Buffalo Bills head coach history
Sean McDermott
McDermott is the head coach for the Buffalo Bills since the 2017 season, a total of eight years. McDermott's record as the team's head coach was 79-43-0, making him the most successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (2017, 2019-2023) and had a 5-6 record under Coach McDermott in playoff games.
Rex Ryan
Ryan was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years.
Doug Marrone
Marrone was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years.
Chan Gailey
Gailey was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years.
Dick Jauron
Jauron was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2006-2009 seasons, a total of four years.
Mike Mularkey
Mularkey was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years.
Gregg Williams
Williams was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years.
Wade Phillips
Phillips was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1998-2000 seasons, a total of three years. Phillips' record as the team's head coach was 29-19-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998-1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Phillips in playoff games.
Marv Levy
Levy was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1987-1997 seasons, a total of eleven years. Levy's record as the team's head coach was 110-65-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1988-1993, 1995-1996) and had a 11-8 record under Coach Levy in playoff games. In 1990, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV. The Bills lost, 19-20. In 1991, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXVI. The Bills lost, 24-37. In 1992, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXVII. The Bills lost, 17-52. In 1993, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXVIII. The Bills lost, 13-30.
Hank Bullough
Bullough was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 season. Bullough's record as the team's head coach was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Kay Stephenson
Stephenson was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1983-1985 seasons, a total of three years. Stephenson's record as the team's head coach was 12-36-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Chuck Knox
Knox was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1978-1982 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1980-1981) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Knox in playoff games.
Jim Ringo
Ringo was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1977 season. Ringo's record as the team's head coach was 3-11-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Lou Saban
Saban was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1962-1965, 1972-1976 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1963-1965, 1974) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Saban in playoff games.
Harvey Johnson
Johnson was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1971 season. Johnson's record as the team's head coach was 1-13-0, making him the least successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history.
John Rauch
Rauch was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Collier
Collier was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1966-1968 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1966) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Collier in playoff games.
Buster Ramsey
Ramsey was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1960-1961 seasons, a total of two years.
Buffalo Bills head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean McDermott | 2017-2024 | 79-43-0 | 64.8% | 5-6 |
| Rex Ryan | 2015-2016 | 15-16-0 | 48.4% | 0-0 |
| Doug Marrone | 2013-2014 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Chan Gailey | 2010-2012 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Dick Jauron | 2006-2009 | 24-33-0 | 42.1% | 0-0 |
| Mike Mularkey | 2004-2005 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Gregg Williams | 2001-2003 | 17-31-0 | 35.4% | 0-0 |
| Wade Phillips | 1998-2000 | 29-19-0 | 60.4% | 0-2 |
| Marv Levy | 1987-1997 | 110-65-0 | 62.9% | 11-8 |
| Hank Bullough | 1986 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Kay Stephenson | 1983-1985 | 12-36-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Knox | 1978-1982 | 37-36-0 | 50.7% | 1-2 |
| Jim Ringo | 1977 | 3-11-0 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
| Lou Saban | 1962-1965, 1972-1976 | 68-54-4 | 55.6% | 2-2 |
| Harvey Johnson | 1971 | 1-13-0 | 7.1% | 0-0 |
| John Rauch | 1969-1970 | 7-20-1 | 26.8% | 0-0 |
| Joe Collier | 1966-1968 | 14-26-2 | 35.7% | 0-1 |
| Buster Ramsey | 1960-1961 | 11-16-1 | 41.1% | 0-0 |
Buffalo Bills head coach facts
- Buster Ramsey was the first head coach in Bills history in 1960.
- Marv Levy coached the most seasons as the Bills's head coach at eleven seasons.
- Sean McDermott is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2017 season.