Buddy Nix
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Buddy Nix is currently the General Manager for the Buffalo Bills
. He previously was employed by the Buffalo Bills from 1993 to 2000. He joined John Butler and A. J. Smith
with the San Diego Chargers
from 2001 to 2008, and returned to the Bills in 2009.
Nix has three children: Steve (Wife: Sherry) and Stan (Wife: Holli), and Stacey (Husband: Alan). Nix also has six grandchildren: Hope, Ana, Tyler, Dakota, Sawyer and Tucker.
where he later attended Talladega High School and played linebacker
and fullback
at Livingston University.
, which included the recruitment of Terrell Owens
.
-2000
for the Buffalo Bills
, specializing in the southeast.
after the 2000 season. He was initially the Director of Pro Player Personnel (2000–2001), but after Butler died, Smith was promoted to General Manager, and Nix to Assistant General Manager.
Nix's job with the Chargers was to oversee both pro and college scouting and to be one of the main decision makers in each NFL Draft. Nix was a major reason the Chargers turned around from a losing football team to a rebuilt, winning team. In 2004, three players Nix drafted were selected to the 2005 Pro Bowl
. In 2005, six players Nix drafted were selected to the 2006 Pro Bowl
. In 2006, eleven players Nix drafted were selected to the 2007 Pro Bowl
. In 2007, eight players Nix drafted were selected to the 2008 Pro Bowl
.
The Chargers won four out of the last five AFC West
titles with Nix as Assistant GM and Director of Player Personnel, in charge of college scouting and instrumental to the decision making process of their NFL drafts.
on January 26, 2009. He was named General Manager of the Buffalo Bills
on December 31, 2009, after Russ Brandon was promoted to CEO.
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. He previously was employed by the Buffalo Bills from 1993 to 2000. He joined John Butler and A. J. Smith
A. J. Smith
A.J. Smith is a professional American football executive, currently serving as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the San Diego Chargers....
with the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
from 2001 to 2008, and returned to the Bills in 2009.
Nix has three children: Steve (Wife: Sherry) and Stan (Wife: Holli), and Stacey (Husband: Alan). Nix also has six grandchildren: Hope, Ana, Tyler, Dakota, Sawyer and Tucker.
Early years
Nix was born in Carbon Hill, AlabamaCarbon Hill, Alabama
Carbon Hill is a city in Walker County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 2,071.-Geography:Carbon Hill was begun as a small mining town in extreme western Walker County. The city is located at ....
where he later attended Talladega High School and played linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
and fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
at Livingston University.
Eufaula, AL
Nix was head coach at Eufaula High School, leading the Tigers to their first Border Conference championship in 1966.University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Nix had a successful college football coaching career with the Chattanooga MocsUniversity of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a public university located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The University, often referred to as UTC or simply "Chattanooga" , is one of three universities and two other affiliated institutions in the University of Tennessee System; the others being in...
, which included the recruitment of Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Owens has been one of the dominant receivers of his era...
.
Buffalo Bills
Nix was a regional scout under John Butler from 19931993 NFL season
The 1993 NFL season was the 74th regular season of the National Football League. For the first time in league history, all NFL teams played their 16-game schedule over a span of 18 weeks. After the success of expanding the regular season to a period of 17 weeks in 1990, the league hoped this new...
-2000
2000 NFL season
The 2000 NFL season was the 81st regular season of the National Football League. The season ended with Super Bowl XXXV when the Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Giants.Week 1 of the season reverted to Labor Day weekend in 2000...
for the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, specializing in the southeast.
San Diego Chargers
Nix left Buffalo with John Butler and A. J. SmithA. J. Smith
A.J. Smith is a professional American football executive, currently serving as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the San Diego Chargers....
after the 2000 season. He was initially the Director of Pro Player Personnel (2000–2001), but after Butler died, Smith was promoted to General Manager, and Nix to Assistant General Manager.
Nix's job with the Chargers was to oversee both pro and college scouting and to be one of the main decision makers in each NFL Draft. Nix was a major reason the Chargers turned around from a losing football team to a rebuilt, winning team. In 2004, three players Nix drafted were selected to the 2005 Pro Bowl
2005 Pro Bowl
The 2005 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was played February 13, 2005 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The final score was AFC 38 - NFC 27. The most valuable player was Peyton Manning of the Colts. The game holds the record as the latest Pro Bowl played during the calendar year.-Game summary:The game...
. In 2005, six players Nix drafted were selected to the 2006 Pro Bowl
2006 Pro Bowl
The 2006 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was played on February 12, 2006 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. It marked the 27th consecutive time that the National Football League's all-star game was held in Honolulu...
. In 2006, eleven players Nix drafted were selected to the 2007 Pro Bowl
2007 Pro Bowl
The 2007 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl took place on February 10, 2007, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The game was held on a Saturday instead of the usual Sunday after the Super Bowl because of a request by broadcaster CBS....
. In 2007, eight players Nix drafted were selected to the 2008 Pro Bowl
2008 Pro Bowl
The 2008 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was the NFL's all-star game for the 2007 season. It was played at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 10, 2008. The game was televised in the United States by Fox and began shortly after 11:40am local time . The NFC won, 42–30, despite a 17-point first half AFC...
.
The Chargers won four out of the last five AFC West
AFC West
The AFC West is a division of the National Football League's American Football Conference, currently comprising the Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Oakland Raiders.-History:...
titles with Nix as Assistant GM and Director of Player Personnel, in charge of college scouting and instrumental to the decision making process of their NFL drafts.
Buffalo Bills
Nix was hired as a National Scout for the Buffalo BillsBuffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on January 26, 2009. He was named General Manager of the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on December 31, 2009, after Russ Brandon was promoted to CEO.