Buffalo Bills defensive line coach history
Marcus West
West is the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills since the 2024 season. West's record as the team's defensive line coach was 6-2-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Eric Washington
Washington was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2020-2023 seasons, a total of four years. Washington's record as the team's defensive line coach was 48-18-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2020-2023) and had a 5-4 record under Coach Washington in playoff games.
Bill Teerlinck
Teerlinck was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Teerlinck in playoff games.
Mike Waufle
Waufle was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2017 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Waufle in playoff games.
Jason Rebrovich
Rebrovich was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2016 season.
John Blake
Blake was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2016 season.
Karl Dunbar
Dunbar was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2015 season.
Pepper Johnson
Johnson was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2014 season.
Anthony Weaver
Weaver was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2013 season.
Giff Smith
Smith was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years.
Bob Sanders
Sanders was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2009 season.
Bill Kollar
Kollar was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years.
Tim Krumrie
Krumrie was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2003-2005 seasons, a total of three years.
John Levra
Levra was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1998-2002 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998-1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Levra in playoff games.
Dan Sekanovich
Sekanovich was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1992-1997 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1992-1993, 1995-1996) and had a 6-4 record under Coach Sekanovich in playoff games. 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.
Chuck Dickerson
Dickerson was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1990-1991 seasons, a total of two years. Dickerson's record as the team's defensive line coach was 26-6-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1990-1991) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Dickerson 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.
Ted Cottrell
Cottrell was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1986-1989 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1988-1989) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Cottrell in playoff games.
Ardell Wiegandt
Wiegandt was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1985 season. Wiegandt's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Don Lawrence
Lawrence was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years.
George Dyer
Dyer was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1982 season.
Jim Carmody
Carmody was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1981) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Carmody in playoff games.
Willie Zapalac
Zapalac was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1978-1980 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1980) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Zapalac in playoff games.
Jerry Wampfler
Wampfler was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years.
Stan Jones
Jones was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1972-1975 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1974) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Jones in playoff games.
Richard "Doc" Urich
Urich was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1971 season. Urich's record as the team's defensive line coach was 1-13-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Ray Malavasi
Malavasi was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years.
Tony Sardisco
Sardisco was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1968 season. Sardisco's record as the team's defensive line coach was 1-12-1, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Jerry Smith
Smith was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1962-1963 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1963) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Buffalo Bills defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus West | 2024 | 6-2-0 | 75.0% | 0-0 |
| Eric Washington | 2020-2023 | 48-18-0 | 72.7% | 5-4 |
| Bill Teerlinck | 2018-2019 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Mike Waufle | 2017 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| John Blake | 2016 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Jason Rebrovich | 2016 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Karl Dunbar | 2015 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Pepper Johnson | 2014 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Anthony Weaver | 2013 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Giff Smith | 2010-2012 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Bob Sanders | 2009 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Bill Kollar | 2006-2008 | 21-27-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Tim Krumrie | 2003-2005 | 20-28-0 | 41.7% | 0-0 |
| John Levra | 1998-2002 | 40-40-0 | 50.0% | 0-2 |
| Dan Sekanovich | 1992-1997 | 56-40-0 | 58.3% | 6-4 |
| Chuck Dickerson | 1990-1991 | 26-6-0 | 81.3% | 4-2 |
| Ted Cottrell | 1986-1989 | 32-31-0 | 50.8% | 1-2 |
| Ardell Wiegandt | 1985 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Don Lawrence | 1983-1984 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| George Dyer | 1982 | 4-5-0 | 44.4% | 0-0 |
| Jim Carmody | 1981 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Willie Zapalac | 1978-1980 | 23-25-0 | 47.9% | 0-1 |
| Jerry Wampfler | 1976-1977 | 5-23-0 | 17.9% | 0-0 |
| Stan Jones | 1972-1975 | 30-25-1 | 54.5% | 0-1 |
| Richard "Doc" Urich | 1971 | 1-13-0 | 7.1% | 0-0 |
| Ray Malavasi | 1969-1970 | 7-20-1 | 26.8% | 0-0 |
| Tony Sardisco | 1968 | 1-12-1 | 10.7% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Smith | 1962-1963 | 14-12-2 | 53.6% | 0-1 |
Buffalo Bills defensive line coach facts
- Jerry Smith was the first defensive line coach in Bills history in 1962.
- Dan Sekanovich coached the most seasons as the Bills's defensive line coach at six seasons.
- Marcus West is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.