Washington Commanders running backs coach history

Anthony Lynn

Lynn is the running backs coach for the Washington Commanders since the 2024 season. Lynn's record as the team's running backs coach was 10-5-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in Washington Commanders history.

Randy Jordan

Jordan was the running backs coach for the Washington Commanders, Washington Football Team, and Washington Redskins in the 2014-2023 seasons, a total of ten years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2015, 2020) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Jordan in playoff games.

Bobby Turner

Turner was the running backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2010-2014 seasons, a total of five years. Turner's record as the team's running backs coach was 28-52-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Turner in playoff games.

Lyvonia Albert "Stump" Mitchell

Mitchell was the running backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2008-2009 seasons, a total of two years. Mitchell's record as the team's running backs coach was 12-20-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Washington Commanders history.

Earnest Byner

Byner was the running backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2004-2007 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2005, 2007) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Byner in playoff games.

Hue Jackson

Jackson was the running backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years.

Kirby Wilson

Wilson was the running backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2000 season.

Bobby Jackson

Jackson was the running backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1994-1999 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Jackson in playoff games.

Don Breaux

Breaux was the running backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1981-1993 seasons, a total of thirteen years. Breaux's record as the team's running backs coach was 128-72-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1982-1984, 1986-1987, 1990-1992) and had a 16-5 record under Coach Breaux in playoff games. In 1982, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 27-17. 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. 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.

Fred O'Connor

O'Connor was the running backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1980 season. O'Connor's record as the team's running backs coach was 6-10-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Washington Commanders history.

Joe Walton

Walton was the running backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1974-1977 seasons, a total of four years. Walton's record as the team's running backs coach was 37-19-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1974, 1976) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Walton in playoff games.


Washington Commanders running backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Anthony Lynn 2024 10-5-0 66.7% 0-0
Randy Jordan 2014-2023 64-97-2 39.9% 0-2
Bobby Turner 2010-2014 28-52-0 35.0% 0-1
Lyvonia Albert "Stump" Mitchell 2008-2009 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Earnest Byner 2004-2007 30-34-0 46.9% 1-2
Hue Jackson 2001-2002 15-17-0 46.9% 0-0
Kirby Wilson 2000 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Bobby Jackson 1994-1999 42-53-1 44.3% 1-1
Don Breaux 1981-1993 128-72-0 64.0% 16-5
Fred O'Connor 1980 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Joe Walton 1974-1977 37-19-0 66.1% 0-2

Washington Commanders running backs coach facts

  • Joe Walton was the first running backs coach in Commanders history in 1974.
  • Don Breaux coached the most seasons as the Commanders's running backs coach at thirteen seasons.
  • Anthony Lynn is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.