McDermott was hired in 2017, and after drafting Josh Allen in 2018 Buffalo quickly rose to prominence. Yet postseason success lagged, with just one AFC Championship appearance during Allen’s tenure, keeping questions about his long-term viability alive. 🗓️🔥
A major hurdle for Buffalo is the NFL’s interview rules: the Bills cannot speak to any candidate who is currently employed by a remaining playoff team, and they cannot interview candidates from the two Super Bowl teams until after the game. 🚫🤝🏈
The league props up these rules to prevent playoff teams from gaining a tactical advantage by courting rivals’ coaches while still in the hunt. As a result, Buffalo’s ability to shoot for top targets could hinge on those teams losing sooner rather than later. 🛡️📅
At this point, it’s unclear who Buffalo will target, and the constraints could limit access to top contenders. The anticipated search will draw heavy attention in the coming weeks, especially if the rules hinder Buffalo from meeting its preferred candidates. 👀🕵️♂️💬
