J. D. Roberts

John David Roberts (October 24, 1932 – May 25, 2021) was an American college and professional football coach. He was the head coach of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) from the middle of the 1970 season until his dismissal after four preseason games in 1973. He played college ball for the Oklahoma Sooners.

J. D. Roberts
Personal information
Born:(1932-10-24)October 24, 1932
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died:May 25, 2021(2021-05-25) (aged 88)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Career information
High school:Dallas (TX) Jesuit
College:Oklahoma
NFL draft:1954 / Round: 17 / Pick: 195
Career history
As a coach:
  • Quantico Marines (1956)
    Assistant coach
  • Denver (1957)
    Line coach
  • Oklahoma (1958–1959)
    Assistant coach
  • Navy (1960)
    Line coach
  • Auburn (1961)
    Offensive line coach
  • Houston (1962–1964)
    Line coach
  • New Orleans Saints (1967–1968)
    Linebackers coach
  • Richmond Roadrunners (1969–1970)
    Head coach
  • New Orleans Saints (1970–1973)
    Head coach
Career highlights and awards
Head coaching record
Regular season:7–25–3 (.243)
Coaching stats at PFR
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