Jim Eddy
Defensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions (1996)
New Mexico State
Checotah, OK
Jim Eddy coached in the NFL from 1974 to 1996, spanning 17 seasons with 7 organizations. He served as head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. His roles included Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers, Defensive Assistant, and Defensive Line. He worked under Barry Switzer, Jack Pardee, and Jimmy Johnson.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 |
Detroit Lions
|
Defensive Coordinator under Wayne Fontes |
| 1995 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
Linebackers under Barry Switzer |
| 1994 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
Linebackers under Barry Switzer |
| 1993 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
Defensive Assistant under Jimmy Johnson |
| 1992 |
Houston Oilers
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jack Pardee |
| 1991 |
Houston Oilers
|
Defensive Line under Jack Pardee |
| 1990 |
Houston Oilers
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jack Pardee |
| 1985 | Houston Gamblers | Defensive Coordinator under Jack Pardee |
| 1984 | Houston Gamblers | Defensive Coordinator under Jack Pardee |
| 1981 | Montreal Alouettes | Linebackers, Head Coach under Joe Scannella |
| 1980 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Defensive Coordinator |
| 1979 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Backs |
| 1978 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | Head Coach HC |
| 1977 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | Head Coach HC |
| 1976 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | Coaching Assistant under John Payne |
| 1975 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | Coaching Assistant under John Payne |
| 1974 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | Coaching Assistant under John Payne |
Worked Under (4)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Switzer |
Dallas Cowboys
|
2 |
| Jack Pardee |
Houston Oilers
|
3 |
| Jimmy Johnson |
Dallas Cowboys
|
1 |
| Wayne Fontes |
Detroit Lions
|
1 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.