Buffalo Bills defensive backfield coach history
Richie McCabe
McCabe was the defensive backfield coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1966-1968, 1976-1977 seasons, a total of five years. McCabe's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 19-49-2, making him the third-most successful defensive backfield coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1966) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McCabe in playoff games.
Claude Gibson
Gibson was the defensive backfield coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1969 season. Gibson's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 4-10-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backfield coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Joe Collier
Collier was the defensive backfield coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1962-1965 seasons, a total of four years. Collier's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 36-17-3, making him the most successful defensive backfield coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1963-1965) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Collier in playoff games.
Harvey Johnson
Johnson was the defensive backfield coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1960-1961 seasons, a total of two years. Johnson's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 11-16-1, making him the second-most successful defensive backfield coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Buffalo Bills defensive backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie McCabe | 1966-1968, 1976-1977 | 19-49-2 | 28.6% | 0-1 |
| Claude Gibson | 1969 | 4-10-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| Joe Collier | 1962-1965 | 36-17-3 | 67.0% | 2-1 |
| Harvey Johnson | 1960-1961 | 11-16-1 | 41.1% | 0-0 |
Buffalo Bills defensive backfield coach facts
- Harvey Johnson was the first defensive backfield coach in Bills history in 1960.
- Richie McCabe coached the most seasons as the Bills's defensive backfield coach at five seasons.
- Richie McCabe was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1977 season.