Bills coaching search: Brian Daboll interviews for vacant position
The Buffalo Bills conducted an interview with former New York Giants coach Brian Daboll. Daboll served as the Bills’ offensive coordinator from 2018-21 under former coach Sean McDermott.
Daboll was the Bills’ offensive coordinator during Josh Allen’s first four seasons in the NFL. During this period, Allen became one of the best quarterbacks in the league. The Bills’ offense also went from 30th in the NFL in scoring in Daboll’s first season to second in his third year on the job.
The success of Buffalo’s offense during these years helped the Bills become one of the upper echelon teams in the NFL. Buffalo’s continued inability to make the Super Bowl, however, contributed to Bill’s owner Terry Pegula’s decision to relieve McDermott of his duties despite Buffalo winning at least 11 regular season games in each of the last three years.
After leaving the Bills, Daboll enjoyed a largely tumultuous tenure as coach of the Giants. Daboll brought New York its first playoff victory since Super Bowl XLVI, but his tenure also included back-to-back losing seasons before his firing.
Along with Daboll, the Bills interviewed offensive coordinator Joe Brady and Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. They are also expected to meet with Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski and be invited to interview Washington Commanders running backs coach Anthony Lynn and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.
