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Dave McGinnis

Dave McGinnis is a former NFL coach and college player currently serving as a color commentator for the Tennessee Titans Radio Network. He held the position of assistant head coach for the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, he was the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2000 to 2003.

August 7, 1951: David McGinnis Born

David McGinnis was born on August 7, 1951.

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1973: Graduation and College Coaching Start

In 1973, Dave McGinnis graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in business management and began coaching at Texas Christian University.

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1975: Coaching at Missouri

In 1975, Dave McGinnis began coaching at Missouri.

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1978: Coaching at Indiana State

In 1978, Dave McGinnis coached at Indiana State.

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1980: Continued Coaching at Indiana State

In 1980, Dave McGinnis continued coaching at Indiana State, until 1981.

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1983: Coaching at Kansas State

In 1983, Dave McGinnis began coaching at Kansas State, until 1985.

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1986: Linebackers Coach for the Chicago Bears

In 1986, Dave McGinnis became the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears.

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1995: End of Tenure with Chicago Bears

In 1995, Dave McGinnis's time as the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears came to an end.

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1996: Defensive Coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals

In 1996, Dave McGinnis became the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals.

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1999: Chicago Bears Head Coach Interview and Declined Position

In 1999, while coaching for the Cardinals, Dave McGinnis interviewed for the head coach position with the Chicago Bears but ultimately declined the position after a premature announcement.

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2000: Named Head Coach of Arizona Cardinals

In 2000, Dave McGinnis became the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.

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2000: End of Defensive Coordinator Role

In 2000, Dave McGinnis concluded his role as the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals.

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2003: End of Head Coaching Tenure with Arizona Cardinals

In 2003, Dave McGinnis's tenure as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals came to an end.

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2004: Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Coach for the Tennessee Titans

In 2004, Dave McGinnis served as the assistant head coach and linebackers coach for the Tennessee Titans.

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2012: Assistant Head Coach of the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams

In 2012, Dave McGinnis was appointed as the assistant head coach of the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams.

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2016: End of Tenure as Assistant Head Coach

In 2016, Dave McGinnis concluded his role as the assistant head coach of the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams.

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2017: Color Analyst on Tennessee Titans Radio Network

In 2017, Dave McGinnis replaced Frank Wycheck as the color analyst on the Tennessee Titans Radio Network.

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April 13, 2026: David McGinnis Death

David McGinnis passed away on April 13, 2026.

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