Chicago Bears offensive backfield coach history
Johnny Roland
Roland was the offensive backfield coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1985 season. Roland's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 15-1-0, making him the most successful offensive backfield coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1985) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Roland 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.
Fred O'Connor
O'Connor was the offensive backfield coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1975-1977 seasons, a total of three years. O'Connor's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 20-22-0, making him the second-most successful offensive backfield coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1977) and had a 0-1 record under Coach O'Connor in playoff games.
Ralph Goldston
Goldston was the offensive backfield coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1974 season. Goldston's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 4-10-0, making him the least successful offensive backfield coach in Chicago Bears history.
Ed Cody
Cody was the offensive backfield coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1965-1970 seasons, a total of six years. Cody's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 35-46-3, making him the third-most successful offensive backfield coach in Chicago Bears history.
Chicago Bears offensive backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Roland | 1985 | 15-1-0 | 93.8% | 3-0 |
| Fred O'Connor | 1975-1977 | 20-22-0 | 47.6% | 0-1 |
| Ralph Goldston | 1974 | 4-10-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| Ed Cody | 1965-1970 | 35-46-3 | 43.5% | 0-0 |
Chicago Bears offensive backfield coach facts
- Ed Cody was the first offensive backfield coach in Bears history in 1965.
- Ed Cody coached the most seasons as the Bears's offensive backfield coach at six seasons.
- Johnny Roland was the last coach to hold the position of offensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1985 season.