Detroit Lions offensive coordinator history
Ben Johnson
Johnson is the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Johnson's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 34-15-0, making him the most successful offensive coordinator in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games.
Anthony Lynn
Lynn was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2021 season. Lynn's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 3-13-1, making him the third-least successful offensive coordinator in Detroit Lions history.
Darrell Bevell
Bevell was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years.
Jim Bob Cooter
Cooter was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Cooter in playoff games.
Joe Lombardi
Lombardi was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Lombardi in playoff games.
Scott Linehan
Linehan was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2009-2013 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Linehan in playoff games.
Jim Colletto
Colletto was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2008 season. Colletto's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 0-16-0, making him the least successful offensive coordinator in Detroit Lions history.
Mike Martz
Martz was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years.
Ted Tollner
Tollner was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2005 season.
Sherman Lewis
Lewis was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years.
Maurice Carthon
Carthon was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2002 season. Carthon's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 3-13-0, making him the second-least successful offensive coordinator in Detroit Lions history.
Sylvester Croom
Croom was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997, 1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Croom in playoff games.
Tom Moore
Moore was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1995) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Moore in playoff games.
Dave Levy
Levy was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1991, 1994 seasons, a total of two years. Levy's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 21-11-0, making him the second-most successful offensive coordinator in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1991, 1994) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Levy in playoff games.
Dan Henning
Henning was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years.
Bob Baker
Baker was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1985-1988 seasons, a total of four years.
Bill Nelsen
Nelsen was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1984 season.
Ted Marchibroda
Marchibroda was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1982-1983 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1982-1983) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Marchibroda in playoff games.
Bob Schnelker
Schnelker was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1980-1981 seasons, a total of two years.
Ed Hughes
Hughes was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1977 season.
Ken Shipp
Shipp was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1976 season.
Bill McPeak
McPeak was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1967-1972 seasons, a total of six years. McPeak's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 43-34-7, making him the third-most successful offensive coordinator in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McPeak in playoff games.
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Johnson | 2022-2024 | 34-15-0 | 69.4% | 2-1 |
| Anthony Lynn | 2021 | 3-13-1 | 20.6% | 0-0 |
| Darrell Bevell | 2019-2020 | 8-23-1 | 26.6% | 0-0 |
| Jim Bob Cooter | 2016-2018 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Joe Lombardi | 2014-2015 | 12-11-0 | 52.2% | 0-1 |
| Scott Linehan | 2009-2013 | 29-51-0 | 36.3% | 0-1 |
| Jim Colletto | 2008 | 0-16-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 |
| Mike Martz | 2006-2007 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Ted Tollner | 2005 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Sherman Lewis | 2003-2004 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Maurice Carthon | 2002 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Sylvester Croom | 1997-2000 | 31-33-0 | 48.4% | 0-2 |
| Tom Moore | 1995-1996 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| Dave Levy | 1991, 1994 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 1-2 |
| Dan Henning | 1992-1993 | 12-16-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Bob Baker | 1985-1988 | 20-43-0 | 31.7% | 0-0 |
| Bill Nelsen | 1984 | 4-11-1 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Ted Marchibroda | 1982-1983 | 13-12-0 | 52.0% | 0-2 |
| Bob Schnelker | 1980-1981 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-0 |
| Ed Hughes | 1977 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Ken Shipp | 1976 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Bill McPeak | 1967-1972 | 43-34-7 | 55.4% | 0-1 |
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator facts
- Bill McPeak was the first offensive coordinator in Lions history in 1967.
- Bill McPeak coached the most seasons as the Lions's offensive coordinator at six seasons.
- Ben Johnson is the current offensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2022 season.