The Buffalo Bills are heading into another critical postseason, and national commentator Colin Cowherd has sparked debate by claiming that a coaching change could benefit quarterback Josh Allen.
On The Herd, Cowherd suggested that if head coach Sean McDermott were to lose his job, an AFC North coach might step in and immediately position Buffalo as a legitimate Super Bowl contender, raising questions about whether a shake-up could unlock Allen‘s full potential.
The Bills have been one of the most consistent teams in the AFC under McDermott‘s leadership, winning multiple AFC East titles and reaching deep into the playoffs in recent seasons.
Yet, the franchise has not reached the Super Bowl, the one marquee achievement that defines elite success in the NFL.
In Cowherd‘s view, the Bills have the right quarterback to win it all but may be missing a head coach with the offensive ingenuity or championship blueprint to match the club’s talent and expectations.
He framed the debate around the idea that a fresh voice, particularly one familiar with navigating rugged AFC North defenses, could immediately transform Buffalo into a bona fide Super Bowl contender.
That argument hinges on more than just personality differences. A coaching change, in theory, could reshape game planning, play design, and in-game adjustments.
For a quarterback of Allen‘s caliber, Cowherd‘s premise is that a coach with a different strategic mindset might unleash a new level of offensive performance and postseason resilience.
But not everyone inside Bills Country sees McDermott‘s job in jeopardy. Bills insiders have stressed that, without a catastrophic collapse, the coach’s tenure is still likely safe.
Joe Buscaglia on The Buffalo Beat told fans that there’s a “99.9% chance Sean McDermott firing is not happening,” highlighting the gap between national hot takes and the internal assessments within the organization.
McDermott‘s resume with Buffalo is indeed strong. He transformed a long-struggling franchise into a perennial contender after taking over in 2017, turning around a team that had endured a 17-year playoff drought.
Under his watch, the Bills have posted winning records and secured division titles, and McDermott ranks high on the franchise’s all-time wins list.
Coaching decisions could shape Josh Allen’s prime
Allen‘s dual-threat ability makes him one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, and his performance remains central to Buffalo‘s championship odds, a point underscored by recent MVP conversations and postseason expectations.
But coaching philosophy cannot be ignored. How a staff calls plays, manages critical game moments, and adapts to high-pressure playoff environments can meaningfully influence outcomes.
That is at the heart of Cowherd‘s argument: he believes the right coach could unlock something McDermott has not yet delivered, despite years of success.
Meanwhile, fans and analysts will continue to monitor Buffalo‘s playoff push, and the discussion over McDermott‘s future will likely intensify if the Bills once again fall short of the Super Bowl.
