Philip Rivers shares in-depth details about his Bills head coaching interview
For the first time, Rivers spoke publicly about his head coaching interview in Buffalo. Here's what he said.
When the Buffalo Bills sought a new head coach in the previous winter, they invited former quarterback Philip Rivers for an unexpected interview. Rivers, who had recently returned to playing for the Indianapolis Colts after a retirement stint, brought his football IQ to the table despite being 44 years old. Although he lacked NFL coaching experience, Buffalo still desired his insights for the opening.
Rivers shared his experience with the interview in a podcast episode. The Bills contacted his agent, Jimmy Sexton, to invite him for the interview on Friday. Rivers found the process intimidating, with the ownership, GM, assistant GMs, and Josh Allen present. He was straightforward, laying his notebook on the table and stating that he didn't require extensive audio-video equipment.
Rivers emphasized his connection to a long tenure as a starting quarterback, which he believed would help him relate to Josh Allen. He was confident in his readiness for the position at that time. While it seemed improbable for Rivers to secure a head coaching job due to his inexperience, he appreciated the opportunity to interview for the role.
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