Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator history

Bobby Babich

Babich is the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills since the 2024 season. Babich's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 12-3-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Buffalo Bills 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 third-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. 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 second-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
Bobby Babich 2024 12-3-0 80.0% 0-0
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.
  • Bobby Babich is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2024 season.