The Buffalo Bills are officially turning the page.
After yet another early playoff exit, the franchise made a bold move-firing head coach Sean McDermott following a string of postseason heartbreaks. Now, the search for a new leader is underway, and this time, the Bills aren’t just looking for the right coach-they’re making sure their franchise quarterback is part of the decision-making process from start to finish.
Josh Allen, the face of the franchise and the engine behind Buffalo’s offense, is sitting in on every head coaching interview this weekend. According to reports, Allen isn’t just offering input-he’ll have a significant voice in the final decision.
That’s not just a symbolic gesture. It’s a clear sign that the Bills are building around Allen not only on the field, but in the locker room and leadership structure as well. He’s not just the quarterback anymore-he’s part of the brain trust.
Buffalo’s search has taken them south for the weekend, where they’re meeting with three coaching candidates who currently reside in Florida. On Friday, the team met with former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel.
Saturday brings a sit-down with Anthony Weaver, who served as Miami’s defensive coordinator. And on Sunday, they’ll talk with Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski.
It’s worth noting that McDaniel was recently hired by the Chargers as their offensive coordinator, but since the Bills are offering a head coaching role-a clear promotion-he’s still eligible to interview.
The warm weather is a nice bonus, but make no mistake: these are serious interviews with serious implications for the future of the franchise. Each of these candidates brings a different background and philosophy to the table, and with Allen involved, the Bills are clearly looking for someone who can not only lead the team but also connect with their star quarterback on a fundamental level.
Allen’s involvement in the process isn’t surprising. He’s a former MVP, one of the league’s elite talents, and the heartbeat of the organization. Giving him a major say in who will guide the team moving forward makes sense-especially after several seasons of knocking on the Super Bowl door without breaking through.
NFL insider Peter Schrager echoed that sentiment, noting that Allen will play a “major role” in not just consulting, but actively helping to select the next head coach.
The Bills have also been linked to Brian Daboll, who previously worked with Allen during some of the quarterback’s most productive seasons. While that connection is intriguing, nothing is set in stone just yet.
What is clear: this coaching hire is about more than Xs and Os. It’s about alignment-between coach, quarterback, and front office. The Bills are betting big on Josh Allen, not just to lead the team on the field, but to help shape its future off of it.
Whoever ends up with the job won’t just be coaching the Buffalo Bills. They’ll be partnering with one of the game’s premier quarterbacks to try and take this team where it’s never gone before.