COACH PROFILE
Rusty Tillman
Special Teams Coordinator, Minnesota Vikings (2005)
Arizona
Beloit, WI
Rusty Tillman coached in the NFL from 1979 to 2005, spanning 23 seasons with 5 organizations. His roles included Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers, and Assistant Linebackers. He worked under Chuck Knox, Jack Patera, and Jim Mora.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Mike Tice |
| 2004 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Mike Tice |
| 2003 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Mike Tice |
| 1998 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jim Mora |
| 1997 |
Oakland Raiders
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Joe Bugel |
| 1996 |
Oakland Raiders
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Mike White |
| 1995 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
Defensive Coordinator under Sam Wyche |
| 1994 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers under Tom Flores |
| 1993 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers under Tom Flores |
| 1992 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers under Tom Flores |
| 1991 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Assistant Linebackers, Special Teams Coordinator under Chuck Knox |
| 1990 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Assistant Linebackers, Special Teams Coordinator under Chuck Knox |
| 1989 |
Seattle Seahawks
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Assistant Linebackers, Special Teams Coordinator under Chuck Knox |
| 1988 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Assistant Linebackers, Special Teams Coordinator under Chuck Knox |
| 1987 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Assistant Linebackers, Special Teams Coordinator under Chuck Knox |
| 1986 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Tight Ends, Special Teams Coordinator under Chuck Knox |
| 1985 |
Seattle Seahawks
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Tight Ends, Special Teams Coordinator under Chuck Knox |
| 1984 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Tight Ends, Special Teams Coordinator under Chuck Knox |
| 1983 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Tight Ends, Special Teams Coordinator under Chuck Knox |
| 1982 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Jack Patera |
| 1981 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Jack Patera |
| 1980 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Jack Patera |
| 1979 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
Special Teams Coordinator under Jack Patera |
Worked Under (8)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
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Seattle Seahawks
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9 |
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Seattle Seahawks
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4 |
| Jim Mora |
Indianapolis Colts
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1 |
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Oakland Raiders
|
1 |
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Minnesota Vikings
|
3 |
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Oakland Raiders
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1 |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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1 |
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Seattle Seahawks
|
3 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.