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Quote: Originally Posted by thudias

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). I'm not saying...I'm just saying..

Most of those guys weren't exactly household names, though. I think the larger point is that coaches like Jason Garrett and Gary Kubiak were once role players or back-ups, you don't often see the likes of John Elway or Joe Montana go into coaching.

However, players who've become coaches and/or coordinators is quite long. This list doesn't even include the coordinators who were once players. Guys like Emmitt Thomas (who actually is a Hall of Famer), Ray Hamilton, Mike Mullarkey, Russ Grimm, Chris Miller, Bryan Cox, Al Harris, Tom Rathman, Henry Ellard, Matt Cavanaugh. Also, remember that Hall of Famers Bart Starr, Forrest Gregg and Mike Ditka were head coaches, and hall of famer Joe Greene was a long-time DL coach.