-17-0 | 32.0% | 0-0 |
| Zak Kuhr | 2024 | 2-6-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Kevin Wilkins | 2022-2023 | 15-18-1 | 45.6% | 1-1 |
| Jody Wright | 2020 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Bobby Blick | 2017, 2019 | 7-25-0 | 21.9% | 0-0 |
| Rob Leonard | 2013-2016 | 30-34-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| Al Holcomb | 2011-2012 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 4-0 |
| David Merritt, Sr. | 2004-2005 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-1 |
| Bob Trott | 1991-1992 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Mike Sweatman | 1985-1989 | 52-27-0 | 65.8% | 4-2 |
| Steve Schnall | 1983-1984 | 12-19-1 | 39.1% | 1-1 |
| Romeo Crennel | 1981-1982 | 13-12-0 | 52.0% | 1-1 |
| Jimmy Patton | 1962-1964 | 25-15-2 | 61.9% | 0-2 |
New York Giants defensive assistant coach facts
- Jimmy Patton was the first defensive assistant coach in Giants history in 1962.
- Mike Sweatman coached the most seasons as the Giants's defensive assistant coach at five seasons.
- Ben Burress and Zak Kuhr is the current defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.