Detroit Lions defensive backfield coach history
Len Fontes
Fontes was the defensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1990-1992 seasons, a total of three years. Fontes' record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 23-25-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backfield coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Fontes in playoff games.
Mel Phillips
Phillips was the defensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1980-1984 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1982-1983) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Phillips in playoff games.
Billy Atkins
Atkins was the defensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1978-1979 seasons, a total of two years. Atkins' record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 9-23-0, making him the least successful defensive backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
Burnie Miller
Miller was the defensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1977 season. Miller's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 6-8-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
Jim Carr
Carr was the defensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1975-1976 seasons, a total of two years. Carr's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 13-15-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
Bob Hollway
Hollway was the defensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1973-1974 seasons, a total of two years. Hollway's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 13-14-1, making him the most successful defensive backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
Don Doll
Doll was the defensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1963-1964 seasons, a total of two years. Doll's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 12-13-3, making him the most successful defensive backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
Detroit Lions defensive backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Len Fontes | 1990-1992 | 23-25-0 | 47.9% | 1-1 |
| Mel Phillips | 1980-1984 | 34-38-1 | 47.3% | 0-2 |
| Billy Atkins | 1978-1979 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Burnie Miller | 1977 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Jim Carr | 1975-1976 | 13-15-0 | 46.4% | 0-0 |
| Bob Hollway | 1973-1974 | 13-14-1 | 48.2% | 0-0 |
| Don Doll | 1963-1964 | 12-13-3 | 48.2% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions defensive backfield coach facts
- Don Doll was the first defensive backfield coach in Lions history in 1963.
- Mel Phillips coached the most seasons as the Lions's defensive backfield coach at five seasons.
- Len Fontes was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1992 season.