Matt Cavanaugh

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Matt Cavanaugh
Washington Redskins
Position:	Quarterbacks coach
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1956-10-27) October 27, 1956
Place of birth:	Youngstown, Ohio
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:	Youngstown (OH) Chaney
College:	Pittsburgh
NFL draft:	1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50
Career history
As player:
New England Patriots (1978–1982) San Francisco 49ers (1983–1985) Philadelphia Eagles (1986–1989) New York Giants (1990–1991)
As coach:
Pittsburgh Panthers (NCAA) (1992–1993) Arizona Cardinals (1994–1995) San Francisco 49ers (1996) Chicago Bears (1997–1998) Baltimore Ravens (1999–2004) Pittsburgh Panthers (NCAA) (2005–2008) New York Jets (2009–2012) Chicago Bears (2013–2014) Washington Redskins (2015–present)
Career highlights and awards
3× Super Bowl champion (XIX, XXV as a player, XXXV as a coach) Sugar Bowl MVP (1977)
Career NFL statistics
TD–INT:	28–30
Yards:	4,332
QB Rating:	71.7
Stats at NFL.com

Matthew Andrew Cavanaugh (born October 27, 1956) is the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins. He is a former American football quarterback in the NFL who played from 1978 to 1991. In the course of his career as a professional football player, he earned two Super Bowl rings. Since his retirement, Cavanaugh has worked as an offensive coach and coordinator, for teams including the San Francisco 49ers, the Chicago Bears, and the Baltimore Ravens, where he earned a third Super Bowl ring as a coach.

Biography

Early career

Cavanaugh was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and attended Chaney High School. He was a football standout and went on to the University of Pittsburgh after graduating. In 1976, he was the starting quarterback for the undefeated Pittsburgh Panthers (he was on the same team with Tony Dorsett) and contributed to the team's National Championship 27–3 victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. On that day, Cavanaugh was selected as the Sugar Bowl's Most Valuable Player.

Cavanaugh's performance was a surprise to many college football fans since Cavanaugh's Panther teammate, college rushing record setter Tony Dorsett, was the recipient of that season's Heisman Trophy.

Cavanaugh was also named MVP of the 1977 Gator Bowl, throwing four touchdown passes in a 34–3 win over Clemson.

In 1977 he would throw for 1,844 yards with 15 TD against 6 INT. They were the second most passing yards in Pittsburgh history behind QB Ken Lucas' 1,921 in 1965.^[1]

NFL playing career and beyond

Cavanaugh was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 1978 NFL Draft, but spent much of his career as a backup.^[2] His professional playing career included stints with the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants. Cavanaugh was the backup quarterback in both the 1984 Super Bowl XIX and the 1990 Super Bowl XXV to Joe Montana and Jeff Hostetler, respectively.

Cavanaugh retired as a professional player following the 1991 season, appearing in 112 games with 19 starts, completing 305 of 579 passes for 4,332 yards, 28 touchdowns, 30 interceptions and a 71.7 passer rating.^[2] Since his retirement, he has served in the following positions: chief recruiter and offensive coach, University of Pittsburgh (1992–1993); offensive coach, Arizona Cardinals (1994–1995); offensive coach, San Francisco 49ers (1996); offensive coordinator, Chicago Bears (1997–1998); and offensive coordinator, Baltimore Ravens (1999–2004), winning Super Bowl XXXV with the Ravens in 2000.^[2] Cavanaugh served as offensive coordinator for his old college team, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, until 2008 when he accepted a position as Assistant Coach/Quarterbacks Coach with the New York Jets.

On January 18, 2013, it was announced that Bears head coach Marc Trestman has hired Cavanaugh as the quarterbacks coach, replacing Jeremy Bates.^[3]

On January 28, 2015, it was reported Cavanaugh would be the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins.

References

↑ http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/pitt/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/06guide-recordbook.pdf
↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mayer, Larry (2013-07-09). "Cavanaugh driven by will to win Super Bowl". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
↑ Mayer, Larry (2013-01-18). "Bears hire assistant coaches Cavanaugh, Peete". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2013-01-18.

External links

Pittsburgh profile

Preceded by Ron Turner	Chicago Bears offensive coordinator 1997–1998	Succeeded by Gary Crowton
Preceded by none	Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator 1999–2004	Succeeded by Jim Fassel
Preceded by Walt Harris	Pitt Panthers offensive coordinator 2005–2008	Succeeded by Frank Cignetti, Jr.
Preceded by Brian Daboll	New York Jets quarterback coach 2009–2012	Succeeded by David Lee
Preceded by Jeremy Bates	Chicago Bears quarterback coach 2013–2014	Succeeded by Dowell Loggains
Preceded by Sean McVay	Washington Redskins quarterback coach 2015–present	Succeeded by Incumbent

Pittsburgh Panthers starting quarterbacks

Bert Smyers James DeHart Jim Traficant Dave Havern John Hogan Billy Daniels Bob Haygood Matt Cavanaugh Rick Trocano Dan Marino John Congemi Sal Genilla Darnell Dickerson Alex Van Pelt John Ryan Matt Lytle Pete Gonzalez David Priestley John Turman Rod Rutherford Tyler Palko Pat Bostick Bill Stull Tino Sunseri Tom Savage Chad Voytik

Boston / New England Patriots starting quarterbacks

Butch Songin (1960–1961)
Tom Greene (1960)
Babe Parilli (1961–1967)
Tom Yewcic (1962)
Eddie Wilson (1965)
Don Trull (1967)
Mike Taliaferro (1968–1970)
Tom Sherman (1968)
Joe Kapp (1970)
Jim Plunkett (1971–1975)
Steve Grogan (1975–1990)
Neil Graff (1975)
Matt Cavanaugh (1980–1982)
Tom Owen (1981)
Tony Eason (1983–1989)
Tom Ramsey (1987–1988)
Bob Bleier (1987)
Doug Flutie (1987–1989)
Marc Wilson (1989–1990)
Tommy Hodson (1990–1992)
Hugh Millen (1991–1992)
Scott Zolak (1992–1998)
Jeff Carlson (1992)
Scott Secules (1993)
Drew Bledsoe (1993–2001)
Tom Brady (2001–present)
Matt Cassel (2008)

San Francisco 49ers starting quarterbacks

Frankie Albert (1946–1952)
Y. A. Tittle (1951–1960)
Jim Powers (1953)
Earl Morrall (1956)
John Brodie (1957–1973)
Lamar McHan (1963)
Bob Waters (1963)
George Mira (1964–1967)
Steve Spurrier (1967–1975)
Joe Reed (1973–1974)
Tom Owen (1974–1975)
Dennis Morrison (1974)
Norm Snead (1974–1975)
Jim Plunkett (1976–1977)
Scott Bull (1976–1978)
Steve DeBerg (1978–1980)
Joe Montana (1979–1990)
Matt Cavanaugh (1984–1985)
Jeff Kemp (1986)
Mike Moroski (1986)
Steve Young (1987–1999)
Bob Gagliano (1987)
Steve Bono (1991)
Elvis Grbac (1995–1996)
Jim Druckenmiller (1997)
Ty Detmer (1998)
Steve Stenstrom (1999)
Jeff Garcia (1999–2003)
Tim Rattay (2003–2005)
Ken Dorsey (2004–2005)
Alex Smith (2005–2012)
Cody Pickett (2005)
Trent Dilfer (2007)
Shaun Hill (2007–2009)
Chris Weinke (2007)
J. T. O'Sullivan (2008)
Troy Smith (2010)
Colin Kaepernick (2012–present)

Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterbacks

Red Kirkman (1933–1935)
Jim Leonard (1934, 1936)
Stumpy Thomason (1935)
Irv Kupcinet (1935)
Glenn Frey (1936–1937)
Jess Dow (1938–1939)
Davey O'Brien (1939–1940)
Len Barnum (1941)
Tommy Thompson (1941–1942, 1946–1950)
Foster Watkins (1941)
Roy Zimmerman (1943–1946)
Allie Sherman (1945)
Bill Mackrides (1948)
Jack Myers (1948)
Adrian Burk (1951–1956)
Bobby Thomason (1952–1957)
Sonny Jurgensen (1957, 1961–1963)
Norm Van Brocklin (1958–1960)
King Hill (1962–1966, 1968)
Norm Snead (1964–1970)
Jack Concannon (1964, 1966)
John Huarte (1968)
George Mira (1969)
Rick Arrington (1970–1971)
Pete Liske (1971–1972)
John Reaves (1972)
Roman Gabriel (1973–1976)
Mike Boryla (1974–1976)
Ron Jaworski (1977–1986)
Joe Pisarcik (1984)
Randall Cunningham (1985–1995)
Matt Cavanaugh (1986)
Scott Tinsley (1987)
Guido Merkens (1987)
Jim McMahon (1991–1992)
Jeff Kemp (1991)
Brad Goebel (1991)
Bubby Brister (1993–1994)
Ken O'Brien (1993)
Rodney Peete (1995–1998)
Ty Detmer (1996–1997)
Bobby Hoying (1997–1998)
Koy Detmer (1998–1999, 2002, 2004)
Doug Pederson (1999)
Donovan McNabb (1999–2009)
A. J. Feeley (2002, 2007)
Mike McMahon (2005)
Jeff Garcia (2006)
Kevin Kolb (2009–2010)
Michael Vick (2010–2013)
Vince Young (2011)
Nick Foles (2012–2014)
Mark Sanchez (2014–present)

Current quarterbacks coaches of the National Football League

National Football Conference

NFC East	NFC North	NFC South	NFC West

Wade Wilson (Dallas Cowboys) Mike Sullivan (New York Giants) Ryan Day (Philadelphia Eagles) Matt Cavanaugh (Washington Redskins)	Dowell Loggains (Chicago Bears) Jim Bob Cooter (Detroit Lions) Alex Van Pelt (Green Bay Packers) Scott Turner (Minnesota Vikings)	Matt LaFleur (Atlanta Falcons) Ken Dorsey (Carolina Panthers) Mike Neu (New Orleans Saints) Mike Bajakian (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)	Freddie Kitchens (Arizona Cardinals) Chris Weinke (St. Louis Rams) Steve Logan (San Francisco 49ers) Carl Smith (Seattle Seahawks)

* = Quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator

1976 Pittsburgh Panthers football—consensus national champions

Matt Cavanaugh Al Chesley Tony Dorsett Ed Gallagher Bob Gruber Randy Holloway Cecil Johnson Gordon Jones Davd Logan Don Parrish Larry Swider Thomas Yewcic Head coach: Johnny Majors Assistant coaches: Joe Avezzano Dave Wannstedt

San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XIX Champions

4 Max Runager 6 Matt Cavanaugh 14 Ray Wersching 16 Joe Montana (MVP) 19 Tom Orosz 21 Eric Wright 22 Dwight Hicks 24 Derrick Harmon 26 Wendell Tyler 27 Carlton Williamson 28 Tom Holmoe 29 Mario Clark 30 Bill Ring 32 Carl Monroe 33 Roger Craig 42 Ronnie Lott 43 Dana McLemore 49 Jeff Fuller 50 Riki Ellison 51 Randy Cross 52 Blanchard Montgomery 53 Milt McColl 54 Ron Ferrari 55 Jim Fahnhorst 56 Fred Quillan 57 Dan Bunz 58 Keena Turner 61 Jesse Sapolu 62 Guy McIntyre 64 Jack Reynolds 65 Lawrence Pillers 66 Allan Kennedy 67 Billy Shields 67 John Macaulay 68 John Ayers 71 Keith Fahnhorst 72 Jeff Stover 74 Fred Dean 76 Dwaine Board 77 Bubba Paris 78 Manu Tuiasosopo 79 Jim Stuckey 81 Russ Francis 83 Renaldo Nehemiah 84 Al Dixon 85 Mike Wilson 86 John Frank 87 Dwight Clark 88 Freddie Solomon 89 Earl Cooper 90 Todd Shell 94 Louie Kelcher 95 Michael Carter 97 Gary Johnson 98 Greg Boyd 99 Mike Walter

Head Coach Bill Walsh

Coaches Paul Hackett Tommy Hart Norb Hecker Sherman Lewis Bobb McKittrick Bill McPherson George Seifert Ray Rhodes Fred von Appen

New York Giants Super Bowl XXV Champions

Head Coach: Bill Parcells

Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl XXXV Champions

Head Coach: Brian Billick