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Dave Atkins (NFL Coach)
Dave Atkins (born May 18, 1949) is an American football coach and former running back. Atkins was the 19th pick in the 8th round of the 1973 NFL Draft. He joined the San Francisco 49ers for the 1973 and 1974 seasons before moving to the San Diego Chargers for the 1975 season. After Atkins finished his pro playing career, he moved into coaching. He had spells as offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals and was the senior Offense (sports), offensive assistant coach (sport), coach for the Cleveland Browns for two seasons, 2005 - 2007. A longtime assistant coach, usually coaching running backs, he had various success coaching skill position players and coordinating offenses. 1986 RB Keith Byars ran for 577 yards with 1 touchdown. In 1987, Byars and FB Anthony Toney would combine to run for 899 yards with 8 touchdowns. In 1988, the same duo would combine for 1,019 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. In 1989, the tandem of Byars & Toney would be even better running for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running Backs Coach
In American football, a position coach is a team official in charge of coaching a specific position group. Position coaches have more specialized duties than the head coach, assistant coach, and the offensive and defensive coordinators. Common positions Common position coaches on coaching staffs in the National Football League and NCAA football include: * Defensive line coach * Linebacker coach * Offensive line coach * Quarterback coach * Running backs coach * Secondary coach. Responsible for coaching defensive backs, including safeties and cornerbacks * Special teams coach. Responsible for coordinating punts, kickoffs, and field goals/ extra points * Tight ends The tight end (TE) is a position in American football, arena football, and Canadian football, on the offense. The tight end is often a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like ... coach * Wide receivers coach References American football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |