Detroit Lions special teams assistant coach history
Devin Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons was the special teams assistant coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2016 season. Fitzsimmons' record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 9-7-0, making him the most successful special teams assistant coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Fitzsimmons in playoff games.
Kevin O'Dea
O'Dea was the special teams assistant coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years. O'Dea's record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 8-24-0, making him the third-most successful special teams assistant coach in Detroit Lions history.
Bill Belichick
Belichick was the special teams assistant coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years. Belichick's record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 12-16-0, making him the second-most successful special teams assistant coach in Detroit Lions history.
Detroit Lions special teams assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Fitzsimmons | 2016 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Kevin O'Dea | 2002-2003 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bill Belichick | 1976-1977 | 12-16-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions special teams assistant coach facts
- Bill Belichick was the first special teams assistant coach in Lions history in 1976.
- Bill Belichick and Kevin O'Dea coached the most seasons as the Lions's special teams assistant coach at two seasons.
- Devin Fitzsimmons was the last coach to hold the position of special teams assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2016 season.