Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach history

Tavita Pritchard

Pritchard is the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Commanders since the 2023 season. Pritchard's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 4-13-0, making him the second-least successful quarterbacks coach in Washington Commanders history.

Ken Zampese

Zampese was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Commanders and Washington Football Team in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Zampese in playoff games.

Tim Rattay

Rattay was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2019 season. Rattay's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful quarterbacks coach in Washington Commanders history.

Kevin O'Connell

O'Connell was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2017 season.

Matt Cavanaugh

Cavanaugh was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Cavanaugh in playoff games.

Matt LaFleur

LaFleur was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2010-2013 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach LaFleur in playoff games.

Bill Lazor

Lazor was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2007) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Lazor in playoff games.

Bill Musgrave

Musgrave was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2005 season. Musgrave's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 10-6-0, making him the third-most successful quarterbacks coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Musgrave in playoff games.

Jack Burns

Burns was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2004 season.

Noah Brindise

Brindise was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2003 season. Brindise's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful quarterbacks coach in Washington Commanders history.

Brian Schottenheimer

Schottenheimer was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2001 season.

Rich Olson

Olson was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Olson in playoff games.

Mike Martz

Martz was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1997-1998 seasons, a total of two years.

Cam Cameron

Cameron was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years.

Rod Dowhower

Dowhower was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1990-1992 seasons, a total of three years. Dowhower's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 33-15-0, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1990-1992) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Dowhower in playoff games. In 1991, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 37-24.

Dan Henning

Henning was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1987) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Henning in playoff games. In 1987, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 42-10.

Jerry Rhome

Rhome was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1983-1987 seasons, a total of five years. Rhome's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 58-21-0, making him the most successful quarterbacks coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1983-1984, 1986-1987) and had a 7-3 record under Coach Rhome in playoff games. In 1983, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Los Angeles Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, lost 9-38. In 1987, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 42-10.


Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Tavita Pritchard 2023 4-13-0 23.5% 0-0
Ken Zampese 2020-2022 22-27-1 45.0% 0-1
Tim Rattay 2019 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Kevin O'Connell 2017 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Matt Cavanaugh 2015-2016 17-14-1 54.7% 0-1
Matt LaFleur 2010-2013 24-40-0 37.5% 0-1
Bill Lazor 2006-2007 14-18-0 43.8% 0-1
Bill Musgrave 2005 10-6-0 62.5% 1-1
Jack Burns 2004 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Noah Brindise 2003 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Brian Schottenheimer 2001 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Rich Olson 1999-2000 18-14-0 56.3% 1-1
Mike Martz 1997-1998 14-17-1 45.3% 0-0
Cam Cameron 1994-1996 18-30-0 37.5% 0-0
Rod Dowhower 1990-1992 33-15-0 68.8% 5-2
Dan Henning 1987-1988 18-13-0 58.1% 3-0
Jerry Rhome 1983-1987 58-21-0 73.4% 7-3

Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach facts

  • Jerry Rhome was the first quarterbacks coach in Commanders history in 1983.
  • Jerry Rhome coached the most seasons as the Commanders's quarterbacks coach at five seasons.
  • Tavita Pritchard is the current quarterbacks coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.