Detroit Lions secondary coach history

Alan Williams

Williams was the secondary coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2014 season. Williams' record as the team's secondary coach was 11-5-0, making him the most successful secondary coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Williams in playoff games.

Marcus Robertson

Robertson was the secondary coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years. Robertson's record as the team's secondary coach was 11-21-0, making him the second-most successful secondary coach in Detroit Lions history.

Tim Walton

Walton was the secondary coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2009-2012 seasons, a total of four years. Walton's record as the team's secondary coach was 22-42-0, making him the second-most successful secondary coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Walton in playoff games.

Jimmy Lake

Lake was the secondary coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2008 season. Lake's record as the team's secondary coach was 0-16-0, making him the least successful secondary coach in Detroit Lions history.

Wayne Fontes

Fontes was the secondary coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1988 season. Fontes' record as the team's secondary coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful secondary coach in Detroit Lions history.


Detroit Lions secondary coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Alan Williams 2014 11-5-0 68.8% 0-1
Marcus Robertson 2012-2013 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0
Tim Walton 2009-2012 22-42-0 34.4% 0-1
Jimmy Lake 2008 0-16-0 0.0% 0-0
Wayne Fontes 1988 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0

Detroit Lions secondary coach facts

  • Wayne Fontes was the first secondary coach in Lions history in 1988.
  • Tim Walton coached the most seasons as the Lions's secondary coach at four seasons.
  • Alan Williams was the last coach to hold the position of secondary coach, leaving the role after the 2014 season.