Background
Palmer, Chris was born on September 23, 1949 in Brewster, New York, United States.
Palmer, Chris was born on September 23, 1949 in Brewster, New York, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven. Master of Science, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven.
Defensive line, wide receivers coach University Connecticut Huskies, 1972—1974. Wide receivers coach Lehigh University Mountain Hawks, 1975. Offensive coordinator Colgate University Red Raiders, 1976-1982.
Offensive line coach Montreal Concords, 1983-1984. Wide receivers coach New Jersey Generals, 1984, quarterbacks coach, offensive coordinator, 1985. Head football coach University New Haven Chargers, 1986-1987, Boston University Terriers, 1988-1989.
Wide receivers coach Houston Oilers, 1990-1992, New England Patriots, 1993—1995, quarterbacks coach, 1996. Offensive coordinator Jacksonville Jaguars, 1997—1998. Head coach Cleveland Browns, 1999—2000.
Offensive coordinator Houston Texans, 2001—2005. Quarterbacks coach Dallas Cowboys, 2006, New York Giants, 2007—2009. Head coach, general manager Hartford Colonials, Connecticut, 2010.
Offensive coordinator Tennessee Titans, Nashville, since 2011.
Married Donna Palmer. Children: Mark, Kristin.