Buffalo Bills linebackers coach history
Al Holcomb
Holcomb is the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills since the 2024 season. Holcomb's record as the team's linebackers coach was 12-3-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Bobby Babich
Babich was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years. Babich's record as the team's linebackers coach was 24-9-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Babich in playoff games.
Bob Babich
Babich was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2017-2021 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2017, 2019-2021) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Babich in playoff games.
Bobby April III
April III was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years.
Fred Pagac
Pagac was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2014 season.
Chuck Driesbach
Driesbach was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2013 season.
Jim O'Neil
O'Neil was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2013 season.
Bob Sanders
Sanders was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2012 season.
Dave Wannstedt
Wannstedt was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 season.
Matt Sheldon
Sheldon was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2006-2009 seasons, a total of four years.
Don Blackmon
Blackmon was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2003-2005 seasons, a total of three years.
Miles Aldridge
Aldridge was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years.
Chuck Lester
Lester was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1989, 1998-2000 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1989, 1998-1999) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Lester in playoff games.
Ted Cottrell
Cottrell was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1995-1997 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995-1996) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Cottrell in playoff games.
Walt Corey
Corey was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1987-1994 seasons, a total of eight years. Corey's record as the team's linebackers coach was 84-43-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1988-1993) and had a 10-6 record under Coach Corey 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.
Monte Kiffin
Kiffin was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1984-1985 seasons, a total of two years. Kiffin's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-28-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Bob Zeman
Zeman was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1983 season.
Tom Catlin
Catlin was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1978-1982 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1980-1981) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Catlin in playoff games.
Jim Carr
Carr was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1977 season. Carr's record as the team's linebackers coach was 3-11-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Buffalo Bills history.
John Ray
Ray was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1974-1976 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1974) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Ray in playoff games.
Jim Dooley
Dooley was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1972 season.
Ralph Hawkins
Hawkins was the linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1969-1971 seasons, a total of three years. Hawkins' record as the team's linebackers coach was 8-33-1, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Buffalo Bills linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Holcomb | 2024 | 12-3-0 | 80.0% | 0-0 |
| Bobby Babich | 2022-2023 | 24-9-0 | 72.7% | 2-2 |
| Bob Babich | 2017-2021 | 49-32-0 | 60.5% | 3-4 |
| Bobby April III | 2015-2016 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Fred Pagac | 2014 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Jim O'Neil | 2013 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Driesbach | 2013 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Bob Sanders | 2012 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Dave Wannstedt | 2011 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Matt Sheldon | 2006-2009 | 27-37-0 | 42.2% | 0-0 |
| Don Blackmon | 2003-2005 | 20-28-0 | 41.7% | 0-0 |
| Miles Aldridge | 2001-2002 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Lester | 1989, 1998-2000 | 38-26-0 | 59.4% | 0-3 |
| Ted Cottrell | 1995-1997 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 1-2 |
| Walt Corey | 1987-1994 | 84-43-0 | 66.1% | 10-6 |
| Monte Kiffin | 1984-1985 | 4-28-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Bob Zeman | 1983 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Tom Catlin | 1978-1982 | 37-36-0 | 50.7% | 1-2 |
| Jim Carr | 1977 | 3-11-0 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
| John Ray | 1974-1976 | 19-23-0 | 45.2% | 0-1 |
| Jim Dooley | 1972 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Ralph Hawkins | 1969-1971 | 8-33-1 | 20.2% | 0-0 |
Buffalo Bills linebackers coach facts
- Ralph Hawkins was the first linebackers coach in Bills history in 1969.
- Walt Corey coached the most seasons as the Bills's linebackers coach at eight seasons.
- Al Holcomb is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.