Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach history
Mark Brunell
Brunell is the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions since the 2021 season, a total of four years. Brunell's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 35-27-1, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Brunell in playoff games.
Sean Ryan
Ryan was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years.
George Godsey
Godsey was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2018 season.
Brian Callahan
Callahan was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. Callahan's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 18-14-0, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Callahan in playoff games.
Jim Bob Cooter
Cooter was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. Cooter's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 18-14-0, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Cooter in playoff games.
Todd Downing
Downing was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Downing in playoff games.
Jeff Horton
Horton was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2009 season. Horton's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 2-14-0, making him the second-least successful quarterbacks coach in Detroit Lions history.
Scot Loeffler
Loeffler was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2008 season. Loeffler's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 0-16-0, making him the least successful quarterbacks coach in Detroit Lions history.
Adam Gase
Gase was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2007 season.
Greg Olson
Olson was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years.
Kevin Higgins
Higgins was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. Higgins' record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 10-38-0, making him the third-least successful quarterbacks coach in Detroit Lions history.
Jim Zorn
Zorn was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1998-2000 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Zorn in playoff games.
Marc Trestman
Trestman was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1997 season. Trestman's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Trestman in playoff games.
Greg Landry
Landry was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1995) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Landry in playoff games.
Tom Moore
Moore was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1994 season. Moore's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Moore in playoff games.
Raymond Berry
Berry was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1991 season. Berry's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 12-4-0, making him the most successful quarterbacks coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Berry in playoff games.
Mouse Davis
Davis was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years.
June Jones
Jones was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years.
Bill Nelsen
Nelsen was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1984 season.
Ted Marchibroda
Marchibroda was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1982-1983 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1982-1983) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Marchibroda in playoff games.
Bob Schnelker
Schnelker was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1978-1981 seasons, a total of four years.
Ed Hughes
Hughes was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1977 season.
Ken Shipp
Shipp was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1976 season.
Paul Christman
Christman was the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1954-1955 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1954) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Christman in playoff games.
Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Brunell | 2021-2024 | 35-27-1 | 56.3% | 2-1 |
| Sean Ryan | 2019-2020 | 8-23-1 | 26.6% | 0-0 |
| George Godsey | 2018 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Brian Callahan | 2016-2017 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Jim Bob Cooter | 2014-2015 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Todd Downing | 2011-2013 | 21-27-0 | 43.8% | 0-1 |
| Jeff Horton | 2009 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Scot Loeffler | 2008 | 0-16-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 |
| Adam Gase | 2007 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Greg Olson | 2004-2005 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Kevin Higgins | 2001-2003 | 10-38-0 | 20.8% | 0-0 |
| Jim Zorn | 1998-2000 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 0-1 |
| Marc Trestman | 1997 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Greg Landry | 1995-1996 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| Tom Moore | 1994 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Raymond Berry | 1991 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 1-1 |
| June Jones | 1989-1990 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Mouse Davis | 1989-1990 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Bill Nelsen | 1984 | 4-11-1 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Ted Marchibroda | 1982-1983 | 13-12-0 | 52.0% | 0-2 |
| Bob Schnelker | 1978-1981 | 26-38-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Ed Hughes | 1977 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Ken Shipp | 1976 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Paul Christman | 1954-1955 | 12-11-1 | 52.1% | 0-1 |
Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach facts
- Paul Christman was the first quarterbacks coach in Lions history in 1954.
- Bob Schnelker and Mark Brunell coached the most seasons as the Lions's quarterbacks coach at four seasons.
- Mark Brunell is the current quarterbacks coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.