| Date of birth | May 18, 1949 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Victoria, Texas |
| Position(s) | Running back Assistant coach |
| College | University of Texas, El Paso |
| Stats | |
| Playing stats | DatabaseFootball |
| Team(s) as a player | |
| 1973–1974 1975 |
San Francisco 49ers San Diego Chargers |
| Team(s) as a coach/administrator | |
| 1986-1990 1991 1992 1993 1994–1995 1996 1997-1999 2000-2004 2005–2007 |
Philadelphia Eagles (RB) Philadelphia Eagles (ST) Philadelphia Eagles (TE) New England Patriots (RB) Arizona Cardinals (OC) New Orleans Saints (RB) Minnesota Vikings (TE) New Orleans Saints (RB) Cleveland Browns (RB) |
Dave Atkins (born May 18, 1949 in Victoria, Texas) is a former American football running back.[1]
Atkins was the 19th pick in the 8th round of the 1973 NFL Draft. He joined the San Francisco 49ers for the 1973 and 1974 seasons before moving to the San Diego Chargers for the 1975 season.[1]
After Atkins finished his pro playing career, he moved into coaching. He had spells as offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals and was the senior offensive assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns for two seasons, 2005 - 2007.[2]
| Preceded by Jerry Rhome |
Arizona Cardinals Offensive Coordinator 1994–1995 |
Succeeded by Jim Fassel |