David Wannstedt (born May 21, 1952) is a former American football coach. He has been the head coach of the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He was also the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh football team from 2005 to 2010. [1]

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Nov 18, 2024 · It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Dave Wannstedt, the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, who died at the age of 72. According to reports, he passed away due to complications related to heart disease.

In his four-plus seasons at the helm in Miami, Wannstedt led the team to a 42-31 record, the second-most wins by a head coach in Dolphins history behind only Don Shula. In The Fish Tank, Wannstedt discusses making the transition from Dan Marino to Jay Fiedler, his relationship with Ricky Williams, the Dolphins overtime playoff win following the ...

Dave Wannstedt coached 11 seasons in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins. Between the years of 1993 and 2004, he compiled a record of 84-90 in regular season and postseason games. He won 1 division championship.

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Nov 9, 2004 · Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt called it quits Tuesday midway through a dismal season that began with the retirement of running back Ricky Williams and has left the team with the NFL's worst record at 1-8.

His next head coaching stint was with the Miami Dolphins from 2000 to 2004, as he led the team to a 45-35-0 record. He resigned from the Dolphins on Wednesday, November 10, 2004. Wannstedt resigned from the Dolphins halfway through the 2004 season.

Nov 19, 2011 · It’s been seven years, four head coaches, and twelve starting QB’s since Dave Wannstedt walked a sideline during a Miami Dolphins football game as a coach. This Sunday, Dave returns as...

Sep 14, 2024 · In January 2000, Wannstedt was named head coach of the Miami Dolphins. His regular-season record was 42–31, and he made the playoffs in both of his first two seasons. Dolphin fans grew increasingly dissatisfied with his in-game coaching.