Key takeaways:
– The Bills are including Josh Allen in head coach interviews, signaling how central he is to the teamβs future; not everyone loves the approach. π
– Mixed reactions from insiders: former Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick says the next coach should be a veteran with an iron fist, while Kurt Warner warns against giving Allen too much power in the process. βοΈ
– Some support for Allenβs involvement: Bruce Arians says Allen has earned a seat at the table. π£οΈ
– Allen hasnβt spoken publicly yet since McDermottβs firing, but a press conference is expected after a new coach is hired. π£
– The Bills are casting a wide net, talking to candidates in Buffalo and Florida, including former QB Philip Rivers as a potential hire. π§
– Takeaway: The franchise is betting that Allenβs input can help shape a coach who can push him to the next level and lead Buffalo back to contender status. π
Stay tuned for more as Buffalo hunts for a new head coach who can maximize the teamβs ceiling ππ