Of the 32 NFL head coaches for the 2007 season, eight have played in the NFL: Dick Jauron (Buffalo Bills) was a defensive back with the Detroit Lions (1973-77) and Cincinnati Bengals (1978-80). Tony Dungy (Indianapolis Colts) was a safety for the Pttsburgh Steelers (1977-78) and San Francisco 49ers (1979). Jeff Fisher (Tennessee Titans) was a defensive back and kick returner for the Chicago Bears (1981-85). Jack Del Rio (Jacksonville Jaguars) played linebacker for the New Orleans Saints (1985-86), Kansas City Chiefs (1987-88), Dallas Cowboys (1989-91), and Minnesota Vikings (1992-95). Gary Kubiak (Houston Texans) was a quarterback for the Denver Broncos (1983-91). Herm Edwards (Kansas City Chiefs) was a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles (1977-85), Atlanta Falcons (1986) and Los Angeles Rams (1986). Ken Whisenhunt (Arizona Cardinals) played tight end for the Atlanta Falcons (1985-88), Washington Redskins (1989-90), and New York Jets (1991-93). Sean Payton (New Orleans Saints) was a quarterback with the Chicago Bears (1987).
There are currently 30 head coaches
The Steelers have had a total of 14 head coaches between Forrest Douds (1933) and Mike Tomlin (present).
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For instance, let's use the Vikings; With 3 head coaches. The have 8 offensive coaches, including quarterbacks and wide receivers. 7 defensive coaches including line backers, defensive backs and line. And five other staffs/coaches for conditioning and strengthening.
The Vikings, in their 48 seasons have had only seven head coaches. Norm Van Brocklin Bud Grant Les Steckel (only one year) Jerry Burns Dennis Green Mike Tice Brad Childress
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As of right now the Buffalo Bills have had 15 different head coaches.
1 head coach (hence the name "head") but can have up to as many 'other' coaches. (abviousley not anything above 10)
Since 1933, the Steelers have had 16 different head coaches.
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There are currently 30 head coaches
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Through the 2007 season, the Saints have had 14 head coaches. Click on the 'New Orleans Saints Head Coaches' link on this page to see who has coached the Saints and what their all time record was.
charlie weis navy and 2 others in 08 09