Arizona Cardinals running backs coach history
Autry Denson
Denson is the running backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals since the 2023 season, a total of two years.
James Saxon
Saxon was the running 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 Saxon in playoff games.
Kirby Wilson
Wilson was the running backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004-2006, 2018 seasons, a total of four years. Wilson's record as the team's running backs coach was 19-45-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Freddie Kitchens
Kitchens was the running backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 season.
Lyvonia Albert "Stump" Mitchell
Mitchell was the running backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013-2016 seasons, a total of four years. Mitchell's record as the team's running backs coach was 41-22-1, making him the most successful running backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Mitchell in playoff games.
Tommie Robinson
Robinson was the running backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years.
Curtis Modkins
Modkins was the running backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2009 season. Modkins' record as the team's running backs coach was 10-6-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Modkins in playoff games.
Maurice Carthon
Carthon was the running backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Carthon's record as the team's running backs coach was 17-15-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Carthon 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.
Johnny Roland
Roland was the running backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1997-2003 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Roland in playoff games.
Jim Skipper
Skipper was the running backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 season.
George Martinez
Martinez was the running backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1995 season. Martinez's record as the team's running backs coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Bobby Jackson
Jackson was the running backs coach for the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years.
Bobby Hammond
Hammond was the running backs coach for the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990-1991 seasons, a total of two years. Hammond's record as the team's running backs coach was 9-23-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Hank Kuhlmann
Kuhlmann was the running backs coach for the Phoenix Cardinals and St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986-1989 seasons, a total of four years.
Bill Thornton
Thornton was the running backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1972 season.
Paul Lanham
Lanham was the running backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1972 season.
Arizona Cardinals running backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autry Denson | 2023-2024 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| James Saxon | 2019-2022 | 28-37-1 | 43.2% | 0-1 |
| Kirby Wilson | 2004-2006, 2018 | 19-45-0 | 29.7% | 0-0 |
| Freddie Kitchens | 2017 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Lyvonia Albert "Stump" Mitchell | 2013-2016 | 41-22-1 | 64.8% | 1-2 |
| Tommie Robinson | 2010-2012 | 18-30-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Curtis Modkins | 2009 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Maurice Carthon | 2007-2008 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 3-1 |
| Johnny Roland | 1997-2003 | 38-74-0 | 33.9% | 1-1 |
| Jim Skipper | 1996 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| George Martinez | 1995 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bobby Jackson | 1992-1993 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Bobby Hammond | 1990-1991 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Hank Kuhlmann | 1986-1989 | 23-39-1 | 37.3% | 0-0 |
| Paul Lanham | 1972 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Bill Thornton | 1972 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
Arizona Cardinals running backs coach facts
- Paul Lanham and Bill Thornton was the first running backs coach in Cardinals history in 1972.
- Johnny Roland coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's running backs coach at seven seasons.
- Autry Denson is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.