Mike McCoy
As McDermott was constructing his initial staff in Buffalo, Mike McCoy was the one who got away.
McDermott pursued the then-recently fired San Diego Chargers coach upon taking the Bills’ job in 2017, but McCoy elected against joining his staff. He instead opted to stay out west, filling the Denver Broncos’ vacancy at offensive coordinator.
He was fired midway through the 2017 campaign, an unfortunate streak that carried over into the 2018 season. After joining the Arizona Cardinals’ staff in the 2018 offseason, the team fired McCoy after a 1-6 start.
McCoy has been removed from the game of football since his departure from Arizona. If he’s looking to make a return, McDermott may once again be interested in his services.
Like Shula, however, McCoy would perhaps be an underwhelming hire. Though he was once looked at as a bright offensive mind, the fact that he’s been unceremoniously dumped from his past two jobs is a bit concerning.
He’s also been removed from the NFL for over one year, something that could give the Bills should they need a new offensive coordinator.
Though there are causes for concern when it comes to McCoy, he wouldn’t be a necessarily bad hire. His offensive units finished in the top half of the league in three out of his four years as head coach in San Diego, finishing in the top-10 twice and the top-five once.
McDermott once viewed McCoy as his ideal offensive coordinator. Should a hole at offensive coordinator open up, perhaps he’ll be able to convince McCoy to join his staff.
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