Detroit Lions defensive quality control coach history
Dre Thompson
Thompson was the defensive quality control coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2023 season. Thompson's record as the team's defensive quality control coach was 12-5-0, making him the most successful defensive quality control coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Thompson in playoff games.
Wayne Blair
Blair was the defensive quality control coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years. Blair's record as the team's defensive quality control coach was 21-13-0, making him the third-most successful defensive quality control coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Blair in playoff games.
Addison Lynch
Lynch was the defensive quality control coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2022 season.
Stephen Thomas
Thomas was the defensive quality control coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2019-2022 seasons, a total of four years. Thomas' record as the team's defensive quality control coach was 20-44-2, making him the least successful defensive quality control coach in Detroit Lions history.
Steven Williams
Williams was the defensive quality control coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2015-2018 seasons, a total of four years. Williams' record as the team's defensive quality control coach was 31-33-0, making him the third-least successful defensive quality control coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Williams in playoff games.
Matt Raich
Raich was the defensive quality control coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2014 season. Raich's record as the team's defensive quality control coach was 11-5-0, making him the second-most successful defensive quality control coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Raich in playoff games.
Dennis Murphy
Murphy was the defensive quality control coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1997-1998 seasons, a total of two years. Murphy's record as the team's defensive quality control coach was 14-18-0, making him the second-least successful defensive quality control coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Murphy in playoff games.
Detroit Lions defensive quality control coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Blair | 2022-2023 | 21-13-0 | 61.8% | 2-1 |
| Dre Thompson | 2023 | 12-5-0 | 70.6% | 2-1 |
| Stephen Thomas | 2019-2022 | 20-44-2 | 31.8% | 0-0 |
| Addison Lynch | 2022 | 9-8-0 | 52.9% | 0-0 |
| Steven Williams | 2015-2018 | 31-33-0 | 48.4% | 0-1 |
| Matt Raich | 2014 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 0-1 |
| Dennis Murphy | 1997-1998 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-1 |
Detroit Lions defensive quality control coach facts
- Dennis Murphy was the first defensive quality control coach in Lions history in 1997.
- Steven Williams and Stephen Thomas coached the most seasons as the Lions's defensive quality control coach at four seasons.
- Wayne Blair and Dre Thompson was the last coach to hold the position of defensive quality control coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.