Buffalo Bills running backs coach history
Kelly Skipper
Skipper is the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills since the 2017 season, a total of eight years. Skipper's record as the team's running backs coach was 83-43-0, making him the most successful running backs 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 Skipper in playoff games.
Anthony Lynn
Lynn was the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years.
Tyrone Wheatley
Wheatley was the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years.
Curtis Modkins
Modkins was the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years. Modkins' record as the team's running backs coach was 16-32-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Eric Studesville
Studesville was the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2004-2009 seasons, a total of six years.
Les Steckel
Steckel was the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2003 season.
Steve Fairchild
Fairchild was the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years.
James Saxon
Saxon was the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2000 season.
Bishop Harris
Harris was the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. Harris' record as the team's running backs coach was 21-11-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998-1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Harris in playoff games.
Elijah Pitts
Pitts was the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1978-1980, 1985-1997 seasons, a total of sixteen years. The team made it to the playoffs nine times (1980, 1988-1993, 1995-1996) and had a 11-9 record under Coach Pitts 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. In 1991, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXVI and the Bills, under the direction of head coach Marv Levy, lost 24-37. In 1992, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXVII and the Bills, under the direction of head coach Marv Levy, lost 17-52. In 1993, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXVIII and the Bills, under the direction of head coach Marv Levy, lost 13-30.
Andy MacDonald
MacDonald was the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years. MacDonald's record as the team's running backs coach was 10-22-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Chick Harris
Harris was the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1981-1982 seasons, a total of two years. Harris' record as the team's running backs coach was 14-11-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1981) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Harris in playoff games.
Jim LaRue
LaRue was the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years. LaRue's record as the team's running backs coach was 5-23-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Buffalo Bills running backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Skipper | 2017-2024 | 83-43-0 | 65.9% | 5-6 |
| Anthony Lynn | 2015-2016 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Tyrone Wheatley | 2013-2014 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Curtis Modkins | 2010-2012 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Eric Studesville | 2004-2009 | 41-55-0 | 42.7% | 0-0 |
| Les Steckel | 2003 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Steve Fairchild | 2001-2002 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| James Saxon | 2000 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Bishop Harris | 1998-1999 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 0-2 |
| Elijah Pitts | 1978-1980, 1985-1997 | 139-116-0 | 54.5% | 11-9 |
| Andy MacDonald | 1983-1984 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Chick Harris | 1981-1982 | 14-11-0 | 56.0% | 1-1 |
| Jim LaRue | 1976-1977 | 5-23-0 | 17.9% | 0-0 |
Buffalo Bills running backs coach facts
- Jim LaRue was the first running backs coach in Bills history in 1976.
- Elijah Pitts coached the most seasons as the Bills's running backs coach at sixteen seasons.
- Kelly Skipper is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2017 season.