Jim Stanley coached in the NFL from 1971 to 1995, spanning 14 seasons with 7 organizations. He served as head coach of the Michigan Panthers. His roles included Defensive Line, Defensive Coordinator, and Coaching Assistant. He worked under Buddy Ryan, Jack Pardee, and Leeman Bennett.

Career Timeline

Career History

Year	Team	Role(s)
1995	Arizona Cardinals	Defensive Line under Buddy Ryan
1994	Houston Oilers	Defensive Line under Jack Pardee
1993	Houston Oilers	Defensive Line under Jack Pardee
1992	Houston Oilers	Defensive Line under Jack Pardee
1991	Houston Oilers	Defensive Line under Jack Pardee
1990	Houston Oilers	Defensive Line under Jack Pardee
1986	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Defensive Coordinator under Leeman Bennett
1984	Michigan Panthers	Head Coach HC
1983	Michigan Panthers	Head Coach HC
1982	Atlanta Falcons	Defensive Line under Leeman Bennett
1981	Atlanta Falcons	Defensive Line under Leeman Bennett
1980	Atlanta Falcons	Defensive Line under Leeman Bennett
1979	New York Giants	Defensive Line under Ray Perkins
1971	Winnipeg Blue Bombers	Coaching Assistant under Jim Spavital

Worked Under (5)

Coach	Team	Years
Buddy Ryan	Arizona Cardinals	1
Jack Pardee	Houston Oilers	5
Leeman Bennett	Atlanta Falcons	3
Leeman Bennett	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	1
Ray Perkins	New York Giants	1

Protégés (0)

No protégés became head coaches.