Greg Knapp
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Born: | Long Beach, California, U.S. | March 5, 1963
Died: | July 22, 2021 Walnut Creek, California, U.S. | (aged 58)
Career information | |
High school: | Huntington Beach (CA) |
College: | Sacramento State |
Position: | Quarterback |
Undrafted: | 1986 |
Career history | |
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Coaching stats at PFR |
Gregory Fishbeck Knapp (March 5, 1963 – July 22, 2021) was an American professional
Playing career
As a
Coaching career
San Francisco 49ers
Knapp spent nine years in various positions with the
Atlanta Falcons
Knapp was named offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons from 2004 to 2006, helping to form Michael Vick at quarterback as a potent two-way offensive threat. The 2004 Atlanta Falcons finished first in the NFC South with an 11–5 record.
Oakland Raiders
Knapp then went to the Oakland Raiders as offensive coordinator in 2007 and 2008.
Seattle Seahawks
In 2009, Knapp was hired by the Seattle Seahawks as offensive coordinator.[6]
Houston Texans
Knapp was the
Oakland Raiders (second stint)
Before the start of the
Denver Broncos
Knapp was hired as the quarterbacks coach for the Denver Broncos on January 18, 2013.[7]
On February 7, 2016, Knapp was part of the Broncos coaching staff that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[8]
After Vance Joseph was hired as head coach for the Broncos, he and Knapp parted ways.
Atlanta Falcons (second stint)
On January 22, 2018, Knapp returned to the Atlanta Falcons as their quarterbacks coach.[9]
New York Jets
On January 18, 2021, Knapp was hired by the New York Jets as their quarterbacks coach under head coach Robert Saleh.[10]
Personal life and death
On July 17, 2021, Knapp was struck by a motorist while riding his bicycle in San Ramon, California, near his home. He died from his injuries five days later in a hospital in Walnut Creek, California, at the age of 58.[11][12]
Knapp was survived by his daughter, Jordan, wife, Charlotte, and two stepdaughters, Natalie and Camille.[13] At the time of his death, he lived in Danville, California.[14]
References
- ^ Roberts, Rich (August 21, 1987). "Raiders Sign 2 Free Agents, Cut a Quarterback". Los Angeles Times.
The Raiders signed punter Jeff Hayes and defensive back Don Brown and cut quarterback Greg Knapp, a free agent from Cal State Sacramento, Thursday.
- ^ "Shanahan's Shenanigan: Young Coach Comes In and Changes the Raiders' Looks". Los Angeles Times. August 4, 1988.
- ^ "Broncos hire Greg Knapp as quarterbacks coach". Denver Broncos. January 18, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
- ^ 2013 Sacramento State Football Media Guide, p. 99.
- ^ "Greg Knapp Record, Statistics, and Category Ranks". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ O'Neil, Danny (January 7, 2009). "Seahawks reach agreement with Knapp as offensive coordinator". The Seattle Times. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Denver Broncos hire Greg Knapp as quarterbacks coach, replacing Adam Gase". Canon City Daily Record. January 18, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "Greg Knapp returns to Atlanta Falcons as quarterback coach | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Neumann, Sam. "5 things to know about new Jets passing game specialist Greg Knapp". Jets Wire USA Today. USA TODAY. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ Lev, Jacob (July 22, 2021). "New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp has died following bicycle crash". CNN. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Inman, Cam (July 22, 2021). "NFL coach Greg Knapp passes away from injuries sustained in San Ramon bike crash". The Mercury News. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "Greg Knapp". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ Cimini, Rich (July 22, 2021). "New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp dies from injuries suffered when hit by car while biking". ESPN. Retrieved July 22, 2021.