Detroit Lions senior coaching assistant history

Gunther Cunningham

Cunningham was the senior coaching assistant for the Detroit Lions in the 2014-2016 seasons, a total of three years. Cunningham's record as the team's senior coaching assistant was 27-21-0, making him the most successful senior coaching assistant in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014, 2016) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Cunningham in playoff games.


Detroit Lions senior coaching assistant record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Gunther Cunningham 2014-2016 27-21-0 56.3% 0-2

Detroit Lions senior coaching assistant facts

  • Gunther Cunningham was the first senior coaching assistant in Lions history in 2014.
  • Gunther Cunningham coached the most seasons as the Lions's senior coaching assistant at three seasons.
  • Gunther Cunningham was the last coach to hold the position of senior coaching assistant, leaving the role after the 2016 season.