Gregg Williams

Prior to arriving in the NFL, Williams was a graduate assistant at the University of Houston from 1988-89 under former NFL head coach Jack Pardee. From 1984-87, Williams was the head coach at Belton (Mo.) High School after opening his coaching career at Excelsior Springs (Mo.) High School. Williams graduated from Truman State University, where he played quarterback and also played baseball. He later earned a master's degree from Central Missouri. Williams' reputation as a defensive coach was forged in his years with Tennessee, where he served for 11 seasons (1990-2000), including as coordinator over his last four years with the club. Initially hired as a defensive quality control coach when the team was still located in Houston, he was promoted to special teams coach in 1993, and took over as linebackers coach from 1994-96 before being promoted to defensive coordinator in 1997. Williams worked under Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher for 6 ½ seasons with the Oilers/Titans. Williams coached in New Orleans from 2009-2011. He helped the Saints capture two division titles (2009 and 2011), an NFC Conference Championship (2009), and Super Bowl XLIV, as well as an NFC Wild Card berth in 2010.