Joe Collier

Joe Collier
Personal information
Born	June 7, 1932; Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.
Died	May 6, 2024 (aged 91); Littleton, Colorado, U.S.
Career information
High school	Rock Island
College	Northwestern
NFL draft	1954: 22nd round, 257th overall pick
Career history
	Western Illinois (1957–1959); Assistant coach; Boston Patriots (1960–1961); Assistant coach; Buffalo Bills (1962-1965); Linebackers and defensive backs coach; Buffalo Bills (1966-1968); Head coach; Denver Broncos (1969-1971); Defensive backs coach; Denver Broncos (1972–1988); Defensive coordinator; New England Patriots (1991–1992); Defensive coordinator;
Awards and highlights
	2× AFL champion (1964, 1965); 2× First-team All-American (1952, 1953); First-team All-Big Ten (1952); Colorado Sports Hall of Fame (2002);
Head coaching record
Regular season	13–16–1 (.450)
Postseason	0–1 (.000)
Career	13–17–1 (.435)
	Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

Joel Dale Collier (June 7, 1932 – May 6, 2024) was an American professional football coach who was the head coach of the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League (AFL) from 1966 through part of 1968, compiling a 13–16–1 record. He later coached in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats, earning first-team All-American honors in 1952 and 1953.