Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator history
Leslie Frazier
Frazier was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 2017-2022 seasons, a total of six years. Frazier's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 62-35-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2017, 2019-2022) and had a 4-5 record under Coach Frazier in playoff games.
Dennis Thurman
Thurman was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years.
Jim Schwartz
Schwartz was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 2014 season.
Mike Pettine
Pettine was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 2013 season.
Dave Wannstedt
Wannstedt was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 2012 season.
George Edwards
Edwards was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 2010-2011 seasons, a total of two years.
Perry Fewell
Fewell was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 2006-2009 seasons, a total of four years.
Jerry Gray
Gray was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 2001-2005 seasons, a total of five years.
Ted Cottrell
Cottrell was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 1998-2000 seasons, a total of three years. Cottrell's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 29-19-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998-1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Cottrell in playoff games.
Wade Phillips
Phillips was the defensive coordinator 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 Phillips in playoff games.
Walt Corey
Corey was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 1987-1994 seasons, a total of eight years. Corey's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 84-43-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator 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.
Herb Paterra
Paterra was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 season. Paterra's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Buffalo Bills history.
Hank Bullough
Bullough was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 1985 season. Bullough's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Buffalo Bills history.
Don Lawrence
Lawrence was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years.
Bob Zeman
Zeman was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 1983 season.
Tom Catlin
Catlin was the defensive coordinator 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.
Richie McCabe
McCabe was the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years. McCabe's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 5-23-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Buffalo Bills history.
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Frazier | 2017-2022 | 62-35-0 | 63.9% | 4-5 |
| Dennis Thurman | 2015-2016 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Jim Schwartz | 2014 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Mike Pettine | 2013 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Dave Wannstedt | 2012 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| George Edwards | 2010-2011 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Perry Fewell | 2006-2009 | 27-37-0 | 42.2% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Gray | 2001-2005 | 31-49-0 | 38.8% | 0-0 |
| Ted Cottrell | 1998-2000 | 29-19-0 | 60.4% | 0-2 |
| Wade Phillips | 1995-1997 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 1-2 |
| Walt Corey | 1987-1994 | 84-43-0 | 66.1% | 10-6 |
| Herb Paterra | 1986 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Hank Bullough | 1985 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Don Lawrence | 1983-1984 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Bob Zeman | 1983 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Tom Catlin | 1978-1982 | 37-36-0 | 50.7% | 1-2 |
| Richie McCabe | 1976-1977 | 5-23-0 | 17.9% | 0-0 |
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator facts
- Richie McCabe was the first defensive coordinator in Bills history in 1976.
- Walt Corey coached the most seasons as the Bills's defensive coordinator at eight seasons.
- Leslie Frazier was the last coach to hold the position of defensive coordinator, leaving the role after the 2022 season.