Of the 32 NFL head coaches that started the 2011 season, 28% played in the NFL ...
1) Ken Whisenhunt, Cardinals - TE for the Falcons, Redskins, and Jets between 1985-1992.
2) Ron Rivera, Panthers - LB for the Bears between 1984-1992.
3) Jason Garrett, Cowboys - QB for the Cowboys and Giants between 1993-2000.
4) Gary Kubiak, Texans - QB for the Broncos between 1983-1991.
5) Jack Del Rio, Jaguars - LB for the Saints, Chiefs, Cowboys, and Vikings between 1985-1995.
6) Leslie Frazier, Vikings - DB for the Bears between 1981-1985.
7) Sean Payton, Saints - QB for the Bears in 1987 (replacement games during the strike).
8) Jim Harbaugh, 49ers - QB for the Bears, Colts, Ravens, and Chargers between 1987-2000.
9) Mike Munchak, Titans - OG for the Oilers (now Titans) between 1982-1993 ... elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
because they are bell ends
Most , Yes!
NO
76%
charlie weis navy and 2 others in 08 09
Solomon Bates coaches kids football in Colorado.
Yes, there are several head coaches at the DI-FBS level that never played (and there are some coaches at the NFL level). You can certainly coach at the high school level.
ryan giggs
yes, he played semi professional football as a teenager
Besides professional football, Deion Sanders also played professional baseball.
Professional football, American style.
Bill Goldberg