New York Giants defensive coordinator history
Shane Bowen
Bowen is the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants since the 2024 season. Bowen's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 2-10-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in New York Giants history.
Don Martindale
Martindale was the defensive coordinator 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 Martindale in playoff games.
Patrick Graham
Graham was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years.
James Bettcher
Bettcher was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. Bettcher's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 9-23-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in New York Giants history.
Steve Spagnuolo
Spagnuolo was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 2007-2008, 2015-2017 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2007-2008, 2016) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Spagnuolo 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.
Perry Fewell
Fewell was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 2010-2014 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 4-0 record under Coach Fewell 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.
Bill Sheridan
Sheridan was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 2009 season.
Tim Lewis
Lewis was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2005-2006) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Lewis in playoff games.
Johnnie Lynn
Lynn was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2002) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Lynn in playoff games.
John Fox
Fox was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 1997-2001 seasons, a total of five years. Fox's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 44-35-1, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997, 2000) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Fox 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.
Mike Nolan
Nolan was the defensive coordinator 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 Nolan in playoff games.
Rod Rust
Rust was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 1992 season.
Al Groh
Groh was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 1991 season.
Bill Belichick
Belichick was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 1985-1990 seasons, a total of six years. Belichick's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 65-30-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1985-1986, 1989-1990) and had a 7-2 record under Coach Belichick 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.
Bill Parcells
Parcells was the defensive coordinator 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 Parcells in playoff games.
Ralph Hawkins
Hawkins was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 1979-1980 seasons, a total of two years.
Dick Modzelewski
Modzelewski was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 1978 season.
Marty Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 1977 season.
Maxie Baughan
Baughan was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 1974 season. Baughan's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 2-10-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in New York Giants history.
Norb Hecker
Hecker was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 1969-1971 seasons, a total of three years.
Harland Svare
Svare was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 1960, 1967-1968 seasons, a total of three years.
Pop Ivy
Ivy was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 1965-1966 seasons, a total of two years.
Tom Landry
Landry was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants in the 1954-1959 seasons, a total of six years. Landry's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 47-23-2, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1956, 1958-1959) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Landry in playoff games.
New York Giants defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Bowen | 2024 | 2-10-0 | 16.7% | 0-0 |
| Don Martindale | 2022-2023 | 15-18-1 | 45.6% | 1-1 |
| Patrick Graham | 2020-2021 | 10-23-0 | 30.3% | 0-0 |
| James Bettcher | 2018-2019 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Steve Spagnuolo | 2007-2008, 2015-2017 | 41-35-0 | 53.9% | 4-2 |
| Perry Fewell | 2010-2014 | 41-39-0 | 51.3% | 4-0 |
| Bill Sheridan | 2009 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Tim Lewis | 2004-2006 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 0-2 |
| Johnnie Lynn | 2002-2003 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-1 |
| John Fox | 1997-2001 | 44-35-1 | 55.6% | 2-2 |
| Mike Nolan | 1993-1996 | 31-33-0 | 48.4% | 1-1 |
| Rod Rust | 1992 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Al Groh | 1991 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Bill Belichick | 1985-1990 | 65-30-0 | 68.4% | 7-2 |
| Bill Parcells | 1981-1982 | 13-12-0 | 52.0% | 1-1 |
| Ralph Hawkins | 1979-1980 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Dick Modzelewski | 1978 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Marty Schottenheimer | 1977 | 5-9-0 | 35.7% | 0-0 |
| Maxie Baughan | 1974 | 2-10-0 | 16.7% | 0-0 |
| Norb Hecker | 1969-1971 | 19-23-0 | 45.2% | 0-0 |
| Harland Svare | 1960, 1967-1968 | 20-18-2 | 52.5% | 0-0 |
| Pop Ivy | 1965-1966 | 8-19-1 | 30.4% | 0-0 |
| Tom Landry | 1954-1959 | 47-23-2 | 66.7% | 2-2 |
New York Giants defensive coordinator facts
- Tom Landry was the first defensive coordinator in Giants history in 1954.
- Tom Landry and Bill Belichick coached the most seasons as the Giants's defensive coordinator at six seasons.
- Shane Bowen is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2024 season.