Chicago Bears defensive backs coach history

James Rowe

Rowe was the defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2022 season. Rowe's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 3-14-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Chicago Bears history.

Ed Donatell

Donatell was the defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2015-2018 seasons, a total of four years. Donatell's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 26-38-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Donatell in playoff games.

Jon Hoke

Hoke was the defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2009-2014 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Hoke in playoff games.

Steve Wilks

Wilks was the defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. Wilks' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 29-19-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Wilks 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.

Perry Fewell

Fewell was the defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2005 season. Fewell's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 11-5-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Fewell in playoff games.

Vance Bedford

Bedford was the defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1999-2004 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bedford in playoff games.

Carlos Mainord

Mainord was the defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years. Mainord's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 11-21-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Chicago Bears history.

Zaven Yaralian

Yaralian was the defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1990-1992 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1990-1991) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Yaralian in playoff games.

Jim LaRue

LaRue was the defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1984-1989 seasons, a total of six years. LaRue's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 68-27-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1984-1988) and had a 5-4 record under Coach LaRue 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.

Boris Stephan "Babe" Dimancheff

Dimancheff was the defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1968 season.

Chicago Bears defensive backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
James Rowe 2022 3-14-0 17.6% 0-0
Ed Donatell 2015-2018 26-38-0 40.6% 0-1
Jon Hoke 2009-2014 49-47-0 51.0% 1-1
Steve Wilks 2006-2008 29-19-0 60.4% 2-1
Perry Fewell 2005 11-5-0 68.8% 0-1
Vance Bedford 1999-2004 40-56-0 41.7% 0-1
Carlos Mainord 1996-1997 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0
Zaven Yaralian 1990-1992 27-21-0 56.3% 1-2
Jim LaRue 1984-1989 68-27-0 71.6% 5-4
Boris Stephan "Babe" Dimancheff 1968 7-7-0 50.0% 0-0

Chicago Bears defensive backs coach facts