Green Bay Packers running backs coach history
Ben Sirmans
Sirmans is the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers since the 2016 season, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2016, 2019-2021, 2023) and had a 5-5 record under Coach Sirmans in playoff games.
Sam Gash
Gash was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Gash in playoff games.
Alex Van Pelt
Van Pelt was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2012-2013) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Van Pelt in playoff games.
Jerry Fontenot
Fontenot was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2011 season. Fontenot's record as the team's running backs coach was 15-1-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Fontenot in playoff games.
Edgar Bennett
Bennett was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2005-2010 seasons, a total of six years. Bennett's record as the team's running backs coach was 52-44-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2007, 2009-2010) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Bennett in playoff games. In 2010, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Mike McCarthy, won 31-25.
Johnny Roland
Roland was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2004 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Roland in playoff games.
Sylvester Croom
Croom was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. Croom's record as the team's running backs coach was 34-14-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2001-2003) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Croom in playoff games.
Kippy Brown
Brown was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2000 season. Brown's record as the team's running backs coach was 9-7-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history.
Harry Sydney
Sydney was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1995-1999 seasons, a total of five years. Sydney's record as the team's running backs coach was 56-24-0, making him the third-most successful running 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 Sydney 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.
Gil Haskell
Haskell was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1992-1994 seasons, a total of three years. Haskell's record as the team's running backs coach was 27-21-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1993-1994) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Haskell in playoff games.
Ray Wietecha
Wietecha was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years. Wietecha's record as the team's running backs coach was 14-14-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history.
Green Bay Packers running backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sirmans | 2016-2023 | 79-51-1 | 60.7% | 5-5 |
| Sam Gash | 2014-2015 | 22-10-0 | 68.8% | 2-2 |
| Alex Van Pelt | 2012-2013 | 19-12-1 | 60.9% | 1-2 |
| Jerry Fontenot | 2011 | 15-1-0 | 93.8% | 0-1 |
| Edgar Bennett | 2005-2010 | 52-44-0 | 54.2% | 5-2 |
| Johnny Roland | 2004 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Sylvester Croom | 2001-2003 | 34-14-0 | 70.8% | 2-3 |
| Kippy Brown | 2000 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Harry Sydney | 1995-1999 | 56-24-0 | 70.0% | 7-3 |
| Gil Haskell | 1992-1994 | 27-21-0 | 56.3% | 1-2 |
| Ray Wietecha | 1969-1970 | 14-14-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
Green Bay Packers running backs coach facts
- Ray Wietecha was the first running backs coach in Packers history in 1969.
- Ben Sirmans coached the most seasons as the Packers's running backs coach at eight seasons.
- Ben Sirmans is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2016 season.