Old friend quickly surfaces for the Bills after NFL insider reveals head coaching intel following McDermott’s firing
Buffalo is already tied to a familiar face in their head coaching search.
The Buffalo Bills will be looking for their next head coach after the shocking announcement that head coach Sean McDermott has been let go. McDermott appears to be the scapegoat here, as general manager Brandon Beane should’ve been the one to go.
It didn’t take long for news to break about a potential candidate, and it’s one that Bills Mafia knows all too well. That man is none other than Brian Daboll.
Dianna Russini reported that she had talked to NFL executives across the league, and a name that kept popping up for Buffalo was Daboll. To no one’s surprise, the fanbase was divided on the announcement. It could be due to how Daboll’s tenure with the New York Giants transpired.
Brian Daboll shouldn’t be the Buffalo Bills’ next head coach
Daboll shouldn’t be the option for Buffalo; he had his chance previously but moved on to bigger and better things. It’s the sexiest position in sports now, with quarterback Josh Allen being a big reason why coaches want to come to Buffalo. Yes, Daboll loves Allen, and their relationship is reportedly fantastic, but there are reportedly better options out there for Buffalo. Things need to change, and bringing in a familiar face won’t do much in Western New York.
Daboll was the offensive coordinator in Buffalo from 2018 to 2021 before becoming the head coach for the New York Giants. He spent four seasons with the Giants, accumulating a 22-45-1 record before being fired by the organization in 2025. Daboll started his career in 2000 as a defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots before moving around the league. He spent time with the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, and Kansas City Chiefs before joining the Bills and the Giants.
Ultimately, Buffalo doesn’t need nostalgia; it needs evolution. This is a rare moment where the Bills can reset the vision around Allen, not rewind it. The next head coach should represent a clear philosophical shift, someone who brings fresh ideas, accountability, and the ability to push this roster past its ceiling, not someone tied to what already came up short.
Bills Mafia has waited too long to settle for familiarity. If this franchise is serious about taking the next step, the answer can’t be going backward.
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