Dan Pitcher
| Cincinnati Bengals | |
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| Position: | Offensive coordinator |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 13, 1987 Cortland, New York, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Cortland (NY) |
| College: | Colgate (2006–2008) Cortland (2009–2011) |
| Career history | |
| As a coach: | |
| As an executive: | |
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| Record at Pro Football Reference | |
Dan Pitcher (born January 13, 1987) is an American football coach who is the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the quarterbacks coach for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2020 to 2023.
Pitcher played college football as a quarterback for Colgate and SUNY Cortland, and has served in various coaching roles for the Cincinnati Bengals since 2016.
Early life and education
[edit]Born in Cortland, New York, Pitcher attended Cortland High School before playing as a quarterback at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York from 2006 to 2008. Pitcher then transferred to his hometown college SUNY Cortland, starting from 2009 to 2011.[1][2] His senior season, he was a finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy, the Division III equivalent of the Heisman Trophy.[3] While at SUNY Cortland, Pitcher earned a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2010 and a master's degree in Sport Management in 2011.
Coaching career
[edit]SUNY Cortland
[edit]After his playing career at SUNY Cortland ended, he joined the Red Dragons coaching staff as their wide receivers coach in 2012.
Indianapolis Colts
[edit]In 2012, Pitcher was hired by the Indianapolis Colts as a scouting assistant. In 2014, he was promoted by the Colts to a pro scout.[4]
Cincinnati Bengals
[edit]In 2016, Pitcher was hired by the Cincinnati Bengals as an offensive assistant under head coach Marvin Lewis, working with the wide receivers. He was shifted to working with the quarterbacks in 2018.
In 2019, Pitcher was promoted to assistant quarterbacks coach and game management specialist under head coach Zac Taylor.[5][6]
In 2020, Pitcher was promoted to quarterbacks coach, replacing Alex Van Pelt following his departure to become the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns.[7]
On January 29, 2023, Pitcher signed a contract extension with the Bengals.[8]
On January 25, 2024, Pitcher was promoted to offensive coordinator, replacing Brian Callahan following his departure to become the head coach for the Tennessee Titans.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Pitcher and his wife, Marissa, have a son, Oliver.
References
[edit]- ^ Lovell, Andrew. "At least he's got his health". D3football.com. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ Marfurt, Ryan. "Pitcher leads Cortland to win over Ithaca in Cortaca Jug football game". syracuse.com. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ Vartanian, Tom. "From humble beginnings to new quarterbacks coach for Bengals". Cortland Standard. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ Wilson, Aaron. "Colts Promote Three In Scouting Department". National Football Post. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ "Dan Pitcher Promoted To Quarterbacks Coach". Cincinnati Bengals. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ Morrison, Jay. "Why Dan Pitcher is the perfect pick for the Bengals to burrow into the future". The Athletic. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ Alper, Josh. "Bengals promote Dan Pitcher to QB coach". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ "Dan Pitcher, Cincinnati quarterbacks coach, gets contract extension, per report". cincinnati.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "Bengals promote Dan Pitcher to Offensive Coordinator". Cincinnati Bengals. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 1987 births
- Living people
- American football quarterbacks
- Cincinnati Bengals coaches
- Coaches of American football from New York (state)
- Colgate Raiders football players
- Cortland Red Dragons football coaches
- Cortland Red Dragons football players
- Indianapolis Colts scouts
- National Football League offensive coordinators
- People from Cortland, New York
- Players of American football from New York (state)