Detroit Lions running backs coach history
Scottie Montgomery
Montgomery is the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions since the 2023 season. Montgomery's record as the team's running backs coach was 12-5-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Montgomery in playoff games.
Duce Staley
Staley was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years.
Kyle Caskey
Caskey was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years.
David Walker
Walker was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years. Walker's record as the team's running backs coach was 24-24-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Walker in playoff games.
Curtis Modkins
Modkins was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2013-2015 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Modkins in playoff games.
Sam Gash
Gash was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2008-2012 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Gash in playoff games.
Wilbert Montgomery
Montgomery was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years.
Tom Rathman
Rathman was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2003-2005 seasons, a total of three years.
Maurice Carthon
Carthon was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years. Carthon's record as the team's running backs coach was 5-27-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Detroit Lions history.
Frank Falks
Falks was the running backs 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 Falks in playoff games.
Maurice "Mo" Forte
Forte was the running backs 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 Forte in playoff games.
Billie Matthews
Matthews was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1990-1994 seasons, a total of five years. Matthews' record as the team's running backs coach was 42-38-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1991, 1994) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Matthews in playoff games.
Dave Levy
Levy was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1989 season.
Vic Rapp
Rapp was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. Rapp's record as the team's running backs coach was 8-23-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Detroit Lions history.
Ivy Williams
Williams was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1984-1986 seasons, a total of three years.
Jimmy Raye
Raye was the running backs coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1979 season. Raye's record as the team's running backs coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Detroit Lions history.
Detroit Lions running backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Montgomery | 2023 | 12-5-0 | 70.6% | 2-1 |
| Duce Staley | 2021-2022 | 12-21-1 | 36.8% | 0-0 |
| Kyle Caskey | 2019-2020 | 8-23-1 | 26.6% | 0-0 |
| David Walker | 2016-2018 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Curtis Modkins | 2013-2015 | 19-20-0 | 48.7% | 0-1 |
| Sam Gash | 2008-2012 | 22-58-0 | 27.5% | 0-1 |
| Wilbert Montgomery | 2006-2007 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Tom Rathman | 2003-2005 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Maurice Carthon | 2001-2002 | 5-27-0 | 15.6% | 0-0 |
| Frank Falks | 1998-2000 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 0-1 |
| Maurice "Mo" Forte | 1995-1996 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| Billie Matthews | 1990-1994 | 42-38-0 | 52.5% | 1-2 |
| Dave Levy | 1989 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Vic Rapp | 1987-1988 | 8-23-0 | 25.8% | 0-0 |
| Ivy Williams | 1984-1986 | 16-31-1 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Jimmy Raye | 1979 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions running backs coach facts
- Jimmy Raye was the first running backs coach in Lions history in 1979.
- Billie Matthews and Sam Gash coached the most seasons as the Lions's running backs coach at five seasons.
- Scottie Montgomery is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.