Chicago Bears tight ends coach history
Jim Dray
Dray is the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Dray's record as the team's tight ends coach was 14-35-0, making him the second-least successful tight ends coach in Chicago Bears history.
Clancy Barone
Barone was the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Barone in playoff games.
Kevin Gilbride Jr.
Gilbride Jr. was the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. Gilbride Jr.'s record as the team's tight ends coach was 20-12-0, making him the second-most successful tight ends coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Gilbride Jr. in playoff games.
Frank Smith
Smith was the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2015-2017 seasons, a total of three years. Smith's record as the team's tight ends coach was 14-34-0, making him the third-least successful tight ends coach in Chicago Bears history.
Andy Bischoff
Bischoff was the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years.
Mike DeBord
DeBord was the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years. DeBord's record as the team's tight ends coach was 29-19-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 1-1 record under Coach DeBord in playoff games.
Rob Boras
Boras was the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2004-2009 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2005-2006) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Boras 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.
Pat Flaherty
Flaherty was the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Flaherty in playoff games.
Jim Bollman
Bollman was the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years.
Tom Rossley
Rossley was the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1998 season. Rossley's record as the team's tight ends coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in Chicago Bears history.
Ted Plumb
Plumb was the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years.
Mike Shula
Shula was the tight ends 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 Shula in playoff games.
Steve Kazor
Kazor was the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1985-1992 seasons, a total of eight years. Kazor's record as the team's tight ends coach was 85-42-0, making him the most successful tight ends coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1985-1988, 1990-1991) and had a 5-5 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.
John Hilton
Hilton was the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1975-1977 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1977) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hilton in playoff games.
Chicago Bears tight ends coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Dray | 2022-2024 | 14-35-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| Clancy Barone | 2020-2021 | 14-19-0 | 42.4% | 0-1 |
| Kevin Gilbride Jr. | 2018-2019 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Frank Smith | 2015-2017 | 14-34-0 | 29.2% | 0-0 |
| Andy Bischoff | 2013-2014 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Mike DeBord | 2010-2012 | 29-19-0 | 60.4% | 1-1 |
| Rob Boras | 2004-2009 | 52-44-0 | 54.2% | 2-2 |
| Pat Flaherty | 2001-2003 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Jim Bollman | 1999-2000 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Tom Rossley | 1998 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Ted Plumb | 1996-1997 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Mike Shula | 1993-1995 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 1-1 |
| Steve Kazor | 1985-1992 | 85-42-0 | 66.9% | 5-5 |
| John Hilton | 1975-1977 | 20-22-0 | 47.6% | 0-1 |
Chicago Bears tight ends coach facts
- John Hilton was the first tight ends coach in Bears history in 1975.
- Steve Kazor coached the most seasons as the Bears's tight ends coach at eight seasons.
- Jim Dray is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.