The Buffalo Bills are wasting no time in their search for a new head coach, and one of the first names to surface is Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
Buffalo has officially requested to interview Anarumo, who just wrapped up his first season with the Colts after a six-year stint running the Bengals’ defense. That Cincinnati tenure helped build his reputation as one of the more respected defensive minds in the league - someone who can scheme creatively and adjust on the fly, traits that have clearly caught the attention of teams looking for leadership.
Anarumo’s name has been circulating in multiple coaching searches this cycle. He was in the mix for both the Giants and Titans jobs before those teams went in different directions - New York landing on John Harbaugh and Tennessee choosing Robert Saleh. That kind of interest across the league speaks to the regard in which Anarumo is held, especially for a coach who’s known for building tough, disciplined units that punch above their weight.
In Buffalo, the opening comes after the team parted ways with Sean McDermott earlier this week. And while the Bills are still very much in the early stages of their search, Anarumo isn’t the only candidate on their radar.
Current offensive coordinator Joe Brady is expected to be considered - a logical internal option given his familiarity with the roster and offensive personnel. Former Giants head coach Brian Daboll is also in the conversation, which makes sense considering his past success as Buffalo’s OC during Josh Allen’s breakout years.
And don’t overlook Anthony Lynn, currently the Commanders’ running backs coach and run game coordinator. Lynn brings head coaching experience and a strong track record with ground attacks, something that could appeal to a Bills team looking to establish a more balanced identity.
For now, the spotlight is on Anarumo as Buffalo begins its coaching reset. He’s a coach who’s been through the grind, built playoff defenses, and earned the respect of players and peers alike. Whether he ends up in Western New York or not, his inclusion in the process is another sign that the Bills are casting a wide - and smart - net in their search for the next voice to lead the locker room.