Chicago Bears defensive assistant coach history
Chris Jackson
Jackson was the defensive assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2019 season. Jackson's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 8-8-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Chicago Bears history.
Eric Washington
Washington was the defensive assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2008-2009 seasons, a total of two years. Washington's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 16-16-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Chicago Bears history.
Lloyd Lee
Lee was the defensive assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Lee in playoff games. In 2006, the Chicago Bears faced off against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI and the Bears, under the direction of head coach Lovie Smith, lost 17-29.
Greg Schiano
Schiano was the defensive assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years. Schiano's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 11-21-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Chicago Bears history.
Carlos Mainord
Mainord was the defensive assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1993-1995 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Mainord in playoff games.
Steve Kazor
Kazor was the defensive assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1982-1985 seasons, a total of four years. Kazor's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 36-21-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1984-1985) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Kazor in playoff games. In 1985, the Chicago Bears faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX and the Bears, under the direction of head coach Mike Ditka, won 46-10.
Jeff Fisher
Fisher was the defensive assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1985 season. Fisher's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 15-1-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1985) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Fisher in playoff games. In 1985, the Chicago Bears faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX and the Bears, under the direction of head coach Mike Ditka, won 46-10.
Jim Dooley
Dooley was the defensive assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1962 season. Dooley's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 9-5-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Chicago Bears history.
Clark Shaughnessy
Shaughnessy was the defensive assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1951-1958 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1956) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Shaughnessy in playoff games.
Chicago Bears defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Jackson | 2019 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Eric Washington | 2008-2009 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Lloyd Lee | 2006-2007 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 2-1 |
| Greg Schiano | 1996-1997 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Carlos Mainord | 1993-1995 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 1-1 |
| Jeff Fisher | 1985 | 15-1-0 | 93.8% | 3-0 |
| Steve Kazor | 1982-1985 | 36-21-0 | 63.2% | 4-1 |
| Jim Dooley | 1962 | 9-5-0 | 64.3% | 0-0 |
| Clark Shaughnessy | 1951-1958 | 53-41-2 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
Chicago Bears defensive assistant coach facts
- Clark Shaughnessy was the first defensive assistant coach in Bears history in 1951.
- Clark Shaughnessy coached the most seasons as the Bears's defensive assistant coach at eight seasons.
- Chris Jackson was the last coach to hold the position of defensive assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2019 season.