Chicago Bears linebackers coach history
Dave Borgonzi
Borgonzi is the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Borgonzi's record as the team's linebackers coach was 14-35-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Chicago Bears history.
Glenn Pires
Pires was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2015-2018 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Pires in playoff games.
Reggie Herring
Herring was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2014 season.
Tim Tibesar
Tibesar was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2013 season.
Bob Babich
Babich was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2004-2006, 2009-2012 seasons, a total of seven years. Babich's record as the team's linebackers coach was 65-47-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2005-2006, 2010) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Babich 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.
Lloyd Lee
Lee was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2008 season. Lee's record as the team's linebackers coach was 9-7-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Chicago Bears history.
Hardy Nickerson
Nickerson was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2007 season.
Gary Moeller
Moeller was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years.
Dale Lindsey
Lindsey was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1999-2001 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Lindsey in playoff games.
Carlos Mainord
Mainord was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1998 season. Mainord's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Chicago Bears history.
Dave McGinnis
McGinnis was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1986-1995 seasons, a total of ten years. McGinnis' record as the team's linebackers coach was 95-64-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1986-1988, 1990-1991, 1994) and had a 3-6 record under Coach McGinnis in playoff games.
Bob Lord
Lord was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1974 season. Lord's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-10-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Chicago Bears history.
Don Shinnick
Shinnick was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1970 season.
Joe Fortunato
Fortunato was the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1967 season.
Chicago Bears linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Borgonzi | 2022-2024 | 14-35-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| Glenn Pires | 2015-2018 | 26-38-0 | 40.6% | 0-1 |
| Reggie Herring | 2014 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Tim Tibesar | 2013 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Bob Babich | 2004-2006, 2009-2012 | 65-47-0 | 58.0% | 3-3 |
| Lloyd Lee | 2008 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Hardy Nickerson | 2007 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Gary Moeller | 2002-2003 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Dale Lindsey | 1999-2001 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Carlos Mainord | 1998 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Dave McGinnis | 1986-1995 | 95-64-0 | 59.7% | 3-6 |
| Bob Lord | 1974 | 4-10-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| Don Shinnick | 1970 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Joe Fortunato | 1967 | 7-6-1 | 53.6% | 0-0 |
Chicago Bears linebackers coach facts
- Joe Fortunato was the first linebackers coach in Bears history in 1967.
- Dave McGinnis coached the most seasons as the Bears's linebackers coach at ten seasons.
- Dave Borgonzi is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.