Richard Smith
Linebackers, Chicago Bears (2025)
Rio Hondo JC
Los Angeles, CA
Richard Smith has coached in the NFL since 1988, spanning 38 seasons with 12 organizations. His roles included Linebackers, Run Game Coordinator, Defensive Coordinator, and Assistant Head Coach. He worked under Anthony Lynn, Ben Johnson, and Dan Quinn.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Chicago Bears
|
Linebackers under Ben Johnson |
| 2024 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Linebackers, Run Game Coordinator under Shane Steichen |
| 2023 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Linebackers, Run Game Coordinator under Shane Steichen |
| 2022 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Linebackers under Jeff Saturday |
| 2021 |
Las Vegas Raiders
|
Linebackers under Jon Gruden |
| 2020 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Linebackers under Anthony Lynn |
| 2019 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Linebackers under Anthony Lynn |
| 2018 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Linebackers under Anthony Lynn |
| 2017 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
Linebackers under Anthony Lynn |
| 2016 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
Defensive Coordinator under Dan Quinn |
| 2015 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
Defensive Coordinator under Dan Quinn |
| 2014 |
Denver Broncos
|
Linebackers under John Fox |
| 2013 |
Denver Broncos
|
Linebackers under John Fox |
| 2012 |
Denver Broncos
|
Linebackers under John Fox |
| 2011 |
Denver Broncos
|
Linebackers under John Fox |
| 2010 |
Carolina Panthers
|
Linebackers under John Fox |
| 2009 |
Carolina Panthers
|
Linebackers under John Fox |
| 2008 | Houston Texans | Defensive Coordinator under Gary Kubiak |
| 2007 | Houston Texans | Defensive Coordinator under Gary Kubiak |
| 2006 | Houston Texans | Defensive Coordinator under Gary Kubiak |
| 2005 |
Miami Dolphins
|
Defensive Coordinator under Nick Saban |
| 2004 |
Detroit Lions
|
Assistant Head Coach, Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 2003 |
Detroit Lions
|
Assistant Head Coach, Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 2002 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 2001 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 2000 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 1999 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 1998 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 1997 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
Linebackers under Steve Mariucci |
| 1996 |
Denver Broncos
|
Special Teams Assistant under Mike Shanahan |
| 1995 |
Denver Broncos
|
Special Teams Assistant under Mike Shanahan |
| 1994 |
Denver Broncos
|
Linebackers, Special Teams Assistant under Wade Phillips |
| 1993 |
Houston Oilers
|
Special Teams Assistant under Jack Pardee |
| 1992 |
Houston Oilers
|
Tight Ends, Special Teams Assistant under Jack Pardee |
| 1991 |
Houston Oilers
|
Tight Ends, Special Teams Assistant under Jack Pardee |
| 1990 |
Houston Oilers
|
Tight Ends, Special Teams Assistant under Jack Pardee |
| 1989 |
Houston Oilers
|
Tight Ends, Special Teams Assistant under Jerry Glanville |
| 1988 |
Houston Oilers
|
Tight Ends, Special Teams Assistant under Jerry Glanville |
Worked Under (17)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Lynn |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
4 |
| Ben Johnson |
Chicago Bears
|
1 |
| Dan Quinn |
Atlanta Falcons
|
2 |
| Frank Reich |
Indianapolis Colts
|
1 |
| Gary Kubiak | Houston Texans | 3 |
| Jack Pardee |
Houston Oilers
|
4 |
| Jeff Saturday |
Indianapolis Colts
|
1 |
| Jerry Glanville |
Houston Oilers
|
2 |
| John Fox |
Carolina Panthers
|
2 |
| John Fox |
Denver Broncos
|
4 |
| Jon Gruden |
Oakland Raiders
|
1 |
| Mike Shanahan |
Denver Broncos
|
2 |
| Nick Saban |
Miami Dolphins
|
1 |
| Shane Steichen |
Indianapolis Colts
|
2 |
| Steve Mariucci |
San Francisco 49ers
|
6 |
| Steve Mariucci |
Detroit Lions
|
2 |
| Wade Phillips |
Denver Broncos
|
1 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.