Buddy Nix
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
December 6, 1939 Carbon Hill, Alabama |
| Alma mater | Livingston |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1984–1992 | Chattanooga |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1993-2000 | Buffalo Bills (scout) |
| 2001-2008 | San Diego Chargers |
| 2009-2013 | Buffalo Bills (EVP/GM) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 44–54–1 (college) |
Charles "Buddy" Nix (born December 6, 1939) is the former General Manager of the Buffalo Bills. He 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 was born in Carbon Hill, Alabama where he later attended Talladega High School and played linebacker. Nix attended Livingston University (now the University of West Alabama) in Livingston, Alabama, playing fullback on their football team.
Nix was head coach at Eufaula High School in Eufaula, Alabama, leading the Tigers to their first Border Conference championship in 1966.
Nix had a successful college football coaching career with the Chattanooga Mocs at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Nix was responsible for recruiting star wide receiver Terrell Owens.
Nix was a regional scout under John Butler from 1993 to 2000 for the Buffalo Bills, specializing in the Southeastern United States.
Nix left Buffalo with John Butler and A. J. Smith 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.
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