Detroit Lions offensive backfield coach history
Bill Johnson
Johnson was the offensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years. Johnson's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 13-18-1, making him the third-least successful offensive backfield coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1983) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games.
John Brunner
Brunner was the offensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1980-1982 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Brunner in playoff games.
Jimmy Raye
Raye was the offensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1978-1979 seasons, a total of two years. Raye's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 9-23-0, making him the least successful offensive backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
Wally English
English was the offensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1974-1975, 1977 seasons, a total of three years.
Bob Gibson
Gibson was the offensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1976 season.
Rick Forzano
Forzano was the offensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1973 season.
Leeman Bennett
Bennett was the offensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1972 season. Bennett's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 8-5-1, making him the most successful offensive backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
Sammy Baugh
Baugh was the offensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1966 season. Baugh's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 4-9-1, making him the second-least successful offensive backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
John North
North was the offensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1965 season.
Sonny Grandelius
Grandelius was the offensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1964 season. Grandelius' record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 7-5-2, making him the third-most successful offensive backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
John "Red" Cochran
Cochran was the offensive backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1956-1958 seasons, a total of three years. Cochran's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 21-14-1, making him the second-most successful offensive backfield coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1957) and had a 2-0 record under Coach Cochran in playoff games.
Detroit Lions offensive backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Johnson | 1983-1984 | 13-18-1 | 42.2% | 0-1 |
| John Brunner | 1980-1982 | 21-20-0 | 51.2% | 0-1 |
| Jimmy Raye | 1978-1979 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Wally English | 1974-1975, 1977 | 20-22-0 | 47.6% | 0-0 |
| Bob Gibson | 1976 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Rick Forzano | 1973 | 6-7-1 | 46.4% | 0-0 |
| Leeman Bennett | 1972 | 8-5-1 | 60.7% | 0-0 |
| Sammy Baugh | 1966 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| John North | 1965 | 6-7-1 | 46.4% | 0-0 |
| Sonny Grandelius | 1964 | 7-5-2 | 57.1% | 0-0 |
| John "Red" Cochran | 1956-1958 | 21-14-1 | 59.7% | 2-0 |
Detroit Lions offensive backfield coach facts
- John "Red" Cochran was the first offensive backfield coach in Lions history in 1956.
- John "Red" Cochran, Wally English, and John Brunner coached the most seasons as the Lions's offensive backfield coach at three seasons.
- Bill Johnson was the last coach to hold the position of offensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1984 season.