Buffalo Bills special teams coach history
Bobby April
April was the special teams coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years.
Ronnie Joe Jones
Jones was the special teams coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2000 season. Jones' record as the team's special teams coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Bruce DeHaven
DeHaven was the special teams coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1987-1999 seasons, a total of thirteen years. DeHaven's record as the team's special teams coach was 131-76-0, making him the most successful special teams coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (1988-1993, 1995-1996, 1998-1999) and had a 11-10 record under Coach DeHaven 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.
Elijah Pitts
Pitts was the special teams coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1978-1980, 1986 seasons, a total of four years. Pitts' record as the team's special teams coach was 27-37-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1980) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Pitts in playoff games.
Miller McCalmon
McCalmon was the special teams coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1983 season. McCalmon's record as the team's special teams coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Steve Moore
Moore was the special teams coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1978-1982 seasons, a total of five years. Moore's record as the team's special teams coach was 37-36-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1980-1981) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Moore in playoff games.
Errol Prisby
Prisby was the special teams coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1976 season. Prisby's record as the team's special teams coach was 2-12-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Ed Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh was the special teams coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1972-1976 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1974) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Cavanaugh in playoff games.
Bruce Beatty
Beatty was the special teams coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1968 season. Beatty's record as the team's special teams coach was 1-12-1, making him the least successful special teams coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Buffalo Bills special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby April | 2004-2005 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Ronnie Joe Jones | 2000 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Bruce DeHaven | 1987-1999 | 131-76-0 | 63.3% | 11-10 |
| Elijah Pitts | 1978-1980, 1986 | 27-37-0 | 42.2% | 0-1 |
| Miller McCalmon | 1983 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Steve Moore | 1978-1982 | 37-36-0 | 50.7% | 1-2 |
| Ed Cavanaugh | 1972-1976 | 32-37-1 | 46.4% | 0-1 |
| Errol Prisby | 1976 | 2-12-0 | 14.3% | 0-0 |
| Bruce Beatty | 1968 | 1-12-1 | 10.7% | 0-0 |
Buffalo Bills special teams coach facts
- Bruce Beatty was the first special teams coach in Bills history in 1968.
- Bruce DeHaven coached the most seasons as the Bills's special teams coach at thirteen seasons.
- Bobby April was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2005 season.