BOBBY JOHNSON OFFENSIVE LINE
Bobby Johnson is in his third season on 2010-11: (Buffalo Bills) the Bills’ coaching staff, being named • Spent two seasons as the Bills assistant offensive line coach. Offensive Line coach prior to the 2019 Under his guidance, the Bills’ offensive line ranked tied for season. Johnson boasts over 25 years of seventh in the NFL from 2010-11 with just 57 sacks allowed. coaching expereince between the college The team also averaged 4.6 rushing yards per attempt over and NFL ranks. those two seasons, good for sixth in the league. 2005-09: (Indiana) • From 2005-09, Johnson was the offensive line coach at Indiana, where he developed two NFL linemen in G/T COACHING HIGHLIGHTS Rodger Saffold, a second-round selection of the St. Louis Rams in 2010, and G James Brewer, a New York Giants’ 2019-present: (Buffalo Bills) fourth-round pick in 2011. • Oversaw a rebuilt offensive line that included four new 1999-2004: (Miami (OH)) starters during the 2019 season. • Spent his final year at Miami of Ohio as the team’s offensive 2018: (Indianapolis Colts) line coach after having worked with the tight ends the • Spent a season as the Colts’ assistant offensive line coach, previous four seasons. where he helped the team to rank eighth in rushing yards per • During his five-year tenure, the RedHawks were 36-5 when game in the NFL. outrushing the opponent. 2015-17: (Oakland Raiders) 1995-1998: (Akron) • Served as the Raiders’ tight ends coach for three seasons. • Johnson spent four years at the University of Akron, the first • In 2017, his unit of Jared Cook, Clive Walford and Lee two as a graduate assistant (1995-96) and then as the Zips’ Smith, combined for 71 receptions for 844 yards and two defensive line coach (1997-98). touchdowns. 2013-14: (Detroit Lions) COLLEGE • Spent the 2013 season as the Lions tight ends coach, • Played tackle at Miami (Ohio), starting on the offensive producing one of the best duos in the NFL in TE Brandon line from 1992-94. Helped the RedHawks average 156.7 Pettigrew and undrafted rookie TE Joseph Fauria, combing rushing yards per game in 1992 and 174.4 rushing yards for nine TD receptions. per game in 1994. • Moved to assistant offensive line coach for the Lions in 2014. • Graduated with a degree in Health Appraisal and Sports 2012: (Jacksonville Jaguars) Organization. • Served as the tights ends coach where he helped veteran TE Marcedes Lewis to his second 50-reception season and PERSONAL his third 500-yard season, while also recording his second- highest touchdown total with four scores. • A native of Akron, Ohio, Johnson and his wife, Kristen, have two daughters, Madilyn and Olivia.
JOHNSON’S COACHING HISTORY
NFL Buffalo Bills 2019- Offensive Line coach Indianapolis Colts 2018 Assistant offensive line coach Oakland Raiders 2015-17 Tight ends coach Detroit Lions 2013-14 Assistant offensive line/tight ends coach Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 Tight ends coach Buffalo Bills 2010-11 Assistant offensive line coach
COLLEGE Indiana 2005-09 Offensive line coach Miami (OH) 2004 Offensive line coach Miami (OH) 1999-2003 Tight ends coach Akron 1997-98 Defensive line Akron 1995-96 Graduate assistant