The Bills fired Sean McDermott after yet another season ended in a playoff loss without delivering the championship win this franchise craves. Now the team is looking for a new head coach to fill his shoes. Owner Terry Pegula is making sure no stone remains unturned, and leading the charge is their star quarterback, JoshAllen. However, a former Bills QB isn’t sold on Allen running the show.

“I strongly disagree,” Ryan Fitzpatrick wrote on X on January 23. 

His post came after NFL insider Adam Schefter replied, “As he [Allen] should” to Dianna Russini’s scoop about Allen’s big role. Fitzpatrick argues it’s a bad move to hand so much power to the quarterback during a coaching search. Yet for the Bills’ front office, Allen’s input feels essential because he’s the heart of the team.  

“Buffalo is making sure their best player, team leader, and face of the franchise is part of the hiring process. Josh Allen will have a significant say on the next coach of the Buffalo Bills,” Russini reported on X.

This comes after Pegula addressed the firing and spoke out about the path ahead. He wanted everyone to know exactly where things stand with his star player’s role in the hiring process.

“The starting quarterback will be part of the team to help select a new coach. He’s going to be working with us. Anything else, his feelings, I want to keep that private. I don’t want this in Josh’s head. This was my decision,” said Pegula.

Now, that same trio (Pegula, general manager Brandon Beane, and Allen) has kicked off an “open search” for the new head coach. The goal is to find someone who can finally end Buffalo’s Super Bowl drought, which has lasted over six decades since their last win in 1965.

Top candidates emerging for Josh Allen’s next coach

According to Russini, “The Bills met with candidates in Orchard Park, but they flew to Florida to meet with Mike McDaniel today, Anthony Lynn, Anthony Weaver Saturday, and Grant Udinski, Sunday.”

The insider also noted that the “One constant in every single interview?” was none other than Allen. No matter the candidate or location, the quarterback sat in on every talk.

There is a lot of speculation about Brian Daboll coming in to fill the spot. Allen and Daboll share a long-standing relationship. Daboll served as the Bills’ offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2021, making him the first OC Allen ever worked with in the NFL.

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But apart from Daboll, the name popping up most is former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. He’s built a reputation for his creative offensive schemes that turned Tua Tagovailoa into a more dynamic player. Imagine what that kind of system could unlock with a talent like Allen.

Plus, McDaniel brings a team culture that mirrors what the Bills already have in Buffalo. One similar to what Sean McDermott built. It’s all about trust, clear communication, and players buying in fully. That vibe could mesh perfectly with Allen’s leadership style and help keep the locker room steady.

However, McDaniel already has a job as the Chargers’ offensive coordinator under Jim Harbaugh. Still, there’s real buzz about him bolting for a bigger role as a head coach.