New York Giants running backs coach history
Joel Thomas
Thomas is the running backs coach for the New York Giants since the 2024 season. Thomas' record as the team's running backs coach was 2-13-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in New York Giants history.
Jeff Nixon
Nixon was the running backs coach for the New York Giants in the 2023 season.
DeAndre Smith
Smith was the running backs coach for the New York Giants in the 2022 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Burton Burns
Burns was the running backs coach for the New York Giants in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. Burns' record as the team's running backs coach was 10-23-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in New York Giants history.
Craig Johnson
Johnson was the running backs coach for the New York Giants in the 2014-2019 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games.
Jerald Ingram
Ingram was the running backs coach for the New York Giants in the 2004-2013 seasons, a total of ten years. Ingram's record as the team's running backs coach was 90-70-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2005-2008, 2011) and had a 8-3 record under Coach Ingram in playoff games. In 2007, the New York Giants faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Tom Coughlin, won 17-14. 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.
Eric Studesville
Studesville was the running backs coach for the New York Giants in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2002) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Studesville in playoff games.
Mike Gillhamer
Gillhamer was the running backs coach for the New York Giants in the 2000 season. Gillhamer's record as the team's running backs coach was 12-4-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Gillhamer in playoff games. In 2000, the New York Giants faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Jim Fassel, lost 7-34.
Jim Skipper
Skipper was the running backs coach for the New York Giants in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Skipper in playoff games.
George Sefcik
Sefcik was the running backs coach for the New York Giants in the 1993-1996 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1993) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Sefcik in playoff games.
Charlie Weis
Weis was the running backs coach for the New York Giants in the 1991-1992 seasons, a total of two years.
Ray Handley
Handley was the running backs coach for the New York Giants in the 1984-1990 seasons, a total of seven years. Handley's record as the team's running backs coach was 74-37-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1984-1986, 1989-1990) and had a 8-3 record under Coach Handley 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. In 1990, the New York Giants faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Bill Parcells, won 20-19.
Allan Webb
Webb was the running backs coach for the New York Giants in the 1975-1976, 1978 seasons, a total of three years. Webb's record as the team's running backs coach was 14-30-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in New York Giants history.
New York Giants running backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Thomas | 2024 | 2-13-0 | 13.3% | 0-0 |
| Jeff Nixon | 2023 | 6-11-0 | 35.3% | 0-0 |
| DeAndre Smith | 2022 | 9-7-1 | 55.9% | 1-1 |
| Burton Burns | 2020-2021 | 10-23-0 | 30.3% | 0-0 |
| Craig Johnson | 2014-2019 | 35-61-0 | 36.5% | 0-1 |
| Jerald Ingram | 2004-2013 | 90-70-0 | 56.3% | 8-3 |
| Eric Studesville | 2001-2003 | 21-27-0 | 43.8% | 0-1 |
| Mike Gillhamer | 2000 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 2-1 |
| Jim Skipper | 1997-1999 | 25-22-1 | 53.1% | 0-1 |
| George Sefcik | 1993-1996 | 31-33-0 | 48.4% | 1-1 |
| Charlie Weis | 1991-1992 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Ray Handley | 1984-1990 | 74-37-0 | 66.7% | 8-3 |
| Allan Webb | 1975-1976, 1978 | 14-30-0 | 31.8% | 0-0 |
New York Giants running backs coach facts
- Allan Webb was the first running backs coach in Giants history in 1975.
- Jerald Ingram coached the most seasons as the Giants's running backs coach at ten seasons.
- Joel Thomas is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.