The Buffalo Bills suddenly have a coveted head coaching position, and one name has quickly been mentioned as being one to watch in association with it.
In an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show” Monday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero said there has been very little coming out of Buffalo about who they might target to replace Sean McDermott. He said that the expectation is that the Bills might target an offensive-minded coach, and named Denver Broncos assistant Davis Webb as a name worth watching.
“I would watch Davis Webb as a potential candidate for that position. A backup quarterback for several seasons in Buffalo who is really close with Josh Allen,” Pelissero noted.
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Pelissero added that Webb is in high demand. The Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach is likely to get multiple second interviews once he can speak to teams again in a week, and he has also been linked to a different job recently.
Webb spent three years with the Bills, largely as a member of the practice squad. He clearly got to know Allen well during that time, and if the Bills are prioritizing their quarterback’s opinions on the hire, Webb might have a real chance. On the other hand, Webb is only 30, and has never even been a coordinator before.
The Bills should have their choice of options given how attractive that job is. The role will also come with high expectations, as Sean McDermott was fired despite making the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons.
