The Buffalo Bills' search for a new head coach is heating up, with sources confirming that former quarterback Philip Rivers will be interviewed on Friday. Rivers, who has never coached at the collegiate or professional level, is currently the coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama. Despite his lack of coaching experience, Rivers' return to the NFL has been met with enthusiasm, particularly from Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who praised his performance during a recent game. Allen's admiration for Rivers is notable, given that he has been present at all the team's coaching interviews so far. The Bills' search is wide-open, with general manager Brandon Beane confirming that they will interview several candidates, including former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, offensive coordinator Joe Brady, and former Bills assistant coach Anthony Lynn. The team is also set to interview former Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and former Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. The only person since 1950 to play in the NFL for one season and then become a head coach the next is Hall of Famer Norm Van Brocklin, who went 3-11 in his debut season as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach. Rivers, 44, played 18 seasons in the NFL, 16 of those with the Los Angeles Chargers. His final playoff game was against the Bills in the 2020 season, which the Colts lost 27-24. The Bills' coaching search is an intriguing development, and it will be interesting to see how Rivers' interview goes, given his lack of coaching experience and the team's desire for a wide-open search.
