A look into Arians’ career

An impressive journey with impressive statistics along the way.

By Gil Arcia@GilArciaBUCS Jan 9, 2019, 11:35am EST

The following is a deep looking into Bruce Arians football resume, provided by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Arians’ NFL Head Coaching Career

2012 Indianapolis Colts* 9 - 3 0 .750

2013 Arizona Cardinals 10 - 6 0 .625

2014 Arizona Cardinals 11 - 5 0 .688 0-1

2015 Arizona Cardinals 13 - 3 0 .813 1-1

2016 Arizona Cardinals 7 - 8 1 .469

2017 Arizona Cardinals 8 - 8 0 .500

TOTALS 58 33 1 .639 1-2

*As an interim head coach, the NFL attributed all results to head coach Chuck Pagano.

Arians at a glance

1972-74 Virginia Tech, Player under Charlie Coffey/Jimmy Sharpe

1975-76 Virginia Tech, Graduate Assistant under Jimmy Sharpe

1977 Virginia Tech, Running Backs coach under Jimmy Sharpe

1978-80 Mississippi State, Running Backs/Wide Receivers coach under Bob Tyler/Emory Bellard

1981-82 Alabama, Running Backs coach under Paul “Bear” Bryant

1983-88 Temple, Head Coach

1989-92 Kansas City Chiefs, Running Backs coach under Marty Schottenheimer

1993-95 Mississippi State, Offensive Coordinator under Jackie Sherrill

1996 New Orleans Saints, Tight Ends coach under Jim Mora/Rick Venturi

1997 Alabama, Offensive Coordinator under Mike Dubose

1998-2000 Indianapolis Colts, Quarterbacks coach under Jim Mora

2001-03 Cleveland Browns, Offensive Coordinator under Butch Davis

2004-06 Pittsburgh Steelers, Wide Receivers coach under Bill Cowher

2007-11 Pittsburgh Steelers, Offensive Coordinator under Mike Tomlin

2012 Indianapolis Colts, Offensive Coordinator/Interim Head Coach under Chuck Pagano

2013-17 Arizona Cardinals, Head Coach

2019- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Head Coach

Notable Players Under Arians

John Abraham

· Pro Bowl Selection (2013)

Budda Baker

· First-team AP All-Pro (2017)

· Pro Bowl Selection (2017)

· PFWA All-Rookie Selection (2017)

Justin Bethel

· 2x First-team AP All-Pro (2013, 2015)

· 3x Pro Bowl Selection (2013-15)

Antonio Brown

· Pro Bowl Selection (2011)

Calais Campbell

· 2x Second-team AP All-Pro (2014, 2016)

· 2x Pro Bowl Selection (2014-15)

Alan Faneca

· First-team AP All-Pro (2007)

· Second-team AP All-Pro (2008)

· 3x Pro Bowl Selection (2007-09)

Larry Fitzgerald

· 4x Pro Bowl Selection (2013, 2015-17)

David Johnson

· First-team AP All-Pro (2016)

· Pro Bowl Selection (2016)

Chandler Jones

· First-team AP All-Pro (2017)

· Pro Bowl Selection (2017)

Andrew Luck

· Pro Bowl Selection (2012)

Peyton Manning

· 2x Pro Bowl Selection (1999-2000)

Tyrann Mathieu

· First-team AP All-Pro (2015)

· Pro Bowl Selection (2015)

· PFWA All-Rookie Team (2013)

Heath Miller

· Pro Bowl Selection (2009)

Christian Okoye

· First-team AP All-Pro (1989)

· Second-team AP All-Pro (1991)

· 2x Pro Bowl Selection (1989, 1991)

· AFC Offensive Player of the Year (1989)

Willie Parker

· Pro Bowl Selection (2007)

Carson Palmer

· Second-team AP All-Pro (2015)

· Pro Bowl Selection (2015)

Patrick Peterson

· 2x First-team AP All-Pro (2013, 2015)

· 5x Pro Bowl Selection (2013-17)

Maurkice Pouncey

· First-team AP All-Pro (2011)

· Second-team AP All-Pro (2010)

· 2x Pro Bowl Selection (2010-11)

Ben Roethlisberger

· 2x Pro Bowl Selection (2007, 2011)

Mike Wallace

· Pro Bowl Selection (2011)

Hines Ward

· Second-team AP All-Pro (2004)

· Pro Bowl Selection (2004)

Reggie Wayne

· Pro Bowl Selection (2012)

Offensive Milestones Under Arians

Arizona Cardinals

· Most points scored in a season in team history (489 in 2015).

· Most yards gained in a season in team history (6,533 in 2015).

· Most touchdowns scored in a season in team history (58 in 2015).

· Most passing touchdowns in a season in team history (35 in 2015).

· Most first downs in a season in team history (373 in 2015).

· Most passing first downs in a single season in team history (237 in 2015).

Pittsburgh Steelers

· Then-most passing touchdowns in a season in team history (34 in 2007).

· Then-highest passer rating in a season in team history (99.9 in 2007).

· Then-highest completion percentage in team history (65.5 in 2009).

· Then-highest third-down conversion rate (46.8 percent in 2007).

Larry Fitzgerald

· Most receptions in a season in team history (109 in 2015 & 2017).

· Led NFL in receptions (107 in 2016)

David Johnson

· Most rushing touchdowns in a single season in team history (16 in 2016).

· Most touchdowns in a single season in team history (20 in 2016).

· Most yards from scrimmage in a single season in team history (2,118 in 2016).

· Led NFL in total touchdowns (20 in 2016).

· Led NFL in scrimmage yards (2,118 2016).

Peyton Manning

· Led NFL in passing yards (4,413 in 2000).

· Tied for NFL lead in passing touchdowns (33 in 2000).

Carson Palmer

· Most passing touchdowns in a season in team history (35 in 2015).

· Most passing yards in a season in team history (4,671 in 2015).

· Highest passer rating in a season in team history (104.6 in 2015).

· Highest yards per attempt in a season in team history (8.70 in 2015).

· Led NFL in yards per attempt (8.7 in 2015).

Christian Okoye

· Then-most rushing yards in a season in team history (1,480 in 1989).

· Led NFL in rushing yards (1,480 1989).

Ben Roethlisberger

· Highest passer rating in a season in team history (104.1 in 2007).

· Then-most passing touchdowns in a season in team history (32 in 2007).

· Then-highest completion percentage in a season in team history (66.60 in 2009).

NFL Leaders In Winning Percentage (2013-17)

1. New England Patriots .788 (63-17-0)

2. Seattle Seahawks .681 (54-25-1)

3. Kansas City Chiefs .663 (53-27-0)

3. Pittsburgh Steelers .663 (53-27-0)

5. Carolina Panthers .644 (51-28-1)

6. Denver Broncos .638 (51-29-0)

7. Arizona Cardinals .619 (49-30-1)

8. Green Bay Packers .594 (47-32-1)

9. Cincinnati Bengals .588 (46-32-2)

9. Philadelphia Eagles .588 (47-33-0)

NFL Head Coaches From Week 5, 2012-Week 17, 2017

1. Bill Belichick (New England) 73-19

2. Pete Carroll (Seattle) 63-28-1

3. Mike Tomlin (Pittsburgh) 59-33

4. Bruce Arians (Arizona/Indianapolis) 58-33-1

5. Ron Rivera (Carolina) 57-34-1

6. Mike McCarthy (Green Bay) 56-35-1

7. Andy Reid (Philadelphia/Kansas City) 54-38

8. Marvin Lewis (Cincinnati) 53-37-2

Most Wins In Arizona Cardinals Franchise History

(Including Postseason)

1. Bruce Arians (2013-17) 50

2. Ken Whisenhunt (2007-12) 49

3. Don Coryell (1973-77) 42

4. Jim Hanifan (1980-85) 39

5. Charley Winner (1966-70) 35

5. Jimmy Conzelman (1940-42, 46-48) 35

Most Regular Season Wins In Arizona Cardinals Franchise History

1. Bruce Arians (2013-17) 49

2. Ken Whisenhunt (2007-12) 45