Table of Contents
- 1 Who was the coach before Tony Dungy?
- 2 Who were the Detroit Lions coaches?
- 3 How many black head coaches are in the NFL Hall of Fame?
- 4 Where is Matt Patricia today?
- 5 Who is Detroit Lions new head coach?
- 6 Who was the first black NFL coach?
- 7 What was Tony Dungy’s philosophy as a football coach?
- 8 When did Tony Dungy retire from the Indianapolis Colts?
Who was the coach before Tony Dungy?
Coaches
| # | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Lindy Infante | 1996–1997 |
| 16 | Jim Mora | 1998–2001 |
| 17 | Tony Dungy* | 2002–2008 |
Who were the Detroit Lions coaches?
Dan Campbell
Detroit Lions/Head coaches
How many black head coaches are in the NFL Hall of Fame?
Dungy joins Pollard as the only two Black coaches inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Who was the Lions head coach when they went 0 16?
Marinelli
Despite a perfect 4–0 preseason, Marinelli coached the 2008 Lions to a winless 0–16 campaign, the first winless season for any NFL team since the 16-game regular season was instituted in 1978.
Who was Peyton Manning’s head coach?
Caldwell, who was Manning’s head coach for a handful of seasons to end his stint in Indianapolis, had his own coaching philosophy impacted by Manning’s work ethic. “I thought I was an extremely hard worker until I met him,” Caldwell said. “I thought I was extremely organized until I met him.
Where is Matt Patricia today?
Matt Patricia is now officially a Senior Football Advisor, having returned to New England in January after getting fired as the Lions head coach. Former Jets assistant Bo Hardegree will help coach quarterbacks this season and work in quality control.
Who is Detroit Lions new head coach?
coach Dan Campbell
New Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is not viewed favorably in CBS Sports’ latest ranking of NFL head coaches.
Who was the first black NFL coach?
Fritz Pollard
Fritz Pollard was the first African American coach in the National Football League. The son of a boxer, Fritz Pollard (1894-1986) had grit in his veins. At 5 feet, 9 inches and 165 pounds, he was small for football.
Who are the assistant coaches under Tony Dungy?
Herman Edwards, the former head coach for the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs was an assistant head coach under Dungy at Tampa Bay. Jim Caldwell, an assistant under Dungy in Indianapolis, was promoted to head coach in 2009, and coached the Colts for three seasons.
When did Tony Dungy become the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dungy became an NFL head coach when he was hired by Rich McKay to reform the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team then well known for its lack of success, on January 22, 1996. Dungy installed his version of the Cover 2 defense with defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin with a few new wrinkles.
What was Tony Dungy’s philosophy as a football coach?
Coaching philosophy Dungy stresses that coaches are essentially teachers who put faith and family ahead of football, do not belittle their players or scream at them, and remain calm when things go badly. They guide instead of goad, and Lovie Smith found that perhaps the most instructive thing of all.
When did Tony Dungy retire from the Indianapolis Colts?
Tony Dungy. Dungy announced his retirement as coach of the Indianapolis Colts on January 12, 2009 following the Colts’ loss in the playoffs. The Colts qualified for the playoffs in every season they were coached by Dungy. Since retirement, Dungy has served as an analyst on NBC’s Football Night in America.