Arizona Cardinals defensive backs coach history
Patrick Toney
Toney is the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals since the 2023 season, a total of two years.
Marcus Robertson
Robertson was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019-2022 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Robertson in playoff games.
David Merritt, Sr.
Merritt, Sr. was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2018 season. Merritt, Sr.'s record as the team's defensive backs coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Nick Rapone
Rapone was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013-2017 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Rapone in playoff games.
Ryan Slowik
Slowik was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. Slowik's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 21-11-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Slowik in playoff games.
Louie Cioffi
Cioffi was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years.
Donnie Henderson
Henderson was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2010 season. Henderson's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Teryl Austin
Austin was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007-2009 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Austin in playoff games. In 2008, the Arizona Cardinals faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII and the Cardinals, under the direction of head coach Ken Whisenhunt, lost 23-27.
Richard Solomon
Solomon was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years.
Ron Milus
Milus was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 season. Milus' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Kevin Ramsey
Ramsey was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years.
Larry Marmie
Marmie was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996-2000 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Marmie in playoff games.
Rob Ryan
Ryan was the defensive backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years.
Jim Johnson
Johnson was the defensive backs coach for the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990-1993 seasons, a total of four years. Johnson's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 20-44-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Dennis Thurman
Thurman was the defensive backs coach for the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988-1989 seasons, a total of two years.
Mel Renfro
Renfro was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986-1987 seasons, a total of two years.
Chuck Weber
Weber was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years.
Jackie Simpson
Simpson was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1973 season.
Larry Wilson
Wilson was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1972 season.
Chuck Drulis
Drulis was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1971 season.
Walt Schlinkman
Schlinkman was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1964 season. Schlinkman's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 9-3-2, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Don Shroyer
Shroyer was the defensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1963 season. Shroyer's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 9-5-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Arizona Cardinals defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Toney | 2023-2024 | 8-17-0 | 32.0% | 0-0 |
| Marcus Robertson | 2019-2022 | 28-37-1 | 43.2% | 0-1 |
| David Merritt, Sr. | 2018 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Nick Rapone | 2013-2017 | 49-30-1 | 61.9% | 1-2 |
| Ryan Slowik | 2013-2014 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 0-1 |
| Louie Cioffi | 2011-2012 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Donnie Henderson | 2010 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Teryl Austin | 2007-2009 | 27-21-0 | 56.3% | 4-2 |
| Richard Solomon | 2004-2006 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Ron Milus | 2003 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Kevin Ramsey | 2001-2002 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Larry Marmie | 1996-2000 | 29-51-0 | 36.3% | 1-1 |
| Rob Ryan | 1994-1995 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Jim Johnson | 1990-1993 | 20-44-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Dennis Thurman | 1988-1989 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Mel Renfro | 1986-1987 | 11-19-1 | 37.1% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Weber | 1976-1977 | 17-11-0 | 60.7% | 0-0 |
| Jackie Simpson | 1973 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Larry Wilson | 1972 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Drulis | 1971 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Walt Schlinkman | 1964 | 9-3-2 | 71.4% | 0-0 |
| Don Shroyer | 1963 | 9-5-0 | 64.3% | 0-0 |
Arizona Cardinals defensive backs coach facts
- Don Shroyer was the first defensive backs coach in Cardinals history in 1963.
- Larry Marmie and Nick Rapone coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's defensive backs coach at five seasons.
- Patrick Toney is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.