Detroit Lions defensive secondary coach history

Dick Selcer

Selcer was the defensive secondary coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1997-2001 seasons, a total of five years. Selcer's record as the team's defensive secondary coach was 33-47-0, making him the most successful defensive secondary coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997, 1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Selcer in playoff games.

Carl Taseff

Taseff was the defensive secondary coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1966 season. Taseff's record as the team's defensive secondary coach was 4-9-1, making him the second-most successful defensive secondary coach in Detroit Lions history.


Detroit Lions defensive secondary coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Dick Selcer 1997-2001 33-47-0 41.3% 0-2
Carl Taseff 1966 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0

Detroit Lions defensive secondary coach facts

  • Carl Taseff was the first defensive secondary coach in Lions history in 1966.
  • Dick Selcer coached the most seasons as the Lions's defensive secondary coach at five seasons.
  • Dick Selcer was the last coach to hold the position of defensive secondary coach, leaving the role after the 2001 season.