Buffalo Bills defensive assistant coach history
Jim Salgado
Salgado was the defensive assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2017-2019 seasons, a total of three years. Salgado's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 25-23-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2017, 2019) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Salgado in playoff games.
Jim Salgodo
Salgodo was the defensive assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2018 season. Salgodo's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 6-10-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Buffalo Bills history.
D'Anton Lynn
Lynn was the defensive assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. Lynn's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 15-17-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Buffalo Bills history.
DeMontie Cross
Cross was the defensive assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2006 season. Cross' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 7-9-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Chuck Lester
Lester was the defensive assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1987-1988, 2001-2005 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1988) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Lester in playoff games.
Glenn Deadmond
Deadmond was the defensive assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1990 season. Deadmond's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1990) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Deadmond in playoff games. In 1990, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV and the Bills, under the direction of head coach Marv Levy, lost 19-20.
Miller McCalmon
McCalmon was the defensive assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1984-1985 seasons, a total of two years. McCalmon's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 4-28-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Buffalo Bills defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Salgado | 2017-2019 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 0-2 |
| Jim Salgodo | 2018 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| D'Anton Lynn | 2015-2016 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| DeMontie Cross | 2006 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Lester | 1987-1988, 2001-2005 | 50-61-0 | 45.0% | 1-1 |
| Glenn Deadmond | 1990 | 13-3-0 | 81.3% | 2-1 |
| Miller McCalmon | 1984-1985 | 4-28-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
Buffalo Bills defensive assistant coach facts
- Miller McCalmon was the first defensive assistant coach in Bills history in 1984.
- Chuck Lester coached the most seasons as the Bills's defensive assistant coach at seven seasons.
- Jim Salgado was the last coach to hold the position of defensive assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2019 season.