Former professional football linebacker Marty Schottenheimer served as head coach for several teams in the National Football League, most recently the San Diego Chargers.
In December of 2008, Schottenheimer was rumored to be a replacement for one of several NFL coaches that have been fired. The New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and St. Louis Rams are reportedly interested in speaking with Schottenheimer about joining their coaching staffs.NFL.com: Schottenheimer Has Coaching Bug ... Again
Timeline
- 1965-68: Buffalo Bills, linebacker
- 1969-70: Boston Patriots, linebacker
- 1975-76: New York Giants, linebackers coach
- 1977: New York Giants, defensive coordinator
- 1978-79: Detroit Lions, linebackers coach
- 1980-84: Cleveland Browns, defensive coordinator
- 1984-88: Cleveland Browns, head coach
- 1989-1998: Kansas City Chiefs, head coach
- 2001: Washington Redskins, head coach
- 2002-06: San Diego Chargers, head coach
Career Highlights
- 1965: Pro Bowl
- 1986: AFC Coach of the Year by United Press International
- 1995: AFC Coach of the Year by United Press International
- 2004: NFL Coach of the Year by Pro Football Weekly
- 2004: NFL Coach of the Year by the Associated Press
Coaching Stats (1984-2006)
- Games: 327ProFootballReference.com: Marty Schottenheimer Coaching Record
- Wins: 200ProFootballReference.com: Marty Schottenheimer Coaching Record
- Losses: 126ProFootballReference.com: Marty Schottenheimer Coaching Record
- Ties: 1ProFootballReference.com: Marty Schottenheimer Coaching Record
- Playoff games: 18ProFootballReference.com: Marty Schottenheimer Coaching Record
- Playoff wins: 5ProFootballReference.com: Marty Schottenheimer Coaching Record
- Playoff losses: 13ProFootballReference.com: Marty Schottenheimer Coaching Record