The Buffalo Bills are making waves in the offseason coaching carousel, and their latest moves are turning heads across the league. On Friday, the team reportedly interviewed former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers for their head coaching vacancy-a name that certainly wasn’t on many bingo cards heading into this hiring cycle.
Rivers, 44, has been coaching high school football since 2021, but this would be his first foray into the NFL coaching ranks. While he’s never held a pro coaching title, Rivers’ football IQ and leadership have never been in question.
He spent 17 seasons in the league as one of the most passionate, cerebral quarterbacks of his era. The idea of him jumping from the high school sidelines straight into a head coaching role in the NFL is unconventional, sure-but it’s also fascinating.
Few understand the quarterback position better than Rivers, and his ability to connect with players and command a locker room was evident throughout his career.
But Rivers isn’t the only name in the mix. Keep an eye on Davis Webb, the 31-year-old quarterbacks coach for the Denver Broncos.
Webb’s coaching star is rising fast. He spent six seasons in the league as a backup quarterback, including a stint with the Bills from 2019 to 2021.
Those years gave Buffalo a close-up look at his football mind and how he worked with Josh Allen behind the scenes.
In fact, after the 2021 season, the Bills reportedly wanted Webb to retire and step into a coaching role. They saw firsthand the value he brought to the quarterback room-not just as a clipboard holder, but as a mentor and sounding board for Allen.
At the time, Webb wasn’t ready to walk away from playing. He gave it one more go with the New York Giants in 2022, but when Sean Payton came calling in 2023, Webb made the leap to coaching, joining Denver’s staff as quarterbacks coach.
Fast forward to now, and Webb is drawing serious interest for head coaching roles-just three seasons into his coaching career. That’s no small feat. His time in Denver has clearly impressed decision-makers around the league, and Buffalo might be one of the teams looking to bring him back in a much bigger role.
Whether it’s the seasoned veteran in Rivers or the fast-rising Webb, the Bills are casting a wide net in their search. And with both candidates bringing unique perspectives-Rivers from a long NFL career and high school leadership, Webb from an intimate understanding of Buffalo’s culture and quarterback-the next few weeks could be pivotal in shaping the franchise’s future.