1979 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Roger Theder | Head Coach | 1978 |
| Position coaches4 | ||
| Dom Capers | Defensive Backs | 1978 |
| Francis Peay | Linebackers · Defensive Line | 1979 |
| Al Saunders | Assistant Coach | 1976 |
| Gunther Cunningham | Assistant Coach | 1979 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1979 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.