Buffalo Bills assistant coach history

Chuck Dickerson

Dickerson was the assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1987-1989 seasons, a total of three years. Dickerson's record as the team's assistant coach was 28-19-0, making him the second-most successful assistant coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1988-1989) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Dickerson in playoff games.

John Ray

Ray was the assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1973 season. Ray's record as the team's assistant coach was 9-5-0, making him the most successful assistant coach in Buffalo Bills history.

Tommy O'Connell

O'Connell was the assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1961 season. O'Connell's record as the team's assistant coach was 6-8-0, making him the third-most successful assistant coach in Buffalo Bills history.


Buffalo Bills assistant coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Chuck Dickerson 1987-1989 28-19-0 59.6% 1-2
John Ray 1973 9-5-0 64.3% 0-0
Tommy O'Connell 1961 6-8-0 42.9% 0-0

Buffalo Bills assistant coach facts

  • Tommy O'Connell was the first assistant coach in Bills history in 1961.
  • Chuck Dickerson coached the most seasons as the Bills's assistant coach at three seasons.
  • Chuck Dickerson was the last coach to hold the position of assistant coach, leaving the role after the 1989 season.