Howard Mudd
Encyclopedia
Howard Edward Mudd is an American football
offensive line coach
for the Philadelphia Eagles
of the National Football League
and a former offensive lineman in the NFL. From 1998–2009, he was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts
. He played seven seasons for the San Francisco 49ers
and the Chicago Bears
from 1964
to 1970
in the National Football League
. He graduated from Hillsdale College
in 1963.
Mudd was a three time Pro Bowl
er in 1966, 1967 and 1968. He retired in 1971 due to a knee injury.
His alma mater, Midland High School, hands out the Howard Mudd Lineman Award each year to the most outstanding lineman.
for various NFL teams since 1974. He was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts
from 1998–2009. In September 2007, following the controversy regarding the New England Patriots videotaping New York Jets' defensive signals, former coach Jimmy Johnson admitted taping was common and mentioned Mudd as one of the best in the business at stealing signals. On May 6, 2009, ESPN
reported that Mudd had filed his retirement papers due to a change in the NFL's pension program. On May 20, 2009, Mudd returned to the team as the senior offensive line coach. Mudd planned to retire for good following the Colts' game against the New Orleans Saints
in Super Bowl XLIV
.
In May 2010, Mudd and New Orleans Saints
offensive line coach Aaron Kromer
were together for a coaching clinic in Cincinnati, at which time Kromer approached Mudd about serving as a temporary consultant with the Saints. Mudd first advised the Saints during the 2010 offseason, then returned for the opening of training camp. In reference to his association with the Saints, Mudd said "He (Kromer) asked me to come down and spend a little time, and I said, 'OK'. I'll only be here a couple of days. That's it."
Mudd was named the offensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles
after being talked out of retirement on February 2, 2011.
American football
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offensive line coach
Offensive line coach
The offensive line coach is a coaching position in gridiron football that is in charge of the offensive line. This role is very common in the CFL, NFL, and college football programs. The offensive line coach serves the offense, which is led by the offensive coordinator....
for the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
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and a former offensive lineman in the NFL. From 1998–2009, he was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
. He played seven seasons for the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
and the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
from 1964
1964 NFL season
The 1964 NFL season was the 45th regular season of the National Football League. Before the season started, NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle reinstated Green Bay Packers running back Paul Hornung and Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras, who had been suspended for the 1963 season due to...
to 1970
1970 NFL season
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in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He graduated from Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States, is a co-educational liberal arts college known for being the first American college to prohibit in its charter all discrimination based on race, religion, or sex; its refusal of government funding; and its monthly publication, Imprimis...
in 1963.
Mudd was a three time Pro Bowl
Pro Bowl
In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those...
er in 1966, 1967 and 1968. He retired in 1971 due to a knee injury.
His alma mater, Midland High School, hands out the Howard Mudd Lineman Award each year to the most outstanding lineman.
Coaching career
Mudd has been an offensive line coachCoach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
for various NFL teams since 1974. He was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
from 1998–2009. In September 2007, following the controversy regarding the New England Patriots videotaping New York Jets' defensive signals, former coach Jimmy Johnson admitted taping was common and mentioned Mudd as one of the best in the business at stealing signals. On May 6, 2009, ESPN
ESPN
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reported that Mudd had filed his retirement papers due to a change in the NFL's pension program. On May 20, 2009, Mudd returned to the team as the senior offensive line coach. Mudd planned to retire for good following the Colts' game against the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
in Super Bowl XLIV
Super Bowl XLIV
Super Bowl XLIV was an American football game between the American Football Conference champion Indianapolis Colts and the National Football Conference champion New Orleans Saints to decide the National Football League champion for the 2009 season. The Saints defeated the Colts by a score of...
.
In May 2010, Mudd and New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
offensive line coach Aaron Kromer
Aaron Kromer
Aaron Kromer is the current running backs coach for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL.He coached the 2000 Northwestern football camp.-References:...
were together for a coaching clinic in Cincinnati, at which time Kromer approached Mudd about serving as a temporary consultant with the Saints. Mudd first advised the Saints during the 2010 offseason, then returned for the opening of training camp. In reference to his association with the Saints, Mudd said "He (Kromer) asked me to come down and spend a little time, and I said, 'OK'. I'll only be here a couple of days. That's it."
Mudd was named the offensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
after being talked out of retirement on February 2, 2011.