Buffalo Bills assistant head coach history

Leslie Frazier

Frazier was the assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. Frazier's record as the team's assistant head coach was 37-12-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2020-2022) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Frazier in playoff games.

Anthony Lynn

Lynn was the assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years.

Dave Wannstedt

Wannstedt was the assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 season. Wannstedt's record as the team's assistant head coach was 6-10-0, making him the second-least successful assistant head coach in Buffalo Bills history.

Bobby April

April was the assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2006-2009 seasons, a total of four years.

Dick LeBeau

LeBeau was the assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2003 season. LeBeau's record as the team's assistant head coach was 6-10-0, making him the second-least successful assistant head coach in Buffalo Bills history.

Elijah Pitts

Pitts was the assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1992-1997 seasons, a total of six years. Pitts' record as the team's assistant head coach was 56-40-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1992-1993, 1995-1996) and had a 6-4 record under Coach Pitts 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.

Hank Bullough

Bullough was the assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1985 season. Bullough's record as the team's assistant head coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in Buffalo Bills history.

Tom Catlin

Catlin was the assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1981-1982 seasons, a total of two years. Catlin's record as the team's assistant head coach was 14-11-0, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1981) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Catlin in playoff games.


Buffalo Bills assistant head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Leslie Frazier 2020-2022 37-12-0 75.5% 4-3
Anthony Lynn 2015-2016 15-13-0 53.6% 0-0
Dave Wannstedt 2011 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Bobby April 2006-2009 27-37-0 42.2% 0-0
Dick LeBeau 2003 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Elijah Pitts 1992-1997 56-40-0 58.3% 6-4
Hank Bullough 1985 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
Tom Catlin 1981-1982 14-11-0 56.0% 1-1

Buffalo Bills assistant head coach facts

  • Tom Catlin was the first assistant head coach in Bills history in 1981.
  • Elijah Pitts coached the most seasons as the Bills's assistant head coach at six seasons.
  • Leslie Frazier was the last coach to hold the position of assistant head coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.