Joe Collier
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 234-205-13 | 53.21% | 8-9 | 47.06% |
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Biography
Career Summary
Joe Collier was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1960 to 1992, finishing his career as the defensive coordinator of the New England Patriots. Over his thirty-one years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 234-205-13. He was the head coach of the Buffalo Bills from 1966 until the 1968 season, during which time the Bills went 14-26-2. During his career he was a head coach for three seasons.
Career Awards
During the 1978 season as the defensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos he coached Randy Gradishar to the AP Defensive Player of the Year.
Joe Collier Coaching Tree
Before he was a head coach, Collier served as an assistant coach for Lou Saban, John Ralston, Red Miller, Dan Reeves, and Dick MacPherson. Nine of these years were spent on Saban's coaching staff. During his time as head coach, two assistant coaches, (Harvey Johnson and John Mazur) on his coaching staff were hired as head coaches across the league. His coaching tree has combined for a record of 9-28-0 in the regular season and 0-0 in the playoffs during their three seasons as head coach after serving on his coaching staffs.
Personal Information
Collier was born on Tuesday, June 7, 1932 in Rock Island, Illinois.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 New England Patriots | Defensive Coordinator | 2-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 1991 New England Patriots | Defensive Coordinator | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1988 Denver Broncos | Assistant Head Coach / Defense | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1987 Denver Broncos | Assistant Head Coach / Defense | 10-4-1 | 2-1 |
| 1986 Denver Broncos | Assistant Head Coach / Defense | 11-5-0 | 2-1 |
| 1985 Denver Broncos | Assistant Head Coach / Defense | 11-5-0 | 0-0 |
| 1984 Denver Broncos | Assistant Head Coach / Defense | 13-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 1983 Denver Broncos | Assistant Head Coach / Defense | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1982 Denver Broncos | Assistant Head Coach / Defense | 2-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1981 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1980 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1979 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1978 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1977 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 12-2-0 | 2-1 |
| 1976 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 9-5-0 | 0-0 |
| 1975 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 6-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1974 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 7-6-1 | 0-0 |
| 1973 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 7-5-2 | 0-0 |
| 1972 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 5-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1971 Denver Broncos | Defensive Backfield Coach | 4-9-1 | 0-0 |
| 1970 Denver Broncos | Defensive Backfield Coach | 5-8-1 | 0-0 |
| 1969 Denver Broncos | Defensive Backfield Coach | 5-8-1 | 0-0 |
| 1968 Buffalo Bills | Head Coach | 1-12-1 | 0-0 |
| 1967 Buffalo Bills | Head Coach | 4-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1966 Buffalo Bills | Head Coach | 9-4-1 | 0-1 |
| 1965 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Backfield Coach | 10-3-1 | 1-0 |
| 1964 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Backfield Coach | 12-2-0 | 1-0 |
| 1963 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Backfield Coach | 7-6-1 | 0-1 |
| 1962 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Backfield Coach | 7-6-1 | 0-0 |
| 1961 Boston Patriots | Defensive Backfield Coach | 9-4-1 | 0-0 |
| 1960 Boston Patriots | Defensive Backfield Coach | 5-9-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as head coach: 3
- Years as a coordinator: 12
- Championships won: 1964 and 1965
- Conference Championships won: 1977, 1986, and 1987
- Past teams coached for: New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills
- College Attended: Northwestern Wildcats
- Date of Birth: Tuesday, June 7, 1932 (92 years old), Rock Island, Illinois