Arizona Cardinals offensive backs coach history

Joe Gibbs

Gibbs was the offensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1973-1977 seasons, a total of five years. Gibbs' record as the team's offensive backs coach was 42-27-1, making him the most successful offensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1974-1975) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Gibbs in playoff games.

Leeman Bennett

Bennett was the offensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1970-1971 seasons, a total of two years. Bennett's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 12-14-2, making him the second-least successful offensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

John "Red" Cochran

Cochran was the offensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1968-1969 seasons, a total of two years. Cochran's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 13-13-2, making him the third-least successful offensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Rick Forzano

Forzano was the offensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1966-1967 seasons, a total of two years. Forzano's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 14-12-2, making him the third-most successful offensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Charley Trippi

Trippi was the offensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1963-1965 seasons, a total of three years. Trippi's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 23-17-2, making him the second-most successful offensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Don Shroyer

Shroyer was the offensive backs coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1962 season. Shroyer's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 4-9-1, making him the least successful offensive backs coach in Arizona Cardinals history.


Arizona Cardinals offensive backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Joe Gibbs 1973-1977 42-27-1 60.7% 0-2
Leeman Bennett 1970-1971 12-14-2 46.4% 0-0
John "Red" Cochran 1968-1969 13-13-2 50.0% 0-0
Rick Forzano 1966-1967 14-12-2 53.6% 0-0
Charley Trippi 1963-1965 23-17-2 57.1% 0-0
Don Shroyer 1962 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0

Arizona Cardinals offensive backs coach facts

  • Don Shroyer was the first offensive backs coach in Cardinals history in 1962.
  • Joe Gibbs coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's offensive backs coach at five seasons.
  • Joe Gibbs was the last coach to hold the position of offensive backs coach, leaving the role after the 1977 season.