Green Bay Packers defensive backs coach history
Ryan Downard
Downard is the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers since the 2023 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Downard in playoff games.
Jerry Gray
Gray was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2020-2021) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Gray in playoff games.
Jason Simmons
Simmons was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2019 season. Simmons' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Simmons in playoff games.
Kurt Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2004, 2006-2008 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2004, 2007) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Schottenheimer in playoff games.
Joe Baker
Baker was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2005 season. Baker's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Green Bay Packers history.
Bob Slowik
Slowik was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2000-2003 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2001-2003) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Slowik in playoff games.
Joe Vitt
Vitt was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1999 season.
Bob Valesente
Valesente was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1995-1998 seasons, a total of four years. Valesente's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 48-16-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1995-1998) and had a 7-3 record under Coach Valesente in playoff games. In 1996, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Mike Holmgren, won 35-21. In 1997, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Mike Holmgren, lost 24-31.
Dick Jauron
Jauron was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1986-1994 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1993-1994) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Jauron in playoff games.
Ken Riley
Riley was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1984-1985 seasons, a total of two years.
Ross Fichtner
Fichtner was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1980-1983 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Fichtner in playoff games.
Dick LeBeau
LeBeau was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1976-1979 seasons, a total of four years.
Jim Colbert
Colbert was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1975 season. Colbert's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-10-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Green Bay Packers history.
Billy Kinard
Kinard was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1974 season.
Don Doll
Doll was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1971-1973 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1972) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Doll in playoff games.
Dick Evans
Evans was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1970 season.
Wayne Robinson
Robinson was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1968-1969 seasons, a total of two years.
Jerry Burns
Burns was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1966-1967 seasons, a total of two years. Burns' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 21-6-1, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1966-1967) and had a 5-0 record under Coach Burns in playoff games. In 1966, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl I and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Vince Lombardi, won 35-10. In 1967, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl II and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Vince Lombardi, won 33-14.
Norb Hecker
Hecker was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1959-1965 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1960-1962, 1965) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Hecker in playoff games.
Abe Stuber
Stuber was the defensive backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1956 season. Stuber's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-8-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Green Bay Packers history.
Green Bay Packers defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Downard | 2023 | 9-8-0 | 52.9% | 1-1 |
| Jerry Gray | 2020-2022 | 34-16-0 | 68.0% | 1-2 |
| Jason Simmons | 2019 | 13-3-0 | 81.3% | 1-1 |
| Kurt Schottenheimer | 2004, 2006-2008 | 37-27-0 | 57.8% | 1-2 |
| Joe Baker | 2005 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bob Slowik | 2000-2003 | 43-21-0 | 67.2% | 2-3 |
| Joe Vitt | 1999 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Bob Valesente | 1995-1998 | 48-16-0 | 75.0% | 7-3 |
| Dick Jauron | 1986-1994 | 60-82-1 | 42.3% | 1-2 |
| Ken Riley | 1984-1985 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Ross Fichtner | 1980-1983 | 26-29-2 | 47.4% | 1-1 |
| Dick LeBeau | 1976-1979 | 22-37-1 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Jim Colbert | 1975 | 4-10-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| Billy Kinard | 1974 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Don Doll | 1971-1973 | 19-19-4 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Dick Evans | 1970 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Wayne Robinson | 1968-1969 | 14-13-1 | 51.8% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Burns | 1966-1967 | 21-6-1 | 76.8% | 5-0 |
| Norb Hecker | 1959-1965 | 68-23-3 | 73.9% | 4-1 |
| Abe Stuber | 1956 | 4-8-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
Green Bay Packers defensive backs coach facts
- Abe Stuber was the first defensive backs coach in Packers history in 1956.
- Dick Jauron coached the most seasons as the Packers's defensive backs coach at nine seasons.
- Ryan Downard is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.