Philip Rivers in "Serious Consideration" for Buffalo Bills Head Coach
Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is under "serious consideration" for the Buffalo Bills' head coaching position, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.
Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is under "serious consideration" for the Buffalo Bills' head coaching position, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.
Rivers, 44, recently interviewed in person with the Bills for the role. Rapoport stated that Rivers performed well during the interview process and noted his strong connections with veteran coaches, which could enable him to assemble an impressive staff.
Rivers' Coaching and Playing History
During his retirement from playing, Rivers served as the head football coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama. He briefly returned to the NFL for three games in December as the starting quarterback for the Colts, throwing for 544 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions.
The Bills confirmed on Friday that they had interviewed Rivers for the coaching vacancy.
The Bills' Head Coaching Vacancy
The head coaching position became open after the Bills fired Sean McDermott earlier this month, following their playoff elimination by the Denver Broncos. McDermott was the second-longest tenured coach in Bills history, achieving 98-50 regular-season wins over nine seasons and leading the team to eight playoff appearances and two AFC Championship Games.
Other Candidates in the Search
The Bills' interview process is ongoing and includes other candidates such as:
- Grant Udinsky, Jaguars offensive coordinator
- Brian Daboll, former Giants head coach
- Joe Brady, current Buffalo offensive coordinator
- Anthony Lynn, former Chargers head coach
- Lou Anarumo, Colts defensive coordinator
- Anthony Weaver, Dolphins defensive coordinator