After the Buffalo Bills made the shocking decision to dismiss head coach Sean McDermott on Jan. 19 after the team’s 33-30 AFC Divisional Round overtime loss to the Denver Broncos, the franchise interviewed legendary Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers for the open role on Friday.
While his short-term stint with the Colts this past season kept him away from the team temporarily, Rivers is currently the acting head coach of St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama. Rivers’ son, Gunner, will be entering his senior year there in the fall and is one of the nation’s top quarterback recruits for the 2027 class.
Obviously, the interview of the 2004 NFL draft’s No. 4 overall selection had many Chargers fans and others throughout the league expressing their opinions on the 44-year-old’s potential next move.
“Forgive me for saying this, I would like Philip Rivers as the head coach of the Buffalo Bills.”
—@Realrclark25 👀 pic.twitter.com/g8dXsuS2Dc
— First Take (@FirstTake) January 23, 2026
From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Bills interviewed Philip Rivers for HC today… and there is a legit chance this happens. pic.twitter.com/yA7NUJxDju
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 24, 2026
My opinion: The bills used Philip Rivers for PR to get the heat off them https://t.co/7Gs61Cdqwv
— Chargers Eric ⚡️⚡️⚡️ (@lunchboxtherapy) January 24, 2026
If doesn’t get it will he say “ shoot, dag gumit” ?
— MARK GIANGRECO (@mark_giangreco) January 23, 2026
Philip Rivers when Josh Allen turns the ball over for the 4th time in the playoffs next season https://t.co/U2dnWYrVsUpic.twitter.com/jLypIiGovt
— NFL Memes (@NFLMemes) January 23, 2026
Philip Rivers is a genius.
Step 1- Become Bills Head Coach
Step 2- Bench Josh Allen
Step 3- New Bills QB Philip Rivers— Eric Stangel (@EricStangel) January 23, 2026
https://t.co/prgPwn9WHBpic.twitter.com/1Er9BnBc0Q
— Annie Agar (@AnnieAgar) January 23, 2026
It’s the 2027 Divisional Round
Josh Allen just turned the ball over for the fourth time
Who’s that coming out of the tunnel??? pic.twitter.com/IMph81JPIz
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 23, 2026
Philip Rivers & his kids heading to the interview with the Bills https://t.co/ku4idABzokpic.twitter.com/4jRmFO8Rg7
— Renaissance Man (@Billsfandiehard) January 23, 2026
Philip Rivers resigning from the Bills coaching job in 2026 because the Colts need another emergency quarterback https://t.co/FLUMiHpNRSpic.twitter.com/M6nQJIF6Hd
— Mikey DiLullo (@MikeyDiLullo) January 23, 2026
Philip Rivers when it comes to avoiding babysitting pic.twitter.com/Qyvsufwemwhttps://t.co/tq0eeDAR78
— kev🃏 (@nykbj1) January 23, 2026
Bills fans kidnapping Philip Rivers to be their coach next season. pic.twitter.com/DeJZ7Bkog6
— Mike.exe (@MrHarryBerries) January 23, 2026
“Philip Rivers has a chance to be the third person to become an NFL head coach without any prior college or pro coaching experience..
This is his chance to present his ideas and his perspective to the Buffalo Bills” ~ @AdamSchefter#PMSLivehttps://t.co/fuxt6nnFCjpic.twitter.com/ejn5sC7MfZ
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 23, 2026
the NFL is trying to kill me https://t.co/uYNIdv63Ib
— pinkpanther (@pinkpanther4056) January 23, 2026
Rivers close with Josh Allen meanwhile Herbert wandering Stardew Valley https://t.co/5KggRe4MqQ
— pinkpanther (@pinkpanther4056) January 24, 2026
Chargers when they play the Philip Rivers led Buffalo Bills. pic.twitter.com/c26LCKmAPN
— Dean Thanos (@HailDeanThanos) January 23, 2026
Philip Rivers getting the call from Buffalo: pic.twitter.com/aPd5hK9Fpe
— Coach Bradford (@CoachBradfordVA) January 23, 2026
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: NFL world reacts to Bills head coaching interview with Philip Rivers
