Chicago Bears special teams coach history
Dave Toub
Toub was the special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2004-2012 seasons, a total of nine years. Toub's record as the team's special teams coach was 81-63-0, making him the second-most successful special teams 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 Toub 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.
Mike Sweatman
Sweatman was the special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. Sweatman's record as the team's special teams coach was 24-24-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Sweatman in playoff games.
Keith Armstrong
Armstrong was the special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. Armstrong's record as the team's special teams coach was 19-45-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Chicago Bears history.
Danny Abramowicz
Abramowicz was the special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1992-1996 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Abramowicz in playoff games.
Steve Kazor
Kazor was the special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1982-1991 seasons, a total of ten years. Kazor's record as the team's special teams coach was 101-51-0, making him the most successful special teams coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1984-1988, 1990-1991) and had a 6-6 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.
Hank Kuhlmann
Kuhlmann was the special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1978-1982 seasons, a total of five years. Kuhlmann's record as the team's special teams coach was 33-40-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1979) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Kuhlmann in playoff games.
Bob Lord
Lord was the special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1974 season. Lord's record as the team's special teams coach was 4-10-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in Chicago Bears history.
Chicago Bears special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Toub | 2004-2012 | 81-63-0 | 56.3% | 3-3 |
| Mike Sweatman | 2001-2003 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Keith Armstrong | 1997-2000 | 19-45-0 | 29.7% | 0-0 |
| Danny Abramowicz | 1992-1996 | 37-43-0 | 46.3% | 1-1 |
| Steve Kazor | 1982-1991 | 101-51-0 | 66.4% | 6-6 |
| Hank Kuhlmann | 1978-1982 | 33-40-0 | 45.2% | 0-1 |
| Bob Lord | 1974 | 4-10-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
Chicago Bears special teams coach facts
- Bob Lord was the first special teams coach in Bears history in 1974.
- Steve Kazor coached the most seasons as the Bears's special teams coach at ten seasons.
- Dave Toub was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2012 season.