Washington Commanders defensive assistant coach history
Bobby Slowik
Slowik was the defensive assistant coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years. Slowik's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 18-30-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Slowik in playoff games.
Arthur Smith
Smith was the defensive assistant coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Smith's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 17-15-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2007) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
DeChon Burns
Burns was the defensive assistant coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2003 season. Burns' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Washington Commanders history.
Bill Arnsparger
Arnsparger was the defensive assistant coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1999, 2001 seasons, a total of two years. Arnsparger's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 18-14-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Arnsparger in playoff games.
Jeff FitzGerald
FitzGerald was the defensive assistant coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. FitzGerald's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 16-16-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 1-1 record under Coach FitzGerald in playoff games.
Ray Horton
Horton was the defensive assistant coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1994 season. Horton's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Washington Commanders history.
Washington Commanders defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Slowik | 2011-2013 | 18-30-0 | 37.5% | 0-1 |
| Arthur Smith | 2007-2008 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-1 |
| DeChon Burns | 2003 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Bill Arnsparger | 1999, 2001 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Jeff FitzGerald | 1998-1999 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| Ray Horton | 1994 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
Washington Commanders defensive assistant coach facts
- Ray Horton was the first defensive assistant coach in Commanders history in 1994.
- Bobby Slowik coached the most seasons as the Commanders's defensive assistant coach at three seasons.
- Bobby Slowik was the last coach to hold the position of defensive assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2013 season.