Arizona Cardinals special teams coach history
Anthony Blevins
Blevins was the special teams coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 season. Blevins' record as the team's special teams coach was 8-8-0, making him the most successful special teams coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Kevin Spencer
Spencer was the special teams coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007-2012 seasons, a total of six years. Spencer's record as the team's special teams coach was 45-51-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Spencer 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.
Gary Zauner
Zauner was the special teams coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 season. Zauner's record as the team's special teams coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Kevin O'Dea
O'Dea was the special teams coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years.
Hank Kuhlmann
Kuhlmann was the special teams coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2000-2003 seasons, a total of four years. Kuhlmann's record as the team's special teams coach was 19-45-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Al Everest
Everest was the special teams coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996-1999 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Everest in playoff games.
Al Roberts
Roberts was the special teams coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years.
Pete Rodriguez
Rodriguez was the special teams coach for the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990-1993 seasons, a total of four years. Rodriguez's record as the team's special teams coach was 20-44-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Marv Braden
Braden was the special teams coach for the Phoenix Cardinals and St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986-1989 seasons, a total of four years.
Jerry Smith
Smith was the special teams coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1985 season. Smith's record as the team's special teams coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Chuck Banker
Banker was the special teams coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1980-1984 seasons, a total of five years. Banker's record as the team's special teams coach was 34-38-1, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Banker in playoff games.
Jerry Thompson
Thompson was the special teams coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1978-1979 seasons, a total of two years.
Paul Lanham
Lanham was the special teams coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1972 season.
Tony Versaci
Versaci was the special teams coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1971 season.
Arizona Cardinals special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Blevins | 2017 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Kevin Spencer | 2007-2012 | 45-51-0 | 46.9% | 4-2 |
| Gary Zauner | 2006 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Kevin O'Dea | 2004-2005 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Hank Kuhlmann | 2000-2003 | 19-45-0 | 29.7% | 0-0 |
| Al Everest | 1996-1999 | 26-38-0 | 40.6% | 1-1 |
| Al Roberts | 1994-1995 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Pete Rodriguez | 1990-1993 | 20-44-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Marv Braden | 1986-1989 | 23-39-1 | 37.3% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Smith | 1985 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Banker | 1980-1984 | 34-38-1 | 47.3% | 0-1 |
| Jerry Thompson | 1978-1979 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Paul Lanham | 1972 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Tony Versaci | 1971 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
Arizona Cardinals special teams coach facts
- Tony Versaci was the first special teams coach in Cardinals history in 1971.
- Kevin Spencer coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's special teams coach at six seasons.
- Anthony Blevins was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2017 season.